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Update on ski event for Huron Meadows Groomer Appreciation Party

The 3rd annual groomer appreciation party will be held at the Huron Meadows Metropark clubhouse April 2nd at 11:30. But starting at 9:00am, we'll be on snow and on skis! So bring skis, running shoes and mountain bikes for some pre- Party fun.

By Ken Roth
Mar 30, 2011

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Not every day is an Extra Blue day

What we learned on the Europa Cup. We want to share some thoughts athletes and coaches developed from this trip that will help them better pursue their dreams.

By NCCSEF
Mar 29, 2011

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Drive through of the groomer party ski course

We drive the proposed the ski course for this Saturday's Groomer Appreciation festivities. This is where we'll be spreading 300 cubic yards of snow.

By Ken Roth
Mar 29, 2011

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Summer Ski Prep

New summer prep products for Fluor users, plus advice for everyone.

By Swix
Mar 28, 2011

Perfect snow at 55th Annual Hiawatha Invitational

The new front renovator that we purchased for the PB was made with spring conditions in mind, and it gave us a beautiful, clean, white corduroy of very fine-grained ice crystals, that proved to be very fast.

By Jim Mihell
Mar 28, 2011

Randall wins 30k at US Championships

Cross country World Cup sprint powerhouse Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) added another U.S. Championship to her belt Sunday winning the U.S. SuperTour Finals 30k classic technique race in Sun Valley.

By US Ski Team
Mar 28, 2011

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The passing of Philip Schaefer

A life-long athlete, he completed over 100 full-length running and skiing marathons, including the American Birkebeiner, which he skied 33 consecutive years.

By Michael Schaefer
Mar 28, 2011

Freeman wins 50k Title at SuperTour Finals

Olympian Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) clinched the final men's U.S. Championship title up for grabs Saturday winning the U.S. SuperTour Finals 50k classic technique race in Sun Valley. This marks Freeman's 14th U.S. Championship.

By US Ski Team
Mar 27, 2011

Kowalczyk and Cologna Cross-Country World Cup champions 2011

The FIS Cross-Country World Cup presented by Viessmann finished last weekend with the FIS World Cup Final event in Stockholm and Falun (both SWE). Poland's Justyna Kowalczyk and Swiss Dario Cologna secured victory in the overall World Cup rankings.

By FIS
Mar 25, 2011

Lower Back Pain-Classical Skiing

Several people experience back pain when classical skiing. There could be several reasons for the problems, some more severe than others.

By Trond Nystad
Mar 25, 2011

Something different: Boy Scout sled waxing!

I then cautioned them that they no longer had a pulk sled, but rather a rocketship and to be careful because the thing was going to slide a whole lot faster than they thought it would...

By Ian Harvey
Mar 24, 2011

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Salomon Athlete Force Sponsorship Program

If you are one of the nation’s best athletes, coaches, hometown heroes or teams and would like to gain unparalleled support from the world’s leading Nordic brand, apply to the Salomon Athlete Force today and start Making History tomorrow!

By Salomon
Mar 24, 2011