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Year: 2006 ×

Top Talent to Compete at 2006 Capitol Square Sprints

International stars, America’s best, local favorites, and defending champions arrive in Madison to race around the Wisconsin Capitol in downtown Madison as part of the 2006 Capitol Square Sprints.,

By Yuriy Gusev, Chief of Competition
Jan 12, 2006

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Photos from the Boyne Highlands 10km Classic

Many photos from the start and hills of the Boyne Highlands 10km Classic race on Sunday, January 8.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 11, 2006

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Apsen Park Race Results

It wasn't looking good, but Aspen Park groomed up perfectly, rock solid tracks and universal klister make for some great ski racing.,

By Jeff Kalember
Jan 11, 2006

White Pine Stampede – Sometime in the Winter of 1977

Saturday morning, it was up early, donning cotton knickers, knicker socks, fishnet underwear and a flannel shirt. My equipment consisted of three pin bindings, aluminum poles and 60 mm wooden skis, freshly pine-tarred and waxed skis.,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 10, 2006

America's Biggest FIS City Sprint Race

More than 100,000 cubic feet of snow will be trucked into the area around the Wisconson capitol to create the 1-kilometer loop course with machine-set tracks.,

By Yuriy Gusev
Jan 10, 2006

First Annual TalviTohinat - Winter Scramble

The Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) are pleased this year to host our First Annual winter fundraising event, the TalviTohinat (a winter scramble in Finnish).,

By Christian Giardina
Jan 10, 2006

Biac & Houle Win Boyne Highlands Classic

Milan Baic makes it three in a row by winning the Boyne Highlands 10K classic. Julie Houle skis to a victory in the women's division.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 9, 2006

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Photos from the 2006 Chestnut Valley 12km Freestyle

Many photos from the 2006 Chestnut Valley 12km Freestyle.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2006

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Baic & Madion Win Chestnut Valley under Great Conditions

The three laps of exactly 4km each had plenty of snow. Conditions were soft in places but no one was complaining - most competitors thought the trail had the best snow in the lower peninsula!,

By Mike Muha
Jan 7, 2006

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NTN Trail Days & Family Adventure Day

On Saturday, January 7th, the NTN will have National Trails Day, including free lessons, free trail passes and free ski demo’s. On Sunday, January 8th, the NTN will be hosting the Kids and Family Adventure Day.,

By Susan Brian
Jan 6, 2006

Conditions Excellent for this Weekend's Races

Nick Baic reports that "Conditions in Harbor Springs for both races is excellent"!,

By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2006

FIS SuperTour in the USSA Central Division

CXC and USSA invite all to a series of four consecutive weeks of FIS Continental Cup SuperTour events January 14 - February 5, 2006 in the Central Region cities of Madison, Mt Itasca, Telemark Resort, and Minneapolis.,

By Scott Wilson, CXC Race Director
Jan 6, 2006