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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.

Seven USA skiers in Tour de Ski

Fri, Dec 28, 2012 - By US Ski Team

Seven U.S. Cross Country Ski Team athletes are preparing for the start of the nine-day Tour de Ski with the opener set for this weekend in Oberhof. It is the strongest and deepest U.S. contingent ever.

Interview with Matt Whitcomb, Women's Team Coach

Thu, Dec 27, 2012 - By FIS

The ladies’ U.S. ski team has delivered stellar performances during the first World Cup period. FIS Cross-Country News sat down with U.S. Ski team coach Matt Whitcomb right after the last competition in Canmore.

Wax Recommendations: Tour de Ski

Thu, Dec 27, 2012 - By Mike Muha

UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Tour de Ski. Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, Toko, SkiGo/Holmenkol...

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Update on Tour de Ski race weekend

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 - By Nick Baic

Snow cover is good at the Boyne Valley Lodge but sticks on the trail make it hard to set classic tracks... If classic skiing is not good here, we will do the classic race on Sunday at Boyne Mountain on the Vista Loop (excellent condition).

Eight XC ski areas participate in Discover Michigan Skiing

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 - By Mike Muha

The program, which has run every January for the past 19 years, includes: a beginner lesson, ski rental, and a cross-country trail pass for $20.

Winterstart: Powell's 3rd victory; Baic gets his first

Wed, Dec 26, 2012 - By Curt Peterson

UPDATED RESULTS! Amy Powell and Milan Baic won the senior divisions of the first ever Michigan Cup Race held at Lakes of the North Winterstart freestyle 7.5 km race. This was a very challenging race as very soft conditions prevailed.

Sprint Québec 2012

Sat, Dec 22, 2012 - By okusproductions.ca

Cool video from Canada of the Quebec World Cup Sprint.

2nd UPDATED! Wax Recommendations: Lakes of the North Winterstart

Thu, Dec 20, 2012 - By Mike Muha

UPDATE #2: Waxing recommendations for this coming weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Lakes of the North Winterstart. Check for updates!

Today will be the calm before the storm...

Wed, Dec 19, 2012 - By NOAA, edited by Mike Muha

Snow accumulations in excess of 10 inches expected across northwestern and north-central lower and eastern upper Michigan.

Lakes of the North Winterstart tentatively a go

Wed, Dec 19, 2012 - By Curt Peterson

The weather forecast is looking better by the day. We are now under a winter storm watch for Thur morning through Friday. We will make the call as soon as possible but may have to wait till Friday am.

Toko wax irons improved for 2012-2103

Wed, Dec 19, 2012 - By Ian Harvey

Both the T8 Iron and the T14 Digital Irons have been improved for the 2012-13 season. They come with a new stronger pressure cast plate which is both thicker and heavier.

Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night Sprints starts Jan 1

Wed, Dec 19, 2012 - By Mark Esper

HIere is the schedule for the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night Sprint Races in Traverse City this year, starting January 1.