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RESULTS: Holmes and Davis win again, this time at the Hanson Hills Classic

Sam Holmes took his second victory this weekend, taking yesterday's Forbush Freestyle and winning be a three minute margin in today's Hanson Hills Classic 12k under warm and sunny conditions.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2017

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BREAKING NEWS: 2017 American Birkebeiner CANCELLED

After days of unseasonable weather, rain, and a predicted snow storm front missing the Hayward and Cable areas, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2017 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon

By Birkie
Feb 17, 2017

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Waxing recommendations for Michigan Cup and Michigan HS Champion races

UPDATED WITH SOLDA: It's looking a little balmy this weekend! make sure you don't have slow skis by following these waxing recommendations. (Swix will be added when available.)

By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2017

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Michigan HS XC Skiing State Champs Preview

The course is set, the organizers and racers are ready and the Michigan championships are about to begin on a forecasted warm weekend. The field looks strong with all of last years individual champions returning to defend their titles.

By Dan Wiitala
Feb 17, 2017

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Pre-Prep race skis for the 2017 American Birkebeiner

With the 2017 Birkie less than 2 weeks away, it is not too early to start getting race skis ready for their final layer of race wax before the big day.

By Chris Hall
Feb 16, 2017

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Is an out-and-back Birkie possible this year?

It's warm. It's getting warmer. With over a week left before the start of the American Birkebeiner and several days in the 40's to near 50, the weather is on everyone's mind?

By Mike Muha
Feb 16, 2017

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Self-Talk

One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of mental game and success in athletics is,

By Cody Brown, Head SBX Coach SSWSC
Feb 14, 2017

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RESULTS: Tricky waxing played havoc in Vasa Classic

Eli Brown and Elizabeth Embick were the overall winners in today's inaugural 34km North American Vasa Classic, with Sam Holmes and Rebecca Davis king an queen of the 16km in tricky waxing conditions.

By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2017

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BREAKING NEWS: Woodbeck wins North American Vasa

The North Americna Vasa 48k Men's Freestyle Podium is in: (1) Jay Woodbeck, (2) Sam Holmes, (3) Ben Lannin. Congratulations!

By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2017

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BREAKING NEWS: Frye Colie top women at North American Vasa!

Mariah Frye Colie has won her second major event in two weeks by winning the 48k North American Vasa. Frye Colie won last week's White Pine Stampede.

By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2017

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RESULTS: North American Vasa put Woodbeck and Frye Colie on top

Full results for the 48k, 28k, 11k, and 6k distances at the 2017 North American Vasa. Besides Woodbeck and Frye Colie winning at 48k, Kevin Tarras and Rebecca Davis topped the 28k standings, and Maize 'n Blue took the 11K.

By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2017

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Last year for Wabos Loppet!

Stokely Creek is announcing that this is the last year for the Wabos Loppet. If you have never done the Loppet or want to do it one last time this is the last year to do it.

By Susan Byker
Feb 10, 2017

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