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!
Pritchard & Houle Win Crystal Highlander 18K Classic
2/19/2006 - By Mike Muha
It was a small field, but the Crystal Highlander was held on some of the nicest snow of the year! Hugh Pritchard and Julie Houle finish on top.,
USA Men's 4 x 10K Relay Team 12th
2/19/2006 - By US Ski Team
Italy gave the home country fans something to cheer about in Pragelato, winning the men's 4 x 10-km cross country relay. The USA was 12th, a disappointment after finishing fifth in 2002.,
Burke 38th; Steer 39th in Olympic Biathlon Pursuit
2/18/2006 - By US Biathlon Association
With the clouds dumping snow, Steer started the competition less than two minutes off the lead. Steer has struggled with prone shooting all season, but today cleaned both prone stages with deliberate, accurate shooting.,
U.S. Women 14th in Cross Country Relay
2/18/2006 - By US Ski Team
It was the first time since 1976 that Norway was not on the podium. The Norwegians have already claimed three silvers and a bronze, but finished fifth in today's relay.,
Holy Angels Elementary Wins Vasa Team Cup
2/17/2006 - By Pete Edwards
Traverse City’s Holy Angels Elementary School wins the 2006 North American VASA Championship Team Cup Participation Award,
Traverse City Sprints, Hickory Hills, Feb 14
2/17/2006 - By Vasa Trails
The timing device failed on the first sprint; the results are for the second 2K sprint. ,
Wrong skis, wrong wax, No Hope for Scott
2/17/2006 - By Allan Maki, The Globe and Mail
Perhaps it was the sudden change in weather. Perhaps someone picked the wrong wax for her. Perhaps she picked out the wrong skis, which, coupled with the wrong wax, made her feel as if she was she was wading in knee-deep mud.,
Kris Freeman 22nd in 15km Classical
2/17/2006 - By US Ski Team
Kris Freeman was the top U.S. finisher in Friday's cross country 15km classical race in Pragelato as he took 22nd. Lars Flora, Andrew Johnson and Justin Freeman placed 51-52-53, respectively.,
Russian Biathlete Suspend for Blood Doping
2/16/2006 - By Mike Muha
Russian biathlete Olga Pyleva was suspended Thursday for failing a doping test.,
Steer Gets Seasonal Best Mark with 35th in Olympic 7.5K Sprint Biathlon
2/16/2006 - By US Biathlon Association
US Biathlete Rachel Steer was smiling today as she had a seasonal best 35th place in the Women’s 7.5K Sprint.,
Wagner Leads USA as Smigun Wins Second in 10K Classic
2/16/2006 - By US Ski Team
With temperatures hovering just above freezing in a classical technique race, ski preparation was key. Wagner went with a klister base while Randall and the other U.S. skiers went with 'hairies.',
Crystal Highlander Update
2/16/2006 - By Roger Putman
LOTS of new snow expected. Register early and save $10.,
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
SUN, MAR 29
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.
SAT, MAR 28
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%.
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