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American Birkebeiner 2023 Wax Recommendations
Race Type: Birkie Skate & Classic (Early Waves) Date: Saturday Feb, 25th 2023 Swix Nordic Race Director: Evan Pengelly SNOW & WEATHER CONDITIONS TEMP: Overnight low 3 F/ 8... -
Korteloppet 2023 Wax Recommendations
Race Type: Korteloppet Skate & Classic Date: Friday Feb, 24th 2023 Swix Nordic Race Director: Evan Pengelly Economy: BASE: Polar or Performance Speed 5 A hard base wax for... -
5 Tips for the Best Birkie Ever
Happy Birkie week everyone! I hope you’re all taking your medicine to treat your Birkie Fever; my medicine has been enjoying some skiing at home in Minnesota and spending time... -
Pre-Birkie, Mora Vasaloppet, & North End Classic Wax Recommendations
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
City of Lakes Loppet & Wolf Tracks Rendezvous Wax Recommendations
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
Ski de She & Noque Wax Recommendation
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
Birkie Tour & Coleraine JNQ Wax Recommendation
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s races, see below. We have tested waxes... -
SISU Ski Fest Wax Recommendation
We have been busy testing the new fluoro free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s Sisu Ski Fest on Saturday, January 2023,... -
Houghton JNQ/CCSA Wax Recommendation
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s JNQ/CCSA, see below. We have tested waxes... -
Duluth JNQ/CCSA Wax Recommendation
We have been busy testing the new fluor free waxes this early winter, if you are looking for a recommendation for this weekend’s JNQ/CCSA, read on! -
Tips for Fall Trail Running
Jan Guenther, owner of Gear West, and David Chamberlain, Gear West's Nordic Service Manager, weigh in on best trail running practices From Jan Guenther: 1) Focus on time not distance...
