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!
There's actually a technique for changing lanes on a course with multiple sets of parallel tracks. And you have to plan your change. If you don't, you may lose your momentum. If you plan well, you can actually increase your speed during the lane change. ,
407 skiers competed in classic races Wednesday, racing distances ranging from 5 to 15 kilometers. The course is very challenging with many technical turns, climbs and descents. Unusual warm conditions added to the challenge.,
Thrity-three photos by Mary Pritchard from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic cross country ski race.,
Watch the Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech trails in Houghton via webcam,
Even with the threat of rain and warm temps the trails have plenty of base and the classic & freestyle races will still be held this Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12. We need a headcount of people attending.,
Results from the first day of racing at the 2006 Chevrolet Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech cross country ski trails in Houghton, Michigan.,
Some trail photos from Hanson Hills in Grayling - great snow, great skating and classic skiing!,
Here are the full results from Saturday's race.,
I would suggest a note of a BIG thank you to the MDNR TEAM for grooming the system at all and to do so after hours!,
Race Director and Straits Strider Denny Paull took first in the 30K Black Mountain Classic under bright sunny skies. Daniela Gebhart 'skied like a moose' to win the women's division.,
Here are the skiers representing the Great Lakes District at Junior Olympics.,
CXC Needs Head Coach, Assistant Coach, & Wax Technician,
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West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI