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11/08/08 |
November 8, 2008 Saturday - Wednesday November 26
Largest Selection Pre-Season Sale on New Skiwear & Skis Plus Nordic Ski Walking & Cat Ski Demo
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
November 8, 2008 Friday - Wednesday November 26
Cross Country Ski Headquarters opens with the Largest Selection of the year and Pre-Season Sale on new skiwear, skis and ski equipment. Hours 9 to 6 Fri & Sat and 10 to 5:30 Sun through Thurs. Come see us for fantastic prices and selection on all the new X-C and Downhill Outerwear, Technical Wear, X-C Packages,
X-C Skis, X-C Boots and Poles for 08-09 Season.
You will find fantastic savings on 08-09 Rep samples and closeouts from Fischer (skating, classical & backcountry skis & boots), Madshus (skating, classical & backcountry skis) and Hot Chillys (base layer & mid layer) All these samples are brand new and at least 40% OFF!
Check out the Day Lodge for deeply discounted close-out prices on last seasons carry over X-C jackets & X-C ski pants, X-C skis, rep samples, boots, base layer, snowboard jackets and pants, downhill jackets and pants and much, much more.
Be sure to try out the newest way to X-C Ski on the all terrain C.A.T. Skis. Free demos available throughout the length of the pre Season Sale! Also, there will be Nordic Ski Walking Poles for you to try out and we will be glad to help you get started, all at no charge!
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11/28/08 |
Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 Friday through Monday
Thanksgiving Weekend Extravaganza Sale
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Nov. 28 - Dec. 1 Friday through Monday
In Store Fashion Show throughout the weekend. Best selection and prices on all the new 08-09 skis, boots and outerwear! Complimentary refreshments, Bob's Bean Bomb bean dip and Tortilla Chips will be served. Deep, deeeep discounts on 07-08 Clothing, Skis and Equipment!
We start making snow the middle of November so be sure to bring your skis! If it is too warm to ski, try out The All Terrain Cat Skis or Nordic Walking with our special Nordic Ski Walking poles all at no charge!
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11/29/08 |
Nov 29, 2008 - Saturday
Blizzard Trail Opens
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
If temperatures are cold enough to make snow in mid November we will open at least part of the Blizzard Trail on Saturday November 29.
Even though the loop is quite short there are 2 small hills and it is really a lot of fun for young and old! For X-C Ski Racers this is a fine opportunity for early season on snow training.
This is also a great opportunity to demo some of those great skis that are sure to be still on sale at pre season package prices!
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12/06/08 |
December 6 - through March 16
Headlight Night Skiing for $5
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Every night (snow permitting) From December 6 - through March 16 we will have available for rent LED headlamps for your Night Skiing Enjoyment! Be sure to pick up Headlamps before 5:30 PM because the Store and Day Lodge will usually not be open in the evening. That means you will be on your own!
Then bring back between 10 Am and noon the following day. The cost to rent is $5 per Headlamp per night.
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12/13/08 |
December 13, 2008 Saturday. 10 AM to Noon & 1 to 3 PM
Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic -
2 Sessions: 10 AM to Noon and 1 PM to 3 PM. Ski fast, even up hills. Learn from Kip Brady, world class tri-athlete and fantastic skate ski instructor. Please reserve your spot, email your name and session preference to skibones@aol.com
There is a $5 fee per session to cover Kip's travel expenses. The clinic is open to all skiers and ski racers. Kip will also be available for private lessons after the afternoon clinic and on Sunday through the early afternoon.
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12/13/08 |
December 13, 2007 Saturday 4 PM to 8 PM
Vauhti Wax Clinic and Team Get Together
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
December 13, 2008 Saturday 4 PM to 8 PM
Hands-on Racing Wax Clinic for classic and skating. Sponsored by Rick Weir, US Distributor of Vauhti Waxes. Many door prizes. Ask as many questions as you want! The clinic is free, but please let us know you will be coming. Ph 800 832 2663 or email skibones@aol.com
After this Clinic the 2004, 2007 & 2008 Michigan Cup Champions, Cross Country Ski Headquarters Michigan Cup Team, will have a buffet dinner, introduce new recruits and review last seasons glorious highlights! The team experts will be reporting on many racing topics including: good books on skiing, food and liquids on race day, how to improve your balance, how to get over the hills better, how much clothing and what type and planned winter team training sessions. Even if you are just thinking about participating in one race, you are strongly encouraged to join and enjoy a great evening!
