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Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)

A Tribute to Butch Reimer

10/22/2010 - By Bryan Fish

Butch’s story is one that touches many of us in the Cross Country Ski community. I am one of many people that have been deeply inspired by Butch’s leadership and motivation.

CXC gets grant for to work with military veterans

10/21/2010 - By CXC Skiing

Our outreach program for Veterans started in June in many of the major Veterans Affairs Hospitals in the Midwest, and receiving this grant will only expand our efforts and extend our work with already-established Opportunity Centers.

Nordic skier among 7 inducted into Hall of Fame

10/21/2010 - By US Ski Team

Marcus Nash skied on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for over a decade and participated in two Olympic Winter Games. Nash and 6 our US Ski Team veterans will be inducted into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame on Oct. 22.

Over 20 US skiers to contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener

10/20/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach

More than 20 U.S. Mordic athletes will contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener in just 25 days. Nine have trip subsidized by NCCSEF.

Shanty Creek to offer solar-powered lighting on Moonlite Trail

10/20/2010 - By Mike Muha

Shanty Creek will unveil a solar-powered lighted cross-country skiing trail on Moonlite Run this upcoming season. The trail allows skiers to tour the gentle hills and valleys of the Summit Golf Course, just across the street from the Summit Village Lodge.

Discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

10/20/2010 - By Sara Hoovler

Halloween is knocking on the proverbial door. Put down the fun size chocolate bars and make plans now to attend the 2010 Yellowstone Ski Festival. Order pre-season trail passes by October 31 and save over 20% for each skier. Here’s how to order….

2011 Nordic Competition Guide Now Available

10/19/2010 - By USSA

The 2011 Nordic Competition Guide is now available online. Use the following link to access the electronic version. Hard copies are being sent to USSA Member Coaches and Officials.

CXC releases "Training with Purpose" DVD

10/19/2010 - By CXC Skiing

Get the most out of your training by using the drills, progressions, technique, and equipment that is proven to achieve the best results! This DVD gives you an inside look at the kind of technique, drills, and tools the CXC athletes are using to achieve s

Yellowstone Adventures & Canyon Skiers Yurt Camp

10/18/2010 - By Sara Cockrell

Enjoy guided ski trips with a 1:4 ratio for all skiing abilities, views of wildlife, sunsets, sunrises, and starlit nights. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Rossi organization annouces new president for North American Operations

10/14/2010 - By Tait Wardlaw

Former president François Goulet "has resigned to pursue new interests". Tim Petrick takes over. Plus other shakeups in Group Rossignol...

First Michigan ski race of the season: Oct 23

10/13/2010 - By Eli Bown

The Vasa Ski Club in Traverse City is going to hold the first ski race of the year on October 23. We have permision to use ice shavings from a local skating rink (where the Detroit Red Wings train) to set up an out-and-back course.

GLBA proposes summer biathlon at Island Lake Rec

10/13/2010 - By Mike Muha

Like to run and shoot guns? A newly-formed Biathlon Association submitted a proposal to the Island Lake Shooting Range just west of Brighton, Michigan, to hold a summer biathlon in 2011.