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Stunning Solo Performance by Kuitunen in 15K Women's Classic

In today's 15km mass start competition, only teammate Aino Kaisa Saarinen who could keep up with Virpi Kuitunen for the first half of the distance.,

By Tour de Ski
Jan 6, 2007

Virpi Kuitunen Talks about Her Win

Skiing alone is more difficult than skiing with someone so the last laps were more difficult, says Kuitunen.,

By Tour de Ski
Jan 6, 2007

Newell and Randall US Sprint Champions

Andy Newell grabbed his first national title and Kikkan Randall earned her first of the week after two silver medals as they won classic technique 1K sprints Saturday at the U.S. Cross Country Championships at Michigan Tech.,

By US Ski Team
Jan 6, 2007

Noque Trail January Events

Noquemanon Trail Network events heading your way...,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Jan 5, 2007

Public Forum on Jan 8 May Decide Fate of South Marquette Trail

The City is currently in a decision-making process to decide if they should sell the property containing the South Marquette Trails, keep the entire acreage for recreational use or divide some of it up for future development/recreation,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Jan 5, 2007

Alexa Turzian Youngest U.S. Cross Country Champion

It only cooled down to about 38 degrees during the night, so during the women's race it was kind of like boilerplate ice. But by the guys' race, it softened up and then turned to slush and was loose.,

By US Ski Team
Jan 5, 2007

Chestnut Valley Race Canceled

There's no snow! (I'm asssuming the Boyne Highlands Classic the next day is toast, too),

By Nick Baic
Jan 5, 2007

Tour de Ski Racers to use Climbing Skins?

When we estimate that the total climb will last some 15 – 20 minutes, then 7-8 min of that will be on the steeper parts. We have heard that using skins have been discussed among athletes as tactical plans how to move up faster., ,

By Tour de Ski
Jan 5, 2007

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Winter Trails Day Schedule

Dryland XC Clinic and Nordic Walking for all!,

By Bob Frye
Jan 5, 2007

MTU Skiers Finish in Top 40

For the second straight day, the Michigan Tech Nordic skiing team compiled a pair of top 40 performances at the 2007 U.S. Cross Country Championships at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center.,

By Jon Oman
Jan 5, 2007

Rollerski Clinc and Time Trial on Sunday

Don't let the lack of snow get you down! Olympic Biathlete and Team NordicSKiRacer Hugh Pritchard will be offering another rollerski clinic on this Sunday morning, followed by a 5Km rollerski Time Trial.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 5, 2007

Boyne Classic Officially Cancelled

Gary from Boyne Highlands has officially canceled Sunday's race because of poor conditions.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 5, 2007