Cross Country Ski Racing News

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!

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!

Rebecca Davis and Ryan Harris win MI Cup Champion Freestyle

2/3/2026 12:00:08 AM - By Mike Muha

Rebecca Davis dominated the women and Ryan Harris skied away from the pack at Forbush Corner during 2026 Forbush Freestyle / Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships.

Wax recommendations for the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic

1/29/2026 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED! Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup Championship races! Should be great snow conditions but a bit on the cold side...especially on Saturday.

Updated Michigan Cup JUNIOR standings

1/26/2026 10:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Points Keeper Ken Dawson has updated the current individual JUNIOR standings: "I included the latest Michigan Cup results for juniors that include Flying Squirrel and Beech Nuts races."

RESULTS: 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race

1/26/2026 4:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Thirty-two juniors raced in the 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race at Nubs Nob. The race is part of the Baic Cup for the best Junior Team on the Michigan Cup Race Series.

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RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions

1/24/2026 3:00:00 AM - By Beth Major

The race dawned with a foot of heavy new snow on both the JACK RABBIT 3.5k and FLYING SQUIRREL 5k racecourses. Middle and High School skiers from Nubs Nob, Vasa Raptor and Crystal Nordic teams showed their grit and strength in these tough conditions. (Video and results)

Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races

1/23/2026 7:03:01 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's COLD races! Toko and Rex recommendations.

Noquemanon issues cold weather protocols, race updates

1/20/2026 8:01:03 AM - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon

ATTENTION – Cold Weather Protocols in place. Please review below! Junior Noque may cancel. 50k may postpone.