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Tony Percha, Cyril Grum, and Zbigy Zlobicki know that ski racers are made in summer! Training starts in May, particularly if you're Zbigy and plan to attend the 2027 Masters World Cup in Tomso, Norway!

FUN in the forecast at the White Pine

2/5/2010 - By Pete Edwards

Those lucky enough to spend additional time at the Shanty Creek Resorts have a chance to explore the network of cross country trails, two separate downhill ski hills, swimming poles, tubing and some pretty exceptional restaurants.

2010 U.S. Masters XC Ski Team

2/5/2010 - By AXCS

The honorary 2010 U.S. Masters Ski Team has been officially named based on best two-of-two scoring of individual races at the 2010 AXCS National Masters held in Craftsbury, Vermont.

Wax recommendations: The long and short of it.

2/5/2010 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Weekend wax recommendations for the long (White Pine Stampede) and the short (Michigan Cup Sprints). Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko recommended waxing. Check back for updates.

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CXC Adaptive program gets $10K grant

2/5/2010 - By CXC Skiing

The Central Cross Country Ski Association Adaptive Program for individuals with physical disabilities is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

Traverse City: 8th Street reconstruction project ignores bikes

2/5/2010 - By Missy Luyk

The Traverse City Commission is having a study session on Monday February 8. to discuss current plans to rebuild 8th Street between Garfield and Barlow. The current plan as designed does not accommodate safe provisions for bicycles.

White Pine Stampede has snow!

2/4/2010 - By Jack McKaig

All three distance events will run as scheduled and will be their full length, 10, 20, and 40kms.

Congratulations to the 2010 Great Lakes District Junior Olympic Ski Team

2/4/2010 - By Nick Baic

Congratulations on qualifying for the 2010 Great Lakes District Ski Team. You're invited to participate in the 2010 Junior Olympic games in Presque Isle, Maine.

Kick-Double Pole is your friend!

2/4/2010 - By Andrew Johnson, 2010 Noquemanon Champion

I figured it was best in the early going to kick-double pole as much as possible and save my double-pole energies for later - particularly since most of the other racers seemed to be double-poling exclusively.

Last test before the Olympics in Canmore

2/4/2010 - By FIS

After a break of two weeks, the Viessmann FIS Cross-Country World Cup will continue in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, in Canmore. On 5th and 6th February, the athletes will compete in two World Cup races (per gender) in the Canmore Nordic Center.

5th Place for Leif Nordgren in Biathlon Pursuit

2/4/2010 - By Viktoria Franke

Nordgren had some trouble with his shooting which kept him from going for a spot on the podium. But to gain that much needed experience probably will help him in the future to become exactly that kind of world class athlete he wants to be.

Save those old boots for a rainy day

2/4/2010 - By Mike Muha

Just because the heel area of your ski boots are falling apart doesn't mean you have to toss them away.

CXC Vertical Limit skiers head SuperTour

2/3/2010 - By USSA

Thanks to CXC for hosting this past weekend's USSA SuperTour races in Telemark, WI! We are now down to the last four USSA SuperTour events