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Randall moves up to fourth overall after stage 4

Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied a strong freestyle leg on New Year's Day to take seventh in a mixed technique skiathlon, moving up to fourth in the Tour de Ski standings after four stages.

By USSA
Jan 2, 2012

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Rain delays 2012 US Cross Country Championships

Due to significant overnight rain, all racing and the scheduled welcoming ceremony today for the 2012 US Cross Country Championships at Rumford's Black Mountain of Maine have been postponed

By Chisholm Ski Club
Jan 2, 2012

Winter Storm Update

Up to two feet of snow forecast by Tuesday in Traverse City area; 4 to 15 inches along rest of Michigan's west side.

By Mike Muha
Jan 1, 2012

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Brown and Vigland take Occupy Winter race

OCCUPY WINTER was number three in the up-north series of Flash Races. This one was held at Timber Ridge Nordic Resort in Traverse City and kept low-key like the others.

By Jim Datsko
Dec 31, 2011

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VASA launches “MeSki” ski instruction program

The Vasa board will launch an instructional program for area Nordic skiers called “MeSki” starting January 2 at 6:30 p.m. under the lights of groomed trails at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City. The program is free to skiers who have pre-register.

By Vasa Ski Club
Dec 31, 2011

Boyne Valley Lodge XC Ski Camp - Day 2

The temperature dropped 25 degrees overnight - it is the coldest day so far this winter. Lots of hill climbing, lots of skating without poles, and then some classic technique work in the afternoon.

By Mike Muha
Dec 30, 2011

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10k groomed at Timber Ridge

Photo of Timber Ridge cross country ski trails from last night (Thursday, Dec 29). Occupy Winter will be held here tomorrow (Saturday, New Years Eve) at 10:30am.

By Mike Muha
Dec 30, 2011

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Kickland now on Kindle for 99 cents

With Christmas over, and so many kindles under the tree, I want to let the xc ski community know that at amazon kindle, Kickland is now available as an ebook for just 99 cents.

By Kevin Hayes
Dec 29, 2011

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Randall strong in Tour de Ski opener

The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) set the pace for the USA in the opening leg of the 11-day Tour de Ski. Randall was tenth in the 2.5k freestyle prologue.

By USSA
Dec 29, 2011

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Snowmaking saves US Cross Country Championships

With an array of 14 snow guns, trails are nearing readiness for the Jan. 2-8 U.S. Cross Country Championships thanks to a dramatic effort by regional businesses to ensure the success of the event.

By USSA
Dec 28, 2011

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Six US Athletes to compete at Tour de Ski

The U.S. Ski Team, which is enjoying its strongest season opening in modern history, has named six athletes to compete in the Dec. 29-Jan. 8 Tour de Ski.

By USSA
Dec 27, 2011

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Boyne Valley Lodge XC Ski Camp - Day 1

Day 1 and the search for snow. It started out in the low thirties with wet snow, and the temps dropped the entire afternoon. Supposed to get down to 10F tonight...

By Mike Muha
Dec 27, 2011

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