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

Cross Country Skiing comes early to Michigan’s Leelanau County

11/9/2010 - By Pete Edwards

The first official day of cross country skiing here in Michigan’s Leelanau County was Saturday, November 6th. The best snow was of course on the local golf course – located high up in the hills and away from Lake Michigan.

CXC Academy adds Birkie and HS training programs

11/9/2010 - By CXC Skiing

Starting in November, CXC Academy adds the American Birkebeiner Training Program and the the High School Racing Training Program. We also now partner with RestWise.

Norwegian Birkebeinerrennet sells out in 18 minutes!

11/8/2010 - By FIS

All 16,000 start bibs to the popular Norwegian loppet, the Birkebeinerrennet, were sold out 18 minutes after the online registration has started.

Prepare for the Frosty Freestyle: Three weeks to faster skiing!

11/8/2010 - By Mike Muha

The Frosty Freestyle will present a series of three FREE classes designed to introduce people to the sport of cross country ski racing. The classes will be held at REI in Ann Arbor every Tuesday evening for three weeks, starting Nov 30.

USST Announces 2011 JWC & U23 World Championship Coaching Staff

11/8/2010 - By USST

This trip marks one of the premier steps of the elite athlete and coach development pipeline in the U.S. The U.S. Ski Team is pleased to announce the 2011 staff.

USST Announces 2011 J1 Scandinavian Coaching Staff

11/7/2010 - By USST

The J1 Scandinavia Championship Trip is a fixed piece of the elite athlete and coach development pipeline in the U.S. having been in place as an organized trip for over ten years.

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Forestville Trail Head workbee tomorrow

11/5/2010 - By NTN

I’d like to invite you to the Forestville Trail Head facility this Saturday Nov 6th at 9:30am to take part in a work bee. Each year the trails need to be prepared for the snow season.

100 000 tickets sold for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Oslo 2011

11/5/2010 - By Oslo2011

The most popular events are the Cross-Country relay men, Ski Jumping (individual, large hill); Cross-Country pursuit 30 km men, 10 km ladies, sprint, 30 km ladies and 50 km men. 100,000 tickets are still available.

Blooper Reel: Simi and Tim

11/5/2010 - By Matt Whitcomb

OK, you've seen all the heavy duty training and the great technique at various USST camps. Here's a couple bloopers from Lake Placid that shows the truth...

NCCSEF 2011 calendars available now

11/5/2010 - By NCCSEF

Buy the new NCCSEF cross country ski calendar for $20, or buy 10 or more at $10 each and resell them as a club or team fundraiser.

Classic ski glide considerations

11/4/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune

When classic skiing, compared to skate skiing, there are significant differences in the factors that influence ski speed. I'll address some of the variables and how ski preparation can optimize performance.

Yellowstone Ski Festival is a few weeks away

11/3/2010 - By Sara Hoovler

There is no better way to start off the cross-country ski season than a Thanksgiving week clinic. West Yellowstone’s three-day option is the most popular and available in women’s only or mixed groups. The Nordic clinics are open to all level skiers.