Wisconsin Nordic Ski Conditions

2008 Badger State Games Toko Wax Recommendation

2008-01-31T10:03:00.000-08:00

Badger State Games
9 Mile Forrest Ski Trails, Wausau, WI
Saturday February 2
10K, 21K, 43K Classic and Freestyle
Race Start 10AM to 1:30PM
Mass Start by Category, Distance, Technique

Forecast/Conditions: Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of
snow after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind
between 5 and 7 mph. Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southwest wind between 6 and 9
mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Race time temperatures 20-24F
after overnight low of 15F.

Glidewax: Apply TOKO LF Moly scrape and brush, then apply TOKO HF
Blue/HF Red, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush. Finish by rotocorking
JetStream Moly(Use HighSpeed for Classic), brushing with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, and finally, polish with a thermopad.

Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Blue(21K
Racers) or Carbon Violet covered by Carbon Blue(43K Racers).

Structure: A fine linear structure, or one pass from the fine
broken linear wheel of a TOKO Structurerite(if snow is above 20F),
will best suit these conditions.

Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork at the expense of
durability.

2008 Badger State Games Wax Recommendation

2008-01-31T09:19:00.000-08:00

9-Mile Ski Trails Snekkevik Ski Race

2008-01-17T06:14:00.000-08:00

The trails are in great shape! The is forecast is for 3-6 inches of new snow on Thursday 1/17 with plummeting temps.

WAX RECOMMENDATION
Snekkevik Ski Race (Watch for updates)
9-Mile trails Wausau, WI

New Start Times for the Saturday, January 19^th Ski Race

Registration is open from 09:00-11:00 AM at Nine Mile

Registration closes at 11:00 AM

12K Classic (Adults 19 & over) 10:30

6K (14-15 & 16-18 year olds) 11:00

3.5K (9-11 & 12-13 year olds) 11:15

12K Skate (Adults 19 & over) 11:45

Forecast/Conditions: Friday night low of -12F, slight
chance of snow showers, and partly cloudy. Saturday morning
temperatures near race time, -8F to -3 degF.

Glidewax: Apply TokoLF Moly/LF Blue, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush,
then apply Toko HF Blue/XCold, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush.

Gripwax: Roughen kick zone with 180 grit sandpaper, and iron in
TOKO base Green Binder. Cover with TOKO Carbon Gripwax Mint.
Structure: A fine structure will best suit these conditions.

12/1/007 It's Snowing!!! Happy December

2007-12-01T14:37:00.000-08:00

I hope to get out tomorrow!

2-20-07 American Birkebeiner TOKO WAX RECOMMENDATION

2007-02-20T09:12:00.000-08:00

WAX RECOMMENDATION
American Birkebeiner

TOKO WAX SALE AT REVEL SPORTS
!!UPDATE!! American Birkebeiner !!UPDATE!!

WAX RECOMMENDATION
American Birkebeiner
Cable to Hayward, WI
Saturday February 24
51K Skate or Classic
Race Start 8:20AM and on

Forecast/Conditions: Low of around 20F Friday night with
highs of around 33F Saturday. Expect dirty granular snow that
might be covered with a layer of fresh snow.
Chance of snow Friday and race day!

Glidewax: Beginning with a clean base, apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and
brush, then apply Dibloc HF Red/HF Moly, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush.

Finish by ironing in JetStream Moly, and polishing well with a
dedicated nylon polishing brush, followed by a final polish with a
Thermopad. HelX Cold would make an excellent alternative to
JetStream.

Gripwax: See any TOKO Representative found at the Expo

Structure: A universal stonegrind, or two passes using the
Course(offset or linear) wheel of a TOKO Structurite tool (before
applying HF RED/HF Moly layer) will best suit these conditions.

Check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given
event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the
LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for
applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.

WAX RECOMMENDATION North End Classic

2007-02-09T19:31:00.000-08:00

WAX RECOMMENDATION
North End Classic
North End Trailhead, Cable, WI
Sunday February 11
20K Classic
Race Start 10AM
Forecast/Conditions:
Friday-overnight - low -11F
Saturday-daytime - high temperatures near 11F

Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly/LF Blue,, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush
then apply TOKO Dibloc HF Blue, scrape and brush, then apply LF Blue/XCold
Powder, mixed, scrape and brush out well.

Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply BaseGreen, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm. Apply 2-3layers Carbon Mint thoroughly corking each layer.

Structure: A fine stonegrind will best suit these conditions.

Check the Waxtip page at TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.