This team has a lot of fun and team members are very willing to help fellow skiers. We welcome new team members! To find out more, join us at Team night or call or email Devan Thielfoldt 248-740-8825 email: dthielfoldt@omniurce.com
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12/20/08 |
Dec 20, 2008 - Saturday. 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Learn to Ski Free
Dec 20, 2008 Saturday. 4 PM For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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12/25/08 |
Thursday, Christmas Day December 25 2008
Merry Christmas!
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Merry Christmas! Thursday, December 25 2008 - Christmas Day. X-C Ski Headquarters Store is closed. Parking lot and trails are open during daylight hours, on the house.
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12/27/08 |
Dec 27, 2008 Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Dec 27, 2008 Saturday 4 PM For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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01/03/09 |
January 3, 2009 - Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
January 3, 2009 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski Free for kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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01/05/09 |
January 5 - 30, 2009
McDonald's Discover Michigan Skiing Month
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
McDonald's Discover Michigan Skiing Month -
Cross Country Ski headquarters has teamed up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer an exciting and very affordable introduction to the sport of X-C Skiing. The program is designed to introduce a healthy outdoor winter activity to Michigan’s residents.
The program includes a 1 hour group lesson, ski rental equipment and a XC SKI HQ facilities pass. The price for this Discover Michigan Skiing program is $30 for adults and $20 for children seven to 14 years old. The lesson normally covers basic maneuvering on skis, including classic technique, turning, controlling speed going downhill, and getting up from a fall. At the end of the program participants receive a $20-off coupon valid at participating Michigan Ski Industries Association ski shops. Please pre-register by calling 800-832-2663.
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01/10/09 |
January 10, 2009 10 AM to 3:30 PM
Winter Trails Day
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Winter Trails Day January 10, 2009. 10 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd (County Rd 100 - Higgins Lake), Roscommon MI 48653
Start at 10 AM, Free registration and free outfitting in snowshoes, boots, skis and poles.
10:30: X-C Ski & Snowshoe clinic, with skiers in boots, skis and poles and snowshoers in snowshoes. Learn how to get the skis and snow shoes on, how to hold the poles and how to start cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Also includes learning how to fall down and how to get up!
11:10: Go on a tour to Trappers Cabin for Hot Dogs, bonfire and Hot Cocoa. All at no charge! After a rest at the Cabin skiers & snowshoers will be able to choose to go on their own and explore more trails or be guided back to Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
Noon - 3 PM: Skiers return from their tours and return snowshoes, boots, skis & poles. They are invited to relax in front of the Fireplace in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge.
3 PM Draw registrants names from hat for prizes.
Prizes/Drawings: Courtesy of Atomic, Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Karhu and Alpina X-C Ski Companies & Yukon Charlies, Atlas and Tubbs Snowshoe Company.
We have a limited number of skis and snowshoes. By pre-registering and sending an email with your name, address, age and shoe size to: skibones@aol.com we can confirm availability of equipment.
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01/11/09 |
January 11, 2009 Sunday, 1 PM
Winter Adventure Trail Day
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
January 11, 2009 Sunday, 1 PM, Winter Adventure Trail Day
Sponsored by the Great Lakes Winter Trails Council
This year's theme: Lets Get Outdoors in the Winter! Free Lessons with an emphasis on getting kids and adults outside in the winter anywhere there is snow. Free X-C or Snowshoe 3 hour rental for kids 6 to 16 and 1/2 off for accompanying adults for those who take the free lessons.
