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Bramante and Hall Prevail in Snow Storm at Mt Itasca NorAm

12/19/2008 - By US Biathlon Association

Blizzard conditions created challenging shooting conditions at Mt Itasca for NorAm # 2 on Sunday. The high winds and snow made shooting very difficult and the ski tracks slow. Nevertheless, the results were surprisingly tight.

Tour de Ski starts in 8 days

12/19/2008 - By FIS

The snow situation in Oberhof is excellent and the weather forecast predicts more snow and cold weather. The Tour will kick off on 27th December with a prologue followed by a handicap start race on 28th December.

A Michigan Cup scoring proposal

12/18/2008 - By Ed Anderson

I propose we trial a Michigan Cup scoring system that is the same as what's currently used at any xc running meets. This system, long term, might replace the current scoring used for the Brumbaugh Cup. We'll see what feedback we get at the end of the year

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Michigan Cup Team Points proposal

12/18/2008 - By Ed Anderson, Ken Dawson, Chris Jones

Proposal for tracking Michigan Cup Team points. Team Race points will be tracked for 2009, but only used for demonstration purposes - no awards will be given based on these points.

Birkebeiner to use IPICO Sports Timing System

12/18/2008 - By Birkie

The IPICO Sports turnkey timing system will allow for streamlined chip pickup at registration, on course splits and immediate race results at the finish line.

Laura Valaas Reports from Silverstar
Laura Valaas Reports from Silverstar

Laura Valaas Reports from Silverstar

12/17/2008 - By Laura Valaas

We come to race. It's simple like that-- show up, ski fast. During our stay in Silver Star, BC, with two sprint races and three distance race, I stepped up to the start line eleven times.

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NMU and MTU race at Ironwood Holiday Classic

12/17/2008 - By MNU and MTU

Racing under extreme conditions (according to Sten Fjeldheim, the Northern Michigan University Nordic ski coach) both NMU and Michigan Tech's Nordic ski teams competed at the CXC Holiday Invitational over the weekend.

Three Skiers & A Baby Will Re-Enact 800-Year-Old Birkebeiner Legend

12/17/2008 - By Cherie Morgan

The search for three cross country skiers and a baby to re-enact the 800-year-old legend that inspired the creation of the American Birkebeiner cross country ski race from Cable to Hayward, Wis. is over

GLD Junior Olympic Qualifier Points

12/16/2008 - By Nick Baic

These are the GLD JOQ points after the Ironwood Junior Olympic Qualifiers this past weekend.

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CXC Skiing at NorAms: Sub-zero temps
CXC Skiing at NorAms: Sub-zero temps

CXC Skiing at NorAms: Sub-zero temps

12/16/2008 - By CXC Skiing

CXC Elite Team Athlete Caitlin Compton reviews the last 3 days of racing at Canadian NorAm races rescheduled from Whistler Olympic Park to Sovereign Lake, BC.

Dawsons win LP Season Opener

12/16/2008 - By Mike Muha

Dynamic duo Ken "Rocket Man" Dawson and his wife Karen Dawson paired up to win the "Lower Peninsula Season Opener 5K Freestyle" at Huron Meadows Metropark last Wednesday evening.

Great Lakes JO Team Selection Criteria

12/16/2008 - By Nick Baic

Here arer the qualifying criteria for Junior Olympics in the Great Lakes District of CXC Skiing

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UPCOMING RACES

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

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