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Junior Biathletes 'Summering' in Snowy Argentina

While most US Biathletes are sweating through summer dry-land training, several National Junior team athletes are training on mid winter snow in Bariloche, Argentina.,

By US Biathlon Team
Aug 9, 2006

TART Trail Crossing of Grandview Parkway to be Changed for Pedestrian Safety

Beginning August 14, construction and erection of new walks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals and pedestrian crosswalk markings will start.,

By Missy Luyk
Aug 8, 2006

Cross Country Ski in October - on Snow!

For 55 Euro a night, you too can ski with the international elite on artificial snow at the Saariselka Ski Resort in Finnish Lapland in October!,

By Sanna Kortelainen
Aug 7, 2006

Adrian's Race for Hope a Success

Team NordicSkiRacer Spencer Ruffner helped with this years 'Race for Hope' in Adrian, Michigan. Here's the results, story, and pictures.,

By Race for Hope
Aug 6, 2006

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A Rollerski North of Cross Village

We're on rollerskis by 8:30am. We head north on a relatively smooth section of road with a few little ups and downs. Rick quickly takes the lead and I struggle to keep up.,

By Mike Muha
Aug 3, 2006

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The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Ninth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Athletes who fail to replenish carbohydrates and protein shortly after workouts will never obtain full value from their efforts.,

By Steve Born
Aug 2, 2006

Strong Team NordicSkiRacer Finish in Black Bear Bike Race

Team NordicSkiRacer.com had an excellent ride on Sunday's Black Bear bicycle road race. Team members Aaron Tarnow, Steve Kuhl and Dave Fanslow all finished in the lead pack, with Dave taking fourth overall.,

By Aaron Tarnow, Dave Fanslow, Steve Kuhl
Aug 1, 2006

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Board Disagrees with Chair, Votes to Reconsider Sault Nordic Trail RFP

The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority may decide to scrap its controversial request for proposals to manage its ski trails.,

By Carol Martin
Jul 29, 2006

Kinsmen Park and Hiawatha Highlands Ski Trails: Letter to the City Council

For the past several years Sault Trails has been bled dry by the excessive monetary amounts demanded by the Conservation Authority as part of the operating agreement.,

By Ray Boucher
Jul 27, 2006

The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Eigth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: What if your nutrition plan is not working during an event?,

By Steve Born
Jul 26, 2006

West Yellowstone Ski Festival Right Around the Corner

We estimate that close to 3000 skiers were in West Yellowstone last year to celebrate the start of the ski season. It’ll be tough to top 2005 but we are sure going to try!,

By Jamie Green
Jul 26, 2006

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Sault Ste. Marie Cross Country Skiing at a Crossroad

The sport of cross country skiing is about to suffer a major setback in Sault Ste. Marie. A popular sport that provides both recreational and economic benefits to this city may suffer significant harm.,

By Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste. Marie
Jul 25, 2006