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NTN Forestville Trailhead Facility gets a facelift

While you’ve been hiking, biking, swimming and enjoying our beautiful UP summer, a lot of improvements have been underway at the Forestville Trailhead.

By NTN
Oct 18, 2012

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Randal leads 2013 Cross Country Team

FIS World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) leads a talented group of 13 athletes named to the 2013 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.

By US Ski Team
Oct 18, 2012

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Forbush Corner looking to name race

Saturday, Feb 16th will mark the return of racing to Forbush Corner. It will be a 17 km Michigan Cup freestyle cross country ski race. I need some ideas from you as to the name for our ski race.

By Dave Forbush
Oct 16, 2012

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Registration CLOSED for Birkie and Korte

Registration for the 2013 Birkie and Korte races is officially closed. The Prince Haakon 13K is still open, and you may continue to register online, and by fax and mail.

By Susan Kendrick
Oct 16, 2012

Team Priority Health hosts XC Ski clinic Saturday Oct 20

Team Priority Health skiers Jon Morgan and Dan Yankus will host a Nordic XC Ski clinic October 20 at 2:30pm in the Possum Hollow Picnic Shelter at Kensington Metro Park. Target audience are bike racers (the MBRA) and runners/triathletes, but anyone is we

By Jon Morgan
Oct 15, 2012

Twenty-six races on the 2013 Michigan Cup calendar

Lots of races on the Michigan Cup Cross County Ski Race Series this season, including a race that has been absent for many, many years. Here's this year's highlights...

By Mike Muha
Oct 15, 2012

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Mt. Borah; New Store, New Line, New Prices

Mt. Borah Custom has been busy making significant changes to the company’s 2013 Nordic collection, with new fabrics and reduced pricing.

By Ben Wizner
Oct 14, 2012

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Bob Smith joins Forbush Corner staff

Bob Smith joins the Forbush Corner staff doing ski waxing, lessons, massage therapy, grooming, ski fitting and working the counter. Bob will also seel Madshus skis at the Bicycle Shop in Grayling.

By Dave Forbush
Oct 12, 2012

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SkiFest is coming up!

We have a strong crew set up starting Tuesday. And better machinery as well. The snow plan (also starting Tuesday) is to first stockpile then start filling out course later in the week depending on weather.

By Eli Brown
Oct 10, 2012

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Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?

We call on all citizens of America’s Nordic ski towns to participate in the NNF’s Nordic Town USA Challenge. The National Nordic Foundation exists to support tomorrow’s Nordic stars today and thereby grow our status as a Nordic Nation.

By NNF
Oct 8, 2012

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Birkie Registration hits 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap!

Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, now is the time to register! Last year registration closed on November 21, and we expect an even earlier closing this year.

By Susan Kendrick
Oct 6, 2012

Great Lakes JO Team Selection

Official Great Lakes Division Junior Olympic Qualification scoring: How do I get on the Junior Olympic team?

By Nick Baic
Oct 5, 2012