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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...)

More on Eli Brown

8/6/2010 - By Mike Muha

I thought it would be useful to provide a short biography of Eli's accomplishments as we wait for his arrival in Michigan. This information comes from the University of Utah and has been edited so the dates appears in chronological order.

Dario is young and hungry. He has good chances to become a champion

8/5/2010 - By FIS

Norwegian coach Fredrik Aukland still advises Swiss super star Dario Cologna. An interview.

$15,000 Available for Young Skier Programs - Birkie.com

8/5/2010 - By Cherie Morgan

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will award a total of $15,000 in grants with up to $1,000 being awarded to each organization selected. Grant applications from youth cross-country ski programs throughout the country are welcomed.

Roller skiing at Hartwick Pines

8/4/2010 - By Mike Muha

Hartwoick Pines State Park just north of Grayling, Michigan has a fine section of road for doing rollerski intervals, and links to the Grayling Bicycle Turnpike for roller skiers who want a distance workout.

Brett Camerota Wins U.S. Combined Champs

8/3/2010 - By US Ski Team

The 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Nordic Combined Championships concluded Sunday evening at Soldier Hollow with Park City's own Brett Camerota (Park City, UT) coming across the finish line first, marking his first U.S. Championship title.

USST XC speed workout

8/3/2010 - By Mike Muha

Comments on a June 2010 on-snow speed workout by the US and Canadian National Teams in Bend, Oregon.

Frenette, Van Large Hill Champs

8/2/2010 - By US Ski Team

The 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping Championships wrapped up Sunday morning with the large hill competition. Both Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) and Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) won their second U.S. Championships title of the weekend.

U of Utah's Eli Brown to relocate to Michigan

8/2/2010 - By Nathaniel Herz

When the University finds a replacement, Brown will be heading to join his wife and two children on the family farm in Traverse City, Michigan—where he hopes to stay involved in the sport at a grassroots level.

Cross country ski athlete Self Analysis

8/2/2010 - By SkiPost

Takes this nifty little test that helps you evalutate your strengths and weaknesses!

Frenette, Van Crowned U.S. Normal Hill Champs

7/31/2010 - By US Ski Team

The 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships were underway Friday morning with athletes jumping on the K90. Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) and Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) were crowned 2011 Noraml Hill U.S. Champions.

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail closure

7/30/2010 - By DNRE

Department of Natural Resources and Environment officials announced that construction on 15.3 miles of the 92-mile Fred Meijer White Pine trail is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 2.

Jumping Combined Champs kick off today

7/30/2010 - By US Ski Team

With the 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships starting today, the U.S. Olympic and World Championship medalists are in town training on the Olympic venues, the Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow.