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Final White Pine Stampede update

REGISTRATION LOCATION CHANGE - We will be located in the BELLAIRE ROOM after 3:00 PM today rather than the lobby of the Shanty Creek Lodge. Follow the signage. FINAL WEATHER REPORT...

By Mike Muha
Jan 31, 2014

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MI Cup Standings through the Noque

These are the update results through the Noque race. Remember the Michigan Cup Points for the Noque only count if you are on a Michigan Cup ski team.

By Ken Dawson
Jan 31, 2014

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MI Cup Standings through the Cote Dame Marie

These are the Michigan Cup results through the Cote Dame Marie race (PDF), with the exception of the Junior scoring on that race. As you might be aware several of the junior skiers went a longer distance. We are trying to establish the best way to score t

By Ken Dawson
Jan 30, 2014

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Remembering Igor: A tribute to a legend

The global nordic skiing community and especially here at CXC, have suffered a loss that is rather impossible to process; our coach, our mentor,our ally, our friend Igor Badamshin passed away suddenly last week at only 47 years old.

By Peter Graves (from CXC Skiing)
Jan 30, 2014

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Popup Enduro race this Sunday

An Ohio Nordic/Hilltoppers XC tradition since 2005, we have held enduros all over - in multiple states. This is a "ski-as much as you (and your friends, neighbors and family) can/want in one hour" on a ~1K groomed loop.

By Tom Cook
Jan 29, 2014

Why the suppliers are silent during the Olympic Games

You may have noticed over the years that the equipment suppliers are either very quiet or providing very general information leaving out the most interesting details that aficionados would want to see. This is not by choice.

By Ian Harvey
Jan 29, 2014

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Aspen Snowmass Nordic council mulls fat bike access to local ski trails

As the sport of fat biking continues to grow, the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Council is mulling whether to provide fat bikers with groomed access to other parts of its extensive trail network over time.

By Nelson Harvey
Jan 29, 2014

Youngest skiers have their own races at North American VASA

Junior VASA races are back for a seventh year offering classic and freestyle skiing events of one or two loops on the special Junior VASA course, grouped by ages.

By North American Vasa
Jan 28, 2014

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Heavy snow drives Vasa 50K back to 2-lap loop

Due to the extremely heavy snow conditions this year, we have decided to go back to a two-lap 50k race. The constantly drifting snow and major equipment issues have forced this decision.

By Pete LaPlaca
Jan 28, 2014

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White Pine Stampede update

A mashed potato bar will be available for those involved in the race including race entrants, guests of entrants and volunteers, plus lots of Short's beer!

By Jack McKaig
Jan 28, 2014

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Schaefer and Cook win Ohio Nordic Championship Pursuit

UPDATED: Michael Schaeffer and Olivia Cook took top honors in Sunday's Ohio Nordic Championship Pursuit. The race consisted of a 5K classic leg then a 5K freestyle leg.

By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2014

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Colorado skier Finkel surprises herself by winning Noque 50K freestyle

Informed shortly after coming indoors that she might be the women's winner of the 50-kilometer freestyle race at the Noquemanon Ski Marathon, she was incredulous.

By Steve Brownlee
Jan 26, 2014

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