Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Top Notch –a good effort, not a good test
8/7/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Kris had a good day under difficult and somewhat eventful circumstances at the Top Notch triathlon on Saturday. He won the race, but that’s not the news...
Whistler Follow-up
8/6/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
After Saturday’s pursuit time trial there was still a day left of Whistler Camp - time for one more three hour run.
Burke Takes Sprint at Jericho
8/6/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Jericho, VT, August 5. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) in his first competition since the end of March, started a new season exactly where he left off, with a win in the 10K Sprint today at the Ethan Allen Firing Range.
Volunteers need today and this week by TART
8/5/2008 - By Missy Luyk
We're mulching the wind break on the Leelanau Trail this afternoon. Plus we need Tour de Tart volunteers.
Roller Loop and Shooting Range Opens in Lake Placid
8/5/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Lake Placid, NY. August 4. This past weekend the long-awaited roller loop / shooting range training facility opened adjacent to the Lake Placid Olympic Jumping Complex.
CXC Skiing finishes technique camp
8/4/2008 - By CXC Skiing
CXC kicked off the 12th annual Technique Development Camp at Telemark Resort on Monday, July 28. The majority of the skiers were high school age.
FIS sub-committe to promote rollerski competition in US
8/1/2008 - By Özkan Koyuncu, FIS
We are really active in Europe but our goal is to engage countries from the American and Asian continents. I know that there are lots of roller skiers but unfortunately they are not participating in any FIS activities. We will try to reach them.
2009 Nordic Combined Team Named
7/31/2008 - By US Ski Team
Twelve men, including Billy Demong, who finished third in the 2008 World Cup standings, and 2003 World Champion Johnny Spillane have been named to the 2009 U.S. Nordic Combined Team according to Nordic Program Director John Farra.,
FIS Cross-Country Sub-Committee for Lowlanders
7/31/2008 - By Finn Marsland, FIS
My vision for the “Cross-Country sub-committee for development”, which is what I would like to call it, is to provide support for developing nations. The goal is to bring more countries into the FIS Cross-Country skiing family.,
Summer nordic combined race: Jumping and skating
7/31/2008 - By FIS
The Nordic Combined athletes competed on the day before the official competition in a jumping qualification round and carried out their competition with only one jump and an inline skate race (with ski poles) of approx. 15 km,
Kraftstaven - the pole of the future?
7/30/2008 - By Mike Muha
The Kraftstaven is a new carbonfiber ski-pole with a different type of ergonomical approach. Rather than a straight shaft, or a straight shaft with an offset tip, the Kraftstaven shaft is offset at the top using a long curved pole section.,
I want to feel like that all winter…
7/29/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Today was the last intensity session of Kris’s July intensity camp here in Whistler. He finished up with a 30K pursuit time trial, and he looked great.,
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
THU, DEC 18
Forbush Corner: Just confirming that we will be closed today due to the rain and warm up. Cold temperatures will return tomorrow along with some lake effect snow. We do plan on reopening tomorrow and welcome the return of winter over the weekend.
Hanson Hills: Trail Closure Update
Due to today’s rain and warmer temperatures, we are temporarily closing our Cross Country and Fat Bike Trails until colder conditions allow the trails to firm back up. This helps protect the trail surface so we can get back to great conditions as soon as possible.
Please be mindful if you are skiing, walking, hiking, or snowshoeing. A good general rule of thumb: if you are sinking in and leaving ruts or footprints, the trails are too soft and we ask that you discontinue that activity.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us protect the trails—we’ll be back to smooth conditions soon.
WED, DEC 17
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Middle-of-the-Week Wednesday :) Wow, it was a windy one overnight....and continuing with quite a bit of wind this morning, kind of felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.
There was no grooming overnight. The groomers will be out today cleaning up the trails.
Note: There is a big branch down on the Pinder 4k halfway to the White Pine extension over the skate lane.
Have a fantastic Wednesday!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails will be closed today and tomorrow to try to protect the base though the warm weather over the next 2 days. Things should get cold again Thursday night into Friday morning with a bit snow, so with any luck, we should still have good skiing by the weekend!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Skated Coyote from 8 to 10.
Softer and more control than Tuesday. Tracks are good with a lot of leaves.
Forbush Corner: Based on the predicted rain/warm temperatures we will continue to be closed today and Thursday. Should be able to reopen on Friday based on cooler temperatures returning.
Hanson Hills: It’s currently 36° and raining in Grayling, and with snow preservation in mind, we’ve made the decision to close the Cross Country Trail System for the day.
Warm rain is tough on our trails, and taking a short pause now helps protect the snow base so we can get everyone back out skiing sooner once conditions improve. We truly appreciate your cooperation and ask that you please respect the closure as we do our best to care for this precious winter resource.
Thank you for your understanding—and fingers crossed for colder temps ahead!
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
TUE, DEC 16
Vasa Trail: Fairly fast conditions on a firm deck this morning. Rex blue was the glide wax. Completed the 25k and 5k loop. Some dirt showing from the grooming effort. Would recommend B skis. Otherwise a good course and fun ski.
Independance Oaks: Start@ 10:00 AM. Trail hardpack with 1/2" of powder on top. No tracks. Swix Blue worked well. Snow softened up a bit after noon. Overall, a good ski with full coverage and minimal leaves. Get it while you can.
Crystal Mountain: Thanks to a significant accumulation of natural snow, we are currently sitting on a deep, solid base. Our grooming crew has been out in full force, and we are happy to report that the entire 25 km network is 100% groomed and in peak condition.
Classic tracks have been set and are firm, and coverage is excellent. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy these great conditions while they last.
Nubs Nob: All trails power-tilled flat with a classic track and wide skate deck. Conditions are very good.
Boyne Highlands: Unfortunately, The Highlands will have limited XC skiing available this season. There will be a trail on the golf course. Rentals will be available through the downhill center. The XC shop will not open.
Boyne Mountain: Lower trails are groomed and good to go! Upper trails need raspberries trimmed, which will happen soon. The shop and trails will open on Friday, December 19 for the season, from 9 to 5 daily.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I started skiing about 12:30, classic. Skate lanes were hard and fast - pick out your most stable skis of you plan to skate anywhere but Buck's Run.
There are classic tracks beside all skate trails. They vary from rock hard nice tracks (Cedar Trace / contractor's trail) to a mix of nice track/skied -in snow-blow track (golf course trails) to deep perfect tracks (Buck's Run). Connector trails did have track: the trail to Cedar Trace had no track, and the trail directly adjacent to Buck's Run had no track. No track was set where the snow depth wasn't there.
Overall, I had a good classic ski! It's was already 28 when I got to the park, but Toko Yellow kick wax worked pretty well on the mix of snow conditions.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
Hiawatha Highlands: Hey everybody....happy Tuesday :)
The groomer was out last night -- the entire Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed both classic and skate.
We hope everybody has a fantastic day!!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
Fresh corduroy is laid down on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills this morning.
Wilderness has fresh classic tracks set yesterday—prime conditions to get out and ski!
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