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Year: 2010 ×

U.S. Women Battle Hard in Pursuit

Norway's Marit Bjoergen came from behind to earn her second gold medal of the 2010 Olympics on a sunny day in Whistler, adding her victory in the 15K pursuit to an earlier sprint win.

By US Ski Team
Feb 20, 2010

DNRE opens grooming to volunteers

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment has reached an understanding with the Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) that will allow it to work with communities to get cross-country ski trails groomed for the remainder of the ski season.

By DNRE
Feb 20, 2010

Vasa to host 2012 National Masters

We will host the 2012 National Masters and we are already gearing up for it. We expect to easily break 1,000 skiers for all our events.

By Pete LaPlaca
Feb 19, 2010

CCSA All-Conference Team announced

The CCSA named its men’s and women’s first and second all-conference teams Wednesday. The All-CCSA teams recognize season-long achievement and were based on points given out in each race.

By Dylan Dethier
Feb 19, 2010

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Full Olympic race video replays

Juggling working, family, training and racing during Olympic coverage...and Olympic coverage losses out? Don't worry, NBC provides full race replays, plus race highlights on their web site.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2010

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Skiers as Vandals!

I probably shouldn’t have spoken the next words that I did, but it was one of those moments everyone’s had. I felt them coming out and it was too late to stop it.

By Ken Roth
Feb 19, 2010

Where is the Outrage?

A synopsis of the entire Black Mountain situation: the DNR claims no funds, but won't let volunteers do the grooming for free.

By Denny Paul
Feb 18, 2010

Liebner and Wichern Vasa Grand Champions

Andy Liebner and Amy Wichern became the first xcskishop.com Grand Champions for the lowest combined Vasa 50K and Gran Travers Classic times; Dennis Paull and Susan Vigland become crosscountryski.com Reserve Grand Champions.

By Jim Datsko
Feb 18, 2010

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Another 2010 Vasa video!

Watch as Traverse City hosted the premiere nordic ski event bringing xc ski professionals and weekenders to a cross country ski celebration at the North American VASA last weekend.

By MyNorth.com
Feb 18, 2010

Randall sets U.S. record with 8th in classic sprint

It was a mixed day for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team on Wednesday. On the bright side, Kikkan Randall scored a U.S. Olympic record with eighth place in the women's individual classic sprint, but Andy Newell slipped off course and finished 45th.

By US Ski Team
Feb 18, 2010

Teela Places 24th in 12.5km Pursuit

Jeremy Teela (Heber City, Utah) finished in 24th place to lead the American effort in the men’s 12.5km pursuit event at Whistler Olympic Park.

By Viktoria Franke
Feb 18, 2010

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Wax recommendation for this weekend

Wax recommendation for the Cote Dame Marie, Hanson Hills Classic, and maybe the Ohio Nordic Flurry...plus links to wax recommendations for other races.

By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2010