The recommendation depends on an accurate forecast, be alert to changing, unpredictable temperatures
or snow conditions, if skiing conditions change dramatically you may want to rewax.
In this case of last minute changes consult the Wax Master for recommendations.
If you cannot rewax, have on hand Fast Wax Slick Pro for race day changes.
And as always make sure your skis are properly prepared, cleaned and scraped with Base Prep
per the Fast Wax Instructions before waxing for the race.
 
Fast Wax February Waxing Recommendations   Updated 2-7-2010   4:00 PM
Minnesota HS Sectional Meets: High School State Wax Recommendation is up...
the long range forecast looks like a cold racing day at the Ridge 
Predicted low of  5 to 8 below and a high of  5 above    The call HS - 0 White Check the rec


On to the Masters: More Big Races this Weekend, Pre Birke, North American Vasa,
Mora Vasaloppet, Canadian Birkebeiner
Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
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Michigan Nordic Skiing
West and Far West Nordic
Rocky Mountain Nordic
New England Nordic
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 Feb. 1 to 3  Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon   Wax Recommendation



 Feb 2  Section 5 Camp Ripley  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 2  Section 3 Battle Creek  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 2  Section 1 Valleywood  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 3  Section 8 Camp Ripley  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 3  Section 6 Baker Park  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 3  Section 4 Battle Creek  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 4  Section 2 Camp Ripley  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 4  Section 7 Giants Ridge  Wax Recommendation



 Feb. 6  Badger State Games  Wax Recommendation
 Feb. 6  Moraloppet  Wax Recommendation
 Feb. 6-7  City of Lakes Loppet  Wax Recommendation
 Feb. 6  Mt Ashwabay Summit Race  Wax Recommendation
 Feb. 6  White Pines Stampede  Wax Recommendation
 Feb. 7   Freestyle Sprints  Wax Recommendation



 Feb 11  Minnesota High School 
 State Meet
 Wax Recommendation
 Feb 13  Pre Birkie  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 13-14  North American Vasa &
 Gran Travers
 Wax Recommendation
 Feb 13  Eidris Sprints  Wax Recommendation
 Feb. 14  Mora Vasaloppet  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 14   North End Classic  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 13 - 14  Canadian Birkebeiner,  Wax Recommendation



 Feb 19 -20   Michigan High School 
 State Meet 
 Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20 - 21  NCAA Central Region  Championships  MI  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20  Minnesota Finlandia  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20  Rib Lake HinderBinder  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20  Stump Farm Race  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20  Book Across the Bay  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20  Snowflake & Inga-Lami  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20  Twin Ports Championship  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20-21  Super Tour at Madison  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 20  Winter Challenge Loppet  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 21  Erick Judeen Classic  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 19-20 Cote Dame Marie Loppet   Wax Recommendation
 Feb 21 Hanson Hills Classic 6/12K  Wax Recommendation



 Feb 26   Birkie Citizen Sprints  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 27   American Birkebeiner  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 27   Big Bay Honey Bear Classic  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 27-28   Bearskin Wilderness Pursuit  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 28  Beaver Dam Classic Wax Recommendation
 Feb 28  Annual Junior Muffin Races  Wax Recommendation


 

West and Far West Nordic
Rocky Mountain Nordic
 Feb 6  Alley Loop Crested Butte
American Birkebeiner Qualifier
 Wax Recommendation
 Feb 6-7 Colorado Biathlon Series
State Championships
 Wax Recommendation
 Feb 7 40th  Annual Salomon Frisco Gold Rush  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 7 ALLAN BARD MEMORIAL CLASSIC   Wax Recommendation
Feb 13 - 14  Aspen Nordic Festival   Wax Recommendation
Feb 14  PACO'S XC PRESIDENT'S CUP   Wax Recommendation

 


 
 
 

New England Nordic Ski Association
 Feb 6-7 TD Bank Eastern Cup  Wax Recommendation
 Feb 6-7  Lake Placid Loppet  Wax Recommendation

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 

Twin Ports Championship, Duluth, MN
March 1
Weather Forecast 
Low Friday of  0 to 5 °F and high Saturday of 15°F 

Wax Recommendation
Apply 2 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Fine or Universal grind.

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 
 

Black Mountain Classic, Onaway/Rogers City, MI
Feb 28
Weather Forecast 
Low Friday of  5 °F and high Saturday of 20°F 

Wax Recommendation
Apply 2 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Fine or Universal grind.

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 


 
 
 
 

Beaver Dam Classic   Mora MN
Feb 28
Weather Forecast 
Low Friday of  -10°F  and high Saturday of 15°F 

Wax Recommendation
Apply 2 layers of HS-0 White over 1 layer of HSLF-10 Teal

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Fine or Universal grind.

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-0 Series


 


 
 
 
 
 

Bearskin Wilderness Pursuit, Grand Marais, MN
Feb 28 to March 1
Weather Forecast 
Low Friday of  0°F to  5 °F and high Saturday of 15°F

Wax Recommendation
Apply 2 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Fine or Universal grind.

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series

Weather Forecast 
Low Friday of  0°F to  5 °F and high Saturday of 15°F

Wax Recommendation
Apply 2 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Fine or Universal grind.

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 

Big Bay Honey Bear Classic,  Big Bay, MI
Feb 28
Weather Forecast 
Low Friday of  5°F to 10°F and high Saturday of  20°F 
New Snow

Wax Recommendation
Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Cork in Flite11

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Fine or Universal grind.
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 

 American Birkebeiner: 
 Saturday Feb 21
Weather Forecast
Low Friday of  0°F to  5 °F and high Saturday of 15°F  to 20°F 

Wax Recommendation
Apply 2 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski
Medium Ski with a Fine or Universal grind.

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series

Waxing Tips for the Birkie:
The weather forecast for Birke week is for a chance of some new snow mid week, with  temperatures dropping toward the weekend. Highs in the teens and lows 
below zero Wednesday and Thursday.

Wednesday
Snow likely. Areas of blowing snow.  Total snow accumulation 3 to 4 inches. Highs 15 to 20. 
North winds 10 to 20 mph. 
Thursday
Partly sunny with isolated snow showers. Highs 10 to 15. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. 
Wind chill readings 20 below to 30 below zero.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 6 below to 11 below zero.

Race day predictions are a low of between - 5 °F to 5 °F Friday night and a high Saturday of 15°F to 20°F... Stay tuned as the week progresses.

Expect and mix of new snow and old transformed snow and a fairly hardpacked trail. 

Link to Race Waxing

1.  Brush out skis with fine metal brush
2.  Hot Scrape with Base Prep to clean ski (Repeat 1 to 2 times)
3.  Go over the ski with razor blade to remove all micro hairs.

4.  Apply 1 to 2 layers of HS - 20 Blue -- Scrape and Brush 
5.  First Choice; Apply 2 layers of HSF - 10 Green  -- Scrape and Brush Between Layers
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 Birkie Citizen Sprints 
 Friday, February 20
Weather Forecast
Lows of  0 to 5 °F below  and Highs of 15°F 

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a universal grind or light rill

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 


 
 
 
 

Erik Judeen Classic; Duluth MN. Charlie Banks ski trails at Korkki Nordic Center
Sunday Feb. 15
Weather Forecast
Saturday Night
Low of Lows 3 to 8.°F
Sunday
High of 20 °F

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

Winter Challenge Loppet     Bigfork MN
February 20, 2010, Noon to 4 p.m.

 


 
 
 

Super Tour at Madison   Madison WI
Feb 21-22

 


 
 
 
 

Twin Ports Championship  Duluth MN
Race: 10k Freestyle Mass Start
When: 10AM  Saturday, February 20, 2010
Course: Snowflake trail system.  Start and finish in the stadium.
Weather Forecast Saturday Feb. 16
Low of 12 °F on Friday night and high Saturday of 21°F Humidity 69 % Cloudy

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF 20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 
 

Snowflake & Inga-lama Race   Maple Plain MN. 
Saturday Feb. 14 
Weather Forecast
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 18.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s. 

First Choice
Apply 2 layers of HSF-30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Cork in Flite 11 Fluoro powder

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Universal Plus Grind or light rill

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series


 
 
 
 
 

Book Across the Bay  Ashland WI.
Saturday, Feb. 14 
Weather Forecast
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 18.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s. 

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Cork in Flite 11 Fluoro powder

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Universal Plus Grind or light rill

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series


 
 
 
 
 

Stump Farm Race Green Bay WI. 
Saturday, Feb. 14
Weather Forecast
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 18.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s. 

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Cork in Flite 11 Fluoro powder

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Universal Plus Grind or light rill

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series


 
 

Hinder Binder Cross-Country Ski Race  Rib Lake, WI
Saturday Feb 20

 
 


 
 

Finlandia Ski Marathon  Bemidji, MN
February 20-21, 2010
Weather Forecast
 

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Cork in Flite 11 Fluoro powder

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Universal Plus Grind or light rill

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series


 
 


 
 

57th Annual NCAA Central Region Championships
Date:  Sat, Feb 20, 2010
Time:  1:05 AM
Where:  Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center, Houghton, MI 
Weather Forecast
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 18.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 30s. 

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Cork in Flite 11 Fluoro powder

Ski 
Medium Ski with a Universal Plus Grind or light rill

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series

57th Annual NCAA Central Region Championships
Date:  Sunday, Feb 21, 2010
Time:  1:05 AM
Where:  Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center, Houghton, MI 
Weather Forecast
Saturday Night
Lows of  18 °F
Saturday
Highs of 30°F W at 10 mph,  Humidity 76 %  Cloudy

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Cork in Flite 11 Fluoro powder

Ski 
Medium with a Universal Grind Plus Grind or light rill
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series


 
 
 
 
 

Michigan High School Meet 
High School Championships - Classic Sprint
Date:  Fri, Feb 19, 2010
Time:  TBD
Where:  Marquette, MI 
Friday Night  Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 25
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs 35

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-40 Bronze over 1 layer of HS-40 Yellow
Iron in Flite 11

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Medium to Large Rill 

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-40 Series

High School Championships - 4x4, 5x5 Pursuit
Date:  Sat, Feb 20, 2010
Time:  TBD
Where:  Marquette, MI 
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Low around 20 F
Sunday

First Choice 
Apply 2 layers of HSF-40 Bronze over 1 layer of HS-40 Yellow
Iron in Flite 11

Ski
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Medium to Large Rill 

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-40 Series


 
 
 
 
 

Canadian Birkebeiner, Edmonton, Alberta
Feb, 13 - 14 
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 10.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. High 10 to 15. 

Race Conditions - Expect soft machine groomed  trail with new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 5 to 10 °F 

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax:
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
First Alternate 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSLF-10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Green, have on hand Super Blue Extra
Ski 
Medium to soft Ski with a Fine Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 


 
 
 
 

North End Classic  Cable WI
Sunday Feb 14
Weather Forecast
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 10.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. High 10 to 15. 

Race Conditions - Expect soft machine groomed  trail with new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 5 to 10 °F 

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax:
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
First Alternate 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSLF-10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Green, have on hand Super Blue Extra
Ski 
Medium to soft Ski with a Fine Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 

Mora Vasaloppet  Mora, MN
Sunday Feb 14
Weather Forecast
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 to 10.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. High 10 to 15. 

Race Conditions - Expect soft machine groomed  trail with new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 5 to 10 °F 

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax:
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
First Alternate 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSLF-10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Green, have on hand Super Blue Extra
Ski 
Medium to soft Ski with a Fine Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 

Eldris Sprints   Mora MN
Saturday,  Feb 13 
Unique 1 kilometer course that traverses the Eldris housing community adjacent to the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. Elite and citizen classes. 
Contact the Vasaloppet race office for registration information. 
Saturday
Low of 5 to 10 and High on Saturday of 10 to 15 

Race Conditions - Expect soft machine groomed  trail with new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 5 to 10 °F 

Wax Recommendation 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
First Alternate 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSLF-10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium to soft Ski with a Fine Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 

North American Vasa
Date:  Sat, Feb 13-14, 2010
Time:  8:30 AM
Where:  Traverse City
What: A Michigan Cup race! 12km, 27km and 50km - Freestyle and Classic
Weather Forecast
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. 
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs around 25. 
Sunday: Partly cloudy low of 10 to15 and High of 25

