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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.

The Back Forty returns to Forbush Corner

10/27/2011 - By Dave Forbush

For many, the Back Forty was our favorite trail. Long and cruisey on the hills with a couple of challenging ones and then there is the perfect training hill, Interval Hill. Well, after many years of absence, the Back Forty is back!

What's good for your car is good for your skis?
What's good for your car is good for your skis?

What's good for your car is good for your skis?

10/27/2011 - By Joe Gollinger

I enjoyed that Alternative Waxing article, and I have my own story to tell...

Cross Country Ski Shop supersizes, changes hands
Cross Country Ski Shop supersizes, changes hands

Cross Country Ski Shop supersizes, changes hands

10/26/2011 - By Mike Muha

We have purchased the business from Dick Fultz and look forward to carrying on his 34-year presence in the Grayling community. It will be our goal to continue the customer service the Nordic skiing community has come to expect from Dick and his staff.

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What do dish soap, Lemon Pledge, and Rain-X have in common?
What do dish soap, Lemon Pledge, and Rain-X have in common?

What do dish soap, Lemon Pledge, and Rain-X have in common?

10/25/2011 - By Mike Muha

Glenn Goodman and Robin Luce experimented with non-traditional "waxes" in the days leading up to the Nordic Fest Season Opener Race and made some interesting discoveries...

Traverse City expects over 1000 racers for 2012 Masters Championships
Traverse City expects over 1000 racers for 2012 Masters Championships

Traverse City expects over 1000 racers for 2012 Masters Championships

10/25/2011 - By Mike Norton

Over 900 cross-country skiers from around the U.S. and Canada competed last winter at Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races. And organizers expect hundreds more to attend the 2012 festival.

Fischer: Exceptional pre-season sales; New Offtrack ski
Fischer: Exceptional pre-season sales; New Offtrack ski

Fischer: Exceptional pre-season sales; New Offtrack ski

10/25/2011 - By Holly Wolfe

Fischer Skis announced an increase of more than 20% in pre-season sales of Nordic ski products as cross country skiing experiences a surge in popularity across the nation. There are now more than 4.5 million cross country skiers in the U.S.

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2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team named
2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team named

2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team named

10/24/2011 - By US Ski Team

Decorated Olympic and World Championship medalists Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane and Todd Lodwick highlight a roster of some of the world's top athletes for the just-named 2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.

45 skiers tie for first in Michigan Cup series
45 skiers tie for first in Michigan Cup series

45 skiers tie for first in Michigan Cup series

10/24/2011 - By Mike Muha

If you raced in the Nordic Fest Season Opener and are a member of a Michigan Cup team, you are now in first place in the individual standings. The VASA Ski Club leads the team standings.

Brown and Powell take Nordic Fest Season Opener
Brown and Powell take Nordic Fest Season Opener

Brown and Powell take Nordic Fest Season Opener

10/23/2011 - By Mike Muha

The narrow 100 meter course was tricky. There were tight fast corners, undulations, and, if you weren't centered in the lane, grass just off the edge ready to catch a ski tip. But it was snow, in October!

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Wax recommendation for Nordic Fest

10/21/2011 - By Mike Muha

Our first wax recommendation of the new racing season!

Photos: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start
Photos: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start

Photos: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start

10/21/2011 - By Nikki Darrow

Photos from the start of the Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start, plus a link to additional photos.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Trail Run Time Trial Results
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Trail Run Time Trial Results

Tuesday, October 18, 2011 Trail Run Time Trial Results

10/19/2011 - By Mike Muha

Rain threatened, but it stayed dry for the Team NordicSkiRacer Tuesday night Intensity Session. Typically, we alternate rollerski and ski walking interval sessions. This Tuesday we did a 2 mile running time trial instead.

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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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