Cross Country Ski Racing News

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic

2/18/2026 12:10:06 AM - By Mike Muha

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis were the top seniors. Bode Dykstra and Lindsay Smith won the junior titles.

Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K

2/17/2026 12:52:10 AM - By Mike Muha

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the North American Vasa brought back the 50k Freestyle and 50k Classic. In a salute to her father - co-race director Ken Dawson - Natalie Dawson won the women's 50k in 2:42:36.

HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026

2/15/2026 5:07:42 AM - By Ernie Brumbaugh

With four races left, two each at the Vasa and Black Mountain, HHCCSS has a 132-point lead over Team NordicSkiRacer.

Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead

2/15/2026 12:00:28 AM - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams with 19,801 points. Over 3,00 points behind in second place is Team NordicSkiRacer, with Grand Rapids Nordic sitting on their tail with 15,075 points.

It's Vasa weekend! Let's Wax!

2/12/2026 5:38:41 AM - By Mike Muha

Toko and Rex wax recommendations for the 2026 North American Vasa.

2026 Olympian Sophia Tsu Velicer raced in 2011 North American Vasa

2/10/2026 12:00:25 AM - By Mike Muha

Sophia Tsu Velicer, representing Chinese Taipei, just finished 52nd in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis win Forbush Memorial Classic

2/9/2026 4:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

It was a Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop day, with the team taking both wins and 4 of the 6 podium spots.

Vanias and Wakeley top the 2026 White Pine Stampede

2/9/2026 2:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop skiers Kaitlyn Vanias and Jorden Wakely took the top spots in the 40km White Pine Stampede.

Headquarters in the lead! Beckham, Temkin, Davis and Davis top skiers

2/5/2026 3:00:00 PM - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams in the Michigan Cup. Beckham Haberkorn and Shirel Temkin lead the juniors; Rebecca and Michael Davis lead the seniors. And welcome Crystal Nordic!

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Wax recommendations: White Pine Stampede and Forbush Classic

2/5/2026 1:00:25 PM - By Mike Muha

Another cold weekend! See the wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic. Get waxing!

North American Vasa is on as Trail Conditions reach peak

2/5/2026 3:00:54 AM - By Libby Schnepf

The 50th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races, presented by TVC, is on, and organizers report trail conditions are shaping up for race weekend, February 14–15, 2026, at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, MI.

The Family Davis: MI Cup Classic Champions at Hanson Hills

2/3/2026 3:23:14 AM - By Mike Muha

Rebecca Davis and Michael Davis ski away from the field to become the 2026 Michigan Cup Classic Champions!