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Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!

Ski wax chemicals can build up in blood

3/16/2011 - By huubqscxmm

The extra speed provided by ski wax comes at a cost - perfluorochemicals., , , , , ,

Michigan Cuppers at the Great Bear Chase

3/16/2011 - By Amy Powell

I thought I would share a photo of a few Michigan Cup skiers that showed up and did well at the Great Bear Chase.

Three things that you need to get right to have really good skis

3/16/2011 - By Ian Harvey

The three big factors are ski selection, structure, and wax. Sometimes one of these factors plays a more influential role than the others, but in general, in order to have decent skis, you can't miss on any of the three.

Choosing the right ski for the West Yellowstone Rendezvous

3/15/2011 - By Jason Travis

In cross country ski racing, you can be the most fit, have the most savy, eat the best foods, use the best wax, have all the best equipment and get your butt kicked if you choose the wrong skis.

2011 Michigan Cup Relay pictures

3/15/2011 - By Brian Hancock

Here are a few pics from the relays!

Randall loses World Cup Sprint lead

3/14/2011 - By US Ski Team

Kikkan Randall drops from first to third overall in the Sprint World Cup with one race to go.

A short video of Goodman, Green, and Kaltz

3/13/2011 - By Mike Muha

Fresh snow and temperatures between 28 and 32F made for some fine skating at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI for Glenn Goodman, Jamie Green, and Bill Kaltz.

US Distance Championships in less than two weeks

3/13/2011 - By US Ski Team

Cross country endurance's elite will be heading to Sun Valley, ID for the final two distance races of the U.S. Cross Country Championships Mar. 26-27. The two long distance events of 50k for the men and 30k for women will kick off the USSA SuperTour Final

World Masters - The Ultimate Venue

3/12/2011 - By Ken Dawson

There is something for everyone at the World Masters but the one common-thread is the friendly atmosphere of all the competitors and spectators who take part in this special event. It is like our Michigan Cup family on steroids.

Randall 11th is non-sprint career best

3/12/2011 - By US Ski Team

World Cup sprint leader Kikkan Randall earned a career best finish in a non-sprint event Saturday, placing 11th in a women's 10k mixed pursuit World Cup in Lahti, Finland. Norway's Therese Johaug topped the women's field.

Skiing at Pidgeon Creek: The Video

3/11/2011 - By Todd Soule

Classic cross country skiing at Pigeon Creek Park, Ottawa County, Michigan.

Oslo: A debrief

3/11/2011 - By Rick Halling

We called Atomic’s Nordic Race Director, the outrageous Roman Toferer, to get his perspectives on what it is like to be a technician at the World Championships.