News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Holly Cup Update: It's a GO!

As of Tuesday night the trail looks real good. Trail had been modified to follow the good snow but all the terrain from last year is back.,

By Nick Baic
Dec 27, 2005

GLD Points After the Houghton Christmas Classic & Freestyle

Great Lakes District points list after the Houghton Christmas Classic and Freestyle race on December 17-18, 2005,

By Nick Baic
Dec 24, 2005

Vasa Top 10 Improvements for 2005

To recognize and celebrate these successes, TART Trails, Inc. has come up with our inaugural 'Top Ten' list for 2005 improvements,

By Missy Luyk
Dec 22, 2005

Review: The 2005/06 Atomic RS11 192 Warm/Hard Skating Ski

With a quiver of first year Atomic RS10's in a soft marathon flex, paired with last years Rossignol F2's, my intention was to find an all-around ski with the flex targeted to complement the firmer Rossi's. I elected to go the Atomic RS11 route.,

By James Hull
Dec 21, 2005

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First Aspen Park Race 5km Results

Conditions 20 deg F, rock solid freshly groomed track. 100% coverage, great conditions.,

By Jeff Kalember
Dec 21, 2005

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Offers Winter Getaway

The Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is offering a winter skills workshop for women Feb. 24-26 at the DNR's MacMullan Conference Center at Higgins Lake.,

By Lynn Marla, DNR
Dec 21, 2005

Women's Winter Weekend in Porcupine Mountains

A weekend packed with snow-related activities (cross country, downhill and telemark skiing as well as snowshoeing) for women is planned for Feb. 11-12 at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. ,

By Ann Wilson DNR
Dec 21, 2005

Women's Snowshoe Building Class in Graling

The Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program today announced a snowshoe building class at Twin Pine Lodge near Grayling, Jan. 27-29, that also features a guided snowshoe hike at Hartwick Pines State Park.,

By Lynn Marla
Dec 21, 2005

Invest in Groomer for Independence Lake!

A used Tidd Tech groomer and a Skidoo Alpine is available. I propose we put together a group of 'investors' to buy it and loan to help Bill Kaltz groom Independence Lake.,

By Ron Sell
Dec 20, 2005

Burchfield Park Serious about Skating

As I recently posted in the trail review section, I was surprised to see Burchfield Park in Holt groomed, more or less, for skating. That motivated me to sit down with the park management to discuss grooming. I was encouraged by the conversation.,

By Andy Stevens
Dec 19, 2005

Learn to Make Snowshoes at Ludington State Park

Ludington State Park is hosting a series of snowshoe-making workshops this winter at the park's warming shelter.,

By Mary Dettloff, DNR
Dec 19, 2005

Hooked on the Crystal Mountain Season Opener!

I sensed that I could move up a place or, so I tried to bridge up that second or two on the first short straight. I was nearly back in close contact with Stephen & Don Camp, with Melzar & Todd Vigland on my tail, when I...,

By Dell Todd
Dec 19, 2005