Finn Sisu Spring Sauna Sale!
May 15, 2012
Finn Sisu is hosting their big Spring Sauna sale this Saturday, May 19th. Stop in for big savings along with seminars on benefits of saunas, as well as how to assemble one. Plus, there will be grilled food, snacks and cold beverages for sale with proceeds to benefit the Irondale HS Nordic Team.

Midwest Mountaineering 42nd Anniversary Sale
May 14, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering will be running two weeks of special deals in celebration of their 42nd anniversary! Coupons for big discounts and even some freebies, along with a selection of May events posted.

Velocal: Ride with Riverbrook
May 10, 2012
Riverbrook has joined Velocal and is listed as a Wisconsin group ride -- now they're inviting to join up! Whether your local or just in town for the weekend, check out the schedule and saddle up.

Summer Rollerski Rentals
May 10, 2012
Gear West is offering a summer rollerski rental program, with two models of ONEWAY rollerskis to select from (classic and/or skate).

Midwest Mountaineering May Deals
May 9, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering has some coupon specials for Mother's day, including free socks and 20% off for mom. And check out their May line up of events.

Salomon Trail Running Tour
May 9, 2012
Salomon will be making a number of stops in the Twin Cities next week to promote their trail running line up.
May 17 Hoigaards - Clinics, truckload of demo shoes, giveaways, plus a womens only group run.
May 18 Gear West - See their mobile showroom, new shoes and packs, and demo pairs.  Group run in the evening.

Bike Dr: Bikes and Tech, Wheel Demo, Upcoming Music
May 7, 2012
The latest Bicycle Doctor newsletter highlights advanced in bike technology, upcoming music performances, wheel demos, and Wisconsin Bike Federation membership.

Gear West Womens Night Wednesday
May 7, 2012
Gear West is hosting a special Womens event this Wednesday evening, May 9th. Speakers will be Ali Holman, Fitness and Nutrition expert for Fox 9, and local XC ski enthusiast Leslie Hale. Hale will be talk about her trip to Greenland for a ski race/tour this past March.

OutThere Go!Training Clinic May 12-13
May 4, 2012
OutThere shop in Rice Lake is hosting a two-day dryland clinic with Go!Training, May 12-13. Dryland technique and rollerskiing, with some video review and lecture. Registration deadline is May 9th!

ONE WAY Signs Dario Cologna
May 2, 2012
The Finnish Nordic Sports company ONE WAY has signed a long-term contract with the Swiss cross-country star Dario Cologna.

Gear West May Events
April 29, 2012
Gear West has a number of great events lined up in May...
May 9 Women! Wine! Adventure! - Relaxing evening with women guest speakers.
May 12, 26 Marathon Training Runs - Spring marathon tune up runs with support stops.
May 17 Newton Running Clinic - Justin Dyszelski clinic on Newton natural running shoes.
May 18 Salomon Trail Tour - Over 200 pairs of demo shoes plus giveaway items.
May 20 Gear West Duathlon - Run, bike, run event on the off-road trails and backroads near Baker Park.

New Moon: Ladies Night May 5th
April 27, 2012
New Moon’s staffers are putting together a women-only evening of fun, food and fitness, Saturday May 5th. The afternoon/evening will include special discounts, prize drawings for merchandise, bike fittings, rollerski lessons, and even a group road ride.

Finn Sisu Newsletter: Time to Run, Strength Program
April 23, 2012
Finn Sisu's latest newsletter highlights new Scott shoes, the Finn Sisu Running Team, trail running series, and Tuesday night strength circuit.

Midwest Mountaineering Spring Expo Coupons and Updates
April 23, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering holds their big Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo this weekend, April 27-29th. And they are offering special coupons for great deals, including: 20% off coupon and 50% on one item under $20. Plus check out over 120 free presentations!

Hoigaards Pre-Season Paddlesports Sale
April 20, 2012
Hoigaards is running their big Pre-Season Paddlesports Sale, April 20-29th, with savings on canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and accessories along with 20% discounts on car racks, rainwear, water shoes, and more.

