VERNON, B.C. â€Â“ Four skiers with ties to the Northern Michigan University cross country skiing program are currently competing in the WorldCup which is being held in Canada.  The first two races were held in Vernon, B.C.  Thursdayâ€Â™s race was held in Canmore, Alberta.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, Abigail Larson was 35^th(46:01.6), Lindsay Williams 42^nd (47:25.5) and Lindsey Weier 50^th(50:02.8) in the 15K pursuit race. 

Sunday saw the skiers compete in the freestyle sprints. Chris Cook was 12^th on the menâ€Â™s side.  Williams led the women witha 31^st place showing.  She was followed by Weier and Larson in 53^rdand 54^th respectively.

Dec. 15, Thursday, the skiers competed in the 10Kfreestyle.  Larson picked up her first World Cup points with a 30^thplace showing (28:53.1).  Williams skated to 47^th place (30:38.2).

The event will continue in Camore, which was the 1988Olympic venue, over the weekend.