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Tosteson and Frye win The Beast

The lake start/finish of the Black Mountain races makes for an incredible spectator viewing of the skiers. Overall winners Phillip Tosteson and Mariah Frye Colie did not disappoint as they demonstrated beautiful skating technique finishing first.

By John Gravlin
Mar 3, 2014

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Hardin and Harris win 31K Black Mountain Classic

Tracy Hardin has an easy victory over the other women while Ryan Harris pulled ahead of Dan Yankus and Denny Paul for the win.

By Mike Muha
Mar 2, 2014

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Randall and Caldwell land Double Podium

Two-time World Cup champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) made a statement Saturday with rookie teammate Sophie Caldwell (Peru, VT) as the two took first and third at the Lahti World Cup sprints, the first-ever double podium for U.S. women.

By USSA
Mar 1, 2014

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Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races

UPDATED: Wax Recommendations for Black Mountain from Solda, Toko, Fast Wax... Check back for updates and additions. Swix is still asleep...

By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2014

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Goble battles Lipp for top Junior girl; XCHQ narrowly leads MI Cup

UPDATED: The biggest battle is between Sarah Goble (Team NordicSkiRacer) and Erin Lipp for the title of top Junior Girl. Both have 992 points. it appears HH/CCSS will need to get a good turnout at the Relays to unseat XCHQ for the Michigan Cup.

By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2014

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Can you help support my quest at Junior Nationals?

I earned enough points to make the Great Lakes District Team that will be going to Junior Nationals this year. The ten-day Junior Nationals trip to Vermont will cost $1,650, Any amount of support I can receive is very much appreciated!

By Sarah Goble
Feb 28, 2014

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Black Mountain prepping for this weekend

Final preparations are being made for the 10th annual Black Mountain Nordic Classic 31 km race and March Into Madness 12 km freestyle. Change: we've moved the race headquarters to Bluffs on Black Lake!

By Denny Paull
Feb 27, 2014

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Vasa Ski Club sprint results: Feb 18 and 25

Results from the February 18, 2014: Two-Person Freestyle Relay at Hickory Hills (Untimed) and the February 25, 2014: Classic Sprints at Timber Ridge

By Mark Esper
Feb 26, 2014

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Field announced for 2014 NCAA Championships

The 13 men and women that will represent the Central Region at next month’s NCAA Championships at Soldier Hollow Resort in Utah have been announced, as the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s skiing committe revealed the event’s full field.

By CCSA
Feb 26, 2014

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American Birkebeiner: Gregg repeats; Europeans dominate men's race

Gregg, a three-time Birkie champ, had a bloody nose afterward, but she just shrugged it off.

By Jon Nowacki
Feb 23, 2014

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Hoffman takes 26th in 50k freestyle in Sochi

Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO) skied into 26th after an impressive performance Sunday at the warm and sunny 50k mass start freestyle cross country race, the final event of the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.

By USSA
Feb 23, 2014

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Liz Stephen 24th in 30K freestyle

Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT) led Team USA Saturday when she skied to 24th in the 30k mass start freestyle race, the final women’s cross country event of the 2014 Sochi Olympic Winter Games.

By USSA
Feb 22, 2014

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