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Northern Arizona cross country runners say after training in Flagstaff, they feel well-prepared to compete at sea level.

Worldwide endurance athletes use Flagstaff’s altitude as training tactic

Nov 9, 2021 ◇ Randee Romero/Cronkite News

Flagstaff, the home of Northern Arizona University, has an altitude of almost 7,000 feet, making it a prime spot for endurance training, not only for NAU athletes but for world class athletes from around the globe. Read more»

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Arizona Snowbowl north of Flagstaff plans to replace a lift built in the 1960s with one it says will be among the largest in North America.

Snowbowl renovation gains speed with Forest Service approval of new ski lift

Mar 6, 2020 ◇ J.J. Santos/Cronkite News

Arizona Snowbowl will replace an aging chairlift in need of repair with a much faster one, opening next season as part of a multimillion dollar, multiyear expansion, resort officials said Thursday. Read more»


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