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NMU Nordic Skiing awards skiers at banquet

The Northern Michigan University Nordic skiing team announced its individual award winners on Saturday (April 26) at the Sports Hall of Fame and Student Athlete Awards Banquet.

By MNU
Apr 29, 2014

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Fjeldheim named National Nordic Skiing Coach Of The Year

Northern Michigan University Nordic skiing coach Sten Fjeldheim has been named the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association National Coach of the Year announced the organization last Wednesday.

By NMU
Apr 29, 2014

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Constructive DNR meeting of fatbikes vs, skiers on Vasa Trail

Almost 200 skiers and bikers attended the meeting. Since the outcome has implications for skiers and bikers on other trails throughout the State of Michigan - and even other state - several people traveled long distances to attend the meeting.

By Mike Muha
Apr 29, 2014

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NMU and St. Olaf atheletes and coaches voted best of the year.

Northern Michigan’s Rosie Frankowski and Fredrik Schwencke have been voted the Central Region’s Women’s and Men’s Athlete of the Year, respectively, with St. Olaf coach Tom Jorgenson annd NMU's Sten Fjeldheim the top coaches.

By CCSA
Apr 28, 2014

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1985 Michigan Cup Master Champ Helga Hoover passes away

Former Michigan Cup Masters Champion Helga Hoover recently passed away in Ann Arbor.

By Christina Tabaczka-Hover
Apr 25, 2014

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Dave Forbush passes away

It is with great sorrow that I am informing you of Dave’s passing early Friday morning, April 18. The world will be a different place without him among us.

By Mario Kennedy
Apr 25, 2014

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Fatbikes on the Vasa Trail: Weather concerns

Cyclists generally say that, at temperatures 30 degrees or below, there should be no problems on cross country ski trails. How may days actually are 30 degrees or below?

By Andrew J. White
Apr 14, 2014

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The Michigan Cup Top 10 Percent

This is the Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series cream of the crop: the Top 10% of cross country ski racers of each age category. To get in the Michigan Cup Top 10% you have to maximize your points against your competitors.

By Mike Muha
Apr 12, 2014

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Lipp and Durand win Michigan Cup Junior Championship

In a tight race, Erin Lipp claimed victory over Sarah Goble for the junior women. Iann Durand took the Junior Men's championship. Also, overall freestyle, classic, and combined Michigan Cup standings!

By Mike Muha and Ken Dawson
Apr 12, 2014

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Gustavus Adolphus College drops Nordic varsity program

The Gustavus Adolphus College men’s and women’s Nordic ski programs will transition from varsity status to club sport status beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year. Skiers were blind sided by the decision.

By Mike Muha
Apr 5, 2014

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins second consecutive Michigan Cup Title

The conditions were quite possibly the best they have ever been for this almost-springtime race, and skiers enjoyed fast, plentiful snow without any rain, bare spots, or sunburn!

By Tom Rzeznich
Apr 4, 2014

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Ode to Dave

My life was changed and would never be the same again. I can’t help but think much of it was due to those absolutely magnificent tracks laid down by Dave Forbush over 35 years ago.

By Mark Madorski
Apr 4, 2014

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