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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...)

Vote for NTN and more singletrack!

10/5/2010 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

The Noquemanon Trail Network is excited to announce a chance for trail enthusiasts to help build more trail. Our organization is competing for one of 10 $25,000 grants from Pepsi as part of their RefreshEverything campaign.

Rottefella Xcelerator binding 36% lighter

10/4/2010 - By Mike Muha

The new Rottefella Xcelerator skate binding is 36% lighter than the old one and the classic binding is 37% lighter. Extensive use of plastic and stainless steel is responsible for the weight loss.

Birkie 320 and 450 hour training plans

10/3/2010 - By Birkie

The Birkie Training Plan is an educational tool that can be used to help maximize your performance and enjoyment of the Birkie Events. The program will primarily focus on Nordic skiing and it will also touch on trail running, Nordic walking, and mountain

Enhanced drivers license or passport needed for Canada

10/3/2010 - By Curt Peterson

Heading to Canada to ski this winter? If you do not have a passport, you need to obtain a Michigan Enhanced Drivers License. This costs $45 and take two weeks to receive but plan on at least three weeks.

XC is High Intensity in Sun Valley

10/1/2010 - By US Ski Team

While in Idaho, Team athletes focused on technique, mental strength and team bonding. Roller-skiing efforts and intensity was high across the board.

Over 30,000 registered for Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2011

10/1/2010 - By Per Strid

From a 3 kilomoter race through a 90 kilometer race, the 2011 Vasaloppet Week has seen a 20 increase in registration compared to the year before.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

New cabin at Stokely Creek for 2010-2011

10/1/2010 - By Stokely Creek

A new cabin has been built by Richard as a point for snowshoers and cross country skiers to rest. Skiers can journey hut to hut, or make this a turning point or change from skis to snowshoes.

Michigan Recreation Passport goes on Sale Oct. 1

9/30/2010 - By Mary Dettloff

The $10 Recreation Passport provides those who go hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching and cross-country skiing on our state forest trails a way to support our work to keep non-motorized trails and pathways available and accessible.

Morgan Arritola crushes record at Baldy Hill Climb

9/29/2010 - By Mike Muha

The US Cross Country Ski Team's Morgan Arritola became the first women ever to run the Baldy Hill Climb in under 40 minutes, crushing the old record by 1:43.

Russian President orders investigation into Olympic corruption charges

9/29/2010 - By Radio Free Europe

It's not even close to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, but there are already corruption investigations going on...

Oakely named USST supplier

9/29/2010 - By US Ski Team

Oakley, one of the leading sports brands in the world, has been named to the U.S. Ski Team's Supplier Group, providing goggles and sunglasses to selected members of the alpine, freestyle and nordic teams.

Yosemite National Park: A Week of Majestic Scenery and Epic Hikes

9/28/2010 - By Doug Cornell

There were about 15 people on the wall, with about half of them heading down the same cables we were going up on. It takes some tricky negotiation to get around another climber on a nearly vertical wall, where a slip leads to certain death.