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Skiing in Aroostook County

Skiers from Aroostook County woke up to four inches of New England Powder on Sunday. Deciding not to take advantage of the extra hour of sleep from daylight savings an excited group gathered early up at the 10th Mtn. Lodge in Ft. Kent.,

By US Biathlon Association
Nov 7, 2007

Forestville Trailhead Groomed in Marquette!

Forestville Trailhead- The following loops were packed last night: Sprint Loop, Beginner Trail, Bypass Trail, Noque Trail from the Trailhead to the power line.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Nov 7, 2007

Shop Downtown, Support TART

Shop downtown this Saturday, support TART- For every purchase you make at over 40 participating downtown Traverse City businesses (look for the shopping bags and balloons!), 15% will be donated to a participating non-profit organization of your choice.,

By Missy Luyk
Nov 6, 2007

Common Training Mistakes. How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Fall

Fall is just tough for cross country skiers. We have to train with diligence, because racing starts soon. At the same time, we don't even actually get to do the sport we are training for.,

By Karl Saidla - XC Ottawa
Nov 6, 2007

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Milan Baic Nordic Clinic at Hanson Hills

Hanson Hills Recreation Authority will be hosting the MILAN BIAC Nordic Ski Technique and Training Clinic on December 15-16, 2007. ,

By Justin Andre
Nov 6, 2007

Blueberry Ridge, Vasa, Ogemaw Hills Lose MDNR Funding

The Noquemanon Trail Network was notified that the Michigan DNR has lost all funding for the grooming of the Blueberry Ridge Pathway. Other cross country ski trail systems affected in the state by the cuts are the Vasa, Ogema Hills and all other pathways.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Nov 6, 2007

Three Skiers & A Baby Will Re-Enact 800-Year-Old Birkebeiner Legend

The 3 finalists, all from Norwegian ancestry with blond hair, blue eyes and skiing in their blood, said they decided to enter the competition because of their love for xc skiing and the positive influence the Birkebeiner race has had on their lives.,

By Leslie Hamp
Nov 6, 2007

Ready to Race

On May 1st Kris did his first sustained intensity session of the training season. He just did his 16th (including time trials) and last of the training season. Now it’s race season.,

By Zach Caldwell
Nov 5, 2007

Special Events at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

The Yellowstone Ski Festival is more than just skiing and attending clinics...,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 5, 2007

Park City Testing Camp

The World Cup team is done with fall testing, and the Continental Cup team starts today...,

By Pete Vordenberg, TeamToday.org
Nov 5, 2007

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Valley Spur Receives Noquemanon Trails Network support

The NTN is assisting the Friends of Valley Spur in signing a 10 year special use permit with the US Forest Service to manage the Valley Spur trail corridor. The Valley Spur trails were in danger of losing their funding through their Federal funding.,

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Nov 2, 2007

Skiers Getting Ready for Jenex Limestone Loppet

Roller skiers are gearing up for the fourth annual JENEX LIMESTONE LOPPET, an 8K off-road roller-skiing time trial on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the McKee Marsh Trail at Blackwell Forest Preserve in DuPage County.,

By Bob Richards, Northern Illinois Nordic
Nov 2, 2007