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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.

Free XC ski lessons in Midland

Tue, Dec 28, 2010 - By John Johnson

Free classic and freestyle cross-country ski lessons will be offered at the Midland City Forest, Pine Haven, or local golf courses depending on snow. Classes will be held on 6 different days during January, February, and March 2011.

Brennan and Wager take Holiday Classic

Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Mac Brennan, back home in East Jordan for the holidays from Michigan Tech, narrowly beat Williamsburg's Milan Baic to win the Holiday Cup 9 km Classic at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake.

U.S. Biathlon on the right track

Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - By Alan Abrahamson

The U.S. Olympic Committee believes, genuinely believes, in the leadership of Max Cobb, the president and chief executive of U.S. Biathlon, and in the world-class staff Cobb has put together.

Who will compete on the FIS Tour de Ski?

Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - By FIS

95 men and 67 ladies from nineteen countries will be at the start of the first Tour stage on 31st December in Oberhof. However, the final number of competitors may still change as some athletes may become ill or decide to skip the Tour.

WeSki promotes family skiing

Sat, Dec 25, 2010 - By Vasa Ski Club

In an effort to promote and support XC skiing in the Grand Traverse area and encourage community health, the Vasa Ski Club, Vasa Board and Timber Ridge Resort have combined efforts to offer skiing events focused on family and individuals having fun.

Holiday Classic wax recommendations

Fri, Dec 24, 2010 - By Mike

Recommendations from Fast Wax, Toko, and Swix.

Brick Wheels opens at Timber Ridge

Fri, Dec 24, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Bill Froehlich talked with Timber Ridge and Brick Wheels to find out how the partnership will benefit both businesses.Just in time for the winter season, one area business is expanding to serve those who love the great outdoors.

Rumford ready for U.S. Champs

Fri, Dec 24, 2010 - By US Ski Team

World Cup regulars will align to kick off 2011 with the U.S. Cross Country Championships in Rumford, Maine on Jan. 2-8, 2011.

USSA Michigan Tech Super Tour registration open

Fri, Dec 24, 2010 - By Dean Woodbeck

Registration for the 2011 USSA Michigan Tech Super Tour Event presented by Portage Health is now open. The event, January 28-30, will feature races for youth through professional skiers and everyone in between.

Holiday Classic changes to interval start

Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - By Nick Baic

We have a good track but I think trying to set a new track would bring up a lot of dirt. Therefore, the Holiday Classic will be a 15 Sec Interval Start instead of a Mass Start.

Selecting a structure for your skis

Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - By Swix

Generally, we can say that linear structure and broken linear structure (V) are mostly used in classic races. Screw and cross-structures often give a good “feeling ” in free technique (skating) races.

Tour de Ski - 8 days to the start

Thu, Dec 23, 2010 - By Sandra Spitz

The fifth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will kick off in just 8 days, on New Year's Eve 2010. 10 days, 8 races, 4 venues in 2 countries - that will be the Tour de Ski 2010/2011.