Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!
Life's been busy and not always optimized for cross country ski training. But life rarely is. So you make the best of it., ,
Here are some results from the testing. Look them over carefully to see in what ways improvements were made and in what ways we failed to improve, or maintain improvement.,
Lots of people go! And from all over the United States! If you didn't see them in Part I, now do you see your team colors?,
Last year at this time, I wrote a story that detailed special events, places to eat, and things to do during the Ski Festival. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I thought I would update last year’s article with information for this year’s event…,
The organizing committee of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2007 in Sapporo has produced three new posters, including one of Mascot Norkey.,
The Shirahatayama Cross-Country Course is located in Sapporo. This small rise of land overlooking the city will be the stage for the Cross Country events and Nordic Combined Cross Country events of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships Sapporo 2007.,
With the recent Midwestern snowfall, an especially enthusiastic group of over 30 skiers braved freezing temperatures and biting wind at the most recent Get Your Nordic On! clinic in Wausau, Wisconsin.,
Ok, so it was just an informal relay race held by members of the Michigan Tech Ski Team, but it was a race - the 1st Annual Oktervofest,,
The USST October testing camp is almost over. The camp began on the 7th and is officially over on the 17th. The primary goal of the camp was seeing how well we have done in our preparation for winter. (And why does NMU come up with so many fast skiers?),
Gain an inch or two every time you stride by leading with your hip. You can practice this year around on foot, rollerskis, and snow skis.,
The team endured an intense week of testing. Despite the hard work we have been enjoying the amazing weather and color that we have had here in Vermont the past few weeks.,
Lots of people go! And from all over the United States! Do you see your team colors?,
Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan
Forbush Corner: We will be open at 9 tomorrow, shop closing at noon. We will leave the side gate on Roberts rd open for those wanting to ski. We will not be grooming due to the warmup and rain in the forecast for the week.
Watching the weather, and if conditions are favorable we will continue operations this coming Saturday and Sunday. So, if you want to ski this week, we ask that you leave a $10 trail fee in the slot in the wall near the east front entrance.
Nubs Nob: Excellent base depth and grooming. The snow was already pretty sticky by 11:00am with the warm temps and sun. Possible snow later this week means there is still a chance of nice ski conditions right up until closing day on April 5th. If you can hit the freeze-thaw just right it’s awesome out there.
Vasa Trail: The conditions were fast with control today. Get out there tomorrow before it the warming temps. the nipple and Jack Pine is not groomed, but was very skiable.
Vasa Trail:
Forbush Corner: Over 90 skiers came out today to enjoy beautiful weather and great spring skiing conditions. We are going to keep up the momentum by grooming east side trails with the Piston Bully and freshening up the west side skate deck with the Tidd Tech tomorrow leaving existing classic tracks alone. Open 9 to 5.
Stokely Creek: Big groomer went out this morning to get the trails in good shape for the day. The snow has been falling so there’s so light snow on the fresh tracks. Office is open till 4 today!
Hickory Hills: Best of the season skating conditions at Hickory Hills this morning. Both the hillside and meadow have been PistenBully groomed. Get there before it warms up. No classic tracks as I assume the deck is getting thin in some places, but coverage on the hillside is 100%.