GW BLOG

Ski Analysis

Posted by David Chamberlain on Apr 12th 2021

Ski season 20/21 is now done and dusted here in the Midwest. With so much going on in the world it was a privilege to be a part of something positive … read more

NEW OR RETURNING TO SKIING AFTER A LONG BREAK?

Posted by Rick Halling/Jan Guenther on Apr 5th 2021

WHAT TYPE OF SKI IS BEST FOR YOU? *Helpful information for those new to the sport of xc skiing, or, who used to ski and have been away from it for som … read more

Spring Stone Grinds

Posted by David Chamberlain on Mar 24th 2021

The best way to get skis ready for next season before they go into summer storage is to get them stone ground and storage waxed before putting them aw … read more

Preparing for World Champs

Posted by David Norris on Feb 25th 2021

Photo Credit - Scott PattersonMy last three and a half weeks have been in Davos, Switzerland for an extended training camp. The last race I did was on … read more

Wax Recommendations (Vasaloppet and Mayor's XC Ski Challenge)

Posted by David Chamberlain on Feb 18th 2021

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 … read more

Wax Recommendation (Seeley Hills Classic/Iola Norseman)

Posted by David Chamberlain on Jan 28th 2021

We are fortunate to have two long standing Midwest ski events still on the schedule for this weekend. Both the Seeley Hills Classic and the Iola Norse … read more