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News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Secure Rottefella Xcelerator Roller Ski bindings with extra screw

Rottefella received reports that some rollerski bindings have fallen off the rollerski under extreme conditions. Rottefella recommends that all purchasers of the Xcelerator Roller Ski bindings fasten the bindings with an extra security screw.

By Mike Muha
Apr 22, 2015

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Groomer Appreciation Party and Ski Swap at Huron Meadows, April 11

There’s no better way to transition into spring activities than to join folks at the Meadow’s clubhouse on April 11th, for our annual end of season groomer appreciation, ski swap, pass out money party.

By Ken Roth
Apr 5, 2015

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L.L.Bean and CRAFT partner with USSA Nordic Team

L.L.Bean and CRAFT Sportswear North America announced a multi-year partnership with the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team and U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.

By 4/2/2015
Apr 2, 2015

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Gregg and Hoffman claim national distance championship titles

Caitlin Gregg gets her second 30k title in as many years, while Noah Hoffman comes back from his early season injury to win the men's 50k title at the Distance National Championships.

By USSA
Mar 27, 2015

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Fjeldheim and Salmela named CCSA Coaches of the Year

Northern Michigan Head Coach Sten Fjeldheim and St. Scholastica Head Coach Chad Salmela have been selected CCSA Coaches of the Year; Fjeldheim for the men’s team, and Salmela for the women’s. The award is voted on by all the CCSA coaches.

By CCSA
Mar 26, 2015

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Don't forget to wax your skis for the summer!

Red is our choice for storage waxing as Blue is so hard that it is more difficult to make sure that there is no air between the ski and base and Yellow is so soft that it gets "eaten away" quicker.

By Ian Harvey
Mar 25, 2015

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Lipp and Durand win Muffin Pursuit Race

The Pursuit Race consisted of skiers racing classic first, then switching to a freestyle leg. Erin Lipp and Ian Duran each had the fastest classic and freestyle legs in the race.

By Mike Muha
Mar 24, 2015

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Bid on great items at CXC Season Finale Auction

Start your bidding on unique and one of a kind gear – sure to round out your skiing and training needs. Winning bids and donations directly support CXC Skiing programming and events.

By Yuriy Gusev
Mar 24, 2015

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Paintball Biathlon Recap

Using what was left of the artificial snow made back in December, Bob, Stu and crew created a twisty, hilly, 200-yard loop course on the ski park, which was just long enough to get the skiers out of breath and make shooting the guns an exciting challenge.

By Mariah Frye
Mar 23, 2015

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RESULTS: Michigan Cup Relays

The Michigan Cup Relays consisted of teams of three racing an 8km loop. The first leg is classic; the second and third leg were freestyle. After the race was a huge party and awards ceremony.

By Mike Muha
Mar 20, 2015

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Paintball Biathon race changes this weekend

Because of the incredible snow depth on the Ski Park (and because we refuse to let winter die), we will host the Paintball Biathlon this Saturday, March 21st! This will be a one day event, held at Cross Country Ski Headquarters and NOT at Hanson Hills.

By Mariah Frye
Mar 18, 2015

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