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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.

Newell leads U.S. in 10th at Worlds

Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - By US Ski Team

Norwegian media were full of race previews pitting the epic sprint battle at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships between Norway's Marit Bjoergen and pre-race favorite Kikkan Randall. Yet, it was a battle not to be as Randall fell in the quarterfinals.

An insiders look at the Yellowstone Rendezous Race

Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - By Sara Hoovler

The race start takes place on the old Union Pacific railroad bed. Don’t worry, the train tracks are gone and there is several feet of snow between race skis and the ground. Six start times are needed to accommodate the different waves and distances.

CCSA announces participants for 2011 NCAA Championships

Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - By Tom Myrick

The CCSA announced the 15 student-athletes that will represent the region in next month’s NCAA Championships in Stowe, Vt.

Ice Baths

Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - By SkiPost

How long and in what situations are ice baths most appropriate? I tried and found that 15-20 min ice bath really helped my legs after struggling for 10 days to recover from a 50K race.

Final Tuesday night sprint results

Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - By Mark Esper

Thanks to all who participated in the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday night sprint races in Traverse City. We wrapped the season up this evening with two-person freestyle relays at Timber Ridge.

Swix's Birkebeiner Wax Recs & Prep

Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - By Swix Racing

The track should be hard and compact. Snow crystals will be a mix of some new and fresh snow crystals, along with mostly old, transformed snow crystals making up the majority of the snow crystals in the track.

CCSA Announces All-Conference Teams; Jerome, Fjeldheim Named Coaches of the Year

Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - By Tom Myrick

The Central Collegiate Ski Association announced its 2011 All-CCSA teams on Tuesday, with Northern Michigan the most represented team with seven honorees, followed closely by six all-conference nods for Alaska.

Holmenkollen 50 km: The world's hardest ski course?

Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - By Oslo2011

The 50 km course at Holmenkollen is thought to be the world's hardest ski course due to its challenging uphill slopes. FIS Nordic World Ski Championship 2011 Sports Director John Aalberg thinks the winner will considered the toughest skier.

Racers Revenge on Winter

Tue, Feb 22, 2011 - By Justin Andre

Since Boyne has cancelled this weekend the MI-CUP Committee has sanctioned an alternate race to be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Saturday February 26th, 2011...

Fluorocarbons waxes are a skier’s best friend

Tue, Feb 22, 2011 - By Swix

The benefits of pure Fluoros increase as the length of race increases, humidity/water increases or dirt increases. It should be noted that in most every condition any FC Top Coat is better than using no FC Top Coat

NMU wins NCAA Central Region Championships

Tue, Feb 22, 2011 - By Tom Myrick

Northern Michigan wins the Men's and Overall Title at the NCAA Central Region Championships; Alaska takes the Women's Crown.

Michigan Cup votes on replacement races for this weekend

Mon, Feb 21, 2011 - By Mike Muha

The Michigan Cup Committee has received two invitations for Michigan Cup races this coming weekend.