Golden skis

The past few weeks have been the highlight of the year for ski enthusiasts, who have enjoyed both the World Championships and the Vasaloppet. What incredible races we’ve witnessed! Klæbo’s six World Championship gold medals, Alvar’s Vasaloppet victory, Jonna’s...

How much do skiers gain from better glide?

That waxing is a crucial and often decisive factor in skiing is something no follower of the sport can have missed. But how significant is it? Can we quantify the impact of waxing in measurable terms, and how does it compare to other factors, such as the skier’s...

Setting goals for the Vasaloppet

For many who take part in the Vasaloppet, the main goal is simply to cross the finish line—a fantastic achievement in itself. For a few, the aim is to win. Between these extremes is a large group of skiers who enjoy pushing their bodies just a little extra. Perhaps...

How hard is it to advance one startgroup at Vasaloppet?

In the continued wait for snow in southern Sweden, we entertain ourselves with a bit more Vasaloppet statistics. Previously, we presented the awarded performance medals per year and discussed how these vary with external circumstances. It turned out that the...

Find your perfect pole timing with Skisens

All cross-country skiing technique revolves around shifting the center of gravity. In double poling, this means lifting body weight upward and forward to generate force into the poles while ensuring that this force is effectively directed in the direction of travel...