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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.

Twenty-six races on the 2013 Michigan Cup calendar

Mon, Oct 15, 2012 - By Mike Muha

Lots of races on the Michigan Cup Cross County Ski Race Series this season, including a race that has been absent for many, many years. Here's this year's highlights...

Team Priority Health hosts XC Ski clinic Saturday Oct 20

Mon, Oct 15, 2012 - By Jon Morgan

Team Priority Health skiers Jon Morgan and Dan Yankus will host a Nordic XC Ski clinic October 20 at 2:30pm in the Possum Hollow Picnic Shelter at Kensington Metro Park. Target audience are bike racers (the MBRA) and runners/triathletes, but anyone is we

Mt. Borah; New Store, New Line, New Prices

Sun, Oct 14, 2012 - By Ben Wizner

Mt. Borah Custom has been busy making significant changes to the company’s 2013 Nordic collection, with new fabrics and reduced pricing.

Bob Smith joins Forbush Corner staff

Fri, Oct 12, 2012 - By Dave Forbush

Bob Smith joins the Forbush Corner staff doing ski waxing, lessons, massage therapy, grooming, ski fitting and working the counter. Bob will also seel Madshus skis at the Bicycle Shop in Grayling.

SkiFest is coming up!

Wed, Oct 10, 2012 - By Eli Brown

We have a strong crew set up starting Tuesday. And better machinery as well. The snow plan (also starting Tuesday) is to first stockpile then start filling out course later in the week depending on weather.

Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?

Mon, Oct 8, 2012 - By NNF

We call on all citizens of America’s Nordic ski towns to participate in the NNF’s Nordic Town USA Challenge. The National Nordic Foundation exists to support tomorrow’s Nordic stars today and thereby grow our status as a Nordic Nation.

Birkie Registration hits 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap!

Sat, Oct 6, 2012 - By Susan Kendrick

Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, now is the time to register! Last year registration closed on November 21, and we expect an even earlier closing this year.

Great Lakes JO Team Selection

Fri, Oct 5, 2012 - By Nick Baic

Official Great Lakes Division Junior Olympic Qualification scoring: How do I get on the Junior Olympic team?

Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon race review

Wed, Oct 3, 2012 - By Randy Bladel

Jan Petter Lovald of Hopkins, Minnesota, quickly went off the front with new inline skate wheels. I tried to close the gap on the first uphill, but realized it was not possible, especially on the flats and downhills.

Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon results

Wed, Oct 3, 2012 - By Nikki Darrow

Here are the race results from Sunday, September 30's roller ski race in Grand Marais MI.

Kris Freeman rollerskis, John and Zach Caldwell provide commentary

Tue, Oct 2, 2012 - By Mike Muha

John Caldwell supervises Kris Freeman's 3 x 5K pace session. Video by Zach Caldwell. Great commentary and stories by John about halfway through.

Hot. Cool. Yours. - Slogan for 2014 Stochi Olympic Games

Mon, Oct 1, 2012 - By Stocki Olypmic Commitee

The slogan is made up of two parts: one dynamic (changeable) and one constant. It is intended to reflect the national character of Russia and the values of the Sochi 2014 brand, and Sochi 2014’s approach to the organization and staging of the Games.