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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.

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.

Weekend wax recomendations

2/4/2012 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Ski waxing recommendations for this weekend's races.

White Pine Stampeders invited to ski free at XC Ski HQ this weekend

2/4/2012 - By Bob Frye

In light of the White Pine Stampede cancellation, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters would like to offer all would-be White Pine participants a complimentary weekend pass (Feb 4 & 5, 2012) to the XC Ski HQ trail network and facilities.

Brian Donnelly Race within the Race

2/3/2012 - By Ken Roth

The Nordic Ski community recently lost a great friend in the passing of Brian Donnelly. Brian died January 14th while skiing the VASA trail. To honor Brian, his friends are organizing a “race within the race” for this year’s VASA.

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North American Vasa Trail Work Bee this Saturday

2/2/2012 - By Pete LaPlaca

Because of the extremely low snowfall this winter and a few days of over 50 degrees, there are parts of the race courses that are very thin. We are attempting to make our primary courses as safe and enjoyable as possible.

Boyne Mountain flash race on Saturday

2/2/2012 - By Hap Wright

Since the WPS got axed, here's a chance to get a great workout and run the course we will be using for our MI Cup skate race in late February.

White Pine Stampede CANCELLED!

2/1/2012 - By Jack McKaig

The record 52 degree temperatures and afternoon sun obliterated the trail as well as the snow around the trail.

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Using Solda S30
Using Solda S30

Using Solda S30

2/1/2012 - By Bert Hinkley

Our old snow in Bend, Oregon, is extremely abrasive and the S30 as a base layer helps preserve the wax, protect the base and enhance the glide. Pretty good stuff and it will not break the wax budget.

Today's Ablation Day: Surgery
Today's Ablation Day: Surgery

Today's Ablation Day: Surgery

1/31/2012 - By Mike Muha

OK, so it’s ablation time. Well, not really. It turns out there are multiple preliminary steps that must be dealt with before today's ablation procedure.

Michigan Tech wins women's and overall titles at Green Acres

1/31/2012 - By CCSA

It was a day of firsts at the Green Acres SuperTour stop, as an impressive display of depth lifted Michigan Tech to both the women’s and overall titles.

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White Pine still on as of Monday

1/30/2012 - By Jack McKaig

As of 4:23pm today, we decided to postpone any decision for cancel the White Pine Stampede due to the new snow that was arriving. We received 2+ inches during the day.

Michigan Tech leads after first day at Green Acres

1/30/2012 - By CCSA

Michigan Tech sits atop of the leaderboard after the first day of the Green Acres SuperTour stop, as the Huskies’ Malin Eriksson and Mikko Harju turned in the conference’s two best performances in the women’s 5K and men’s 10K mass start classic.

Be still my beating heart...
Be still my beating heart...

Be still my beating heart...

1/30/2012 - By Mike Muha

Well, maybe not still, but I’d sure like to have a resting heart rate well below my current 83 BPM. I remember the days, a few months ago, when it was down in the low 50’s, a fond memory.

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UPCOMING

FRI, NOV 29, 2024

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

SAT, NOV 30, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

SUN, DEC 1, 2024

Team NordicSkiRacer rollerski or foot workout
Kensington Metropark or Maybury State Park

SAT, DEC 7, 2024

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

SUN, DEC 8, 2024

Oregon Fall Camp, Dec 8-14
Mt Bachelor/Bend, Oregon

More events...

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

WED, NOV 27

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.

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