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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.

Birkie trail projects moving forward

Thu, Aug 27, 2009 - By Birkie

Update on Birkie trail projects announced last month.

Cross-Country skiers test summer shape

Wed, Aug 26, 2009 - By FIS

Besides on-snow competitions, Cross-Country skiers tend to leverage various performance tests in the summer for getting an idea of where they stand. In the past two weeks, several top athletes competed in interesting dryland events.

Olympics trails closed but 70km trails open to skiers

Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - By Chris Waller

Callaghan Country, Cross Country Connection and Whistler Olympic Park partner to deliver public skiing and snowshoeing this winter.

Women jumpers denied Olympic hopes

Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - By Whitney Childers

The attached letter from IOC President Jacques Rogge received by the 14 elite women ski jumpers fighting for inclusion in the 2010 Olympic Games restates the decision not to include the event.

Violins in Vienna

Tue, Aug 25, 2009 - By Rick Halling

We called Roman Toferer, Atomic’s Nordic Race Director, to discuss what it is like the summer leading up to the Olympics.

2009 National Elite Group named

Mon, Aug 24, 2009 - By USSA

The NEG is comprised of a select group of junior skiers that have proven that they deserve to train with the best in the country, selected using race results from previous seasons, in addition to time trials, tests, technique and work ethic.

CXC/Birkie Masters Camp at Telemark Resort photos

Mon, Aug 24, 2009 - By Yuriy Gusev

This inaugural CXC/Bikrie Masters Camp brought over 25 participants of different level of skill and ability from MN, WI, MI and IL.

Adaptive XC Names 2010 Team

Mon, Aug 24, 2009 - By US Ski Team

The 2010 U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Team is rich with talent with three of its five members Paralympians, including World Cup winner Chris Klebl, as it heads into the 2010 season.

WCSX promotes violence against bicyclists

Sun, Aug 23, 2009 - By Mike Kotajarvi

Greater Media's radio station, WCSX, aired deplorable remarks the morning of August 6, 2009 that encouraged violence against bicyclists.

Record number of skiers registered for 2010 Birkie

Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - By Birkie

"We are currently 1400 skiers ahead of last year's registrations at this time," said Executive Director, Ned Zuelsdorff.

The Master Skier becomes annual publication

Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - By Nancy Gregg

The Master Skier’s “Cross Country 2009-2010 Ski Annual” will hit the newsstands in October with a shelf life that will carry through the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, where the publication will also be sold.

Headquarters has new trail map

Fri, Aug 21, 2009 - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a new color map with both miles and kilometers marked for each trail and combination of trails.