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Year: 2010 ×

Free XC ski lessons in Midland

Free classic and freestyle cross-country ski lessons will be offered at the Midland City Forest, Pine Haven, or local golf courses depending on snow. Classes will be held on 6 different days during January, February, and March 2011.

By John Johnson
Dec 28, 2010

Photos from the Holiday Classic

Seventy-two great photos from the Holiday Classic at Boyne Valley Lodge on December 26, 2010.

By Kennedy Cullen
Dec 28, 2010

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Who will compete on the FIS Tour de Ski?

95 men and 67 ladies from nineteen countries will be at the start of the first Tour stage on 31st December in Oberhof. However, the final number of competitors may still change as some athletes may become ill or decide to skip the Tour.

By FIS
Dec 26, 2010

U.S. Biathlon on the right track

The U.S. Olympic Committee believes, genuinely believes, in the leadership of Max Cobb, the president and chief executive of U.S. Biathlon, and in the world-class staff Cobb has put together.

By Alan Abrahamson
Dec 26, 2010

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Brennan and Wager take Holiday Classic

Mac Brennan, back home in East Jordan for the holidays from Michigan Tech, narrowly beat Williamsburg's Milan Baic to win the Holiday Cup 9 km Classic at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake.

By Mike Muha
Dec 26, 2010

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WeSki promotes family skiing

In an effort to promote and support XC skiing in the Grand Traverse area and encourage community health, the Vasa Ski Club, Vasa Board and Timber Ridge Resort have combined efforts to offer skiing events focused on family and individuals having fun.

By Vasa Ski Club
Dec 25, 2010

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USSA Michigan Tech Super Tour registration open

Registration for the 2011 USSA Michigan Tech Super Tour Event presented by Portage Health is now open. The event, January 28-30, will feature races for youth through professional skiers and everyone in between.

By Dean Woodbeck
Dec 24, 2010

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Rumford ready for U.S. Champs

World Cup regulars will align to kick off 2011 with the U.S. Cross Country Championships in Rumford, Maine on Jan. 2-8, 2011.

By US Ski Team
Dec 24, 2010

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Brick Wheels opens at Timber Ridge

Bill Froehlich talked with Timber Ridge and Brick Wheels to find out how the partnership will benefit both businesses.Just in time for the winter season, one area business is expanding to serve those who love the great outdoors.

By Mike Muha
Dec 24, 2010

Holiday Classic wax recommendations

Recommendations from Fast Wax, Toko, and Swix.

By Mike
Dec 24, 2010

Fourteen trails groomed per DNRE

Michigan state forests have 23 cross-country ski trails in the Upper and northern Lower Peninsulas. A total of 14 trails will be groomed this season.

By DNRE
Dec 23, 2010

Tour de Ski - 8 days to the start

The fifth edition of the Viessmann FIS Tour de Ski performance by Craft Sportswear will kick off in just 8 days, on New Year's Eve 2010. 10 days, 8 races, 4 venues in 2 countries - that will be the Tour de Ski 2010/2011.

By Sandra Spitz
Dec 23, 2010

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