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Three new VASA Board members

Dr. Bill Smith, Dr. Steve Andriese, and Michele Howard ring years of skiing experience to the table and a wealth of energy and new ideas to the party as new members of the North American Vasa Board.

By North American VASA
Oct 20, 2013

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King Vasa Fatbike Race added to Vasa

New this year as part of the North American VASA race weekend is a Fatbike race on Saturday afternoon February 8th. You now have the opportunity to do a Duathlon; a ski race in the morning and a bike race in the afternoon.

By North American VASA
Oct 19, 2013

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Opening day on Frozen Thunder!

The Canmore Nordic Centre has taken out the stash of snow the squirreled away over the summer and have rebuilt the Frozen Thunder early season trail.

By Mike Muha
Oct 19, 2013

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Moonlight Classic Marathon during full moon

Equipped with head lamps, more than three hundred cross-country skiers will rise to the challenge of the two new 15 and 30 kilometre circuits at the Moonlight Classic cross country ski race on the Alpe di Siusi in Italy.

By Alto Adige Moonlight Classic Alpe di Siusi
Oct 18, 2013

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"Mr. Fischer" Peter Ashley to speak in Traverse City

I'm very excited to let you know that Peter Ashley (the Head of Fischer XC) will be in Traverse City on Friday, November 1st to do a "History Lesson" about Skate Skiing (FYI: he was the Olympic Coach when it all started).

By Mike Wagnar
Oct 17, 2013

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Long-sleeved T's and beer at White Pine

White Pine Stampede skiers: This year, for the first time, you will be receiving a long-sleeved performance shirt. And Shorts Brewing Compay will be back with $1 beers!

By Heather McKaig
Oct 15, 2013

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Can you do THIS? V4 Skate Technique

Think your V2 is good? Try the V4 and see if you can balance with the best! (If you're really brave, do it on roller skis).

By Mike Muha
Oct 14, 2013

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Sten Fjeldheim clinic cancelled

CANCELLED! Sorry, the clinic is cancelled - we did get enough people to sign up in time.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Oct 12, 2013

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2013 Yellowstone Ski Festival highlights

Make your first tracks of the year Trails in West Yellowstone, Montana for the Yellowstone Ski Festival, November 26-30th, 2013. Each year thousands of skiers, from Olympic athletes to first timers, descend on our small mountain town for a week-long celeb

By Moira Dow
Oct 9, 2013

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Need headcount for Sten Clinic

We need a head count on participants for the GRNST roller ski clinic by Thursday afternoon. If you are planning on attending and have not paid yet OR have sent in your entry could you please send an email to...

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Oct 8, 2013

Ski Fest on-snow racing October 26

The Vasa Ski Clubs hosts its 4th Annual Nordic Ski Fest on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The Fest features on-snow skiing and the first Michigan Cup race of the season: a time trial followed by head-to-head racing.

By Mike Muha
Oct 8, 2013

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Great Bear Chase joins the American Ski Marathon Series

The American Ski Marathon Series has announced that the Great Bear Chase in Upper Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula has been added to the Series.

By Mike Muha
Oct 5, 2013

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