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2006 Crystal Highlander - Photo Set 1

Photos from the 2006 Crystal Highlander 18K Classic cross country ski race at Crystal Mountain on Sunday, February 19.,

By Aaron Tarnow
Feb 20, 2006

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2006 Crystal Highlander - Photo Set 2

More photos from the 2006 Crystal Highlander 18K Classic cross country ski race at Crystal Mountain on Sunday, February 19.,

By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2006

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Stokely Creek 15K Nordic Time Trial

On Saturday Feb 25 Stokely will host a 15K time trial. This is a special opportunity to race on wilderness trail in conditions that are among the best in the region and even North America. ,

By Kathy Conway
Feb 20, 2006

Girlz with Gunz: 10K Pursuit Photos

Olympics photos from the Women's Biathlon 10K Pursuit on February 18.,

By Torino Olympics
Feb 20, 2006

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USA Men's 4 x 10K Relay Team 12th

Italy gave the home country fans something to cheer about in Pragelato, winning the men's 4 x 10-km cross country relay. The USA was 12th, a disappointment after finishing fifth in 2002.,

By US Ski Team
Feb 19, 2006

Pritchard & Houle Win Crystal Highlander 18K Classic

It was a small field, but the Crystal Highlander was held on some of the nicest snow of the year! Hugh Pritchard and Julie Houle finish on top.,

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2006

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U.S. Women 14th in Cross Country Relay

It was the first time since 1976 that Norway was not on the podium. The Norwegians have already claimed three silvers and a bronze, but finished fifth in today's relay.,

By US Ski Team
Feb 18, 2006

Burke 38th; Steer 39th in Olympic Biathlon Pursuit

With the clouds dumping snow, Steer started the competition less than two minutes off the lead. Steer has struggled with prone shooting all season, but today cleaned both prone stages with deliberate, accurate shooting.,

By US Biathlon Association
Feb 18, 2006

Kris Freeman 22nd in 15km Classical

Kris Freeman was the top U.S. finisher in Friday's cross country 15km classical race in Pragelato as he took 22nd. Lars Flora, Andrew Johnson and Justin Freeman placed 51-52-53, respectively.,

By US Ski Team
Feb 17, 2006

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Wrong skis, wrong wax, No Hope for Scott

Perhaps it was the sudden change in weather. Perhaps someone picked the wrong wax for her. Perhaps she picked out the wrong skis, which, coupled with the wrong wax, made her feel as if she was she was wading in knee-deep mud.,

By Allan Maki, The Globe and Mail
Feb 17, 2006

Traverse City Sprints, Hickory Hills, Feb 14

The timing device failed on the first sprint; the results are for the second 2K sprint. ,

By Vasa Trails
Feb 17, 2006

Holy Angels Elementary Wins Vasa Team Cup

Traverse City’s Holy Angels Elementary School wins the 2006 North American VASA Championship Team Cup Participation Award,

By Pete Edwards
Feb 17, 2006