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College of Saint Benedict (women) & Saint John’s University (men)

The central Minnesota schools near St. Cloud share an academic program – St. Benedict was founded by Benedictine nuns and St. John’s by Benedictine monks – but have separate athletic programs, campuses, residence halls and traditions.,

By Matias Saari, CCSA
Dec 26, 2006

Lake Tahoe and Royal Gorge: Snow!

Photos of the snow at Lake Tahoe and Royal Gorge...,

By John Stoy
Dec 26, 2006

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Tour de Ski Starts this Weekend

The first edition of the Tour de Ski will now start with a sprint competition in the free technique in Munich (GER) on 31st of December and will continue as planned in Oberstdorf (GER), Asiago (ITA) and Val di Fiemme (ITA).,

By Tour de Ski
Dec 26, 2006

Holiday Classic Race Cancelled

The snow for forecasted for last night never came and no snow is forecasted until Saturday, so Saturday's race is cancelled. The related clinic is now a Juniors-only clinic.,

By Nick Baic
Dec 26, 2006

Swix V50L Violet Liquid Kick Wax

Application of the Liquid kick is fast and easy. Starting with a clean kick zone, I lightly sanded and then sprayed on the wax in two thin strips on either side of the groove. Done in 30 seconds! ,

By Nick Mahood, SWIX Racing Service
Dec 25, 2006

St. Olaf College

After four years of skiing at St. Olaf, Ollie Garrison graduated from the liberal arts college last spring. A few months later, the 23-year-old boomeranged back to Northfield, Minn., as the Oles head ski coach and the youngest mentor in the CCSA.,

By Matias Saari, CCSA
Dec 25, 2006

Noque Trail Recieves 15 Acre Land Donation

The Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) is pleased to announce it has received a large land donation from JM Longyear, LLC.,

By Susan Brian
Dec 24, 2006

The College of Saint Scholastica

The surprising thing is not that a school in Duluth, Minn. has a Nordic skiing program; the shocker is that it took so long. The College of Saint Scholastica becomes the first varsity program in this snow-rich town on Lake Superior.,

By Matias Saari, CCSA
Dec 24, 2006

CXC Announces the SuperTour Central Grand Prix

A series of nine races over four weekends, with over $45,000 in prize money. This should bring the best athletes from around the country to display spectacular and outstanding competition.,

By CXC Skiing
Dec 24, 2006

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Holiday Classic to make Go/No-Go Decision on Tuesday

The Go/No-go decision for the Holiday Classic race on 12/30 will be made Tuesday, 12/26 at 5:00 pm. Stay tuned.,

By Nick Baic
Dec 24, 2006

There is no other way

Soldier Hollow has never been better. Perfect skiing, cold weather, sunshine...,

By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
Dec 24, 2006

Are Elves Rollerskiing the White Pine Trail?

As for the rest of you elves on rollerskis, have a Merry Christmas and maybe Santa will bring us snow if we aren't naughty, but nice!,

By Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh
Dec 24, 2006