Cross Country Ski Racing News

Wax recommendations for White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic

1/30/2025 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic!

After six races: The more things change, the more they stay the same

1/29/2025 - By Mike Muha

After six Michigan Cup races, our overall leaders have not changed: Rayne Newmister, Shirel Temkin, Rebecca Davis, and Yvon Dufour lead the Michigan Cup.

Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop expands lead in Brumbaugh Cup

1/28/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

After a week of below zero temperatures, fresh snow and temperatures in the 20’s greeted Michigan Cup skiers for the Boyne Mountain Classic. The challenging course, originally designed as a World Class venue, tested the mettle of even the best racers.

RESULTS: Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race!

1/28/2025 - By Brad Miller

Athletes from the Finnish Nordic Ski Club (Soo Canada), the Crystal Community Ski Club, and the Lake Michigan Cross Country team competed in perfect winter conditions.

White Pine Stampede final course maps!

1/28/2025 - By Ben Tarbutton

The snow is looking great! Official race distances are approximately 12.5K/ 22K / 40K. Maps show the cutoffs for the various distances.

RESULTS: Wakeley and O'Hearn conquer 1,000 vertical feet in Boyne Classic

1/27/2025 - By Mike Muha

You know it's going to be a tough 10k race when you realize over the most difficult trails at Boyne Mountain...

After five races, who reigns supreme?

1/26/2025 - By Mike Muha

Ken Dawson has tabulated the results from the first five Michigan Cup races, through the Cote Dame Marie. Who's on first?

RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Race!

1/25/2025 - By Beth Major

Sun and crisp cold temps greeted the 50 racers who gathered at Crystal Mountain XC center for the 7th annual Flying Squirrel Freestyle race on Sunday Jan. 19th. Skiers came from Crystal Nordic, Vasa Raptors, Lake Michigan XC, and Icy Instincts.

Wax recommendations for the Boyne Classic and Beech Nuts Junior Race

1/23/2025 - By Mike Muha

Getr waxing! Wax recommendations for the Boyne Classic and Beech Nuts Junior Race

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Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup

1/21/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The HHCCSS team wasted no time getting down to business at the Cote Dame Marie, finishing first in both the men's and women's division in the Brumbaugh Cup.