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!
That's the amazing thing about XC compared to other skisport: when you do it right you get sweet glide going UP the hills. In fact, I think uphill glide is sweeter than the obviousness of descending.,
Today was the 63K Tartu Loppet in Estonia. A difficult race on a technically moderate course BUT lots of rolling terrain.,
In January 2002, Ogawa, 43, was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. Ogawa, who is married with two daughters, will ski in the 9th wave of the Birkie this year. His bib number is 29159.,
For more than a decade the state Nordic skiing state title has moved back and forth between Marquette and Traverse City with other schools scrambling behind. Over the weekend the Copper Country Ski Tigers finally broke the two city domination.,
Great Lakes District points list after the Houghton High School Championships on Feburary 18-19, 2006,,
Although he was 2nd overall in qualifications, Andy Newell had to settle for 16th in the finals.,
American Kikkan Randall made history Wednesday as she was ninth in the Olympic cross country sprint, the best all-time Olympic finish by any U.S. woman.,
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters is on top. Jesse Smith, Catarina Gulledge, Julie Houle and David McLean lead the individual standings.,
Copper Harbor wins the High School Championships; Traverse City places second and fourth. Jesse Smith wins classic, freestyle and pursuit!, ,
Olympics photos from the Women's Biathlon 10K Pursuit on February 18.,
On Saturday Feb 25 Stokely will host a 15K time trial. This is a special opportunity to race on wilderness trail in conditions that are among the best in the region and even North America. ,
More photos from the 2006 Crystal Highlander 18K Classic cross country ski race at Crystal Mountain on Sunday, February 19.,
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
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
West Boat Launch Parking Lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI