Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Technique Development Camp, July 28-31
7/21/2008 - By CXC Skiing
This is an open camp for all level athletes, from novice to advanced. The camp goal is introduction to structured training and technique improvement. All sessions are organized in small groups of similar levels.,
NordicSkiRacers have a cyclocentric vacation in Portland, OR
7/18/2008 - By Joann Cavaletto and Dave Fanslow
Fresh off the plane Jeff set us up with bikes to ride from the good people at Seven Corners Cycles. Luckily for us, we were in time to catch the end of Peddlepalooza, a two week long celebration of bicycling in Portland.,
A Larger Group of Biathletes Return to the Colorado Rockies
7/18/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
After acclimating for a few days in Winter Park (9,000 ft and above), these junior and senior athletes were able to post 23 hours in three days.,
Summer Biathlon National Champs / World Team Trials Open Friday
7/17/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
The 2008 Summer Biathlon National Championships and World Championships Team Trials open this Friday at the Whitetail preserve in Luzerne County near Bloomsburg, PA.,
Birkebeiner Holds Trail Work Day on Classic Trail Expansion
7/17/2008 - By Cherie Morgan
Construction of the final 11K segment of the American Birkebeiner Classic Trail continues to progress on schedule which will allow it to be ready for the 2009 Birkie. The Birkie is holding a Trail workday on Saturday, July 19, 2008 ,
Biathlon national team and new assistant coach named
7/16/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Patrick Coffey has been hired as a full-time Assistant Coach for the US Biathlon Team. Gary Colliander will assist with the B Team. The 2008-2009 National Team rosters were also announced.,
Want to be a biathlete? Join the National Guard
7/16/2008 - By Pentagon ChannelMil
Civilians compete against National Guard Soldiers and Airmen at West Yellowstone in Biathlon. From the Pentagon Channel.,
CXC Camp concludes week of testing, training, and technique
7/15/2008 - By Molly Burger, Libby Ellis, Erik Fagerstrom
It was an early morning start on Independence Day as athletes prepared for the infamous 5km skate time trial up County Road 00 from Seeley to the Birkie Tail. There was plenty of nervousness as the athletes saw the course on the drive in..., ,
Athletes in Summer Training: Cross-Country Skiing
7/15/2008 - By Sandra Spitz, FIS
While the masses are enjoying their summer holidays, Cross-Country skiers remain hard at work to be in top shape for the upcoming season.,
Call for Papers for Mammoth Lakes International Ski History Congress
7/14/2008 - By FIS
The next International Ski History Congress is scheduled to take place at Mammoth Lakes (USA) from March 29 – April 3, 2009. The 2009 Congress has been entitled "From Skiing to Snow-Sport: Cultures, Images, and Adventures.",
Demong Helps Young Athletes Succeed
7/14/2008 - By US Ski Team
This summer, Demong, with help from Spillane and Nordic Combined Head Coach Dave Jarrett, will put on two camps in Steamboat Springs, CO, and in Park City, UT where they will train junior athletes ages 16-20.,
Skiing the Callaghan Valley (on wheels)
7/11/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Today was threshold rollerski intervals on the rollerski track at Whistler Olympic Park. I haven’t seen much posted about rollerskiing at WOP, so I figured I’d put word out.,
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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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