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The 10 day forecast looks bad - less than an inch of snow is forecasted. The Committee is cancelling the Ski Festival Clinics and all races. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242669 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:01:24 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242669 Nordic Ski Racer

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Hickory Hills becomes the only homologated cross-country ski course in Michigan’s lower peninsula and joins two other homologated courses in Michigan, both in the Upper Peninsula: Ishpeming and Houghton. There are only 37 homologated courses in the US. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242657 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:00:53 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242657 Nordic Ski Racer

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OK, so you got some new skis or you stoneground some skis... There are three steps you need to make the skis ready for snow. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242540 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 02:00:25 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242540 Nordic Ski Racer

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It's getting cold in the north woods, time to start your ski season training! Cross Country Ski Headquarters is hosting a Roller Ski Clinic with Jordyn Ross on Saturday, November 11th. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242537 Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:00:25 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242537 Nordic Ski Racer

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Toko has a number of new products including High Performance Powders, to be applied on top of a hot waxed and scraped and brushed HP layer. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242502 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:00:53 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242502 Nordic Ski Racer

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We are innovation driven: first dedicated waxing iron, first fluorinated hydrocarbon glide wax (ie HF, LF), first brand to use molybdenum, first perfluorocarbon in bloc form (Streamline/WetJet/JetStream). ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242447 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:00:55 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242447 Nordic Ski Racer

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In a busy world, plan simple, authentic winter fun at Cross Country Ski Headquarters! ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242423 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:00:22 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242423 Nordic Ski Racer

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U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announces the 23 athletes representing the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2023-24 season. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242404 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:01:12 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242404 Nordic Ski Racer

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After passing a ban on fluor waxes in November of 2019, the FIS has finally decided to enforce it during the 2023-2024 season. The delay came from the inability of the FIS to find a way a reliable and cost-effective method to detect fluor on skis. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242403 Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:01:02 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242403 Nordic Ski Racer

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Lower and upper peninsula junior coaches have formed the Michigan Junior Nordic Ski Association (MJNSA) to increase the range of opportunities for athletes in 6th through 12th grade, including camps, races, and other Nordic events throughout the year. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242396 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:00:58 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242396 Nordic Ski Racer

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The Banff Film Festival is a world-renowned celebration of outdoor adventure and exploration through the captivating medium of film. Originating in Banff, Canada, this festival has evolved into a global phenomenon. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242389 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:00:56 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242389 Nordic Ski Racer

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XC SKI HQ Manager and Race Team Member George Frye shares his skin ski breakthrough from the race course last season! ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242353 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:01:01 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242353 Nordic Ski Racer

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The Michigan Cup Committee The Michigan Cup Committee voted unanimously to drop the Noquemanon Ski Marathon from the Michigan Cup series. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242238 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:22 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/242238 Nordic Ski Racer

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We have increased Crybaby to 3.2 km from 2.6km and completed part of the Pines connector re-route to get it off of the shared seasonal roads with the snowmobiles. Photos of how we create ski trails! ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241973 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:00:52 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241973 Nordic Ski Racer

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This clinic we'll meet at the Windfall parking lot in Kensington Metropark (Milford, Michigan) and roll along the less-used bike path which heads northeast of the majority of the park. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241776 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:01:01 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241776 Nordic Ski Racer

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I'm having another ski clinic - with sections for both rollerskiers and non-rollerskiers - and a rollerski time trial. We'll meet at Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241621 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 15:00:43 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241621 Nordic Ski Racer

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Algoma Highlands Conservancy recently purchased the land required to re-open the Hakon Lien Trail at Stokely Creek Lodge. But now the AHC needs to pay off the loans required to make this important purchase. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241541 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:31 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241541 Nordic Ski Racer

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There will be a special guest! Olympic coach and former World Cup biathlete from Serbia, Dejan Krsmanovic, will be join me in running the clinic this Saturday, June 10. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241530 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:01:22 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241530 Nordic Ski Racer

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I'll be back in Michigan for the month of June and plan on holding a rollerski clinic right away at our usual spot at Kensington Metropark in the Martindale Beach Splash & Blast parking lot. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241459 Mon, 22 May 2023 09:01:34 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241459 Nordic Ski Racer

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This past season was an important one for USA cross country ski racing, with the men moving up to sixth in the Nation’s Cup standings and earning the maximum World Cup quota for the first time in our history ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241398 Fri, 12 May 2023 13:01:00 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241398 Nordic Ski Racer

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As you may know, the Vasa has a new PistenBully on order and we are now in the process of selling our 30 year old LMC. Here are the details for anyone who may be interested in purchasing it. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241389 Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:40 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241389 Nordic Ski Racer

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We climbed up the valley the first 20km. It was pretty crowded, mostly just two or three tracks wide. We slowly got up a few steeper sections, then into the town of Moena, through some narrow streets with the manmade snow getting mashed already. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241256 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:01:19 +0200 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241256 Nordic Ski Racer

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Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC) is proud to have two of their own coaches, Ian and Ryan Durand, competing in the US Biathlon National Championships, taking place on March 23rd in Casper, Wyoming. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241128 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:40 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241128 Nordic Ski Racer

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The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has once again won the overall Michigan Cup, narrowly beating Team NordicSkiRacer.com by a mere 259.8 points, the smallest margin ever in the Michigan Cup Series. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241032 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:01:12 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241032 Nordic Ski Racer

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The Michigan Cup Relays was a blast on Sunday, with 135 skiers from all over the state (and beyond) racing on teams of three. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241013 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:57 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/241013 Nordic Ski Racer

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The Traverse City Vasa Raptors crushed everyone in the 2023 Michigan State Championships, held Friday and Saturday, March 4 and 5. The Raptors won in every single team category, making it a full sweep of the event. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240975 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:00:27 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240975 Nordic Ski Racer

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The Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads the Michigan Cup heading into the Michigan Cup Relays, but Team NordicSkiRacer is tight on their tail.s.. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240965 Sat, 11 Mar 2023 00:01:19 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240965 Nordic Ski Racer

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Mandy Paull and dad Denny Paull have won the senior Michigan Cup; Josh Kerr and Arianne Olson take home the champion title for the juniors! ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240954 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:01:11 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240954 Nordic Ski Racer

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Wax recommendations for the Bear Chase and MI Cup Relays. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240953 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 21:01:13 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240953 Nordic Ski Racer

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Mandy Paull took her second victory, winning both the Black Mountain Classic and the Black Mountain Freestyle. Ryan Harris won the overall Freesytyle. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240919 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:00:41 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240919 Nordic Ski Racer

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In one of the closest Brumbaugh Cup finishes ever, Team NordicSkiRacer beat the defending champion Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop by 59 points. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240918 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:00:40 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240918 Nordic Ski Racer

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Denny Paull and daughter Mandy Paull won the overall men's and women's title at the 2023 Black Mountain Classic ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240916 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:00:37 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240916 Nordic Ski Racer

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Wax recommendations for Black Mountain and the Michigan High School Championships ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240867 Fri, 03 Mar 2023 09:01:06 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240867 Nordic Ski Racer

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Conditions couldn’t have been more perfect for the 30th Annual Junior Muffin Race at Cross Country Ski Headquarters! Plenty of snow, corduroy skate lanes, fresh classic tracks, cool temps and sunny skies made for a perfect day of racing. ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240824 Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:01:24 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240824 Nordic Ski Racer

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BIrkie, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon, and Muffin Race wax recommendations ]]> http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240759 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:01:04 +0100 http://www.xcstorm.com/out/240759 Nordic Ski Racer