Midwest Mountaineering Outdoor Adventure Expo
April 17, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering's Spring Outdoor Adventure Expo is coming up next weekend, Apr 27-29. Included in the over 120 free presentations are David and Josie Nelson's Noatak River canoe adventure, and Sue and Roland Ring Jarvi's 3.5 Trans-America Bike recap.

Gear West Summer Training Program Night
April 15, 2012
Gear West will be hosting two sessions to highlight the wide range of summer training programs available in the Twin Cities. Sessions will be Thursday, April 19th, and Sunday, May 20th.

Start: Spring Cleaning
April 12, 2012
Start ski wax outlines how to prep your skis for summer storage.

Bike Dr: Outdoor Extravaganza Sale, Demos, New Trail Plans
April 11, 2012
The Bicycle Doctor's latest newsletter highlights their big Outdoor Extravaganza Sale this weekend, April 12-15, with hundreds of bikes to test ride, as well as Zipp wheel demos and new trail plans for Dane County.

Toko: Looking Forward
April 3, 2012
Toko's final newsletter of the ski season highlights product planning, storage wax, and video of an Achilles tendon repair surgery.

Finn Sisu Newsletter: Vakava Jrs, Rollerskis, Deals
April 2, 2012
Finn Sisu's latest newsletter highlights their Tuesday night Vakava Juniors information meeting, Marwe rollerski shipments, and season ending deals.
Related:
Vakava Juniors Registration Form

Midwest Mountaineering April Newsletter
March 30, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering's April newsletter features upcoming clinics, including their huge Outdoor Adventure Expo April 27-29, as well as a coupon for 20% off rainwear.

Hoigaards Bike and Boat Swap Registration Deadline
March 25, 2012
Registration for Hoigaards big bike and boat swap, March 31-April 1st, will close on Tuesday at midnight. Get your equipment in now!

Rossignol Nordic Racing and Support Program
March 21, 2012
Rossignol is now taking applications for the 2012-2013 season for Nordic racing sponsorship and support. And new this year, they will address the needs of the Junior national skiers, down to J2.

Toko: Faster Next Year, New Products
March 20, 2012
Toko's latest newsletter emphasizes making specific plans to address your weakness to make you faster next year, as well as a video review of their new product line-up.

ABR Ski Pass Sale
March 18, 2012
ABR season passes for next fall are on sale now.

Atomic: Taking Advantange of New Technology
March 18, 2012
Atomic highlights the victory by Anders Aukland in the Norwegian Birkebeiner, setting a new course record on Atomic skis with SDS technology.

Bike Dr: Bike Swap, Rides, Bike Swap, Videos
March 15, 2012
The latest Bicycle Doctor newsletter highlights the big Lapham Peak Big Swap, this Saturday, March 17th, of which proceeds help benefit snowmaking, plus they start their first Drop the Doc ride this Saturday as well, and check out wheel demos and a neat video.

New Moon: Post-Birkie, End of Season Sale
March 14, 2012
New Moon's latest newsletter features a post-Birkie recap and highlights many items from their End of Season sale.

Toko: Prince, BKL Championships, Great Bear
March 14, 2012
Toko's latest enewletter highlights wax for a prince, the Bill Koch League Championships, and a Great Bear Chase report.

Hoigaard's Bike & Boat Swap
March 13, 2012
Hoigaard's Third Annual Bike & Boat Swap takes place March 31st & April 1st. Sell your bike, canoe or kayak and earn credit to buy a new bike or boat at Hoigaard's or simply find a great deal on used ones!

Pepsi Challenge Race Wax Service
March 7, 2012
Gear West is offering two levels of their top notch race wax service for the big Pepsi Challenge race coming up this weekend. Get your skis in by Thursday afternoon.

