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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.

Quick Wrap

Fri, Mar 26, 2010 - By Pete Vordenberg

Our expectations were greater coming into these Olympics because evidence suggested that when we skied at our best we could be among the best in the world. This is a position we hadn't been in for a long time.

Kowalczyk and Northug: the 2010 World Cup Cross-Country Champions

Fri, Mar 26, 2010 - By FIS

In both ladies' and men's overall rankings, the winners of the World Cup trophies were already decided before the four-race World Cup Final even started.

2010 Birkie Race Issues & Resolutions

Fri, Mar 26, 2010 - By Birkie

Over 1,600 skiers submitted comments in addition to taken part in the 2010 Participant Surveys. Listed below are the more significant issues the Birkie staff and Board identified.

Michigan Cup awards Mike Muha and NordicSkiRacer.com

Thu, Mar 25, 2010 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

In the sixth year of operation, the Michigan Cup Committee voted unanimously to award a plaque of appreciation to the http://NordicSkiRacer.com website and it’s founder, owner and diligent and only worker, Mike Muha.

Randall and Elliot take marathon titles

Thu, Mar 25, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Kikkan Randall showed her form by taking the victory in the 30K freestyle marathon mass start race at the US Cross-Country Ski Championships.

BYOB: Last Michigan race of the season?

Thu, Mar 25, 2010 - By Greg Roll

UPDATED: Valley Spur still has snow, so let's have a little race on it before it's gone. Saturday, 9:30am. Be there!

Baic Cup honors Nick Baic and Baic family

Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The Michigan Cup Team with the highest total Junior points is awarded the Baic Cup. The Cup is named in honor of Nickola Baic’s significant and long standing contribution to the Junior ski racing in the Great Lakes District of the USSA.

2010 American Birkebeiner video released

Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - By CXC Skiing and the Am. Birkie

Follow the top freestyle men as they attack the hills of the Birkie trail in pursuit of winning the 37th American Birkebeiner. This exciting video puts you in the lead pack of three Italians, two Norwegians and the top Americans.

Currier and Dunklee Take Season Finale at Biathlon Championships

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 - By Linda Jager

It was a busy end to the biathlon season as the 10th Mountain Ski Center in Fort Kent hosted the U.S. Biathlon Championships and North American Biathlon Championships.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Trying the Atomic FeatherLight Skate Skis

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune

They're quick, stable, and a blast to ski on. They're super on technical descents, and very nimble climbing. I think they're really great all around skate skis, handling sugar well and firmer conditions well, too.

2nd annual Huron Meadows groomer appreciation party, March 27

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 - By Ken Roth

It’s the time of year to thank the people who made great skiing at Huron Meadows Metropark possible. Mike Muha will formally present the proceeds from the Frosty Freestyle race to the Huron Meadows xc ski fund!

The Headquarters makes in four years in a row

Mon, Mar 22, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Congratulations to the Cross Country Ski Headquarters Team for winning the 2010 Michigan Cup, the forth time in a row, and the fifth time since 2004! The Headquaters also took the Brumbaugh Cup, but the Baic Cup went to the Vasa Ski Club.