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More than 10,000 skiers bound for 37th Birkebeiner races and event

2/14/2010 - By Cherie Morgan

While around 8,000 skiers set their sights on the 50 kilometer Birkie Skate, 54K Birkie Classic, or 23K Kortelopet, another 2,500 are bound for 12K Prince Haakon and shorter races and events that dominate the three-day event.

The Team Behind the Team: Shooting Coach

2/14/2010 - By Viktoria Franke

Armin Auchentaller is responsible for everything that concerns shooting. Ammunitions tests as well as the shooting technique – he deals with it.

Champion Q&A: Kris Freeman

2/13/2010 - By US Ski Team

Read on to find out what he's doing before the Olympics get going, what he wants to do if he finds success in Vancouver and why he never tries to take the lead when dancing with his girlfriend.

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King VASA's Viking Club New Members

2/13/2010 - By Pete LaPlaca

We founded the King VASA Viking Club two years ago to recognize and honor our core skiers who have completed at least 20 VASA races. The Club has over 40 members to date and this year we have 7 new members.

Last update from Andy before the Olympics
Last update from Andy before the Olympics

Last update from Andy before the Olympics

2/12/2010 - By Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.

Andy Newell gives an update before heading into the Olympic Village.

Cote Dame Marie Loppet – What’s With the Crazy Name?

2/12/2010 - By Chris Jones

The Grayling Recreation Authority has conducted a Nordic ski race at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area for more than 30 years. The race has gained a reputation for excellent grooming and beautiful trails. This year we would like to step it up a bit...

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U.S. XC Team set to chase medals

2/12/2010 - By US Ski Team

Although the U.S. has just one cross country medal in Olympic history - Bill Koch won silver in 1976 - results for men and women have improved dramatically on the international stage, and Americans are poised to chase medals in Vancouver.

KIDS WANTED: 2010 North American Junior Vasa

2/11/2010 - By Pete Edwards

The Junior VASA returns to Traverse City on Saturday February 13, 2010 as a key part of the North American Vasa Festival of Races, attracting skiers ages 3-15 in cross-country skiing events ranging from 200 meters to 2 km in length.

2010 Michigan Cup Sprints: The video
2010 Michigan Cup Sprints: The video

2010 Michigan Cup Sprints: The video

2/11/2010 - By Cecil Moix

A video of the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints.

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Vasa Weekend wax recommendations

2/11/2010 - By Mike Muha

Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko for the Vasa weekend, plus links to other races and the online wax wizards.

High hopes greet Nordic Combined squad

2/11/2010 - By US Ski Team

Since the competition began in 1924, the U.S. has never medaled in an Olympic nordic combined event, yet Americans swept the 3 individual events at last year's World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic, and are considered to be among the favorites.

Five tips on how to ski a marathon
Five tips on how to ski a marathon

Five tips on how to ski a marathon

2/11/2010 - By Zack Simons

As a marathon specialist, I'd like to offer five ideas on how to maximize your potential the next time you line up for a long distance event.

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UPCOMING RACES

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

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