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.
The rescheduled WinterSonnenwende Classic race at Michaywé in Gaylord, MI, has been cancelled because of poor snow condtions. Hanson Hills have gratiously stepped up to the plate and will host a Michigan Cup skating race on Saturday.
The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) Divisional Development fee is $1,000 for the Great Lakes Division - the region covering Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
The start and finish of a Girls Junior Nationals Qualifier 6km race in cross country skiing this past Sunday at the 2012 Great Lakes Youth Ski Festival.
The start and finish of a Boys Junior Nationals Qualifier 6km race in cross country skiing this past Sunday at the 2012 Great Lakes Youth Ski Festival.
Locals Eli Brown and Amy Powell dominated the weekend, winning both the 50K Freestyle at the North American Vasa, then topping the podium at the 16k Gran Travers Classic.
This year there are new routes for the 15, 30 and 50 K races, which will take competitors across all areas of Whistler Olympic Park, from the Olympic trails to biathlon and down into the scenic Madley Creek and Norwegian Woods.
A strong team effort, combined with a stunning anchor leg by Jessie Diggins, sent the U.S. women into fifth in a 4x5k classic technique relay at the FIS Cross Country World Cup in Nove Mesto. It is the best U.S. women's World Cup finish ever.
I headed up to Timber Ridge and caught these just before the finish line.
Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led the USA to 33rd in a 15k mass start FIS Cross Country World Cup in Nove Mesto. It was a rare day without an American in the points.
Eli Brown held off Michael Brothers and Matt Zak to finish first. Amy Powell had a bit bigger margin over Susan Vigland and Laura Web.
AXCS Master Championship director JD Downing from Bend, Oregon showed he still knows how to race by winning the overall 27K North American Vasa freestyle in 1:11:39. In the women's 27K freestyle, Traverse City skiers filled the podium. Judy Vajda was firs
North American Vasa 12K Freestyle Results: Tom Moore and Keaton Smith from Whitehall are 1-2, followed by Evan Scheiren. Joanne Peregrine, Katie Pugh and Emily Stefffke are the top three women.
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
Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park
Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park
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
Oregon Fall Camp, Dec 8-14
Mt Bachelor/Bend, Oregon
Valley Spur: Lake effect snow cycles are kicking in now. We've received 6" of snow. There is not enough snow to groom as of yet. Also deer season ends this weekend which opens things up for us. Rock skiing if you're careful is doable.