Hoigaards Early Clearance
March 5, 2012
Hoigaards is offering early clearance sale pricing beginning this Thursday, March 8th. Up to 50% off on remaining winter apparel and equipment.

Pioneer Midwest Progressive Sale Week 3
March 5, 2012
Pioneer Midwest's Annual Progressive Sale is now in its final two weeks with storewide savings up to 50%! They still have a good selection so be sure to stop in soon.

Start: Birkie Wax Testing with Zach Caldwell
March 1, 2012
Start Wax had the opportunity to work with Zach Caldwell for its American Birkebeiner Wax Testing. Working with Zach in daily waxing and testing were Evan Pengelly, Start’s Midwest Tech/Rep, and Tim Dahlberg. Start Tech.

ONEWAY: Deal Extended with French Ski Federation
February 28, 2012
The Finnish Nordic Sports company ONE WAY and the French Ski Federation have decided to extend their cooperation as exclusive supplier for all Nordic teams until 2018.

Toko: Birkie Report, New Products
February 28, 2012
Toko's latest newsletter reports on the Birkie waxing verdict, highlights new products for next season, and a report from Torin Koos.

Midwest Mountaineering Leap Year Special
February 27, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering will be giving away a free stainless steel mug with any $10 purchase and coupon this Wednesday, February 29th! Plus check out their clearance deals and a full list of March events.

Pioneer Midwest Progressive Sale Week 2
February 26, 2012
Pioneer Midwest's Annual Progressive Sale is now in its second week with storewide savings up to 40%! They are still showing a great selection but stop in soon for best deals.

Gear West: Birkie Premier Race Wax Service
February 23, 2012
Gear West is providing premiere race wax service for the Birkie led by Brandan Ostroot. Skis can be dropped off up until 5pm Friday at the Birkie Expo!

BNS at the American Birkebeiner
February 22, 2012
Boulder Nordic Sport will be at the American Birkebeiner this weekend providing wax sales and race wax service.

Start: Birkie Wax Recs
February 21, 2012
Start has their wax recs up for the Birkie now -- and its looking very blue...

Swix: Early Birkie Waxing Rec
February 21, 2012
Swix has posted their first round on the Birkie waxing recommendation. Check back for changes as the week progresses. Updated Feb 23rd!

New Moon Ski Shop: Birkie Week, Ulvang in Shop
February 20, 2012
New Moon Ski Shop highlights their big Birkie week events with sales, special hours, expo, and topped off by a special in-store appearance by Norwegian legend Vegard Ulvang on Sunday morning.

Atomic: Classic Focus at the Birkie
February 20, 2012
With the resurgance of classic skiing, Atomic will be focusing on their classical products at the 2012 Birkie expo. Stop by and check out their new boots and classic SDS skis.

Hoigaards Birkie Wax Clinics
February 19, 2012
Hoigaard's will be presenting two Birkebeiner waxing seminars this week.
Feb 20 Toko Wax Clinic - Luke Skinner from Toko Wax will be at Hoigaard's on Monday night at 6:30 pm
Feb 21 Fast Wax Clinic - Dan Meyer from Fast Wax will make his presentation on Tuesday night, 6:30 pm.
Both will make waxing recommendations based on the latest weather and snow forecasts for the Birkebeiner. A 20% discount on wax and waxing accessories is offered to participants on the nights of the clinics.

Riverbrook Birkie Wax Service
February 19, 2012
Riverbrook Bike and Ski in Seeley (and Hayward) is offering Birkie race wax service -- drop off on or before 1 pm Friday and picking Friday evening. Multiple waxing options to choose from.

Hoigaards: Five Star Birkie Wax Service
February 18, 2012
Hoigaards is offering three levels of wax service for the big Birkie weekend.

Gear West Swix Clinic
February 18, 2012
Join Gear West on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 pm for a wax clinic with Chris Hall, Director of Race Services for Fischer and Swix, Matt Liebsch and Special Guest - Eivind Opsahl, Swix Sport Norway Product Manager.

