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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.

Fatbikes and the Vasa Trail: Who will listen to concerns?

Wed, Jan 22, 2014 - By Ken Roth

People who need to express an opinion on fatbiking on the Vasa trail need to contact the DNR, not TART. TART representatives have told me that concerns regarding Vasa trail use may be directed to...

NordicSkiRacer commenting policy

Tue, Jan 21, 2014 - By Mike Muha

A recent article on the fatbike controversy elicited comments that were rude and inappropriate. Reasonable discussion among people with opposing viewpoints is one of the foundations of the United States. Calling people names is not.

Need a Noquemanon alternative? Try the Ohio Nordic Championships!

Tue, Jan 21, 2014 - By Mike Muha

Not heading north to the Noquemanon Ski Marathon? Head south to the Ohio Nordic Championships and Junior Races. The Ohio Nordic Ski Club and Hilltoppers XC will be holding a same-day pursuit format at Girdled Road Reservation South, Concord Twp.

Nordic PSIA clinic at Hanson Hills on Jan 25-26

Tue, Jan 21, 2014 - By Justin Andre

PSIA Clinic will be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI on January 25 and 26th for one day clinics, Level 1 or Level 2 examinations.

Michigan Cup results through Krazy Klassic

Mon, Jan 20, 2014 - By Ken Dawson

UPDATED (link fixed): Here are the individual Michigan Cup Results through the Krazy Classic Ski Race. I left off teams until I finalize all rosters. Please review for age class designation and points.

Liz Stephen takes 6th in 10K

Mon, Jan 20, 2014 - By USSA

Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) skied to her career best FIS World Cup finish in sixth in the womenâ€™s 10k classic mass start Sunday in Szklarska Poreba, Poland.

Randall sweeps Szklarska freestyle sprints

Mon, Jan 20, 2014 - By USSA

World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall topped every one of her heats Saturday to take her 10th World Cup victory in the Szlarska Poreba sprints.

VIDEO: Cote Dame Marie 26K Men's race

Sun, Jan 19, 2014 - By Doug Cornell

Over 200 cross-country ski races were treated to perfect conditions for a 15 or 30k freestyle race at Hanson Hills in Grayling, Michigan. This head-cam video shows highlights of the race from the perspective of of one of the competitors.

Vanias and Patterson win Cote Dame Marie

Sun, Jan 19, 2014 - By Mike Muha

Like last Saturday's Frosty Freestyle, Alex Vanias and Dan Yankus finished first and second at the 2014 Cote Dame Marie. The women's 13.3k race was tight at the finish, just three seconds separating the top three finishers.