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First ever podium finish for US Women in relay

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team scored an historic first ever podium finishing third in the 4x5k relay in Gaellivare.

By USSA
Nov 25, 2012

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El Niño this winter now seems unlikely

The appearance of an El Niño this winter now seems unlikely, which usually means less predictable U.S. winter climate conditions...

By NOAA
Nov 23, 2012

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General public can get World Cup coaching Dec 20-23

Canada’s best coaches will share their expertise in a camp geared to the general public, Dec 20-23, following the Alberta Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore.

By Shane Munro
Nov 21, 2012

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Thanksgiving Weekend Sale and Bean Bomb Bash begins Friday

Turkey Day is officially upon us, and the crew at Cross Country Ski Headquarters is preparing a feast, for eaters and shoppers alike...

By XC Ski Headquarters
Nov 21, 2012

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Pre-Turkey Rollerski time trial at Kensington Metropark

Jon Morgan, Rob Fairman and I will be out at the West Boat Launch parking lot (off Kensington Rd) in Kensington Metropark on Thanksgiving Thursday at 8am sharp so the holiday can still be enjoyed.

By Dan Yankus
Nov 20, 2012

4th Annual SkiErg World Sprints kick off ski season

The SkiErg Sprints is an international race of 1000 meters on the Concept2 SkiErg. This year’s event held November 9-10, 2012, drew 831 participants from eight countries, with ages ranging from 5 to 88.

By Suzanne Hudson
Nov 19, 2012

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GLD announces Junior Olympic Qualifer races for 2012/13

Below is the updated 2012/13 Great Lakes District (GRD) Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) schedule. As with previous years, we will score JNQ's in other districts or National Ranking List (NRL) races against the competition at that race.

By Nick Baic
Nov 19, 2012

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Latest FIS racing from Norway

Norway's Petter Northug took first in Friday’s 15 k skate race in Beitostolen, Norway, finishing ahead of France's Maurice Manificat by 15 seconds. The race was a warm up for the first World Cup race scheduled for November 24-25 in Gällivare, Sweden.

By Mike Muha
Nov 18, 2012

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The Function of Blue vs. Black: Toko HF and LF DLC Glide Waxes

LF Black is far softer than LF Blue and thus is great when the snow becomes a little warmer (all the way to very wet) and the base wax also needs to address water.

By Ian Harvey
Nov 16, 2012

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NTN looking for Trail Hospitality Coordinator

Candidate will coordinate the activities of the region’s premier Nordic ski facility at the Forestville Trailhead in Marquette Township. Duties will include managing ski and snowshoe rentals, ticket sales and trail concierge. Part-time seasonal position.

By NTN
Nov 15, 2012

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SkiTrax FIS Fantasy World Cup 2012/13 Contest

This is the first of four Fantasy Contests this season… up next is the FIS Marathon Cup contest, followed by the popular Tour de Ski contest, and finally fans can enjoy our Fiemme 2013 Nordic World Championships contest.

By FIS
Nov 14, 2012

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The snow is falling in West Yellowstone, Montana!

Plans are moving forward with the Festival and event organizers are cautiously optimistic about the snow reports. Should there not be enough snow at lower elevations to hold the SuperTour races and ski clinics, we'll move to the South Plateau.

By Moira Dow
Nov 14, 2012