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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.

Frenette, Van Crowned U.S. Normal Hill Champs

Sat, Jul 31, 2010 - By US Ski Team

The 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships were underway Friday morning with athletes jumping on the K90. Peter Frenette (Saranac Lake, NY) and Lindsey Van (Park City, UT) were crowned 2011 Noraml Hill U.S. Champions.

Fred Meijer White Pine Trail closure

Fri, Jul 30, 2010 - By DNRE

Department of Natural Resources and Environment officials announced that construction on 15.3 miles of the 92-mile Fred Meijer White Pine trail is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 2.

Jumping Combined Champs kick off today

Fri, Jul 30, 2010 - By US Ski Team

With the 2011 backcountry.com U.S. Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Championships starting today, the U.S. Olympic and World Championship medalists are in town training on the Olympic venues, the Utah Olympic Park and Soldier Hollow.

US Biathlon Board Names Max Cobb President and CEO

Fri, Jul 30, 2010 - By Linda Jager

Says Team chair, Larry Pugh, “We believe Max is one of the most talented leaders within the US Olympic movement and this new title reflects that.”

XC Ski Team goes the distance

Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - By US Ski Team

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team is taking full advantage of the southern hemisphere's winter months, spending three weeks at Snow Farm on New Zealand's south island. This is the ninth consecutive year the Team has had a summer training session down under.

Six athletes sign with Michigan Tech

Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - By Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech head coach Joe Haggenmiller announced the signing of six individuals to National Letters of Intent for the sports of cross country, Nordic Skiing and track and field.

Training: New Zealand

Thu, Jul 29, 2010 - By Pete Vordenberg

How will you do it? Are you training enough? Are you resting well enough? Are you doing the right things for training? Are you eating well and staying hydrated?

Swix Sport to become Swenor roller ski distributor

Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - By Swix Sports

Swix Sport USA, the world leader in ski and snowboard accessories has entered into a long-term distribution agreement with Sport Import AS of Norway to become the exclusive distributor of Swenor brand roller skis and accessories for the U.S. market.

USST Coach Pat Casey to head Holderness Nordic Program

Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - By Holderness Nordic Program

Pat Casey, the Continental Cup Team Coach for the United States Nordic Ski Team, has been hired to head up Holderness School's Nordic ski program.

Notes from New Zealand

Tue, Jul 27, 2010 - By Pete Vordenberg

Note five: Competition and cooperation are key.

Birkie prices go up this weekend

Tue, Jul 27, 2010 - By Birkie

The last day to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the Birkie, Korte and Prince Haakon is Saturday, July 31st.

Michigan Cup Committee to plan upcoming racing season

Mon, Jul 26, 2010 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

It is Michigan Cup Meeting time again, Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Higgins Lake. A representative from each team will vote on changes to the upcoming 2010-2011 Michigan Cup racing season.