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Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.

Forbush Corner opens tomorrow (Saturday)

Fri, Nov 14, 2014 - By Todd Hubbard

We have about 10 inches of snow on the ground in Frederic. I'm headed out to roll the East Trail System with the intent of grooming it again in the morning.

Lower Peninsula to have over 8 inches of snow

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 - By Mike Muha

The US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan says expect quite a bit of snowfall. Forbush Corner is considering open this weekend because of the forecast.

Valley Spur says 'Bring your A skis'

Thu, Nov 13, 2014 - By Valley Spur

Valley Spur says there is close to 2 feet of snow. Bring your A skis!

Noque Nordic memberships now available

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

The Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) now has Nordic ski memberships available for sale at area outlets throughout Marquette County.

Michigan Cup Children's Hospital of Michigan Team Challenge

Wed, Nov 12, 2014 - By Becca Beebe

Michigan Cup teams have challenged each other to significantly to the White Pine Stampede donation to Children's Hospital of Michigan.

Straits Striders Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Swap

Tue, Nov 11, 2014 - By Jim Harrington

The Straits Striders ski team will hold a Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe swap on Saturday, November 22, from 9:00am until 1:00pm, at the Petoskey Winter Sports Park, in Petoskey, MI.

Continental Divide Thru-Hike – A Journey For The Kids

Fri, Nov 7, 2014 - By Ken Dawson

In March of 2015 I will retire and in April will hike the Continental Divide Trail to raise money for an organization called Big City Mountaineers. They work with under-resourced urban youths, inter-city kids raised by single parents...

Nov 20 meeting to discuss VASA Ski/Fat Tire Bike trails

Mon, Nov 3, 2014 - By Tim Schreiner

VASA Ski/Fat Tire Bike Coalition has approval from the DNR to create/build 15k of new trails off the VASA Single Track Trail Head located along Supply Road. Hear more on November 20.

Toko US Facebook contest

Sun, Nov 2, 2014 - By Ian Harvey

Toko US will ask questions on it's Facebook page, and the first correct recipient receives a prize. Questions will range from Toko trivia to

The NEW NordicSkiRacer: Mobile friendly!

Fri, Oct 31, 2014 - By Mike Muha

Out with the old, in with the new: NordicSkiRacer.com gets a new look and become more mobile friendly!

Ski Fest a warm 62 degrees

Thu, Oct 30, 2014 - By Curt Peterson

Skiers enjoyed a 62 deg sunny day to race. Overall winners were Steve Smigiel Jr. and Heidi Schwab. Particularly noteworthy was the performance of Ryan Durand, age 12 who finished 3rd overall besting the times of many seasoned Michigan Cup racers.

Vasa Trail committee submits Fat Bike plan to DNR

Tue, Oct 28, 2014 - By Mark Esper

A proposal to create a groomed fat bike trail system was submitted to the DNR on September 16, 2014. The DNR has "conceptually approved" this work and is fast-tracking the process. It is our hope that actual approval will be granted very soon.