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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.

Snow shovelers needed all week for Nordic Fest

Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - By Eli Brown

These are my snow pick up times for the rest of the week. Buy an extra shovel, metal rake, and muscle and put to use 5-10 minutes after each pick up time. If you come, bring your rock skis.

Nordic Fest lays first snow on the course

Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - By Mike Muha

Todd Vigland provides a step-by-step photo log of the first load of snow as it makes its way to the Nordic Fest cross country ski trail and race course.

Six-time Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang skis Birkie as MS Ambassador

Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - By American Birkebeiner & MS Society, Wisconsin Chapter

Recognized as one of Norway’s Top Ten Nordic skiers of all time, Vegard Ulvang will participate in this year’s American Birkebeiner as a “Research Ambassador” for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter.

Forbush Corner trail lengths

Mon, Oct 17, 2011 - By Dave Forbush

We clocked the distances on the trail system. Thought that you would be interested in the results. Also, There is a very good chance of a major addition to the trails this season.

Olympians headline 2012 Cross Country Ski Team

Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - By US Ski Team

Some of the most talented athletes in the world, including World Cup winner Kikkan Randall and Olympians Andy Newell and Kris Freeman, headline the roster of the 2012 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.

Grooming and Trailhost Positions Open

Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - By NTN

The Noquemanon Trail Network is currently taking applications for a Trail Network Ski Operations/Grooming Coordinator and a Trail Hospitality Coordinator.

Have you ever roller-skied before?

Fri, Oct 14, 2011 - By Target

Have you ever roller-skied before? (Thanks to Joseph Gollinger of Chi-Town Sports for this little gem).

Using the Fischer Test Board to fit skis

Thu, Oct 13, 2011 - By Mike Muha

Nice video from Fischer show the use of the Fischer Cross Country Ski Test Board to determine if classic skis are too hard, too soft, or just right, and the ski hard wax and klister wax pockets. Skate ski fitting is also covered,

US Ski Team Workout

Tue, Oct 11, 2011 - By US Ski Team

Kris Freeman and Noah Hoffman plan for two distance sessions planned after a day with hard intensity. Hear their plan and - if you're in shape to do it - try it sometime.

Racers improve in doublepole rollerski time trial

Mon, Oct 10, 2011 - By Eli Brown

Fast times for our 4 racers tonight in the doublepole time trial. All moved up in the rankings from June. Andrew is the current holder of fastest time, and Cassidy for women.

North American VASA improvements

Fri, Oct 7, 2011 - By VASA

We always study the results of our skier surveys and attempt to implement changes where possible. Some of the most important changes from last years' race are...

Nordic Fest schedule announced

Fri, Oct 7, 2011 - By Eli Brown

The 2nd Annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Fest & Ski Swap will run from Friday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 23 and include The first ski race of the season in the U.S.A, a ski swap, a rollerski clinic, shopping, movies, and a party