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Brown and Hardin win Black Mountain Classic

Ken Dawson said it best: "The Black Mountain 30k Classic course had the best conditions in 9 years. With ample snow and cool temperatures, the race was the perfect setting for Tracy Hardin and Eli Brown to put another win under their belts.

By Mike Muha
Mar 4, 2013

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Yankus and Carlson win "The Beast": Black Mountain Skate

While Saturday's Black Mountain Classic was deemed "The Beauty", Sunday's skate race was "The Beast", according to Michael Bourassa. Michael Seaman described the course as "11k-ish uber hilly, with steep ups, and very fast wide open descents.

By Mike Muha
Mar 4, 2013

Stephen top USA finisher with 16th in 30K classic

Saturday was another spring-like day for the 30k classic at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships where Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT) finished 16th, taking the top spot for U.S. women.

By USSA
Mar 3, 2013

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CCSA coach of the year: St. Scholastica’s Salmela, NMU’s Fjeldheim

The College of St. Scholastica’s Chad Salmela has been named the CCSA men’s coach of the year, and Northern Michigan’s Sten Fjeldheim earned the CCSA women’s coach of the year award, the conference office announced Thursday.

By CCSA
Mar 2, 2013

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2013 American Birkebeiner - Women's Race

Watch most exciting moments of the 2013 American Birkebeiner - Women's Race in 10 min.

By CXC Skiing
Mar 2, 2013

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Video: Diggins loses and gets new ski pole...and still wins!

Watch Diggins lose her pole during a climb (if you can - she shows no indication that she dropped her pole) and see her get another one 150 meters up the track in Women's Team Sprint at the 2013 FIS Nordic World Championships.

By Mike Muha
Mar 2, 2013

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USA 10th in World Champs Relay

It was a back and forth race with the USA in the lead or first chase group much of the race, finishing just a minute back from Norwegian Petter Northug who anchored Norway to the gold.

By USSA
Mar 2, 2013

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Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan races. Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, Toko... Check for additions and updates later.

By Mike Muha
Mar 1, 2013

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Men's race up for grabs in Michigan Cup

UPDATED: Eventually where there is a tie, head to head competition will apply. Lots of close results so grab as many points this last weekend as possible.

By Mike Muha
Mar 1, 2013

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NCAA names participants for 2013 nationals

The NCAA officially announced the seven men and six women that will represent the Central Region at this year’s NCAA Championships, to be held March 6-9 in Middlebury, Vt.

By CCSA
Mar 1, 2013

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Two-day Paintball Biathlon in mid-March

Hanson Hills and Cross Country Ski Headquarters will host a 2-day Paintball Biathlon Series on March 16th & 17th, 2013. This event is open to the public, with 3 junior racer divisions, plus a Citizens division and an Open division.

By Mariah Frye
Feb 28, 2013

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Hoffmann charges to a 15th place finish in 15k freestyle

Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO) put in a strong kick to the finish to take a solid 15th place in the 15k freestyle cross country race at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme.

By USSA
Feb 28, 2013

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