News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

NTN Appeals to MDNR to keep Blueberry open

The Noquemanon Trail Network is working hard to keep Blueberry open and groomed for this winter. The NTN has sent the following letter to the MDNR to appeal to them and allow the NTN to have the ability to groom.,

By Susan Brian
Nov 8, 2007

How Far Can You Go in 24 Hours?

The 2nd annual Equinox Ski Challenge is a 24 Hour nordic ski race to be held on March 22nd and 23rd at the Rendezvous Ski Trails in West Yellowstone, MT.,

By Sam Newbury
Nov 8, 2007

SuperTour Race Schedule

Here's the SuperTour race schedule, with links to each race's web site.,

By Mike Muha
Nov 7, 2007

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Yellowstone Ski Festival Restaurant Reviews

There are quite a few restaurants in West Yellowstone and we have worked hard to make sure that most of them are open during the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Here’s a brief review of most of the places that have committed to being open this year.,

By Jamie Greene
Nov 7, 2007

GLD JO Qualifers and Qualifying Criteria for 2008

Here's the schedule for GLD JOQ's and the Qualifying Criteria. JOQ's will be held in Houghton, Marquette, and Wallon Lake.,

By Nick Baic
Nov 7, 2007

We Are Ready for Snow!

Hanson Hills Recreation Area held a Trail Clean up day. Volunteers Hiked/Ran the Nordic Ski Trail System removing fallen debris from the Trails. We also made a couple of changes to our Nordic Trail System.,

By Justin Andre
Nov 7, 2007

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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