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Year: 2010 ×

Two and three day technique clinics at Boyne Valley Lodge

Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake will host two-day classic and skate technique clinics as well as a three-day clinic that covers both techniques. The clinics will run Tuesday - Thursday, December 28-30, 2010.

By Mike Muha
Dec 17, 2010

Yankee Springs Golf Course grooms for skiing

Yankee Springs Golf Course will have cross country trails this winter. Two trails will be groomed: a longer trail of 2.8 miles and shorter trail 1.8 miles. The Yankee Springs G.C. Restaurant and Bar will be open Fridays and Saturdays for food and drink.

By Larry Stuewe
Dec 17, 2010

2010-2011 Groomed XC ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Rec Areas

Here's the official list of groomed cross country ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas.

By DNRE
Dec 16, 2010

Cadillac Pathway: A Michigan cross country ski gem

Jeff Neth writes a nice article about the Cadillac Pathway. Excerpt and link to the full article...

By Jeff Neth
Dec 15, 2010

Over 8000 Skiers Registered for the Birkie/Kortelopet

We now have 8026 skiers registered for the 2011 American Birkebeiner and Kortelopet and we have closed Wave 4. This means that there are now less than 400 positions remaining in these events.

By Cherie Morgan
Dec 15, 2010

"Adventure is just bad planning."

8th March 1912...we have just received word from our London offices that ...apparently this bulletin was published exclusively in London's Daily Chronicle newspaper, by special arrangement with Captain Amundsen himself...thus far, there has been no news.

By mbalduf
Dec 14, 2010

Video: Highlights of Men's 15km classic

12-11-10 Davos, Switzerland World Cup Men's 15 km Classic highlights.

By Bryan Fish
Dec 14, 2010

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Video: Highlights of sprint heats

12-12-10 Davos, Switzerland World Cup Skate Sprint heats.

By Bryan Fish
Dec 14, 2010

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Marit Bjoergen conquers Sprint Free win and claims double in Davos

I was not so sure that I could be so strong today but I did my best and won the race.

By FIS
Dec 13, 2010

Emil Joensson takes victory in Davos Sprint Free

It was fun to ski today. I felt strong and the public here cheers us to a top performance. For sure I am happy with my second victory after Düsseldorf in this season

By FIS
Dec 13, 2010

Demong Leads U.S. In Continental Cup

This helps my confidence a little bit, period. It was tough over in Europe. I felt really good before I left but the skiing was not as fast as I'm used to. I just didn’t feel as strong as normal

By US Ski Team
Dec 13, 2010

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Fletcher skis onto Continental Cup Podium in 3rd

With the leaders on course, Fletcher began one minute, 22 seconds back, closing the gap on the leaders with each push in a fast-moving train of up to eight skiers. By lap four, the leaders were in sight.

By US Ski Team
Dec 13, 2010

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