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Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener
Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener

Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener

12/14/2025 12:23:04 AM - By Mike Muha

Forbush Corner kicked off the 2025-2026 Michigan Cup race season in high gear: Immaculate trails, firm but covered in packed new snow, a great course.

Wax recommendations for the Forbush Opener
Wax recommendations for the Forbush Opener

Wax recommendations for the Forbush Opener

12/11/2025 3:14:16 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Forbush Opener, the first Michigan Cup race of the season!

Jessie Diggins announces her retirement after this season
Jessie Diggins announces her retirement after this season

Jessie Diggins announces her retirement after this season

11/20/2025 10:33:40 AM - By Leann Bentley, USSSB

Jessie Diggins, the most decorated US XC skier in history, formally announces her retirement from cross country ski racing following the end of the 2025-26 season.

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North American Vasa celebrates 50th Anniversary in Traverse City
North American Vasa celebrates 50th Anniversary in Traverse City

North American Vasa celebrates 50th Anniversary in Traverse City

10/16/2025 - By North American Vasa

This year's festival will revive the 50-kilometer classic and freestyle races in honor of the event's 50-year history.

MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all
MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all

MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all

10/3/2025 3:41:00 PM - By Mike Muha

The Michigan Cup Committee made some big changes to scoring the Michigan Cup at this year's Committee Meeting, plus special options for Super Masters, and partial points for Vasa's 50th anniversary 50k marathon!

Copper Country Ski Tigers seek new Head Coach
Copper Country Ski Tigers seek new Head Coach

Copper Country Ski Tigers seek new Head Coach

10/3/2025 3:33:34 PM - By Amy Hamlin

The Copper Country Ski Tigers are looking for a passionate, motivated HEAD COACH to lead our junior Nordic Ski program in Michigan’s snowy Upper Peninsula!

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MI Cup Committee meets Sunday, Sep 28
MI Cup Committee meets Sunday, Sep 28

MI Cup Committee meets Sunday, Sep 28

9/12/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The Michigan Cup Committee annual meeting will review the upcoming season, including the tentative race schedule (attached).

UPDATED 3/25/2025: Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2025 Michigan Cup
UPDATED 3/25/2025: Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2025 Michigan Cup

UPDATED 3/25/2025: Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2025 Michigan Cup

3/25/2025 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED 3/25/2025: Age class winners! The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has won the overall Michigan Cup, finishing head and shoulders above second place Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team. Team NordicSkiRacer takes third.

UPDATED! MI CUP CHAMPIONS: Davis, Wakeley, Zeratsky, and Kasperowic
UPDATED! MI CUP CHAMPIONS: Davis, Wakeley, Zeratsky, and Kasperowic

UPDATED! MI CUP CHAMPIONS: Davis, Wakeley, Zeratsky, and Kasperowic

3/25/2025 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED 3/25/2025! We have the overall male and female winners for the 2025 Michigan Cup...and UPDATED the Girls Podium!

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Black Mountain: We are looking for input to make our race weekend better
Black Mountain: We are looking for input to make our race weekend better

Black Mountain: We are looking for input to make our race weekend better

3/24/2025 12:36:07 AM - By John Gravlin

Black Mountain Nordic is committed to growing XC skiing & racing in Northern Michigan and keeping our event on the Michigan Cup race calendar! Whether you raced this year, or in prior years, or never raced here before, we value your feedback on our event.

Article about Gussie Peterson on MyNorth.com!
Article about Gussie Peterson on MyNorth.com!

Article about Gussie Peterson on MyNorth.com!

3/18/2025 12:52:33 PM - By Mike Muha

Gussie Peterson is winter’s ambassador, helping people thrive in the cold depths of a Northern winter. And she’s wicked fast on a pair of cross-country skis.

Racing for the Nordic World Championships in Planica
Racing for the Nordic World Championships in Planica

Racing for the Nordic World Championships in Planica

3/18/2025 9:10:18 AM - By Ricardo Lung

Martin Sunby - now a commenter for a Norwegian sports channel - tells me to come back after my race for an interview!

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UPCOMING RACES

FRI, MAR 27, 2026

2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 1.5km classic sprint
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT

SAT, MAR 28, 2026

2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 4 x 5km mixed gender club relay
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT

SUN, MAR 29, 2026

2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 40km freestyle mass start
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT

TUE, MAR 31, 2026

Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan

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