News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Vasa & Grand Travers Results

They're not on the official Vasa web site yet, but there is a secret link to them...

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Feb 16, 2004

Toko Wax Secrets

So when do you use Toko Helix, JetStream, and X-Cold Powder? Well, the first thing you do is ignore the temperature ranges on the wax boxes. Here's some new information from a Toko wax clinic at the National Masters...,

By Mike Muha
Feb 16, 2004

Vasa & Grand Travers Race Details

Instructions for packet pickup, race start/finish, awards, clothing bags, dropping out, etc...

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Feb 12, 2004

Tuesday Night Sprints Results for Feb 10

Tuesday's classic XC ski sprints were the final races before this weekend's upcoming Michigan High School State Championships in Houghton, and the Vasa races in Traverse City.

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Feb 11, 2004

Ian Kennedy is Trail Report Winner for January

Ian Kennedy from Montague, Michigan is January's lucky winner of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.'

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Feb 9, 2004

Family Fun Day at the Vasa!

The traditional closing event for the Vasa Festival of Races is Family Fun Day which will run from noon to 3pm. on Sunday, February 15th. The attached flier outlines all the activities from the Frozen Fish Toss to Paint Ball Biathlon and much more!

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Feb 8, 2004

Milan Baic's Pre-Vasa Clinic: Session 2

We spent about 45 minutes on a hands-on waxing session, with Milan demonstrating and each of us prepping our skis. Then it was snow time.,

By Bob Eifler
Feb 8, 2004

Hotels Room for the Black Mountain Classic Race

Carol Mueller-Brumbaugh has gotten us a list of hotel rooms in the Cheboygan Area for people going to the Black Mountain Classic Race on March 6.

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Feb 6, 2004

Schedule for MI High School Championships released

The schedule of events for the 2004 Michigan State High School Championships to be held next week in Houghton, MI on the MTU trail system has just been posted.

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Feb 6, 2004

Race for the Groomer Benefit Race

Hanson Hills has just announced a 'Race for the Groomer' Benefit Race, the proceeds of which will be used to repair and buy grooming equipment. The race will be on Sunday, February 22.

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Feb 5, 2004

Are you racing at the Black Mountain Classic, 3/6?

Denny Paull, Race Director fo rthe Black Mountain Nordic Classic 30km Race on March 6 needs an estimate of the number of racers so he can order t-shirts and food. If you're planning on attending, send him an e-mail!

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Feb 4, 2004

Tuesday Night XC Ski Sprints Results, Feb 3

The Tuesday Night XC Ski Sprints were held at Timber Ridge this week, with 49 students from 5 teams and 23 adults participating in the freestyle race.

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Feb 4, 2004