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Weekend wax recommendations

3/7/2008 - By Mike Muha

Toko, Swix and Fast Wax wax recommendations for this weekend's races.,

World Masters Photos
World Masters Photos

World Masters Photos

3/7/2008 - By Ken, Karen, and Natalie Dawson, and Aaron Tarnow

Photos to date from the Michigan Cup connections in McCall, Idaho, home of the 2008 World Master Championships of cross country skiing.,

World Master Report - Day 5
World Master Report - Day 5

World Master Report - Day 5

3/7/2008 - By Ken Dawson

You knew it was going to be a great day at the relays when Adam Swank of the U.S., skiing the 1st leg of the M1 relays, was so far in front of the next skier at the 3k mark he could have stopped and had breakfast and still been ahead.,

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Burke 45th in Khanty Sprint
Burke 45th in Khanty Sprint

Burke 45th in Khanty Sprint

3/7/2008 - By US Biathlon Association

Khanty Mansiysk, Russia, Tim Burke in 45th place was the top US finisher in the 10K Sprint competition here yesterday afternoon.,

Five-CCSA skiers make NCAA All-American in Freestyle

3/7/2008 - By Matias Saari

The overall standings after one day of competition have Colorado leading, followed by NMU.,

Koos Leads U.S. in XC World Cup Sprint

3/6/2008 - By US Ski Team

Torin Koos (Leavenworth, WA) led U.S. skiers, finishing 19th in the quarterfinals of a World Cup classic sprint that ran through downtown Drammen, Norway on Wednesday.,

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Winning the M33 Relay at World Masters
Winning the M33 Relay at World Masters

Winning the M33 Relay at World Masters

3/6/2008 - By Ian Harvey - Toko

I started while full of emotion and even some desperation. I know the dangers of letting the emotions run wild. Generally it results in a very fast and inefficient start followed by a slowing pace.,

Holmenkollen World Cup on Saturday

3/6/2008 - By FIS

The annual Holmenkollen Nordic World Cup weekend with competitions in all the Nordic disciplines will take place from 8th- 9th March, for the last time in the old stadium.,

Vigland, Willaims and Meechum top Tuesday Night Sprints

3/6/2008 - By Mark Esper

Todd Vigland, Ross Willaims and Hannah Meechum top the Tuesday Night Sprints at Timber Ridge.,

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Valtellina hosts 2008 FIS World Cup Grand Finals

3/6/2008 - By FIS

The races will be held as a “mini Tour". The time scores registered in Friday’s races will be added to those from Saturday’s races to create the starting order (handicap) for Sunday’s race.,

Photos from the Black Mountain 30km Classic
Photos from the Black Mountain 30km Classic

Photos from the Black Mountain 30km Classic

3/5/2008 - By Michael Polkern

Photos from the Black Mountain 30km Classic.,

Paul and Hardin talk about their Black Mountain wins
Paul and Hardin talk about their Black Mountain wins

Paul and Hardin talk about their Black Mountain wins

3/5/2008 - By William Valentine

I decided that, rather than wait till the later stage in the race to turn it on, I just took off. I figured that if I could put some distance between the other racers they would not be able to draft me.,

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UPCOMING RACES

TUE, JAN 20, 2026

Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan

FRI, JAN 23, 2026

Junior Noque
Al Quall Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI

SAT, JAN 24, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Start
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ishpeming, MI

FLASH RACE to support Reid Goble
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, JAN 25, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Classic Individual Start / Mixed Relay
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

TUE, FEB 3, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

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