Finn Sisu: Birkie Wax, Clothing Deals
February 17, 2012
Finn Sisu has wax clinics, wax service and tips in their latest newsletter, along with highlighting the 30% off clothing specials.

Midwest Mountaineering Presidents Sale
February 17, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering is offer steep discounts with their Presidents weekend sale, now through Monday.

Pioneer Midwest Progressive Sale
February 17, 2012
Pioneer Midwest's Annual Progressive Sale starts Monday Feb. 20 with storewide savings up to 30%! Shop early for the best selection.

Out There: Carbon One Way Rollerskis
February 17, 2012
Out There shop in Rice Lake is offering the new One Way Skate 13 Carbon rollerskis. Order by March 1st and you'll receive a 10% discount plus a pair of bindings.

Snowflake/Inga-lami Start Wax Top Coats
February 16, 2012
Start will join Gear West at the Snowflake/Inga-lami race Saturday at Elm Creek, providing free pure-fluoro top coats to racers.

Bike Dr: Birkie Wax Clinic, Wax Service, Bike Funding
February 17, 2012
The Bicycle Doctor will be hosting a special Birkie wax clinic Tuesday, Birkie race wax service, and bike funding issue.

Midwest Race Support and Service
February 14, 2012
BNS will be offer race wax service and support at the Minnesota State Meet, Book Across the Bay, and the big American Birkebeiner.

Riverbrook and Start Wax Raffle Winners Drawn
February 14, 2012
Riverbrook Bike and Ski has announced the Start Wax raffle winners drawn from the big Pre-Birkie weekend.

Toko: Loppet Report, Scraping Technique
February 14, 2012
The latest Toko eBlast contains race reports from Caitlin Gregg on the Loppet, a report from the Eastern Cup, and a video on scraping technique.

Bike Dr: Music, Lapham, Expedition Videos
February 9, 2012
The latest Bicycle Doctor newsletter highlights the Doc's band latest gig, deals on bikes and skis, Lapham Peak snowmaking, and Vegard Ulvang's Birkie presentation.

BNS Race Wax Service for Pre-Birkie
February 8, 2012
Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) will be providing race wax service at the Pre-Birkie with drop-off on Friday in Hayward.

New Moon Ski Shop: Birkie Fever 2012
February 8, 2012
New Moon's latest newsletter highlights the big Pre-Birkie and North End Classic events this weekend, Pre-Birkie wax clinic, Birkie sale underway and the Birkie week events, and much much more.

Swix Clinic with Matt Liebsch
February 8, 2012
This Thursday, February 9 at 6:00 pm Matt Liebsch will be hosting a Swix wax clinic at Gear West. Topics include: prep for this weekend's races, typical Birkie prep, Gear West wax service, and some Q&A on Birkie training. Update: Due to another commitment, Swix rep Ben Dubay will be filling in for Matt Liebsch.

Riverbrook Pre-Birkie Celebration Events
February 7, 2012
Riverbrook Bike and Ski is offering a number of special events surrounding this weekend's Pre-Birkie race, including a Start wax raffle, discounts on skis, and Birkie wax service.
Related:
Racing Outlook

Start Wax Special Pricing for High School Racing
February 7, 2012
Start dealers are offering special pricing on Start Waxes for the Minnesota high school Sectionals and big State Meet.

Ski Hut: Where's the Snow Sale Expands
February 7, 2012
Ski Hut's Where's the Snow Sale has bumped up the savings on poles, boots and skis as well as clothing and wax. Get in soon for best selection.

Toko: Race Reports
February 7, 2012
Toko's latest eBlast newsletter features race reports from the Boulder Mountain Tour and Noquemanon as well as a recap of the Alaska Ski for Women event.

Start Wax Clinic
February 6, 2012
Come out to Gear West Wednesday, February 8 at 6:30 PM for a special Start waxing clinic. Topics covered will include kick and glide for this weekend's Pre-Birkie and North End Classic races, as well as a tutorial on waxes unique to Start. Refreshments will be provided.