WAX RECOMMENDATION: WI Highschool State Championships, North Woods Golf Course, Rhinelander, WI

2007-02-09T19:26:00.000-08:00

WAX RECOMMENDATION
WI High School State Championships
Northwoods Golf Course, Rhinelander, WI
Sunday February 11

7K Skate

Forecast/Conditions: Expect a crusty/icy base covered with
possible cold sugar snow. Friday night low of -5F, with a Saturday
high of 10F

Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly/LF Blue,, mixed 1:1, scrape and brush
then apply TOKO Dibloc HF Blue, scrape and brush, then apply LF Blue/XCold
Powder, mixed, scrape and brush out well.

Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply Base

Green, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm. Apply 2-3
layers Carbon Mint thoroughly corking each layer. For those who
need more grip, substitute Carbon White.

Structure: A fine stonegrind will best suit these conditions.

Check the Waxtip page at TokoUS.com before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
The Toko Race Wax Tips offer racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis perform optimally for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Fluorocarbon (HelX, JetStream) and substitute the LF or System 3 wax of the same color (Yellow, Red, Blue). Additionally, for those who do not have a rotocork (for applying JetStream), this step can be replaced by vigorously corking with a dedicated Plasto Cork as the expense of durability.

Nine Mile Ski Conditions

2007-01-31T05:33:00.000-08:00

Two sets of classic tracks were set yesterday for a High School race. There was good depth to them and very firm!

Badger State Games, Nordic Ski at Nine Mile

2007-01-29T17:37:00.000-08:00

I had a great 10K classic ski today! Temps in the low teens with fresh snow. I used Toko Carbon Grip Wax white resulting in excellent grip however glide was lacking in the fresh snow due to lack of attention in waxing the tips and tails. Tracks ranged from non-existent in a few stretches to good in most areas and better than good in some areas. Crews have been moving snow to the few thin spots in preparation for Badger State Games. I am expecting great skate conditions and good classic conditions.

Snekkevik, Nine Mile Ski Trails

2007-01-19T07:13:00.000-08:00

TOKO RECOMMENDATION

Snekkevik, Nine Mile Ski Trails
Wausau, WI
Saturday January 20
10K Free
Race Start 10AM
Forecast/Conditions: Friday night low in single digits with
Saturday high around 20. The snow will stay very cold, and hard.

Glidewax: Apply 2 layers of LF Blue, scrape and brush then apply
HF Blue, scrape and brush out well. Finish ski by rotocorking
JetStream Moly, and polishing well.
Gripwax: NA
Structure: A fine structure will best suit these conditions.

Conditions: Conditions are quite good.
The trails are in good condition with just a few thin spots. Very hard ice base under several inches of fresh packed snow. The conditions improved over the week with each additional flake. Racing will be good at the Snekkevik this weekend!

Worth the drive from anywhere without snow

2006-12-29T09:05:00.000-08:00

Very good skating yesterday! Worth the drive from anywhere without snow. It is bit inconsistent with some trails smoother than others but the groomer was in action while I was out at noon today. Great for early season some of the dips still need to be filled in with snow. The 2" we got this morning helped a bunch to cover the fallen sticks from last weeks storm. I'm holding out hope that tracks will be reset this evening for a great day of striding tomorrow. Great base building snow on the ground that could last a very long time.
(Perry Dau)

Send Snow!

2006-12-07T10:15:00.000-08:00

Only a dusting on the ground, still dry land training.

Great conditions at Nine Mile

2006-03-09T05:52:00.000-08:00

The last few days at Nine Mile have been great! After spending the weekend sking up at ABR I can state that the current grooming of the skate lanes are better at nine mile that at ABR. The Classic track is a bit icy. The warm/humid weather is a bit of a drag, High Floro and structure are a big help.

Conditions continue to be excellent at 9-mile

2006-03-02T19:21:00.000-08:00

3-2-06 Classic tracks were a bit icy tonight but very skiable with the right wax. The skate lanes were very firm with good texture.

Conditions are great at 9 mile

2006-02-14T06:26:00.000-08:00

Conditions couldn't get much better at 9 mile. There is enough snow to allow some daily grooming to give good texture to the surface. The classic tracks looked to be in great condition as well.

A classic day at the Badger State Games

2006-02-04T19:35:00.000-08:00

CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN THE BEST THAT THEY HAVE BEEN ALL SEASON. tRACKS WERE FIRM AND DEEP. COLD TEMPS TONIGHT SHOULD SET UP A PERFECT TRAIL FOR TEH FREESTYLE RACES TOMORROW.

Toko Nordic Ski Wax

WAX RECOMMENDATION
Badger State Games
Nine Mile Trails: near Wausau, WI
Sat, 4 February: Various length Classic races from 9AM-1PM, 10K
Skate Race @ 1:30PM
Sun, 5 February: Various length Skate races from 9AM to 1:30PM

Forecast/Conditions: Fri night lows in the low to mid teens
with Sat highs in the low to mid 20’s with a chance of flurries before
and during the event. Sat night lows near 10’F with Sun highs in the
low 20’s. Expect machined track conditions.

