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Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)

Take survey to improve Michigan trails

8/16/2012 - By Erin Treanore

The survey is a step in the plan moves the state toward the goal of becoming known as “The Trail State”. The plan will identify priorities for improving the system and constraints for implementing those priorities.

Nominations wanted for annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award

8/16/2012 - By Julie Clark

Starting in 2004, each October, TART Trails has awarded a local trail advocate with the Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award. The award is in honor of Jim’s reverence of the outdoors and passion to instill that same wonder and respect in others.

Rollerski skate speeds with the US Ski Team

8/15/2012 - By UPnordic

USST men's ski team at the Ramsau rollerski track on July 31, 2012. Skate speeds

Sale of $2.65 millon home results in $27,000 contribution to NNF

8/14/2012 - By NNF

The listing broker, Craig Ward, of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty made a contribution of $10,000 after the successful closing. Then one of the Sellers, Ruthie Brown, made a matching contribution of $10,000. Then...

Rollerskiing with the US and Swedish Women's National Teams

8/14/2012 - By Matt Whitcomb

The Swedish and US Women's National Teams at a Canada Camp freestyle sprint and, afterwards, some strength and technique drills.

Canadian Strength Testing Protocol

8/10/2012 - By Mike Muha

There are a couple different tests out there to test fitness. The first is the Medals Test. A second is a variation used by Cross Country Canada. This test is something you can do as well. You just need a friend and an access to a gym or par course.

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Rossignol hires Paul Clark as Nordic Racing Manager

8/8/2012 - By Rossignal

Rossignol’s objective with this new role is to increase retail sales of race product by driving athletes to Rossignol Racing Centers.

Salice 004 sunglass product review

8/7/2012 - By Mike Muha

Thibaut Pinot wore a pair when he won stage 8 of the Tour de France and Team Great Britain Men's 8 rowed to Bronze in the Olympics a few days ago donning Salice sunglasses. Salice Italian sunglasses are now imported into the US by Chi-Town Sports.

Joda hired as Michigan Tech Assistant Coach

8/6/2012 - By MTU Athletics Department

Michigan Tech athletic director Suzanne Sanregret announced Friday (Aug. 3) that former Michigan Tech student-athlete Andrew Joda has been hired as the assistant coach for cross country, Nordic skiing and track and field.

Lodwick locks career 20th U.S. Championship

8/5/2012 - By USSA

.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team veteran Todd Lodwick locked up his career 20th U.S. Championship title as he came from behind to take the win under blistering heat at the 2013 U.S. Nordic Combined Championships in Park City, UT.

USSA National J2 Talent Camp Aug 4 - 11 agenda

8/3/2012 - By Andrew Gerlach

The 3rd annual National J2 Talent Camp is set to kick off Saturday, August 4 in Vermont at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. The camp will provide a great opportunity for many of the nation’s top 14-15 year old nordic racers.

U.S. Ski Jumping, Combined Champs this Weekend

8/2/2012 - By USSA

U.S. titles are expected to be hotly contested with a strong and deep field for this weekend’s U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships in Utah.