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Jim Datsko January Winner of 'New Steady Ski'

Jim Datsko is January's trail report winner. Jim joins November and December's winners George Gambert and Doug Cornell in receiving a copy of 'The New Steady Ski'.,

By Mike Mha
Feb 10, 2006

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Aspen Park Race Results for February 8

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr -- I forgot what 9 degrees feels like. Rock solid track freshly groomed.,

By Jeff Kalember
Feb 9, 2006

Black Mountain Race Needs Estimate of Who Will Attend

Because most racers register just before or the day of the race, ordering shirts and food becomes pretty tricky. To help ensure a quality event, it would be greatly appreciated if all those who plan to likely attend could send me an e-mail ASAP!,

By Denny Paull
Feb 9, 2006

Vasa Trail in Great Shape for This Weekend

After receiving 6 to 12 inches of new snow on the Vasa trail last Saturday night and Sunday, conditions could not be better for the 30th Vasa.,

By Vasa Trails
Feb 9, 2006

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Crystal Highlander Classic Race & Tour Update

The Crystal Highlander Classical race and tour is scheduled for Sunday, February 19th. Please call and let us know if you are planning on coming ,

By Roger Putman
Feb 9, 2006

Traverse City Tuesday Night Time Trial Results for Feb 7, 2006

Conditions for tonights 4 K classic sprints were ideal. The temperature was about 24 degrees at the start and the race course had a nice set of double tracks set for the sprint. The Staff at Timber Ridge did a great job of grooming and setting.,

By James Monroe
Feb 8, 2006

Finn Sisu/Toko SuperTour Sprints Rock The City

The morning qualifying course was less than 1000 meters and climbed up and down one long hill in a series of ascents, descents, and curves.,

By Corey Coogan
Feb 8, 2006

Final Day of the CXC SuperTour Cruises the Hills and Lakes of Downtown Minneapol

Warned to use rock skis or a “B-pair” of boards, athletes entered the event with relatively low expectations for course conditions. What greeted them on the trail was an extremely positive surprise.,

By Corey Coogan
Feb 8, 2006

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CXC FIS SuperTour is a Wrap

The tremendously successful CXC FIS SuperTour Series hosted by Central Cross-Country Skiing, overcame everything mother nature threw at them to wrap up the four-week loop around the Midwest last weekend.,

By Corey Coogan
Feb 8, 2006

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Swix Launches Radical New Pole

Swix is introducing The Direct Force Concept 'FORCE 10' Ski Pole in time for the 2006 Olympics. Dick Fultz discusses his experiences with them.,

By Mike Muha
Feb 7, 2006

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A Message from the White Pine Stampede

The 2006 White Pine Stampede proves one thing for sure: you don't need snow to hold a cross country ski event, just a bunch of crazy skiers who are starved for snow; they will ski on anything!!,

By White Pine Stampede
Feb 6, 2006

The White Pine Stampede: Who Knew What to Expect?

Perfect snow conditions, man-eating holes, great road crossings, icy downhills, fast uphills, water hazards - there was something for everyone in this 2006 adventure of a race!,

By Mike Muha
Feb 5, 2006

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