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Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.

Rent Norm's cabin!

Mon, Nov 2, 2015 - By Algoma Highlands Conservancy

Looking for a warm and cozy stay overnight in the glory of Algoma’s backcountry? You are in luck. Norm’s Cabin is now open for reserved stays on a pay-as-you-play basis!

Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

Sat, Oct 24, 2015 - By Wendy Swenson

Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online.

Why US-made ski poles are the best

Tue, Oct 20, 2015 - By Andy Liebner

Get the real reason why people buy U.S. made ski poles from the owner and innovator himself!

Ski Hall of Fame needs your help

Mon, Oct 19, 2015 - By Justin Koski

We are the largest ski history organization in the WORLD and without local support and patronage, we will not be able to keep the fire burning and Denver or Park City could gobble us up with their deep pockets and endless donation chains.

Michigan: warmer, drier this winter

Sun, Oct 18, 2015 - By NOAA

Drier-than-average conditions most likely for areas near the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with drought development likely in the northern Great Lakes region.

Kikkan Randall: Baby on Board!

Sun, Oct 18, 2015 - By USSA

World Champion cross country ski racer Kikkan Randall is planning to take a break from competition this season. Randall and husband Jeff Ellis announced to her teammates this week that they are expecting their first child in April.

$40 for 40th White Pine Stampede. $20 for WPS 1 skiers

Tue, Oct 13, 2015 - By Jack Mckaig

The entry fee for the 20KM and 50KM White Pine Stampede races will be only $40.00 until 11/1/14 in honor of our 40th anniversary; If you skied in WPS 1, it's only $20.

Michigan Cup Committee finalizes 2016 season

Mon, Oct 12, 2015 - By Mike Muha

Financial report reviewed, race schedule approved...what were the other big decisions and topics of discussion at the 33rd annual Michigan Cup Committee meeting?

2018 XC Ski World Masters goes to Minneapolis, MN

Sat, Oct 10, 2015 - By Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis

In early 2018, the Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA will host the Masters World Cup on the trails of Theodore Wirth Park Winter Recreation Area. The World Masters Cross-Country Ski Association (WMA) awarded the bid at their annual meeting.

Volunteers needed for 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships

Wed, Oct 7, 2015 - By US Nationals

olunteer registration is open for the 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships hosted by Michigan Tech at its on-campus Nordic Training Center Jan. 3-9.

Will 83% ski pole rule save classic skiing?

Mon, Oct 5, 2015 - By Mike Muha

The FIS created a new rule around the maximum pole length in classic technique to preserve the use of diagonal striding. What does this mean for the citizen racer?

A summer trip and two ski races in Australia and New Zealand

Sun, Oct 4, 2015 - By Michael Bourassa

It all began a couple of years ago when I started skiing regularly at Forbush Corner. I was looking over the race jerseys peppering the walls of the shop and I asked Dave, “What is the Merino Muster?”