Glidewax: Both Days: Apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and brush
then apply Dibloc HF Blue (Afternoon races use HF Red) , scrape and
brush. Rub on Jetstream High Speed Moly Block and Roto-Cork with
dedicated Roto-Cork. Brush into ski base with dedicated Nylon
Polishing Brush. Lightly rub on Jetstream High Speed Moly Block
and Polish with Thermo Pad. (Note that Helx Cold would also be an
excellent fluorocarbon choice for this event)

Gripwax: Saturday: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper.
Apply Base Green, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm.
Apply 2-3 layers Carbon Blue thoroughly corking each layer. For
those who need more grip substitute Carbon Violet for Carbon Blue.
Structure: Cold Universal (Fine Non-Linear) Stonegrind or 1 pass
with the Fine Non-Linear Toko Structure-Rite Tool.

Nine Mile update 2-1-06

2006-02-01T20:27:00.000-08:00

2-1-2006
Conditions are very good. A fresh 1-1/2" of heavy snow was a great sight. There are now tracks set yet but skating is good.

Hello from the Badger State Games!

2006-02-01T12:13:00.000-08:00

Many of you may be wondering if there is snow at Nine Mile. Two of the commissioners skied the course on tuesday and didn't see any rocks. Among the three commissioners, there is over 60 years of Birkie experience and they've been organizing races for over 20 years, but they are human. Safety and a fair race are our highest concerns.

While we want to have the races, we would never put a skier on the course if the commissioners didn't think it was safe. The course is not perfect, but we will make it the best we can.

The commissioners have been out to 9-mile almost every day for the last 3 weeks and know what is going on. They are going out again tonight to ski parts of the trails, and starting on Thurs we will have a group of skiers who will be "moving" snow to areas of the course that need it.
Last night we receive about 1.5in of wet snow (the good kind). In summary-the course may not be in perfect shape, but it will be skiable for ALL types of skiers.

No promises can be made. This is merely a report. Ultimately your decision to sign up or to not, is yours. If you've already signed up, we'll see you this weekend. If you haven't, today is the last day to register online at www.badgerstategames.org.

You can also register the DAY BEFORE the event AT the Cedar Creek Mall on Friday Feb 3 from 6-8pm (for Saturday's event) and on Saturday Feb 4 from 5-7pm (for Sunday's event).

The nordic skiing competition will be February 4-5 at Nine Mile Forest Ski Trails in Wausau. The following is the tentative schedule and locations:

WHEN
Saturday and Sunday, February 4-5, 2006
WHERE
9 Mile Forest Ski Trails 8704 Redbud Rd., Wausau, WI 54401

SCHEDULE
Late Registration: (at Cedar Creek Mall)
Friday, February 3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday, February 4, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Bib Pick-up: (at Nine Mile Forest Ski Trails)
Saturday, February 4, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday, February 5, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Start Time:
Saturday, February 4, 9:30 am
Sunday, February 5, 9:30 am
Running Order:
Please arrive one hour prior to the start of your event.

Note: A specific schedule will be included in all athlete confirmation letters, which will be posted online and NOT mailed to each athlete!

(Schedule subject to change, check this page for future updates.)

To learn more about Badger State Games and to register visit www.badgerstategames.org or call 608-226-4780.

The 2006 Badger State Winter Games are presented by Wausau Insurance Companies. Major sponsors are American Family Insurance, Charter Communications, the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, with special thanks to TravelWisconsin.com and the Wausau/Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau. Badger State Games is made possible through the generous support of these organizations.

We look forward to seeing you at the Games!

- The Staff of the Badger State Games

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL CONDITIONS

2006-02-01T12:09:00.000-08:00

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL CONDITIONS

Updated Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area Trails: This morning officials packed the 1 inch of heavy, wet snowfall that fell last night. Trails are open to the public for skate skiing today and Thursday. Tracks will not be set until Friday morning so they don't ice up prior to the Badger State Games competiton this weekend.

Nine Mile ski trails will be CLOSED to the public during Badger State Games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (February 3, 4 and 5).

Nine Mile ski trails will be OPEN to the public during the Special Olympics event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (February 10, 11 and 12)

Iola Winter Sports Club

2006-02-01T09:12:00.000-08:00

1-31-2006
Conditions were mixed. Mostly in very good conditions but many spots of hard ice, some were very large. Results from too much rain and wet conditions before the recent snowfall.
High School Conference Championships. Our boys raced onToko HelX Cold 100% Fluoro Racing Wax
Perry Dau

Update for 9-mile

2006-01-30T20:12:00.000-08:00

1-30-2006 Conditions are again skiable after 2+" of new snow. There is still some ice as there was some very wet spots on the trails from the rain. The new snow came Sunday evening and may have saved the day. There were no classic tracks set today and it will take some skill and perhaps a bit more snow to get much in the way of tracks. With another inch and more grooming it is looking like skating will be good for Badger State Games.
I didn't take the time to wax for the conditions today and the skates were very slow in the new snow. With colder temps tonight the snow should set up much better tomorrow.

Revel in Nordic

Rain at nine-mile forest

2006-01-29T10:30:00.000-08:00

I did get out Friday AM and conditions were holding up very well in the warm weather. However they were getting soft. Friday PM brought more warm weather and then rain beginning on Saturday. I haven't been there since Friday and am not at all optimistic. As I type this at noon Sunday it is finally starting to snow!!!!!!! Hope is for lots more than forecasted.

Badger State Games are coming up next weekend - everyone get out and do a snow dance.

Another Great Day of Skiing in Central Wisconsin!

2006-01-22T15:01:00.000-08:00

1-22-2006
I had a good day at the Snekkevic. Conditions were very good and a nice turnout. Trails were hard packed and fast.

Classic skiing at Nine Mile Forest

2006-01-21T05:04:00.000-08:00

1-20--06 I've been classic skiing the last few day and its been great. Tracks had been re-set Friday afternoon and should set up very firmly overnight. There is not a 20" base but who skies on the bottom 19" anyway? Looking forward to a great day at the Snekkevik.

Toko Nordic Ski Wax

WAX RECOMMENDATION
Snekevik
Nine Mile Trails: near Wausau, WI
Sat, 21 January: 12k Classic and Skate at 9 and 10 AM
Forecast/Conditions: Sat night lows in the mid teens with Sun
highs in the upper 20’s. Expect machined track conditions.
Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and brush then apply
Dibloc HF Red, scrape and brush. Prepare ski base with Yellow Side
of the Toko Dual Pad, spray on Helx Cold completely covering base
and allow to dry at room temperature (if applying Helx outdoors, use
a Roto Cork until the Helx is dry). Polish base with the White Side
of the Toko Dual Pad.
Gripwax: Roughen grip zone with 180 grit sandpaper. Apply Base
Green, iron, and smoothen with cork while still warm. Apply 2-3
layers Carbon Blue thoroughly corking each layer. For those who
need more grip, substitute Carbon Viola for Carbon Blue.
Structure: Universal (Medium) Stonegrind or 1 pass with the Fine
Non-Linear Toko Structure-Rite Tool.
Visit Toko at www.TokoUS.com or write to us at info@TokoUS.com. Call the Toko
WaxTip line, (877) TWAX-TIP or check the Waxtip page at www.TokoUS.com
before all of your races for the latest waxing information.
Racing - Service
The TOKO WAX TIPLINE offers racers precise waxing advice on how to make your skis PERFORM
OPTIMALLY for a given event. For racers who don’t have top end waxes available, skip the Flourocarbon
(Helx, Jetstream), and substitute the LF or System-3 wax of the same color (LF or System-3 Red for HF
Red). Additionally, for racers who do not have a Roto-Cork (for applying Jetstream), this step can be

A Classic Day at Nine Mile

2006-01-18T19:39:00.000-08:00

1-18-06
Classic tracks have been set and they are good! It the first that I had my classic skies on for nearly a month. Conditions were very good with the new snow. The only complaint is that there is some, but not much, ice mixed in with the new snow. Tracks have a good set to them and range from shallow in a few places to deep. Temps were about 18 and waxing was easy. (Pery Dau)

Toko Carbon Grip Wax blue A universally applicable Grip wax for cold conditions. For new snow, old snow and artificial snow in the stated temperature range.

Wisconsin Nordic Ski Conditions

2008 Badger State Games Toko Wax Recommendation

2008 Badger State Games Wax Recommendation

9-Mile Ski Trails Snekkevik Ski Race

12/1/007 It's Snowing!!! Happy December

2-20-07 American Birkebeiner TOKO WAX RECOMMENDATION

WAX RECOMMENDATIONAmerican Birkebeiner

WAX RECOMMENDATION North End Classic

WAX RECOMMENDATION: WI Highschool State Championships, North Woods Golf Course, Rhinelander, WI

Nine Mile Ski Conditions

Badger State Games, Nordic Ski at Nine Mile

Snekkevik, Nine Mile Ski Trails

Worth the drive from anywhere without snow

Send Snow!

Great conditions at Nine Mile

Conditions continue to be excellent at 9-mile

Conditions are great at 9 mile

A classic day at the Badger State Games

Toko Nordic Ski Wax

Nine Mile update 2-1-06

Hello from the Badger State Games!

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL CONDITIONS

Updated Wednesday, February 1, 2006

Iola Winter Sports Club

Update for 9-mile

Rain at nine-mile forest

Another Great Day of Skiing in Central Wisconsin!

Classic skiing at Nine Mile Forest

Toko Nordic Ski Wax

A Classic Day at Nine Mile

WAX RECOMMENDATION
American Birkebeiner