Midwest Mountaineering: Coupons and Events
February 2, 2012
Midwest Mountaineering is offering a number of special coupon deals along with a list of February events and clinics.

Bike Dr: Team Pricing, Bike Funding, Ski Races
February 2, 2012
The latest Bicycle Doctor newsletter highlights special team pricing on ski equipment, call for action on bike funding, and updates on upcoming races.

Hoigaards Deals
January 31, 2012
Hoigaards has a couple of specials going on right now...
City of Lakes Loppet Wax Service - Get your skis tuned up for some fast racing at the City of Lakes Loppet.
Winter Clearance Sale - Hoigaards has begun their clearance sale, with prices (and selection) dropping each week.

Toko: Applying JetStream, Low Snow Winters
January 31, 2012
Toko has posted tips on applying JetStream and surviving low snow winters in their latest eNewsletter.

Midwest Mountaineering: Win a Free Birkie 2012 Entry!
January 26, 2012
Believe it or not, but you've still got a chance to get into the 2012 American Birkebeiner... Midwest Mountaineering will hold a drawing from all the entries received (in-store) between Friday and Sunday this weekend (Jan 27-29).
Related:
Additional Drawing: Smartwool Birkie Entries

Out There Clothing Sale
January 24, 2012
Out There Nordic shop in Rice Lake is offering a 25% clothing sale on brands like Ibex, Swix, Craft and more. Plus free shipping on orders over $199.

Toko: Kick Waxing Tips
January 24, 2012
Toko reviews the proper application of kick wax, plus highlights from racing in Driggs, ID, and World Cup videos.

Gear West Wax Recap on Mayor's, Wax Service
January 23, 2012
Gear West has posted the results of their waxing testing from Mayor's Challenge, and is offering professional wax service for this week's Tour de Twin Cities races at Green Acres.

Rossignol's New Nordic Collection
January 19, 2012
Rossignol will feature their new Nordic collection at the annual SIA Snow Show trade show, January 26-29 in Winter Park, Colorado. New X-ium World Cup boots, as well as a new off-trail package, will be unveiled.

Gear West Wax Help
January 19, 2012
Gear West will have their race service vehicle at the Theodore Wirth chapter of the Tour de Twin Cities this coming Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (January 20-22). They will be providing brand neutral wax recommendations - feel free to stop by and ask what’s running best! They’ll have answers for both kick and glide.

Rossignol Invests $13 Million in New Manufacturing Technologies
January 18, 2012
Group Rossignol will implement a $13 million capital investment plan that will reconfirm its position as a world class manufacturer of skis and boots.

Start: Ask Harri Webinar
January 17, 2012
Harri Aaltonen, Director of Start Racing Services answers Start Wax questions in an online video seminar. Find out about the RF lineup, tips on covering zero skis, and much more.
Related:
Video: Ask Harri
Start: World Loppet Waxing Tech Manual

Toko: Field Reports
January 17, 2012
Toko has a big field reports newsletter covering US Nationals, Alaska Winter Stars, CSU, and Bridger Ski Foundation, plus a Youtube channel for World Cup videos.

Ski Hut: Where's the Snow Sale
January 13, 2012
With the shortage of snow across much of Minnesota, Ski Hut is offering a Where's-the-Snow sale. Select skis up to 40% off, Nordic clothing 10% off across the board. And many more deals. Get in now for best selection.

Gear West Clothing Sale
January 13, 2012
Get up to 20% off clothing gear at Gear West, either in-store or online. Some restrictions apply.

Joes Winter Clearance Sale
January 12, 2012
Joe's Sporting Goods is running their January Winter Clearance Sale now thru January 15th. Finding savings of up to 20% on snow sports items, plus free shipping on orders over $75.

