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Sunday, February 10, 2013  The 37th Annual North American VASA races officially kicked off Saturday at the Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Whether it was bunny hopping, busting a move or breezing through the slopes in hopes of beating the competition, it was a great day for the Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games at Shanty Creek Resorts Thursday.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Nothing will stop John Bruder from skiing. The North American Vasa is having its Festival of Races this weekend at Timber Ridge Resort and Bruder fully intends on being a part of it despite the challenges of dealing with lung cancer.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Special Olympics of Michigan kicked off today with time trials for the Winter Games. Athletes from all over the state came out to compete in snowboarding, snowshoeing, skiing, ice skating and speed skating.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Hundreds of althetes are now in Grand Traverse County for the Special Olympics of Michigan Winter Games. Organizers say they need your help to make sure the games go off without a hitch.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Hundreds of people from all over the country and the world hit the slopes at Shanty Creek Resorts this week for the annual "Ski for Light International Week" event.Ski for Light is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that teaches blind, visually and mobility impaired adults how to cross country ski.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Meet Lou Batori - living proof that you can do anything you set your mind to.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  It's an annual tradition that brings in thousands of skiiers.

Monday, December 03, 2012  As the snow begins to fall, people of all ages are hitting the slopes. But what are the best ways to ensure you and your family stay safe and avoid injury?

Monday, November 26, 2012  An early start to the season is expected to benefit local economies.

Friday, February 24, 2012  As I've been getting to know Northern Michigan, we've been asking the viewers to help out on Facebook.  I've never been skiing, so we asked for the best place in the area to take my very first ski lesson.

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Tuesday, January 31, 2012  In every athlete beats the heart of a champion. But to achieving your best, often takes hard work, years of practice, and maybe a little luck. Few people know that better than special olympian Beth Mayer.

Friday, January 20, 2012  With the news of Sarah Burke's tragic death, we went to some ski areas today that tell us accidents do happen, but there are ways to prevent life-threatening injuries.

Monday, January 16, 2012  The Kalkaska County Prosecutor died Saturday while skiing on the Vasa trail in Grand Traverse County.