NewPrice Hike: Fat Bike Birkie
November 5, 2024Set for March 8th, the Fat Bike Birkie provides the one-day unique experience of racing Fat Bikes on the famous American Birkebeiner trail. The event offers a wide range of categories and distance -- something for everyone. The next price hike is midnight Thursday, Nov 7th, so get your registration in by Thursday night!
NewAriens to Host First U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals
November 4, 2024Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion, WI, will host the inaugural U.S. Biathlon Masters Nationals and NorAm Masters Championships on February 14-16th. The event offers midwest cross-country skiing and biathlon enthusiasts, including masters athletes from the region, a chance to compete at a world-class venue. Medals will be awarded in five age categories, plus an "Open" division for athletes under 30.
New Moon: 2024-25 Catalog Now Available
November 1, 2024The 2024-25 edition of the New Moon Catalog is out and is on its way to skiers! Sign up to receive your copy.
WINN Kortelopet Scholarship Program
November 1, 2024The Wisconsin Nordic Network (WINN), founded as a way to unite Wisconsin skiers and organizations, is currently focusing on getting young skiers into the tradition of ski racing. The Kortelopet Scholarship Program has made young skiers' first Kortelopet experience a little easier by covering the race registration but WINN is seeking donations to help cover the costs and make this program available to more youth skiers.
Iola's Phil Johnsrud Passes Away
October 30, 2024Tim Corcoran reports: The central Wisconsin skiing community lost a legendary groomer and jack of all trades on Sunday, Oct 13th, when Phillip Johnsrud passed away. Many skiers traveled to ski at the Iola Winter Sports Club knowing that the trails would be groomed impeccably by Phil. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Iola Winter Sports Club’s chalet this Saturday, Nov 2nd, at 2 p.m.
CXC Superfit Weekend at Pioneer Midwest
October 29, 2024Nov 1-3 is the CXC Superfit Weekend at Pioneer Midwest! Meet top athletes, equipment reps, and coaches who are ready to help skiers gear up for the season. And sign up for free coaches training sessions with David Paulson and Jake Stiele.
Ski Hut: Wax Clinic this Saturday
October 29, 2024Skihut featuring two of Team USA's best wax techs, Chris Hecker and Jason Cork, in shop this Saturday, Nov 2nd, to share what they've learned about producing speed in the post-fluoro era. Questions on specific application techniques, liquids vs solids vs powders, roto fleece vs ironing vs corking, etc., all will be fair game!
Pioneer Midwest: Fall Ski Swap Time Slots Now Open
October 28, 2024Pioneer Midwest's Ski Swap is coming up on Nov 9-10th, and with the popular demand, you'll need to sign up to reserve your time slot to shop on the first day. Reservations are now open and will fill fast!
Sisu Ski Fest: Races Over Half Full, Price Hike Coming Friday
October 28, 2024Registration is now open for the 16th annual SISU Ski Fest. The ski races will take place Saturday, Jan 11th in Ironwood, MI. Sign up before Friday, Nov 1st and save on this quality early season race on natural snow in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
CXC Rollerski Championships Coverage
October 27, 2024The CXC Rollerski Championships were held over the weekend on the asphalt trails at the Birkie Trailhead in Cable. Team Birkie and World Cup athletes Alayna Sonnesyn and Zak Ketterson showcased top form on the weekend, with Ketterson taking the 10K skate and classic sprint titles and Sonnesyn also winning the 10K skate and coming in second in the sprint final. Full results linked in, along with classic sprint photos from Bryce Kryzer.
Lumi Experiences: World Championships in Trondheim, Norway
October 26, 2024This February and March, the attention of the cross-country ski world will be on the 2025 World Championships in Trondheim, Norway. Attend the championships in person with Lumi Experiences! The special trip includes lodging, transportation, grandstand tickets, special access, ski waxing and more! The signup deadline is approaching fast: receive a $300 / person booking discount when you sign up for Lumi’s Week 1 trip by Thursday, October 31st. There’s still a few spots available on the Week 2 trip too.
Skinnyski FAQ
December 4, 2011We've collected together a bunch of common questions to assembly our own FAQ for cross-country skiing in the Midwest and using the Skinnyski website.
Skinnyski Photos
February 5, 2009Found a photo you'd like to get a copy of? Looking for images from a past event? Find out how to dig through our archives and help support the web site by purchasing photographs.
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