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Newell leads U.S. in 10th at Worlds

Norwegian media were full of race previews pitting the epic sprint battle at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships between Norway's Marit Bjoergen and pre-race favorite Kikkan Randall. Yet, it was a battle not to be as Randall fell in the quarterfinals.

By US Ski Team
Feb 24, 2011

Holmenkollen 50 km: The world's hardest ski course?

The 50 km course at Holmenkollen is thought to be the world's hardest ski course due to its challenging uphill slopes. FIS Nordic World Ski Championship 2011 Sports Director John Aalberg thinks the winner will considered the toughest skier.

By Oslo2011
Feb 23, 2011

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CCSA Announces All-Conference Teams; Jerome, Fjeldheim Named Coaches of the Year

The Central Collegiate Ski Association announced its 2011 All-CCSA teams on Tuesday, with Northern Michigan the most represented team with seven honorees, followed closely by six all-conference nods for Alaska.

By Tom Myrick
Feb 23, 2011

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Swix's Birkebeiner Wax Recs & Prep

The track should be hard and compact. Snow crystals will be a mix of some new and fresh snow crystals, along with mostly old, transformed snow crystals making up the majority of the snow crystals in the track.

By Swix Racing
Feb 23, 2011

Final Tuesday night sprint results

Thanks to all who participated in the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday night sprint races in Traverse City. We wrapped the season up this evening with two-person freestyle relays at Timber Ridge.

By Mark Esper
Feb 23, 2011

NMU wins NCAA Central Region Championships

Northern Michigan wins the Men's and Overall Title at the NCAA Central Region Championships; Alaska takes the Women's Crown.

By Tom Myrick
Feb 22, 2011

Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend

The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat

By Swix
Feb 22, 2011

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Racers Revenge on Winter

Since Boyne has cancelled this weekend the MI-CUP Committee has sanctioned an alternate race to be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Saturday February 26th, 2011...

By Justin Andre
Feb 22, 2011

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Human Powered Trail Grooming launches Classic Track Setter

Human Powered Trail Grooming announced today that it has begun selling a classic track setter for those who want to groom their own ski trails but don’t have access to a snowmobile or mechanized groomer.

By Peter Foley
Feb 21, 2011

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LSSD Cross Country Ski Championships Wraps Up

A cold day with sunny skies made for fantastic conditions to determine which club would be this year's LSSD champion.

By Phil Brown
Feb 21, 2011

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Ski Base Preparation for the 2011 American Birkebeiner

The ski bases are on the snow for just over 50 kilometers and keeping them fast and gliding well over the entire distance can mean the difference between an enjoyable race or experience and a not so enjoyable race or experience.

By Chris Hall
Feb 21, 2011

Michigan Cup votes on replacement races for this weekend

The Michigan Cup Committee has received two invitations for Michigan Cup races this coming weekend.

By Mike Muha
Feb 21, 2011

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