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Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival

Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online.

By Wendy Swenson
Oct 24, 2015

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Why US-made ski poles are the best

Get the real reason why people buy U.S. made ski poles from the owner and innovator himself!

By Andy Liebner
Oct 20, 2015

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Ski Hall of Fame needs your help

We are the largest ski history organization in the WORLD and without local support and patronage, we will not be able to keep the fire burning and Denver or Park City could gobble us up with their deep pockets and endless donation chains.

By Justin Koski
Oct 19, 2015

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Kikkan Randall: Baby on Board!

World Champion cross country ski racer Kikkan Randall is planning to take a break from competition this season. Randall and husband Jeff Ellis announced to her teammates this week that they are expecting their first child in April.

By USSA
Oct 18, 2015

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Michigan: warmer, drier this winter

Drier-than-average conditions most likely for areas near the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with drought development likely in the northern Great Lakes region.

By NOAA
Oct 18, 2015

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$40 for 40th White Pine Stampede. $20 for WPS 1 skiers

The entry fee for the 20KM and 50KM White Pine Stampede races will be only $40.00 until 11/1/14 in honor of our 40th anniversary; If you skied in WPS 1, it's only $20.

By Jack Mckaig
Oct 13, 2015

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Michigan Cup Committee finalizes 2016 season

Financial report reviewed, race schedule approved...what were the other big decisions and topics of discussion at the 33rd annual Michigan Cup Committee meeting?

By Mike Muha
Oct 12, 2015

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2018 XC Ski World Masters goes to Minneapolis, MN

In early 2018, the Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA will host the Masters World Cup on the trails of Theodore Wirth Park Winter Recreation Area. The World Masters Cross-Country Ski Association (WMA) awarded the bid at their annual meeting.

By Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis
Oct 10, 2015

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Volunteers needed for 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships

olunteer registration is open for the 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships hosted by Michigan Tech at its on-campus Nordic Training Center Jan. 3-9.

By US Nationals
Oct 7, 2015

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Will 83% ski pole rule save classic skiing?

The FIS created a new rule around the maximum pole length in classic technique to preserve the use of diagonal striding. What does this mean for the citizen racer?

By Mike Muha
Oct 5, 2015

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A summer trip and two ski races in Australia and New Zealand

It all began a couple of years ago when I started skiing regularly at Forbush Corner. I was looking over the race jerseys peppering the walls of the shop and I asked Dave, “What is the Merino Muster?”

By Michael Bourassa
Oct 4, 2015

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Headquarters widens trail, posts calendar, gets recognition

As we approach the winter season, The Cross Country Ski Headquarters is excited to share several updates regarding their cross country ski trail system and upcoming events for this season, as well as some of the recognition received last year.

By Mariah Frye Colie
Sep 27, 2015

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