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Rebecca Davis brings it home for the win at Black Mountain Classic! (Photo: Rachelle Howe)

Noah Hoffman back in US with broken Fibula

12/1/2014 - By Mike Muha

A broken fibula is going to put a big crimp on Noah Hoffman 's World Cup seaon. Hoffman broke it on a a very familiar but fast downhill corner in the 15 kilometer classic individual start race in Kuusamo, Finland.

Sadie Bjornsen takes 17th in Ruka; Noah Hoffman heads to hospital

11/30/2014 - By USSA

Sadie Bjornsen led the U.S. Ski Team with a 17th place in the 10k classic individual event in Ruka. Noah Hoffman was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation of an ankle injury following a crash on a steep and icy descent.

Become a PSIA Nordic ski instructor

11/30/2014 - By Mike Muha

The Professional Ski Instructors of America (Central Division) will hold training, workshops, exam prep and Level 1 and Level exams at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs the weekend of December 6 and 7.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Sargent 5th (career best) in Kuusamo classic sprint

11/29/2014 - By USSA

Ida Sargent skied to a fifth place finish in the cross country classic sprint World Cup opener in Kuusamo, Finland Saturday, earning a career best individual finish.

Better double-poling with supple ankles

11/26/2014 - By USSA

U.S. Ski Team coach Jason Cork explains the importance of keeping ankles supple for efficient movement and to avoid chronic back pain when using the double poling technique.

Free prizes from TokoUS on Instagram

11/25/2014 - By Ian Harvey

Toko will send a pair of ski ties and a 3mm plexiscraper to anyone who gives @TokoUS a shout out on Instagram. You have to tag @TokoUS in order to qualify. After the shout out has been completed, dm @TokoUS with your mailing address.

2014-15 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced

11/24/2014 - By USSA

The 2014-15 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced today on the eve of the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener this weekend in Ruka, Finland. All 10 members of the A and B Teams are past members of Olympic and World Championship teams.

Petition Update: DNR reports on new Vasa fat bike trail

11/24/2014 - By Mike Muha

"Vasa Skiers" provided an update to the original petition opened on Change.org back in April 2014, following the recent DNR meeting with skiers and bikers on November 20, 2014. This is the full text of the press release by &quoVasa Skiers".

Fundamental body position and movement patterns of Classic Skiing

11/24/2014 - By USSA

U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.

Volunteers sought for US Nationals

11/20/2014 - By Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech will host the 2015 U.S. Skiing Championships Jan. 2-10 at its on-campus Nordic Training Center. The organizing committee is looking for volunteers to help put on this world-class event.

Toko introduces JetStream 2.0 and HelX 2.0

11/19/2014 - By Ian Harvey

Toko has introduced new versions of Helix and JetStream, and has updated the application method. Take note!

Leeward side of Great Lakes get slammed

11/18/2014 - By Mike Muha

Can you say "Lake Effect"? The large temperature difference between the Great Lakes and the air allows the air to rise quickly, generate lots of lake effect snow.

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

SUN, MAR 8

Hickory Hills: Very nice late-season conditions this morning at Hickory. The sprint loop, low grade road and lighted loop were all pistenbully groomed. Thank you to city staff for grooming the Nordic trails before working on the Alpine runs. That is so important this time of year. Although ungroomed, the entire upper trail system remains intact, including the lower portion of the beast which always breaks early due to sun exposure. I have high hopes that the even the upper trails will survive until the cold weather returns later this week. This is also my opportunity to recognize and thank Coach K for his tireless dedication and the other volunteer groomers for the incredible work on Hickory Meadows and the hillside early and throughout the season.

SAT, MAR 7

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Relay Course Update:
The trails took a hit over the past several days, but we have our snowmoving crew coming out this afternoon and working through the night to create the best and most ski-able race course we can. The course will be 2 loops of the Trappers Cabin trail per skier. Expect it to be wet and wild! Just like every year, we plan to make the most of it and have a heck of a party afterwards with plenty of food and a cold keg of beer which will make sitting on the sun deck at 50 degrees with the sun shining simply divine! See you tomorrow!

Boyne Mountain: Due to the deep base we've accumulated, trail conditions are holding up pretty well, considering the rain overnight. We have a few icy spots, but overall decent skiing. The season is winding down, so get out there one more time!

Forbush Corner: We will be closed starting Saturday March 7th until the warms temps and rain ends around Wednesday March 11th Looks like temps drop on Wednesday March 11th and some possibility of snow. We will reassess the trails at that time and decide when we can open again. We have a lot of base on the the trails and fully expect most of it to survive.

Founders day is next Saturday March 14th We will have hot dogs, black bean burgers, drinks and some sides. We usually do a potluck if you want to bring something to share. $10 trail fees for the remainder of the season.