More than 10,000 skiers bound for 37th Birkebeiner races and event

2/14/2010 - By Cherie Morgan

While around 8,000 skiers set their sights on the 50 kilometer Birkie Skate, 54K Birkie Classic, or 23K Kortelopet, another 2,500 are bound for 12K Prince Haakon and shorter races and events that dominate the three-day event.

The Team Behind the Team: Shooting Coach

2/14/2010 - By Viktoria Franke

Armin Auchentaller is responsible for everything that concerns shooting. Ammunitions tests as well as the shooting technique – he deals with it.

Champion Q&A: Kris Freeman

2/13/2010 - By US Ski Team

Read on to find out what he's doing before the Olympics get going, what he wants to do if he finds success in Vancouver and why he never tries to take the lead when dancing with his girlfriend.

King VASA's Viking Club New Members

2/13/2010 - By Pete LaPlaca

We founded the King VASA Viking Club two years ago to recognize and honor our core skiers who have completed at least 20 VASA races. The Club has over 40 members to date and this year we have 7 new members.

Last update from Andy before the Olympics

2/12/2010 - By Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.

Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.

Abnormal heart rates in cross country skiers

2/12/2010 - By Ken Dawson

A 30 year study suggests that long distance competition skiers are at an unusually high risk of atrial fibrillation, the most common abnormality of the heart's beating rhythm.

Cote Dame Marie Loppet – What’s With the Crazy Name?

2/12/2010 - By Chris Jones

The Grayling Recreation Authority has conducted a Nordic ski race at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area for more than 30 years. The race has gained a reputation for excellent grooming and beautiful trails. This year we would like to step it up a bit...

U.S. XC Team set to chase medals

2/12/2010 - By US Ski Team

Although the U.S. has just one cross country medal in Olympic history - Bill Koch won silver in 1976 - results for men and women have improved dramatically on the international stage, and Americans are poised to chase medals in Vancouver.

KIDS WANTED: 2010 North American Junior Vasa

2/11/2010 - By Pete Edwards

The Junior VASA returns to Traverse City on Saturday February 13, 2010 as a key part of the North American Vasa Festival of Races, attracting skiers ages 3-15 in cross-country skiing events ranging from 200 meters to 2 km in length.

2010 Michigan Cup Sprints: The video

2/11/2010 - By Cecil Moix

A video of the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints.

Vasa Weekend wax recommendations

2/11/2010 - By Mike Muha

Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko for the Vasa weekend, plus links to other races and the online wax wizards.

High hopes greet Nordic Combined squad

2/11/2010 - By US Ski Team

Since the competition began in 1924, the U.S. has never medaled in an Olympic nordic combined event, yet Americans swept the 3 individual events at last year's World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic, and are considered to be among the favorites.

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