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News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

The sprints at the Junior World Championships

We woke to -20 C temperatures and bright sunshine and made the hour commute to the race venue at the Kandilli Ski Center.

By Cole Morgan
Feb 23, 2012

Northern Michigan in control after first day of NCAA Regionals

Wins by Marie Helen Soderman and Erik Soderman propelled hosts Northern Michigan into sizable leads after the first day of the NCAA Regionals.

By CCSA
Feb 23, 2012

33rd Annual Rendezvous Race set for March 3, 2012

Part of the American Ski Marathon Series, the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is a cornerstone of cross-country skiing in West Yellowstone. Join hundreds of ski enthusiasts in this historic race.

By Dan Cantrell
Feb 22, 2012

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Marquette High School wins Michigan High School Championships

Blake Murray and Ellen Wiitala win the pursuit, with Wiitala getting a second win (with Andrew Twohey) in the sprint. Overall, it was a Marquette High School victory

By Kari Lyle
Feb 21, 2012

Fischer sponsors Vegard Ulvang at the 39th American Birkebeiner

Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it is sponsoring six-time Norwegian Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang’s participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner.

By Holly Wolfe
Feb 21, 2012

Black Mountain has snow

The snow conditions at Black Mountain have held up fairly well. We have good coverage over almost all of the trail system. We currently do not have classic tracks set but we anticipate setting tracks as the March 3rd race date approaches.

By Denny Paul
Feb 21, 2012

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Racer Etiquette 101: Shouldn’t we ALL be ambassadors for Cross Country Skiing?

Here are some good reasons to NEVER talk or scream rudely at fellow racers or non-racers that may be out on the course...

By Pete Edwards
Feb 20, 2012

Atomic has classic focus at Birkie Demo

Skiers are discovering the joy of classic and Marathons with both techniques are witnessing parity in numbers. The end result of this growth is that manufacturers are putting extensive R & D into classic gear.

By Rick Halling
Feb 20, 2012

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Michigan Cup Season Remaining

Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 20, 2012

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Preliminary Birkie Wax Tip - Toko

John Bauer went out and tested glide wax this morning. Temperature was fairly warm when he tested (20F) which is on the warm side to what we anticipate, so it was a good test.

By Ian Harvey
Feb 20, 2012

Hanson Hills Classic won by Hardin and Baic

Tracy Hardin and Milan Baic where the top finishers in the Hanson Hills Classic this morning.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2012

Video: View from middle of the pack!

Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)

By Steve Andriese
Feb 19, 2012

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