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Forbush Corner Fall Work Weekend, Oct 5-6

We are planning a Fall Work Weekend for October 5th and 6th. The main focus will be pruning and clearing debris from the trails.

By Forbush Corner
Sep 20, 2019

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CXC looking for staff for 5 spring junior racing trips

Selected applicants volunteer their time to coach the best junior racers in the Central Region during these national championship events.

By Joe Haggenmiller
Sep 14, 2019

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SkiTrax Magazine forced out of business after 30 years

After 30 years of serving both the Nordic ski and cycling industries, we regret to announce that despite our best efforts, and due to circumstances beyond our control, we have been forced to close the business.

By SkiTrax
Sep 4, 2019

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Swix recalls rollerski wheels after crashes

Swix has ordered a recall of the wheels on the Swix S5 Pro and Triac Carbon Skate rollerskis after at least 10 elite rollerskiers had problems at the Toppidrettsveka 25km roller ski race in Norway.

By Mike Muha
Sep 3, 2019

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Racers propose Michigan Cup Championships

A group of racers, including recent Michigan Cup Champions Kyle Hanson and Sam Holmes, and myself are proposing that one weekend a year is designated as the Michigan Cup Championships.

By Jay Woodbeck
Aug 22, 2019

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Vasa Registration is open!

Latest Vasa news: say Hi to the new President of the Board, see what's changed for 2020, find out when prices go up...

By Mike Haley
Aug 14, 2019

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Michigan Cup Committee has full agenda for August 25 meeting

The Michigan Cup Committee holds it's annual meeting on Sunday, August 25 to discuss the upcoming race season.

By Mike Muha
Aug 13, 2019

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American Birkebeiner joins Visma Ski Classics as Challenger

The new Visma Ski Classics Challengers concept was launched earlier in April this year as a common platform in order to connect and promote long distance skiing events worldwide.

By Visma Ski Classics
Jul 9, 2019

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Italy Awarded 2026 Olympic Winter Games

A huge congratulations to Milano-Cortina for winning the 2026 Olympic Winter Games

By Tom Horrocks
Jun 26, 2019

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Forbush Corner snowmaking pond almost done

Latest update on on Forbush Corner's pond construction in pictures!

By Mike Muha
Jun 21, 2019

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Forbush Corner prepares trails for snowmaking

The snow making loop trail has been widened and the new Ridge Trail has been cleared of trees. Stump removal is underway and the big equipment to start digging the pond next week is on site.

By Todd Hubbard
Jun 17, 2019

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Michigan Tech adds international skiers to team roster

Michigan Tech's incoming class will add four women's skiers and three men's skiers to the team rosters for the 2019-20 season. The incoming class is represented with student-athletes from Norway, Switzerland, Finland, Idaho, Minnesota, Vermont, and Michig

By MNU
Jun 3, 2019

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