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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.

Knock, Knock: We're Here!

2/25/2011 - By US Ski Team

As a roaring crowd ooed and aahed as triumphs and disappointments took center stage at the FIS World Nordic Ski Championships, a new generation of U.S. cross country skiers entered the famed Holmenkollen Ski Stadium.

Weekend wax recommendations

2/25/2011 - By Mike Muha

UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations for the Birkie, Racers Revenge on Winter Freestyle, and the Muffin Race.

Newell leads U.S. in 10th at Worlds

2/24/2011 - By US Ski Team

Norwegian media were full of race previews pitting the epic sprint battle at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships between Norway's Marit Bjoergen and pre-race favorite Kikkan Randall. Yet, it was a battle not to be as Randall fell in the quarterfinals.

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An insiders look at the Yellowstone Rendezous Race
An insiders look at the Yellowstone Rendezous Race

An insiders look at the Yellowstone Rendezous Race

2/24/2011 - By Sara Hoovler

The race start takes place on the old Union Pacific railroad bed. Don’t worry, the train tracks are gone and there is several feet of snow between race skis and the ground. Six start times are needed to accommodate the different waves and distances.

CCSA announces participants for 2011 NCAA Championships
CCSA announces participants for 2011 NCAA Championships

CCSA announces participants for 2011 NCAA Championships

2/24/2011 - By Tom Myrick

The CCSA announced the 15 student-athletes that will represent the region in next month’s NCAA Championships in Stowe, Vt.

Ice Baths

2/24/2011 - By SkiPost

How long and in what situations are ice baths most appropriate? I tried and found that 15-20 min ice bath really helped my legs after struggling for 10 days to recover from a 50K race.

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Final Tuesday night sprint results

2/23/2011 - By Mark Esper

Thanks to all who participated in the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday night sprint races in Traverse City. We wrapped the season up this evening with two-person freestyle relays at Timber Ridge.

Swix's Birkebeiner Wax Recs & Prep

2/23/2011 - By Swix Racing

The track should be hard and compact. Snow crystals will be a mix of some new and fresh snow crystals, along with mostly old, transformed snow crystals making up the majority of the snow crystals in the track.

CCSA Announces All-Conference Teams; Jerome, Fjeldheim Named Coaches of the Year
CCSA Announces All-Conference Teams; Jerome, Fjeldheim Named Coaches of the Year

CCSA Announces All-Conference Teams; Jerome, Fjeldheim Named Coaches of the Year

2/23/2011 - By Tom Myrick

The Central Collegiate Ski Association announced its 2011 All-CCSA teams on Tuesday, with Northern Michigan the most represented team with seven honorees, followed closely by six all-conference nods for Alaska.

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Holmenkollen 50 km: The world's hardest ski course?
Holmenkollen 50 km: The world's hardest ski course?

Holmenkollen 50 km: The world's hardest ski course?

2/23/2011 - By Oslo2011

The 50 km course at Holmenkollen is thought to be the world's hardest ski course due to its challenging uphill slopes. FIS Nordic World Ski Championship 2011 Sports Director John Aalberg thinks the winner will considered the toughest skier.

Racers Revenge on Winter
Racers Revenge on Winter

Racers Revenge on Winter

2/22/2011 - By Justin Andre

Since Boyne has cancelled this weekend the MI-CUP Committee has sanctioned an alternate race to be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Saturday February 26th, 2011...

Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend
Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend

Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend

2/22/2011 - By Swix

The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat

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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

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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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