Also enjoy some of the best roasted pork this side of the Rockies, special sauce, vegetables, fresh baked bread, and beverages for just $6.00 per person. Reservations appreciated. Call 800 832 2663.
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01/12/09 |
January 12 -16, 2009 Monday - Friday
Silver Streak Week
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
January 12 - 16, 2009 Monday - Friday X-C and
Snowshoe Silver Streak Week. Seasoned outdoors people, 55 and older get their X-C SKI HQ Pass, free coffee or hot cocoa on the house and free skiing on some of the greatest skis & boots or snowshoes from our demo program at no charge.
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01/17/09 |
Jan 17 , 2009 Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Jan 17, 2009 Saturday 4 PM For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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01/24/09 |
Jan 24, 2009, Saturday 4PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Jan 24, 2009, Saturday 4PM
For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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01/24/09 |
January 24 & 25, 2009
Crabby Lobster Weekend
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Saturday and Sunday January 24 & 25, 2009 Stone Turtle Day Lodge Restaurant Specials. Saturday enjoy Jack Daniel’s Kicken Crab Chowder served with a fresh baked sourdough roll. Sunday try our famous Lobster Bisque served with a fresh baked sourdough roll.
It just goes to show that the folks who ski to eat are on to something! Serving starts at noon both days.
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01/31/09 |
Jan 31, 2009, Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Jan 31, 2009, Saturday 4 PM
For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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02/07/09 |
Feb 7, 2009, Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Feb 7, 2009, Saturday 4 PM
For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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02/08/09 |
Feb 8, 2009 - Sunday - Noon Till 4Pm
Get your Fill at the Grill
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Feb 8, 2009 - Sunday - Noon Till 4Pm Grill Chef Jimmy Mac will make a special appearance on the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Sun Deck to Fire Grill your choice of Steak, Seafood, Brats or Burgers. Choose your entree on the deck and Chef Jimmy Mac will grill it to perfection.
Some skiers eat to ski and other ski to eat!
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02/14/09 |
Feb 14, 2009 Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Feb 14, 2009 Saturday 4 PM
For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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02/14/09 |
February 14, 2009
Valentine Lunch Special
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Treat your Valentine and your heart to the Flatbread Grilled Chicken and Pesto Sandwich. Enjoy diced grilled chicken breast, chopped spinach and special pesto in a multigrain flat bread sandwich. Yum
Serving from Noon to 4PM.
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02/21/09 |
February 21, 2009 Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
February 21, 2009 Saturday 4 PM. For kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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02/22/09 |
February 22, 2009 - Sunday
16th Annual Junior Muffin Races
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
February 22, 2009 - Sunday 10 AM - 16th Annual Junior Muffin Race 8K Duathalon Classic / Freestyle
Cross Country Ski Headquarters will sponsor a Junior Girls & Boys 8K Duathalon race. Skiers will classic ski the first 1/2 of the race then ski freestyle the 2nd 1/2 of the race. Registration begins at 10:00 AM Sunday. The start will be as close to 11 AM as registration allows.
This is a Michigan Cup Junior Race. Medals will be awarded in 3 divisions to the top 3 finishers in the girls and boys races. After the 8 km Senior Muffin Division Duathalon races there will be 2 Junior Muffin freestyle races: Ages 6 years and under and 7 to 10.
There will be no entry fee for these 10 and under racers and all racers will be awarded a medal! There is a $10 entry fee for the Senior Racers (11 and older) and it includes a Pig Roast Lunch. The Pig Roast is $5 for anyone else who might be hungry too. All racers and family members who partake in the Pig Roast will also receive a complimentary 1 day XC SKI HQ facilities pass.
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02/28/09 |
February 28, 2009 - Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
February 28, 2009 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski Free for kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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03/01/09 |
March 1, 2009 - Sunday 1 PM
Cajun Gumbo Music Fest in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
March 1, 2009 - Sunday 1 PM
Cajun Gumbo Music Fest in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge - Feast on Pat and Bob Hagerman’s famous New Orleans Cajun Gumbo over rice. Add the File Powder and Hot Sauce to taste. $5 for the Gumbo and that includes the Band!
