There's actually a technique for changing lanes on a course with multiple sets of parallel tracks. And you have to plan your change. If you don't, you may lose your momentum. If you plan well, you can actually increase your speed during the lane change. ,
407 skiers competed in classic races Wednesday, racing distances ranging from 5 to 15 kilometers. The course is very challenging with many technical turns, climbs and descents. Unusual warm conditions added to the challenge.,
Thrity-three photos by Mary Pritchard from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic cross country ski race.,
Watch the Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech trails in Houghton via webcam,
Even with the threat of rain and warm temps the trails have plenty of base and the classic & freestyle races will still be held this Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12. We need a headcount of people attending.,
Results from the first day of racing at the 2006 Chevrolet Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech cross country ski trails in Houghton, Michigan.,
Here are the full results from Saturday's race.,
I would suggest a note of a BIG thank you to the MDNR TEAM for grooming the system at all and to do so after hours!,
Race Director and Straits Strider Denny Paull took first in the 30K Black Mountain Classic under bright sunny skies. Daniela Gebhart 'skied like a moose' to win the women's division.,
Here are the skiers representing the Great Lakes District at Junior Olympics.,
CXC Needs Head Coach, Assistant Coach, & Wax Technician,
I accompanied Carol and Dieter on the recent trip we did to Estonia and Sweden to do the Worldloppet races - thought you might like a different point of view.,
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
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
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
33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721