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Video of the Michigan Cup Sprints Men's A-Final

Video of the final seconds of the senior men's A-Final at the Michigan Cup Sprints.

By Susan Joslin
Feb 11, 2009

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White Pine Stampede winners circle

Photos of winners at the 2009 White Pine Stampede awards ceremony,

By Kelly Mikolajczyk
Feb 11, 2009

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Salice Nordic Shields: An excellent alternative to Casco Nordic Shields

An alternative to the Casco Nordic Eyewear is Salice's Nordic Shield. I've had an opportunity to train and race in a pair for the past three weeks and thought I provide a review of these value leaders.

By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2009

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Austria

We arrived in Ramsau after a good long travel day from Rybinsk. The transition from Russia to Ramsau was a welcome one.

By Pete Vordenberg
Feb 10, 2009

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Notes from the Alpensia Biathlon Center in Pyeong Chang

Pyeong Chang, Korea. Even though the day is just beginning in central Europe, the sun is setting here in Pyeong Chang.

By US Biathlon Association
Feb 10, 2009

Photos from the 2009 White Pine Stampede 40 Km

This race was my introduction to the MI Cup racing series. Rather than race, I decided to take pictures and be race support for my teammates. It was fun to experience the other side of racing... Enjoy!

By Kelly Mikolajczyk
Feb 10, 2009

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Wax recommendation for Feb 10 Traverse City sprints

Wax recommendations from Swix for the Feb 10 Traverse City Sprint race.

By Pete Edwards
Feb 10, 2009

Biac, Vigland and Drenzy top Michigan Cup Sprints

Brendan Biac, Susan Vigland and Spencer Drenzy topped the standings at the 2009 Michigan Cup Sprints under warm and sunny skies.

By Mike Muha
Feb 10, 2009

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9,500 Skiers Bound for 36th American Birkebeiner Races

Making the 9,500 skiers and 15,000 spectators happy is important to businesses in Hayward, Cable and the surrounding area.

By Cherie Morgan
Feb 9, 2009

Lost Leaders at the White Pine Stampede

UPDATED: A little misdirection messed up the 40km freestyle results, but the 40 km classic and all the 20km and 10km skiers finished in great style.

By Mike Muha
Feb 9, 2009

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Participants From Around the World Get Ready to Ski the Birkie

They come in all shapes and sizes and from all walks of life. Some have done it dozens of times while others are embarking on their first long-distance ski journey. The elite ski to win, while many race their friends or only compete against themselves.

By Cherie Morgan
Feb 8, 2009

Port Crescent candlelight ski and sleigh, Feb 14

Port Crescent State Park will host a GO-Get Outdoors candlelight cross-country ski night on Saturday, Feb. 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m., when the luminaries will be lit.

By DNR
Feb 7, 2009