Race Conditions - Expect soft trail with some new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 15 °F to 20 °F

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite 11 100% Fluoro speed additive

Kick Wax - Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue, have on hand Super Blue Extra, Rode Violet Special

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Soft Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 


 
 
 
 
 

Pre-Birkie   Cable WI.
26Km & 42 Km XC Ski Race
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2010
Weather Forecast
Saturday
Low of 5 to 10 and High on Saturday of 10 to 15 

Race Conditions - Expect soft machine groomed  trail with new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 5 to 10 °F 

Wax Recommendation 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
First Alternate 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSLF-10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium to soft Ski with a Fine Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 


 
 
 

Minnesota High School State Meet Giants Ridge 
Thursday Feb 11
Weather Forecast
Wednesday  Night: Partly cloudy. Lows around 6 to 8 below zero. 
North winds up to 10 mph. 
Thursday: Highs around 5 to 8. 

Race Conditions - Expect a machine groomed  trail with significant new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 0 to 5 °F 

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax: Apply 2 to 3 layers of HS-0 White over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Green, have on hand Super Blue Extra

Ski 
Medium to soft Ski with a Fine Grind

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-0 Series


 


 
 
 

Freestyle Sprints A Michigan Cup Race!
Date:  Sun, Feb 7, 2010
Time:  10:00 AM
Where:  Hanson Hills, Grayling, MI
What: 
Weather Forecast
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows around 5 to 10. North winds up to 10 mph. 
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs around 20. 

Race Conditions - Expect hard machine groomed  trail with some new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 15 °F 

Wax Recommendation 
Apply 2 to 3 layers of HSF-10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 

Date:  Sat, Feb 6, 2010
Time:  8:45 AM
Where:  Mancelona, MI
What:  White Pine Stampede:
Weather Forecast
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. 
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs around 15 to 20. 

Race Conditions - Expect soft with some new snow and transformed snow 
and a race time temperature of to 15 °F to 20 °F

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite 11 100% Fluoro speed additive

Kick Wax - Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue, have on hand Super Blue Extra

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 
 
 

Mt. Ashwabay Summit Ski Race, Washburn WI
Feb 6 
Weather Forecast
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. 
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs around 25. 

Race Conditions - Expect Hard Packed with some new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 15 °F to 20 °F

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite 11 100% Fluoro speed additive

Kick Wax - Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue, have on hand Super Blue Extra

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 
 

City of Lakes Loppet   Minneapolis, MN
Feb 6 - 7 
Weather Forecast      Final Call 
We skied the course today from the start to 394, it is in exceptional condition. The fastest combination was the universal grind, soft ski and either the HSF-20 Tan or the 
HSF 30 Salmon top coated with the Flite Speed Additive. 
If it gets down around 10 to 15 to night the HSF 20 Tan will be better especially in the first few waves. If it stay warmer the HSF 30 Salmon will have slight edge --both worked well the differences are minor.
In either case the key is ski flex and structure, the more aggressive grinds were not as good as the universal -- no added structure needed.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs  25 to 28. 
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows 15 to 20?
Sunday: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs around 20 to 25. 

Race Conditions - Expect a soft trail with mixed older dry snow and the new snow 
and a race time temperature of 20 °F

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite 11 100% Fluoro speed additive

First Alternate wave 3 and back
Apply 2 layers of HSF-30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Top coat with Flite 11 100% Fluoro speed additive

Kick Wax - Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue, have on hand Super Blue Extra, Rode Violet Special

Ski Flex and Structure
Soft or Medium Ski with a Universal Grind (no added structure)
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series


 
 
 

Moraloppet,  Mora MN
Feb 6
Weather Forecast
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. 
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Highs around 25. 

Race Conditions - Expect Hard Packed with some new snow 
and a race time temperature of to 15 °F to 20 °F

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite 11 100% Fluoro speed additive

Kick Wax - Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue, have on hand Super Blue Extra and Rode Violet Special

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 
 

Badger State Games, Wausau, WI 
Feb 6 
Weather Forecast
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. 
Saturday: Partly cloudy with a chance of new snow. Highs around 25. 

