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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.

A Holley Cup Comeback!

Thu, Dec 30, 2004 - By Dam Motowski

On December 26th, 2004 I competed in my first “real” ski race since 1993….YIKES! It’s been awhile and I’ve been threatening a “comeback” just about every year since I stopped racing. This year I finally decided to just do it no matter what shape I was in.,

National Masters Wax Bench Winner

Tue, Dec 28, 2004 - By Brent Oja

Alaska skier wins wax bench. Toko poles to be given away next week., ,

A Holley Cup Road Trip

Tue, Dec 28, 2004 - By Mike Muha

'Wake up! You're alarm didn't go off!' my wife exclaimed as she pushed my shoulder. It was 5:20 am, 10 minutes before I was supposed to pick up Dan Motowski.,

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Baic and Dawson Win Holley Cup

Sun, Dec 26, 2004 - By Mike Muha

Milan Biac (Traverse Nordic Ski Club) and Natalie Dawson (Team NordicSkiRacer.com) were crowned champions of the 10K men's and 5K women's Holley Cup classic race at Otsego Ski Club in Gaylord, Michigan today.,

Ski Walking takes off in Europe!

Sat, Dec 25, 2004 - By Pete Edwards

Elite cross-country skiers have been benefiting from Ski Walking during the off season for years. Technical – Yes! However, this new fitness trend in Europe termed “Nordic Walking” has recently been simplified for the masses.,

Hartwick Pines offers Guided Snowshoe Hikes

Thu, Dec 23, 2004 - By Hartwick Pines

Hartwick Pines State Park will again offer several guided snowshoe hikes through the Old Growth Forest.,

Vasa Newsletter #2

Thu, Dec 23, 2004 - By Jim Dombrowski & Pete LaPlaca

Just a reminder, the first price increase for the 29th annual North American Vasa will be on January 1st 2005.,

Baic & Nestor Win Nordican 10K Opener

Wed, Dec 22, 2004 - By Hap Wright

Milan Baic and Sara Nestor were the top skiers in the Boyne 10K Season Opener this past Saturday. The Boyne Nordican at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, MI, held the Opener at the last moment when Crystal Mountain announced that it did not have enough snow to hold their race.,

Hartwick Pines State Park offers lantern-light ski

Fri, Dec 17, 2004 - By Grayling Visitors Bureau

Hartwick Pines State Park, six miles northeast of Grayling, will be hosting to two nights of cross country skiing by lantern light on Jan. 22 and Feb. 19.,

DNR Announces Groomed Ski Trail List

Fri, Dec 17, 2004 - By Brenda Curtis, DNR

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials today announced the list of State Forest pathways and trailheads that will be groomed for cross country skiing this winter., , ,

Boyne Nordican Race this Saturday

Thu, Dec 16, 2004 - By Lou Awodey

With the unfortunate need to cancel the Crytal Mtn. event on Dec. 18, we have agreed to host an alternative, casual race event for the same day. Our snow conditions are adequate for a 5-10KM (higher golf course setting) Freestyle race Sat. Morning 12/18.,

Crystal Pre-Season Opener Cancelled

Wed, Dec 15, 2004 - By Roger Putman, Crystal Mountain

The Crystal Pre-Season Opener is canceled. The race might move to Boyme Mountain.,