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Vasa Newsletter #2

12/23/2004 8:43:00 AM - By Jim Dombrowski & Pete LaPlaca

Just a reminder, the first price increase for the 29th annual North American Vasa will be on January 1st 2005.,

Baic & Nestor Win Nordican 10K Opener

12/22/2004 9:26:00 AM - By Hap Wright

Milan Baic and Sara Nestor were the top skiers in the Boyne 10K Season Opener this past Saturday. The Boyne Nordican at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, MI, held the Opener at the last moment when Crystal Mountain announced that it did not have enough snow to hold their race.,

Boyne Nordican Race this Saturday

12/16/2004 2:29:00 PM - By Lou Awodey

With the unfortunate need to cancel the Crytal Mtn. event on Dec. 18, we have agreed to host an alternative, casual race event for the same day. Our snow conditions are adequate for a 5-10KM (higher golf course setting) Freestyle race Sat. Morning 12/18.,

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Crystal Pre-Season Opener Cancelled

12/15/2004 5:14:00 PM - By Roger Putman, Crystal Mountain

The Crystal Pre-Season Opener is canceled. The race might move to Boyme Mountain.,

Pre-Register for NM2005 by Friday, Win Wax Bench?

12/15/2004 9:43:00 AM - By Brent Oja

Any skier that registers for the 2005 National Masters in Minnesota's Twin Cities (January 30 - February 5, 2005) between now and Friday, December 17 will be entered in a drawing for a single wooden wax profile bench ($80 retail value). ,

Yoko North America Night Race Series in Ohio

12/14/2004 8:01:00 PM - By Tom Cook, Ohio Nordic Ski Team

The Ohio Nordic Ski Team has launched a new Tuesday night race series under the lights at Chapin Forest Pine Lodge Ski Center in Kirtland, OH, with new sponsor, Yoko Poles.,

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Changes to Grand View XC race

12/14/2004 9:39:00 AM - By CXC

Based on recent conversations among CXC, CCSA, Junior coaches, and the Wolverine organizers, several changes to the posted schedule will be implemented at the Grand View XC Ski Challenge in Wolverine this weekend.,

Chestnut Valley: Good race for new racers

12/13/2004 4:04:00 PM - By Mike Muha

Looking for your first cross counrry ski racer, ever? The Chestnut Valley Freestyle may be your race...,

4th Duathlon Canceled - Too Much Snow

12/12/2004 8:12:00 AM - By Mike Muha

The Duathlon is canceled; we will still meet at 10:00 to run or ski.,

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Holly Cup Registration Form Available

12/9/2004 9:46:00 AM - By Mike Muha

The Holly Cup registration form has been posted.,

Will the Crystal Pre-Season Opener Open?

12/9/2004 9:39:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Roger Putman at Crystal Mountain says the race is still on, but he'll make a final call the Thursday before the race.,

Officials & Race Organizers Clinic

12/7/2004 11:33:00 AM - By Scott Wilson

Join us in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for some great early season skiing. And help officiate and manage some excellent Junior Olympic Qualifier/Collegiate/Citizen races at the Grand View XC Ski Challenge in Ironwood, Michigan. This clinic will include hands on race day activities and evening discussions.,

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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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