Race Conditions - Expect Machine Groomed with a mix of some new snow. Medium to soft trail and a race time temperature of to 15 °F to 20 °F

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite 11 100% Fluoro speed additive

Kick Wax - Iron in a binder wax followed by 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue, have on hand Super Blue Extra and Rode Violet Special

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 
 
 

Section 7 Giants Ridge
  Feb. 4th
Weather Forecast 
Wednesday Night 
Partly cloudy. Lows 6 to 10. 
Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs 22 to 27. Southeast winds around 5 mph. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a hard packed icy trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax:  Apply 2 layers of HSF 10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue 

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue Extra

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 

Section 1 Valleywood Golf Course, Apple Valley, MN
Feb. 2th
Weather Forecast 
Monday Night through Tuesday - Snow Likely 2 to 3 inches. Lows 15 above. 
Tuesday: Highs around  20 above. Winds from the NW 5 to 10 MPH

Race Conditions 
Expect a medium to soft trail with some icy spots and a mix of  new & old snow

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax:  Apply 2 layers of HSF 10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue 

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue Extra, Rode Violet Special

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 

Section 2 Camp Ripley
 Feb. 4th
Weather Forecast 
Wednesday Night 
Partly cloudy. Lows 6 to 10. 
Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs 22 to 27. Southeast winds around 5 mph. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a hard packed icy trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow

Wax Recommendation
Glide Wax:  Apply 2 layers of HSF 10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue 

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue Extra

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Section 4 Battle Creek
 Feb 3
Weather Forecast 
Tuesday Night through Wednesday - Mostly clear. Lows  5 above. 
Highs around 20 to 25 above. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a mixed Trail mostly soft with some hard packed icy sections

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax: Apply 2-3  layers of HSF - 10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue Extra

Ski
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Section 6  Baker Park
 Feb 3
Weather Forecast 
Tuesday Night through Wednesday - Mostly clear. Lows  5 above. 
Highs around 20 to 25 above. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a hard packed icy trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax: Apply 2-3  layers of HSF - 10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue Extra

Ski
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Section 8 Camp Ripley
Feb 3
Weather Forecast 
Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy. Lows 4 below to 1 above zero. Light winds becoming west around 5 mph in the late evening and early morning...then becoming light late.
Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy with a a highs around 15 above. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a medium to hard packed icy trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow

Wax Recommendation 
Morning Races: Apply 2 layers of HS 0 White over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue 
Afternoon Races:  Apply 2 layers of HSLF 10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue 

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Green
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 

 Section 3   Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN
  Feb 2
Weather Forecast 
Monday Night through Tuesday - Snow Likely 2 to 3 inches. Lows 15 above. 
Tuesday: Highs around  20 above. Winds from the NW 5 to 10 MPH

Race Conditions 
Expect a medium to soft trail with some icy spots and a mix of  new & old snow

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax:  Apply 2 layers of HSF 10 Green over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue 

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue Extra, Rode Violet Special.

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 

Section 5 Camp Ripley 
Feb 2
Weather Forecast 
Monday Night through Tuesday - Mostly clear. Lows around zero to 5 above. 
Highs around 10 to 16 above. Possibly some light new snow

Race Conditions 
Expect a hard packed icy trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow

Wax Recommendation
Glide: Apply 2-3  layers of HSLF - 10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Green
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 

  Arrowhead 135 Ultramarathon: International Falls, MN
  Feb. 1 to 3
Weather Forecast
Lows of  -3°F to 0 °F and Highs of 0°F to 10°F NW Wind at 10 mph,  Humidity 70 % 

First Choice 
Apply 2-3  layers of HS - 0 White over 1 layer of HSLF -20 Blue

Ski 
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Fine Grind 

Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-0 Series




 
 
PACO'S XC PRESIDENT'S CUP 
Feb 14
Weather Forecast
Saturday  Night - Cloudy, a chance of light snow. Lows 15 to 20. 
Sunday Highs around 35 to 40. 

