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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...)

11 Best cross country ski moments of 2015

12/31/2015 - By USSA

Take a look back on a few of the top moments of 2015 that reflect on the successes of this past year and hopefully propel the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team to success in 2016!

UPDATED: Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial a GO!

12/30/2015 - By Mike Muha

Justin Andre reports great skiing at Hanson Hills Recreation Area, with 7 inches of snow from the recent storm. Justin plans to hold the Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial this Saturday as scheduled.

Volunteer crew prepares XC ski trails for U.S. Nationals

12/28/2015 - By Michigan Tech

A crew of 60 volunteers worked this morning to prepare the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center for the upcoming U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships. The event is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.

The Whitest of Christmases and Other Christmases Past

12/24/2015 - By William R Deedler

The outlook for a white Christmas this year is lower than average given the sustained warm temperatures expected into the Christmas holiday. Officially, an inch of snow must cover the ground at 7am for it to be deemed a

Race day breakfast burritos?

12/22/2015 - By Mike Muha

Allen Tran, MS, RD, USSA High Performance Chef, walks through a simple way to make a batch of breakfast burritos that you can store and reheat when ready to eat.

2016 US Nationals have snow

12/21/2015 - By US Championships

After the weekend’s snowfall, the trail system is currently in great shape. We are going forward full speed with plans to keep everything at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center.

GLD application to attend Junior Nationals due Jan 3, 2016.

12/21/2015 - By Nick Baic

The 2016 Junior Nationals trip for the Great Lakes District will be lead by Karmen Witham as head coach and Nick Baic as trip leader. All parties interested in attending Junior Nationals as wax techs or coaches need to apply here.

Gaylord Middle School XC Ski Club gets skis

12/20/2015 - By Scott Doederlein

The Gaylord Middle School Cross Country Ski Club would like to thank our sponsors for the purchase of 28 pairs of skis, boots, poles, and bindings. With the help of Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing, we were able to purchase new Madshus ski equipment.

It's the men's turn: Simi Hamilton takes 2nd!

12/19/2015 - By USSA

Simi Hamilton (Aspen, CO) led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team to a historic podium Saturday in Toblach during a 1.3k freestyle sprint, finishing second in the men’s final, 0.48 seconds behind Italy’s Federico Pellegrino.

WinterSonnenwende Nordic ski race: On or Off?

12/18/2015 - By Mike Muha

It's a little unclear: Is the WinterSonnenwende Nordic ski race: On or Off? Looks like 6 inches of snow is in the forecast. Race director?

Understanding technique violations when skiing in a classic race

12/17/2015 - By Mike Muha

The FIS produced a video explaining some common violations of classic technique in a classic ski race.

Learn to ski at “We-Ski”

12/16/2015 - By Nancy Briggs

The North American Vasa and the Vasa Ski Club will be offering their annual cross country ski program in January at Timber Ridge Resort. This program is designed to introduce families and individuals to the basic skills needed to enjoy the sport.