Cross Country Ski Racing News

Nationals: The Collegiate Story, Part 1

Sat, Jan 6, 2007 - By Matias Saari

Central Collegiate Ski Association skiers took the top 5 women's spot in Wednesday's classic event.,

Classic Sprint Competition Today at US Nationals

Sat, Jan 6, 2007 - By Mike Muha

Today's sprint races at Nationals start at 10am for the qualitfication round. See them live on the three web cams at the Senior Nationals web site.,

Boyne Classic Officially Cancelled

Fri, Jan 5, 2007 - By Mike Muha

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

MTU Skiers Finish in Top 40

Fri, Jan 5, 2007 - By Jon Oman

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.,

Tour de Ski Racers to use Climbing Skins?

Fri, Jan 5, 2007 - By Tour de Ski

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., ,

Chestnut Valley Race Canceled

Fri, Jan 5, 2007 - By Nick Baic

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

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Alexa Turzian Youngest U.S. Cross Country Champion

Fri, Jan 5, 2007 - By US Ski Team

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.,

Freeman Takes Second Win at Nationals

Thu, Jan 4, 2007 - By Dean Woodbeck

Kris Freeman took his second straight victory at the U.S. Cross Country Championships in Houghton, Michigan. Alexa Turzian of Sun Valley won the women's 10 kilometer event with a time of 27:49.,