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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.

Northern Michigan in control after first day of NCAA Regionals

Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - By CCSA

Wins by Marie Helen Soderman and Erik Soderman propelled hosts Northern Michigan into sizable leads after the first day of the NCAA Regionals.

The sprints at the Junior World Championships

Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - By Cole Morgan

We woke to -20 C temperatures and bright sunshine and made the hour commute to the race venue at the Kandilli Ski Center.

Hickory Hills Tuesday night sprint results

Thu, Feb 23, 2012 - By Mark Esper

Hickory Hills sprint results for Tuesday night, February 21, 2012.

33rd Annual Rendezvous Race set for March 3, 2012

Wed, Feb 22, 2012 - By Dan Cantrell

Part of the American Ski Marathon Series, the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is a cornerstone of cross-country skiing in West Yellowstone. Join hundreds of ski enthusiasts in this historic race.

Black Mountain has snow

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 - By Denny Paul

The snow conditions at Black Mountain have held up fairly well. We have good coverage over almost all of the trail system. We currently do not have classic tracks set but we anticipate setting tracks as the March 3rd race date approaches.

Fischer sponsors Vegard Ulvang at the 39th American Birkebeiner

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 - By Holly Wolfe

Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it is sponsoring six-time Norwegian Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang’s participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner.

Marquette High School wins Michigan High School Championships

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 - By Kari Lyle

Blake Murray and Ellen Wiitala win the pursuit, with Wiitala getting a second win (with Andrew Twohey) in the sprint. Overall, it was a Marquette High School victory

Preliminary Birkie Wax Tip - Toko

Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - By Ian Harvey

John Bauer went out and tested glide wax this morning. Temperature was fairly warm when he tested (20F) which is on the warm side to what we anticipate, so it was a good test.

Michigan Cup Season Remaining

Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.

Atomic has classic focus at Birkie Demo

Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - By Rick Halling

Skiers are discovering the joy of classic and Marathons with both techniques are witnessing parity in numbers. The end result of this growth is that manufacturers are putting extensive R & D into classic gear.

Racer Etiquette 101: Shouldn’t we ALL be ambassadors for Cross Country Skiing?

Mon, Feb 20, 2012 - By Pete Edwards

Here are some good reasons to NEVER talk or scream rudely at fellow racers or non-racers that may be out on the course...

Video: View from middle of the pack!

Sun, Feb 19, 2012 - By Steve Andriese

Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)