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Team NordicSkiRacer's Zibgy Zlobicki, Tony Percha, Doug Cornell, and Cyril Grum at Island Lake Recreation Area, testing the new pavement. Conclusion? The section to Kent Lake is a 5; the rest of the repaving is only a 3.

Team NordicSkiRacer's Zibgy Zlobicki, Tony Percha, Doug Cornell, and Cyril Grum at Island Lake Recreation Area, testing the new pavement. Conclusion? The section to Kent Lake is a 5; the rest of the repaving is only a 3.

Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races

12/19/2013 - By Mike Muha

Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races: Winterstart and Wintersonnenwende

The plan to ski across Michigan...
The plan to ski across Michigan...

The plan to ski across Michigan...

12/19/2013 - By Dell Todd

Last winter Julian Kuz & I hatched a plan to ski across Michigan self-supported via cache resupply on a horse trail. Here is our story, enjoy reading.

US Nationals return to Houghton in 2015 and 2016
US Nationals return to Houghton in 2015 and 2016

US Nationals return to Houghton in 2015 and 2016

12/18/2013 - By Michigan Tech

The U.S. National Cross-Country Skiing Championships are returning to Houghton in 2015 and 2016. The Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center’s bid was approved based on its challenging trail system, according to a published report.

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North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to it's 2014 Festival of Races
North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to it's 2014 Festival of Races

North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to it's 2014 Festival of Races

12/16/2013 - By Pete LaPlaca

The King VASA Fatbike Race will be held on Saturday Feb. 8th at 2:00pm and will make one loop on the VASA Pathway for approximately 27 kilometers of beautifully groomed trails.

Winterstart and WinterSonnenwende Michigan Cup races this weekend
Winterstart and WinterSonnenwende Michigan Cup races this weekend

Winterstart and WinterSonnenwende Michigan Cup races this weekend

12/16/2013 - By Curt Peterson

The Gaylord and Mancelona area, right in the heart of the early season snow belt, will be the site of our opening ski races of the season on REAL snow. Yes there is snow, over a foot now, and the weather predictions are wonderful.

Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos
Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos

Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos

12/15/2013 - By Mike Muha

It does NOT get more exciting than this! Kikkan is blocked in several corners, nearly crashes halfway through the race, gets a good lead, then fights to the death at the finish!

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Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint
Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint

Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint

12/15/2013 - By USSA

World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (left) finished second in the cross country skate sprint after a fierce head-to-head battle with Norway’s Marit Bjoergen (right) in the last stretch, which ended in a photo finish.

Video: Paull, Morgan, Tripp XC skiing on Buck's Run
Video: Paull, Morgan, Tripp XC skiing on Buck's Run

Video: Paull, Morgan, Tripp XC skiing on Buck's Run

12/15/2013 - By Mike Muha

Quick video of Denny Paull (Strait Striders) - down from Cheybogan for the weekend, Jon Morgan (Cross Country Ski Shop), and Lewis Tripp (Team NordicSkiRacer) skating up the new hill on Buck's Run.

Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle
Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle

Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle

12/14/2013 - By USSA

In one of her best races in the high-altitude venue, World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall skied into 18th place in the FIS World Cup 15k freestyle race Saturday, securing the top spot for the USA.

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Headquarters wins Vote4theBest Award
Headquarters wins Vote4theBest Award

Headquarters wins Vote4theBest Award

12/14/2013 - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters was voted this year's winner for best Sports & Recreation Sporting Goods shop from Click on Detroit's Vote4theBest contest!

Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay
Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay

Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay

12/14/2013 - By Mike Muha

Great video of the Lillihammer 4x5km relay in which Kikkan Randall's mismatched pair of socks receive extra attention! Oh, and Team USA take third overall.

A tour of the Canadian Ski Team wax truck
A tour of the Canadian Ski Team wax truck

A tour of the Canadian Ski Team wax truck

12/14/2013 - By XC Canada

Team Canada wax technician Joel Jaques takes us on a tour of the team's new wax truck in Europe.

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UPCOMING

TUE, NOV 26, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

Yellowstone Ski Festival, Nov 26-30
West Yellowstone, MT

FRI, NOV 29, 2024

XC Ski HQ Thanksgiving Weekend Sale, Friday, Nov 29th - Monday, Dec 2nd
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

SAT, NOV 30, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

SUN, DEC 1, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

SAT, DEC 7, 2024

Stone Turtle Cafe Opens & Free Beginner Ski Lesson*
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

SUN, DEC 8, 2024

Oregon Fall Camp, Dec 8-14
Mt Bachelor/Bend, Oregon

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