Enjoy some of the best live music North of Lansing by the Catch and Release Blues Band. $5 per Cajun! Reservations appreciated. Please call: 800 832 2663 or email skibones@aol.com
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03/07/09 |
March 7, 2009 - Saturday 4 PM
Learn to Ski Free
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
March 7, 2009 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski Free for kids and adults. Learn the basics or fine tune your X-C skiing skills while having a great time. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This program is free and includes Traditional and Skate Skiing. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.
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03/14/09 |
March 14, 2009 - Saturday - 9 AM
Michigan Cup Relays at Cross Country Ski Headquarters
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Saturday Mar 14, 2009 Michigan Cup Relays at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. Registration Starts at 9 AM. Relays start at 10:30 AM. A Michigan Cup Relay Race involving 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, one leg classic; approx 8 km per leg freestyle and 4K for classic. Entry Fee: $20 per racer. All entrees score Team Points. If you do not have a team we will try to match you up.
Includes Long Sleeve 2009 Michigan Cup T-Shirts for each racer, refreshments (some teams bring special refreshments), Giant Subs, Grilled Hot Dogs and fresh baked Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin cookies for dessert!
48 Teams participated last year! This is a great Spectator Event!!
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09/05/09 |
Saturday Sept 5, and Sunday Sept 6, 2009
Giant Air Conditioned Labor Day Weekend Sale, Roller Ski Clinic & C.A.T. Ski Clinic
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Saturday Sept 5 and Sunday Sept 6. Cross Country Ski Headquarters closes out all of last years discontinued skis, boots, poles, jackets, shells, fleece sweaters, insulated parkas and much much more. Clothing Brand names include Hot Chillys, North Face, Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sporthill, Louis Garneau, Pearl Izumi, Woolrich, Red Ledge, Under Armour, Gordini, Smartwool, Polarmax, Brooks, Swix, Ice Wear, Mental, Turtle Fur, AuClair, Kombi and much more!
Classic, Skating and Backcountry Skis by Madshus, Fischer, Karhu, Salomon, Alpina and Atomic. Classic Boots by Salomon and Alpina. Skating boots by Salomon, Fischer and Alpina. Backcountry boots by Alpina, Classic and Skating poles by Swix Exel, Masters and One Way.
Here are some examples:
50% off Columbia 08-09 Adult and Kids Parkas! Super Sale Prices on North Face, Under Armour & Hot Chillys too! Sale prices on Snowshoes, Skis, Ski Boots & much more. 20% off Sporthill pants, tops & jackets - great for Nordic Ski Walking, Hiking, Biking, Running, Walking and CAT Skiing. Super low prices on all X-C Ski packages!
All last years top End Fischer and Madshus Racing Classic Skis are on sale at 50% of list. 35% to 50% Off on last years Fischer, Rossignol, Atomic and Madshus Skating Skis!
Whitewoods snowshoe kits that include snowshoes, adjustable poles and bag for only $79.66!
Great deals on New 09-10 stock also!
There will be plenty of C.A.T. Skis after 2PM Saturday and all day Sunday available for demo.
The president and inventor of the C.A.T. (Classic All Terrain) Skis, Dale Niggeman, will be at Cross Country Ski Headquarters on Sunday Sept 6, 2009 for a combined C.A.T. Ski Clinic, Core Strength Clinic and Roller Ski Clinic! The cost for all the clinics combined is only $30!
The clinics will begin at 1:30 PM. First will be the C.A.T. Ski and Core Strength Clinics then the class will relocate to the Grayling High School for the Roller Ski Clinic.
After the clinics all attendees are invited to a cookout on Higgins Lake.
Just email: skibones@aol.com to sign up.
In the 2008 Masters World Cup races in McCall, Idaho Dale Niggeman (Mr C.A.T. Ski), of Wisconsin Rapids, was the first U.S. finisher in the men's 40-44 age group in the 10K classic, and raced to a bronze U.S. finish in the men's 40-44 age group 30K classic.
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