Riverbrook Seeley Hills Wax Clinic, Sale
January 12, 2012
Riverbrook will be hosting a special Start wax waxing clinic Friday evening at their Seeley location, along with a storewide mid-winter sale!
Related:
Riverbrook Hayward Location Now Open

Bike Dr: Snow, Snow Bikes, Music, Cyclist Video
January 12, 2012
The Bicycle Doctor's latest newsletter highlights the new snow, snow bike demos, music performances, and a cyclist video.

Hoigaards Super 16 Sale
January 12, 2012
Hoigaards is kicking off their Super 16 Hour Sale a couple of days earlier for some of our best customers (teams, clubs, racers, etc.). Thursday through Sunday they'll feature 20-50% off (almost) all winter apparel and equipment as well as an additional 20% discount on clearance merchandise.

Mid-winter Sale at New Moon Ski Shop
January 11, 2012
New Moon is running their mid-Winter sale and has free shipping on orders over $99. Plus catch in-store clinics and events, like a Seeley Hills waxing clinic with Olympian John Bauer on Friday evening.

Atomic: Unveiling the World Cup Classic SDS Skis
January 10, 2012
Rich Halling of Atomic introduces skiers to the high-tech World Cup Classic SDS skis. The hot rod classic skis feature a unique short distance step (SDS) zone that offers the best of glide and kick.

Finn Sisu: Special Toko Wax Clinic, Specials
January 10, 2012
Finn Sisu will be hosting a special Toko wax kick with Olympian Carolyn Bramante this Wednesday evening, Jan 11th. Plus check out their deals on performances skis, ski jackets, and new Rex waxes.

Hoigaards Seeley Hills Wax Clinic
January 7, 2012
Hoigaards will be hosting a Start wax clinic for Seeley Hills, this Monday evening (Jan 9th).

ONEWAY: Nordic Line-Up For 2012
January 6, 2012
ONEWAY has big plans for the 2012-2013 season with a full line-up of Nordic products including skis and boots to go along with their existing poles, along with much more.
Related:
ONEWAY Nordic Passion
ONEWAY Nordic Athletic
ONEWAY Pro Team

Gear West Newsletter
January 4, 2012
Gear West's monthly newsletter has a special promotion to gather your mental idea or physical product keeps you motivated on the man-made loop (prizes awarded!). Plus read about an exclusive Swix wax service.

Bike Dr: Lapham Update, Lessons, Snow Bikes
January 4, 2012
The Bicycle Doctor's latest newsletter highlights snowmaking at Lapham Peak, ski lessons, snow bike demos, and their December drawing winner.

Midwest Mountaineering New Year's Deals
December 30, 2011
Midwest Mountaineering is offering a number of coupon specials for the New Year, including a spin-the-wheel in-store offer. Plus checkout their January line-up of clinics and events.

New Moon Demos on the Birkie Trail
December 29, 2011
New Moon Ski Shop will be hosting trailside ski equipment demos this Saturday and Sunday (Dec 31-Jan 1) on the Birkie trail at Hwy OO.

Toko: Structurite, Tim Burke
December 28, 2011
Toko's latest newsletter highlights the use of their Structurite tool and profiles sponsored biathlete Timothy Burkie.

ONE WAY Signs Dario Cologna
December 27, 2011
ONE WAY has announced the signing of star skier Dario Cologna starting next May.

Start: Free Wax Service for Twin Cities Championships
December 27, 2011
Start is offering free wax service for the Twin Cities Championships this weekend! Get a Start 100% Fluor Finishing Wax applied Friday night and Start's premium kick waxes applied Saturday morning. Drop off service at Hoigaards and Gear West.

Midwest Mountaineering Year-End Clearance Sale
December 25, 2011
Midwest Mountaineering's latest newsletter features their year-end clearance sale along with a coupon for 20% off, as well as a list of their January clinics and events.

Swix: Artificial Snow and Preparing for US Nationals
December 22, 2011
With the US Nationals coming up in early January in Rumford, Maine, and the possibility of racing on man-made snow, Swix highlights their products specifically designed for these conditions.

