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Change Lanes in a Classic Race
Change Lanes in a Classic Race

Change Lanes in a Classic Race

3/10/2006 - By Mike Muha

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. ,

Challenging Race in Junior Olympics Classic Event
Challenging Race in Junior Olympics Classic Event

Challenging Race in Junior Olympics Classic Event

3/9/2006 - By Doug Endicott

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.,

Photos from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic
Photos from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic

Photos from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic

3/9/2006 - By Mary Pritchard

Thrity-three photos by Mary Pritchard from the 2006 Black Mountain 30k Classic cross country ski race.,

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Watch the Junior Olympics - Live!

3/8/2006 - By Mike Muha

Watch the Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech trails in Houghton via webcam,

Boyne Highlands Races Will Be Held!

3/7/2006 - By John Goble

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.,

Photo Finishes at Junior Olympic Sprints
Photo Finishes at Junior Olympic Sprints

Photo Finishes at Junior Olympic Sprints

3/7/2006 - By Mike Muha

Results from the first day of racing at the 2006 Chevrolet Junior Olympics on the Michigan Tech cross country ski trails in Houghton, Michigan.,

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Full Results, 2006 Black Mountain 30K Classic

3/6/2006 - By Kammie Dennis

Here are the full results from Saturday's race.,

TBTA Thanks MDNR for Black Mountain Grooming

3/6/2006 - By Vince Call

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!,

Paull & Gebhart Win 2006 Black Mountain 30K Classic
Paull & Gebhart Win 2006 Black Mountain 30K Classic

Paull & Gebhart Win 2006 Black Mountain 30K Classic

3/5/2006 - By Mike Muha

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.,

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Junior Olympic Cross Country Skiers Named from Great Lakes District

3/5/2006 - By Doug Endicott

Here are the skiers representing the Great Lakes District at Junior Olympics.,

CXC Coaching Positions Open

3/4/2006 - By Yuriy Gusev

CXC Needs Head Coach, Assistant Coach, & Wax Technician,

Tartu Maraton

3/3/2006 - By Howard Feit

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.,

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UPCOMING RACES

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

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

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

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

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

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