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NMU gets Shane MacDowell as new assistant Nordic coach

MacDowell joins NMU after being an assistant coach at Green Mountain Valley School for the past year where he helped design and write training plans along with running wax and ski testing and managing overall athlete performance.

By NMU
Aug 4, 2015

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Vasa and TART trails a mess after storms

Heavy storm damage occurred yesterday across our local trail systems. Hundreds of trees are down blocking the trails causing them to be impassable.

By TART
Aug 4, 2015

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It's off to Beijing for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has selected Beijing, China as the host city for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. The venues for skiing and snowboarding are in an existing winter sports region, but have yet to be constructed.

By USSA
Jul 31, 2015

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Champ joins US Ski Team

Champ will prepare for the PyeongChang Olympics in the upcoming seasons, watching and learning each sport. This summer, he’ll start by running behind roller skiing cross country skiers, biking behind the alpine athletes...

By USSA
Jul 9, 2015

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Hart Montague Trail improvements this month

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that segments of the 22.6 mile William Field Memorial Hart Montague Trail will be closed starting this month due to widening, resurfacing and improving bridge structures.

By MDNR
Jul 6, 2015

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Ski Tour Canada added to 2016 World Cup

First there was the Tour de Ski, now there's Ski Tour Canada, 8 races in 5 locations, over 12 days. These FIS Cross-Country World Cup races will run from March 1st through March 12, 2016.

By Mike
Jun 30, 2015

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It's official: Nordic Junior Worlds coming to Utah in 2017

The International Ski Federation (FIS) has awarded the 2017 FIS Nordic Junior World Championships and FIS U23 World Cross Country Championships to Utah’s Olympic venues in Park City and Midway.

By US Ski Team
Jun 25, 2015

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JOB OPENING: CXC Sport Development and Performance Director

CXC Sport Development and Performance Director position will provide service and support through education, communication and leadership to coaches and clubs, while facilitating the success of CXC clubs as businesses and organizations.

By Yuriy Gusev
Jun 23, 2015

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Cross Country Ski Team names season goals

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team took over the Craft Sportswear Instagram account and shared their goals for the upcoming season with the hashtag #myracestartshere. Read through to see a few of the athletes’ objectives.

By US Ski Team
Jun 12, 2015

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Spice up Your Summer Training

Do you have a competitive streak? Or do you just want to make your workouts more interesting? We invite you to try the following challenges—some are geared for individuals and some for teams...

By Concept2
Jun 11, 2015

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Petoskey asking for donations to build community trail

The Petoskey Community Trail will offer residents, visitors and students a winding, rolling venue to walk, run and cross country ski. We need the community's support to help fund the trail design & construction to make it a place for everyone to enjoy!

By Petoskey Community Trail
Jun 8, 2015

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Fischer's Carbonlite Rollerski headlines six rollerski models

Fischer's six rollerski models are headlined by the new Carbonlite Skate and Carbonlite Classic models. The two Carbonlite roller skis share an

By Mike Muha
Jun 2, 2015

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