12 Days of Start
December 22, 2011
In the vein of the 12 Days of Christmas, Start brings you 12 products to make your holidays better (and skis faster).

Bike Dr: New Website, Lapham Peak
December 22, 2011
Bicycle Doctor Nordic Shop announces their new website features, and highlights snowmaking at Lapham Peak.

Pioneer Midwest Annual Holiday Gift Card Sale
December 21, 2011
Pioneer Midwest is again having a special holiday sale, get a $10 Gift Card with every $100 spent (includes sale and closeout items)! Now through January 2, 2012. Print out the coupon and get in the store before the sale ends.

Toko: Cold Weather Wax Tip, Grip Wax, and Kuzzy Tips
December 20, 2011
Toko highlights their popular HF Blue/XCold mix, new Grip Wax, and early season classic tips from Garrott Kuzzy.

Ski Hut: Nordic Race Center
December 20, 2011
Ski Hut offers a dedicated Nordic Race Center page, emphasizing their commitment to the latest Nordic racing gear.

Gear West: On-Snow Demo at Elm Creek
December 20, 2011
Gear West will be bring out their skate gear for on-snow demos at Elm Creek on Thursday, December 22nd, from 4-8 pm.

Finn Sisu: Jessie Diggins Talk, Ski Specials
December 19, 2011
One of the top US skiers, Jessie Diggins will be at Finn Sisu Thursday evening, Dec 22nd, to talk about her early season racing. Race skis discounted 25% next week, Dec 26-31, plus a number of other deals and holiday gift ideas.

Gear West Announces Premier Race Wax Services
December 19, 2011
Gear West will be offering premium race wax services for the following events this season: City of Lakes Loppet, Mora Vasaloppet, and the American Birkebeiner events. Sign up for all three before Jan 23rd and receive a $20 discount.

Team Birkie Wax Clinic with Matt Liebsch
December 13, 2011
Matt Liebsch will be hosting a Team Birkie wax clinic next Monday evening, December 19th at Gear West. Liebsch will share some of his secrets to glide waxing rocket skis.

Rossignol Nordic Division Reorganization Completed
December 12, 2011
Rossignol highlights the changes in their Nordic division this fall. Luke Skinner will continue to provide strong support for the Midwest community.

Ski Hut Waxing Clinics
December 12, 2011
Ski Hut has a set of evening waxing clinics in December and January. The clinics are oriented to the audience, so bring your waxing questions and problems and they'll help guide you.

Hoigaards After Hours: Going the Nordic Distance
December 12, 2011
Guest Speaker Audrey Weber, elite Nordic skier, pPersonal trainer and coach, will talk about making the most of your training through proper recovery and self-care. Learn how "off ski" time is as important as "on ski" training. Starts at 7 pm tonight (Monday) at Hoigaaards.

Hoigaard's Outside Edge December Newsletter
December 7, 2011
Hoigaards December newsletter highlights the upcoming Hoigaards Relays and a whole slew of in-store clinics and special events along with a employee profile of Brian Foley, their Floor Boss.

New Moon Ski Shop December Newsletter
December 7, 2011
New Moon Ski Shop in Hayward has issued their December highlighting their new catalog, Carbonlite Demo Center, gloves inventory, stonegrinding, and a full list of upcoming events.

Rossignol: On-Snow Demos at Elm Creek Saturday
December 6, 2011
Rossignol will be hosting an on-snow demo event this Saturday, 9-3 at Elm Creek in Maple Grove, MN. Test drive their latest equipment on the snowmaking loop!

Toko: Bozeman SuperTour Recap
December 6, 2011
Toko provides a recap on the Bozeman SuperTour waxing along with some kick wax tips from legendary coach Marty Hall.

Finn Sisu Women's Shopping Night and Fashion Show
December 4, 2011
Finn Sisu's latest newsletter provides some holiday shopping gift ideas, wax clinic series, and a special Womens Shopping and Fashion Show this Wednesday evening, December 7th.

