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Year: 2006 ×

Throw Away Your Glide Waxes?

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By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2006

Change Lanes in a Classic Race

There's actually a technique for changing lanes on a course with multiple sets of parallel tracks. And you have to plan your change. If you don't, you may lose your momentum. If you plan well, you can actually increase your speed during the lane change. ,

By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2006

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Cassiday Edwards 15th in NCAA Classic 5Km

Michigan Cup skier Cassidy Edwards finishes 15th in 5KM Classic at NCAA National Collegiate Skiing Championships.,

By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2006

Nystad, Loefshus To Leave US Ski Team at Season's End

Two-time Olympian Pete Vordenberg was named Thursday night as the new U.S. cross country head coach, replacing Trond Nystad, who is resigning effective at the end of this Olympic season.,

By US Ski Team
Mar 10, 2006

Photos from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic

Thrity-three photos by Mary Pritchard from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic cross country ski race.,

By Mary Pritchard
Mar 9, 2006

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Challenging Race in Junior Olympics Classic Event

407 skiers competed in classic races Wednesday, racing distances ranging from 5 to 15 kilometers. The course is very challenging with many technical turns, climbs and descents. Unusual warm conditions added to the challenge.,

By Doug Endicott
Mar 9, 2006

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Watch the Junior Olympics - Live!

Watch the Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech trails in Houghton via webcam,

By Mike Muha
Mar 8, 2006

XC Skiing at Hanson Hills

Some trail photos from Hanson Hills in Grayling - great snow, great skating and classic skiing!,

By Mike Muha
Mar 7, 2006

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Photo Finishes at Junior Olympic Sprints

Results from the first day of racing at the 2006 Chevrolet Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech cross country ski trails in Houghton, Michigan.,

By Mike Muha
Mar 7, 2006

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Boyne Highlands Races Will Be Held!

Even with the threat of rain and warm temps the trails have plenty of base and the classic & freestyle races will still be held this Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12. We need a headcount of people attending.,

By John Goble
Mar 7, 2006

TBTA Thanks MDNR for Black Mountain Grooming

I would suggest a note of a BIG thank you to the MDNR TEAM for grooming the system at all and to do so after hours!,

By Vince Call
Mar 6, 2006

Full Results, 2006 Black Mountain 30K Classic

Here are the full results from Saturday's race.,

By Kammie Dennis
Mar 6, 2006