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U.S. Biathlon Names Burke Top Star Tim Burke started strong, struggled with illness, then came roaring back to end the season with a win at the Canadian championships and earning U.S. Biathlon “Star of the Year” honors. U.S. Biathlon also named U.S. cross country champ Caitlin Compton and junior pursuit world championship bronze medalist Leif Nordgren as “Rising Stars.” Click here to read more.

Viesturs to Make Arctic Trek for Earth Health

On April 25, 2008, adventurers Ed Viesturs and John Stetson will begin a 150-mile expedition throughout Canada’s Baffin Island to document evidence of climate change first hand. Using sledges to transport their equipment, the pair will ski 150 miles across an arctic environment. Click here to read more.

Salomon Sponsorship Open for Elite Skiers

Salomon has outlined its sponsorship program for elite skiers: the "Athlete Force." The application deadline is April 30. Read more . . .

Other Recent Features:

Main Winter Sports Center Enters 10th Year

Elk Mountain Grand Traverse

Stories from the U.S. Distance Nationals

Bodensteiner Moves to New USSA Position

More than 400 Kilometers in a Week

Today Japan, Tomorrow the Birkie?

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