Rossignol Athletes Dominate Nordic World Cup Podiums
December 4, 2011
Rossignol highlights some of the top performances by sponsored athletes from early season races on the FIS/World Cup circuit.

Women's XC Weekend
December 2, 2011
Gear West and Riverbrook have teamed up to offer a Women's XC Weekend in the Hayward/Cable area, December 9-11th. Special clinics and lessons, as well as hot drinks and wine. Will be held, either on snow or dryland.

Mt. Borah Announces Gear for a Year Contest Winners
December 1, 2011
Mt. Borah has announced the three winning teams in their Gear For a Year promotion. While two were from out east, the junior club winner was Lake Michigan Nordic Club from Petoskey, Michigan.

Start: West Yellowstone Edition
November 30, 2011
Start has posted a full breakdown on product performance at West Yellowstone.

Hoigaards After Hours: Fast Wax
November 30, 2011
The next event in the Hoigaard's "X-C After Hours" Series is Thursday, December 1st at 7 pm. The evening will start with a presentation by Dan Meyer, developer of the Fast Wax line of ski wax. The evening will end with great local craft beers and socializing with Nordic friends! NOTE: Dan's clinic was originally scheduled to start at 7:30 pm but was moved up to 7:00 pm.

Super Fit Weekend: Ski Hut, Finn Sisu
November 29, 2011
You're last chance of the season as the Super Fit tour makes their final stops this weekend at Ski Hut in Duluth and Finn Sisu in the Twin Cities. Get your skis tested, expert advice from the CXC team, and take in a number of clinics.
Related:
Super Fit Contest and About Super Fit Program

Toko: West Yellowstone Wrapup
November 29, 2011
Toko provides a recap on product performance at West Yellowstone, including a report from the CXC team.

Midwest Mountaineering December Winterfest Sale and Coupons
November 28, 2011
Midwest Mountaineering is hosting their annual Employee Garage Sale this weekend, December 3-4th, as well as their WinterFest sale. Plus they have a big line up of events and in-store clinics for the month of December.

Bike Dr Newsletter: Ladies Night, Wellness Challenge, Flanders Trip
November 28, 2011
The latest issue of the Bicycle Doctor's newsletter highlights a special Ladies Wellness Night event this Thursday (Dec 1st), a spring trip overseas for the Tour of Flanders, and the upcoming Bock with Doc wax clinic.

ONE WAY: The Truck
November 26, 2011
ONE WAY's new promotional and race service truck is featured in this FIS video.

Hoigaards After Hours Series
November 25, 2011
Hoigaards After Hours Series with Balance Nordic continues this week with two events:
- Monday, Nov 28th Importance of Food Choices for Endurance Athletes
- Thursday, Dec 1st Dan Meyer of Fast Wax
Both events start at 7 pm.

Finn Sisu November Newsletter
November 23, 2011
Finn Sisu's latest newsletter highlights 20% off pants and hats, a special womens shopping/fashion night Dec 7th, and their on-going Monday night waxing clinics.

Gear West Black Friday Specials
November 23, 2011
Gear West is offering Black Friday deals including 20% off most running shoes, Craft apparel, thermal drink belts, Swix base layers, and more.

In Defense of Combi Skis
November 22, 2011
Jon Miller writes an ode to the combi ski and shares his experience on how those skis transformed cross-country skiing from another hobby to a lifetime passion.
Related:
Joe's Sporting Goods

Midwest Mountaineering Black Friday Specials
November 21, 2011
Midwest Mountaineering is offering a number of Black Friday specials to tempt you into a little early holiday shopping.

Women's XC Weekend on Snow
November 21, 2011
Riverbrook and Gear West are offering an exclusive Women's XC Weekend on Snow, December 10-11th. You are welcome whether you are just learning to skate ski or you want to ski into the women's elite wave of the Birkie! Information and Online Registration and Postal Form