The FIS U-23 and Junior Cross-Country World Championships were successfully held from 29th January to 6th February 2009 in Praz de Lys, (FRA).
At the altitude of around 1200-1300m, the athletes will compete in the Nordic Ski Center "Azzurri d'Italia" which will host its first ever Cross-Country World Cup event.
Photos of winners at the 2009 White Pine Stampede awards ceremony,
Video of the final seconds of the senior men's A-Final at the Michigan Cup Sprints.
Photos from the Michigan Cup Sprints held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Snday, February 8, 2009.
One reason I like coaching is the effort in the work I see the athletes put in. I think this is also a big reason people who like to watch and follow these sorts of sports like them.
Brendan Biac, Susan Vigland and Spencer Drenzy topped the standings at the 2009 Michigan Cup Sprints under warm and sunny skies.
This race was my introduction to the MI Cup racing series. Rather than race, I decided to take pictures and be race support for my teammates. It was fun to experience the other side of racing... Enjoy!
Pyeong Chang, Korea. Even though the day is just beginning in central Europe, the sun is setting here in Pyeong Chang.
We arrived in Ramsau after a good long travel day from Rybinsk. The transition from Russia to Ramsau was a welcome one.
UPDATED: A little misdirection messed up the 40km freestyle results, but the 40 km classic and all the 20km and 10km skiers finished in great style.
Making the 9,500 skiers and 15,000 spectators happy is important to businesses in Hayward, Cable and the surrounding area.