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Jessie Diggins lone top 20 for US in Ostersund freestyle

Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led the U.S. with a 17th place finish in the Ostersund 10K Freestyle World Cup, the lone top-twenty result today for the U.S.

By USSA
Feb 16, 2015

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Gran Travers: Yankus and Davis win, but Goodman saves his day!

Maybe the wind wasn't as bad as yesterday's North American Vasa, but the temperature was 20 degrees colder at the start of today's Gran Travers. At least kick waxing was easy...

By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2015

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Mitch Delong and Sarah Goble MI State High School Pursuit Champs

The Michigan High School Championships Pursuit race was held on the Michigan Tech Trails in Houghton Michigan on Friday, February 13. It was not an unlucky day for Mitch Delong and Sarah Goble, however. Both topped the pursuit podium.

By Mike Muha
Feb 14, 2015

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RESULTS: Vanias and Patterson win 50K North American Vasa

Both Alex Vanias and Kaitlyn Patterson added to their Michigan Cup victories today by winning the 50K Vasa. Milan Baic and Eric O'Hearn took the top spots in the 27K.

By Mike Muha
Feb 14, 2015

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Cold could impact Vasa races

Our current plan is to run all events as scheduled on Saturday. That will change only if conditions deteriorate beyond what is forecasted. The start of the Sunday's races could be delayed...or cancelled.

By Vasa
Feb 13, 2015

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Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: Feb 10

Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Freestyle Sprints on February 10, 2015, 2015 at Hickory Hills.

By Mark Esper
Feb 12, 2015

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Wax recommendations for the this weekend's (BRRRR!) races

UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations (Fast Wax, Toko, SOLDA and Swix) for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: Vasa, Gran Travers, Michigan High School Championships

By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2015

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Toko HF Black for wet, dirty snow

Toko HF Black is most effective in snow that contains both free moisture and dirt. It can be used straight or mixed with another wax such as HF Yellow depending on conditions.

By Toko
Feb 11, 2015

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Ben Saxton added to World Championship Team

The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the addition of Ben Saxton (Lakeville, MN) to the Falun World Championships roster. Saxton will join the 16 skiers already named on January 26.

By USSA
Feb 11, 2015

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Vasa Pasta pre-race dinner fundrasier for high school teams

Traverse City Central and West Nordic Ski Teams will be hosting a Vasa Pasta pre-race dinner on Friday February 13, 2015 from 5-8pm at Timber Ridge Resort located at 4050 Hammond Rd E. The dinner will be held in Timber Ridge’s banquet facility adjacent to

By Anne Lipp
Feb 10, 2015

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754 PHOTOS: 2015 Forbush Freestyle

Mario Kennedy dopped off 754 photos from the 2015 Forbush Freestyle at Forbush Corners in Frederic, Michigan.

By Mario Kennedy
Feb 10, 2015

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1,500 photos from the 2015 White Pine Stampede

Photos by the crack White Pine photography team of Beth McKaig, Lydia Cadena, Andrew Johnson, and Alyse Tarbutton.

By Beth McKaig, Lydia Cadena, Andrew Johnson, and Alyse Tarbutton
Feb 9, 2015

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