Cross Country Ski Racing News
2006 Crystal Highlander - Photo Set 1
2/20/2006 - By Aaron Tarnow
Photos from the 2006 Crystal Highlander 18K Classic cross country ski race at Crystal Mountain on Sunday, February 19.,
Pritchard & Houle Win Crystal Highlander 18K Classic
2/19/2006 - By Mike Muha
It was a small field, but the Crystal Highlander was held on some of the nicest snow of the year! Hugh Pritchard and Julie Houle finish on top.,
USA Men's 4 x 10K Relay Team 12th
2/19/2006 - By US Ski Team
Italy gave the home country fans something to cheer about in Pragelato, winning the men's 4 x 10-km cross country relay. The USA was 12th, a disappointment after finishing fifth in 2002.,
Burke 38th; Steer 39th in Olympic Biathlon Pursuit
2/18/2006 - By US Biathlon Association
With the clouds dumping snow, Steer started the competition less than two minutes off the lead. Steer has struggled with prone shooting all season, but today cleaned both prone stages with deliberate, accurate shooting.,
U.S. Women 14th in Cross Country Relay
2/18/2006 - By US Ski Team
It was the first time since 1976 that Norway was not on the podium. The Norwegians have already claimed three silvers and a bronze, but finished fifth in today's relay.,
Holy Angels Elementary Wins Vasa Team Cup
2/17/2006 - By Pete Edwards
Traverse City’s Holy Angels Elementary School wins the 2006 North American VASA Championship Team Cup Participation Award,
Traverse City Sprints, Hickory Hills, Feb 14
2/17/2006 - By Vasa Trails
The timing device failed on the first sprint; the results are for the second 2K sprint. ,
Wrong skis, wrong wax, No Hope for Scott
2/17/2006 - By Allan Maki, The Globe and Mail
Perhaps it was the sudden change in weather. Perhaps someone picked the wrong wax for her. Perhaps she picked out the wrong skis, which, coupled with the wrong wax, made her feel as if she was she was wading in knee-deep mud.,
Kris Freeman 22nd in 15km Classical
2/17/2006 - By US Ski Team
Kris Freeman was the top U.S. finisher in Friday's cross country 15km classical race in Pragelato as he took 22nd. Lars Flora, Andrew Johnson and Justin Freeman placed 51-52-53, respectively.,
Russian Biathlete Suspend for Blood Doping
2/16/2006 - By Mike Muha
Russian biathlete Olga Pyleva was suspended Thursday for failing a doping test.,
Steer Gets Seasonal Best Mark with 35th in Olympic 7.5K Sprint Biathlon
2/16/2006 - By US Biathlon Association
US Biathlete Rachel Steer was smiling today as she had a seasonal best 35th place in the Women’s 7.5K Sprint.,
Wagner Leads USA as Smigun Wins Second in 10K Classic
2/16/2006 - By US Ski Team
With temperatures hovering just above freezing in a classical technique race, ski preparation was key. Wagner went with a klister base while Randall and the other U.S. skiers went with 'hairies.',