Race Conditions - Expect medium to soft  trail with mixed transformed snow 
and a race time temperature of 30°F to 35 °F

Wax Recommendation
Glide Wax Apply 2 layers of HSF- 30 Salmon over 1 layer of HS-30 Red
Top Coat with Flite 11 100% Pure Fluoro Speed Additive

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Violet
For extra kick add Rode Red and Red Extra

Ski Flex
Use a medium to stiff flexed ski with a Universal Plus grind, or rill to 0.5 
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-30 Series


 


 
 

Aspen Nordic Festival 
AVSC/AHS trail system
Feb 13 - 14 
Weather Forecast 
Friday Night: Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Lows 10 to 20.
Saturday: Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Lows 10 to 20.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of snow. Lows 10 to 20.
Sunday: Cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs 25 to 35. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a machine packed  trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow
Race time temperature of 15 to 20 

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax: Apply 2 layers of HSF 20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite 100 % Pure Fluoro Speed Additive

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Blue
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue Extra

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 


 
 
 

40th  Annual Salomon Frisco Gold Rush  Frisco Nordic Center
Feb 7
Weather Forecast 
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 6 to 10. 
Sunday: Highs 25 to 30. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a machine packed  trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow
Race time temperature of 15 to 20 

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax: Apply 2 layers of HSF 20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Multigrade Green
For extra kick add Rode Super Blue

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 

Colorado Biathlon Series Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center   Granby Co
State Championships  Feb 6 - 7 
Weather Forecast 
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 6 to 10. 
Saturday: Highs 28 to 35.
Sunday: High 20 to 25

Race Conditions 
Expect a machine packed trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow
Race time temperature of 15 to 20 

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 

Alley Loop     Crested Butte Nordic Center
Feb 6
Weather Forecast 
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 20. 
Saturday: Highs 25 to 30.

Race Conditions 
Expect a machine packed trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow
Race time temperature of 20 to 25

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSF-20 Tan over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Top coat with Flite

Alternate Glide Wax Apply 2 layers of HS-LF-20 Blue over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue
Link to Bryan Wickenhauser waxing latest updates

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-20 Series



 


 
 
 
 
 

ALLAN BARD MEMORIAL CLASSIC 
Date: Sunday February 7, 2010
Time: 10 AM
Start: Tamarack Lodge XC 
Distance: 20 km 
DIAGONAL STRIDE ONLY
Weather Forecast
Saturday  Night - Cloudy, a chance of light snow. Lows 25 to 30. 
Sunday Highs around 40. 

Race Conditions - Expect medium to soft  trail with mixed transformed snow 
and a race time temperature of 30°F to 35 °F

Wax Recommendation
Glide Wax Apply 2 layers of HSF- 40 Bronze over 1 layer of HS-40 Yellow
Top Coat with Flite 11

Grip Wax: Iron in a binder as the first layer and add 3 to 4 layers of Rode Violet
For extra kick add Rode Red and Red Extra

Ski Flex
Use a medium to stiff flexed ski with a Universal Plus grind, or rill to 0.75 to 1 mm
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-40 Series



 


 
 
 
 

TD Bank Eastern Cup / UVM Carnival
Trapp Family Lodge Nordic Center, Stowe, VT 
February 6-7, 2010
Weather Forecast
Friday: Lows 0
Saturday: High 20  Low 0
Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs 15 

Race Conditions 
Expect a machine packed trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow
Race time temperature of 20 to 25

Wax Recommendation
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSLF-20 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series


 


 
 
 

Lake Placid Loppet American Ski Marathon Series.
Feb 6
Weather Forecast
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Cold with lows around zero to 5 below. 
Saturday: High 10 to 15. 

Race Conditions 
Expect a machine packed trail with possible a mix of some new cold snow
Race time temperature of 5 to 15

Wax Recommendation 
Glide Wax - Apply 2 layers of HSLF-10 Teal over 1 layer of HS-20 Blue

Ski Flex and Structure
Medium to Stiff Ski with a Universal Grind
Detailed Printable Wax Recommendation HS-10 Series