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LSSD XC Ski Championships off to great start

Over 100 athletes from various clubs throughout Lake Superior Ski District (LSSD) braved a cold and windy day to compete in the 2011 edition of the LSSD Cross Country Championships at The Kamview Nordic Ski Centre.

By Amanda Holdsworth
Feb 20, 2011

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Skiing at Huron Meadows today!

Adam's the man! He called to say he's groomed a 700 yard x 15 foot skate lane this morning, starting at the first downhill on the Frosty course, along the fence.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2011

Boyne Mountain Cancels Freestyle Race

Due to the current state of the Boyne Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails, we have decided to cancel the upcoming XC race on the 26th of Feb. Even if we were to receive the snow that is forecast, we will still not have great conditions.

By Kirk K. Ikens
Feb 19, 2011

Williams and Wiitala win High School Championships Pursuit

Traverse City's Ross Williams was the over champion of the Michigan High School Cross Country Ski Championship Pursuit on Friday, Feb 18 on the Vasa Trail. Yoopers took all three spots in the Girls Pursuit, starting with Ellen Wittals from Marquette HS.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2011

New Atomic World Cup HT Skate Ski

Atomic is bringing a new skate ski to the table that should have everyone licking their chops. Atomic calls it the World Cup HT skate ski. The new ski isn’t just a tweaked version of their all-around favorite, but a whole new ski.

By Mark Waechter
Feb 18, 2011

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Photos: 2011 Lake Erie Junior Cross Country Skiing Championships

Photos from the 2011 Lake Erie Junior Cross Country Skiing Championships, held on February 12-13 at Lake Farm Park in Kirkland, Ohio.

By Tom Cook
Feb 18, 2011

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More photos from the North American Vasa

A few photos from the North American Vasa, including the women leaders.

By Dave Dalquist
Feb 18, 2011

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Protest forces cancellation of Madison Winter Festival

Festival organizers were notified that the event is not allowed to have any activities on the Capitol Square this weekend because of the protests over Gov. Walker's proposal to strip collective bargaining rights from nearly all state employees.

By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2011

CANCELLED: Hanson Hills Classic

I am sorry to announce that the HANSON HILLS CLASSIC RACE that was to be held this weekend is officially CANCELLED. Once again we fall victim to Mother Nature.

By Justin Andre
Feb 18, 2011

Hickory Hills classic sprint results

Results from Tuesday's classic sprint at Hickory Hills in Traverse City, MI (Feb 15, 2011).

By Mark Esper
Feb 17, 2011

GLD Scores updated

Nick Baic has updated the Great Lakes Division JOQ points. Who qualified for Junior Olympics so far?

By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2011

VASA Ski Club leads Michigan Cup team standings

UPDATED: The VASA Ski Club has a narrow lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, with Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop, Team NordicSkiRacer, and Straits Striders nearly in a three-way tie for third.

By Ken Dawson
Feb 17, 2011

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