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Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.

Huron Meadows makes XC ski trail improvements

Wed, Nov 9, 2011 - By Adam Haberkorn

We have started the work transforming Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI into a ski area for the winter with a few new enhancements.

NNF Pledges $58,000 in support to 5 Cross-Country Pillar Projects

Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - By Andrew Gerlach

The National Nordic Foundation will invest a record $58,000 in 5 Cross-Country Pillar projects in its first round of 2011/2012 funding. These strategic investments are made to Support Tomorrow’s Stars Today.

Hot wax ironing technique for cross country skis

Tue, Nov 8, 2011 - By Ian Harvey

Ian Harvey demonstrates proper ironing technique when hot waxing cross country skis

Ski Clinics & Kids at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - By Dan Cantrell

There is snow on the ground in West Yellowstone, and now is a great time to check out the ski clinic options. This year the Yellowstone Ski Festival and Lone Mountain Ranch have partnered to offer two full days of ski-specific kids clinics.

Traverse City High School Assistant X-C Ski Coach needed

Mon, Nov 7, 2011 - By John Kostrzewa

Head Coach John Kostrzewa has announced an position open for assistant coach for the Traverse City Trojan and Titan cross-country ski teams.

3rd Annual SkiErg World Sprints

Thu, Nov 3, 2011 - By Josh Carlson

The SkiErg World Sprints will be 1000 meter races held November 11-13, 2011 at locations throughout the world. If you have your own SkiErg, you can join in from your home.

Waves closing out for 2012 Birkie

Wed, Nov 2, 2011 - By Birkie

Here the latest list of wave updates and closings for the Birkie and Korte. If you want to be part of this year's events, sign up by November 30th and save a few dollars.

The chills, the spills at the Nordic Fest (Video)

Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - By Mike Muha

What do you get when a bunch of ski racers who haven't seen snow since last winter suddenly have to race on a technical course with no preparation? Some "great" (and entertaining) skiing!

How to Wax for Spit, Blood, and Teeth

Mon, Oct 31, 2011 - By Eli Brown

The idea of using ice rink shavings originated a few years back at the University of Utah. Here in Traverse City, we have a skating rink with a very willing set of Zamboni drivers who were more than willing to help create snow for us..

What’s NEW at the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival

Fri, Oct 28, 2011 - By Dan Cantrell

With the temperature well below freezing in West Yellowstone last night and five inches of snow above 8,000 feet, planning for the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival is in full swing.

The Back Forty returns to Forbush Corner

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - By Dave Forbush

For many, the Back Forty was our favorite trail. Long and cruisey on the hills with a couple of challenging ones and then there is the perfect training hill, Interval Hill. Well, after many years of absence, the Back Forty is back!

What's good for your car is good for your skis?

Thu, Oct 27, 2011 - By Joe Gollinger

I enjoyed that Alternative Waxing article, and I have my own story to tell...