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Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!

2010 Birkebeiner/Kortelopet limit set to 7,500 skiers

4/13/2009 - By Birkie

The Birkebeiner/Kortelopet are limited to the first 7,500 total registrants. In addition, there are different fee structures for the Birkie and Kortelopet.

Natalia Matveeva (RUS) tests positive for rEPO

4/13/2009 - By FIS

Russian Cross-Country skier, Natalia Matveeva has tested positive for the use of the prohibited substance recombinant Erythropoietin (rEPO), identified on the WADA Prohibited List 2009 in Class S2. Hormones and related Substances.

New wall mount for Vasa Ergometer

4/13/2009 - By Rob Sleamaker

I thought you would be interested to see some photos of our prototype for the Vasa Erg with a new wall mount frame. We will develop this further and production version will be called the Vasa UBE (Upper Body Ergometer).

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Late Season Skiing at Black Mountain

4/12/2009 - By Vince Call

Here's a short video and a few shots of Wayne Christopherson and Vince Call's last few hours of skiing Black Mnt. today.

Noquemanon Trail Network 2008-2009 Season in Review

4/11/2009 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

We are so lucky! 208 inches of snow, 155K of ski trails within an hour of Marquette, and a great set of Volunteers and Grooming Staff

Season Review

4/10/2009 - By Pete Vordenberg

Here is a short review of the season. You will see that the review of last season blends quickly into plans for this and the next. We are always engaged in analysis.

Groomed skiing at Huron Meadows Metropark - on April 8!

4/10/2009 - By Ken Dawson

Imagine skiing in southeast Michigan on April 8th - on groomed trails. As he has done all winter Adam once again worked his magic in preparing the ski trails at Huron Meadows Metropark, just south of Brighton.

Victory in the toughest cross country race in the world

4/9/2009 - By Fischer

After 122 kilometres and around 3,000 metres of climb, Niviaq Berthelsen (GRL, Fischer) and Thomas Freimuth (GER) were the winners of this year's Arctic Circle Race.

Kenyan’s Cross-Country athlete Philip Boit in interview

4/9/2009 - By FIS

The Kenyan, who has competed in three FIS Nordic World Ski Championships including in Liberec in February 2009, has no plans on hanging up his skis just yet. He is training for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.

Easter Bunny Loppet 20K, April 11

4/8/2009 - By Jim Meyer Sr.

A ski race in APRIL? The ski conditions have been absolutely fabulous at the Swedetown Trails. Bob Haase is organizing the first ever Easter Bunny Loppet at the Swedetown Trails on Saturday April 11, 2009.

NMU, MTU net Central Region ski awards

4/8/2009 - By Matias Saari

Nordic skiers Martin Banerud and Laura DeWitt of Northern Michigan University have been named the NCAA Central Region Athletes of the Year.

Cross Country Canada dumps World Cup Coach

4/7/2009 - By Mike Muha

CCC says goodbye to Arild Monsen over philosphical differences - 11 months before the 2010 Winter Olympics