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Year: 2015 ×

11 Best cross country ski moments of 2015

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!

By USSA
Dec 31, 2015

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Below normal snow marks the end of 2015

You may think that we don't seem to have the deep snow we expect at the end of December...and you'd be right!

By Mike Muha
Dec 31, 2015

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Get Waxing! Weekend wax recommendations

Fast Wax and Toko wax recommendations for the 6-hour Michigan Cup Team Relay race. Check back for updates from Solda and Swix.

By Mike Muha
Dec 31, 2015

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

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.

By Mike Muha
Dec 30, 2015

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

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.

By Michigan Tech
Dec 28, 2015

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The Whitest of Christmases and Other Christmases Past

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

By William R Deedler
Dec 24, 2015

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Race day breakfast burritos?

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.

By Mike Muha
Dec 22, 2015

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

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.

By Nick Baic
Dec 21, 2015

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2016 US Nationals have snow

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.

By US Championships
Dec 21, 2015

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Gaylord Middle School XC Ski Club gets skis

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.

By Scott Doederlein
Dec 20, 2015

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

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.

By USSA
Dec 19, 2015

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WinterSonnenwende Nordic ski race: On or Off?

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?

By Mike Muha
Dec 18, 2015

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