Cross Country Ski Racing News

RESULTS: Forbush Time Trial victories for Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias

12/16/2024 - By Mike Muha

Congratulations to Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias for taking the wins at the Forbush Time Trial! Jorden, you skied the course in 15 minutes flat! WOW! Kaitlyn: 17:25 and just beating Erica Ohearn and all but 14 of the men in a strong field? WOW!

Wax recommendations! Let the ski racing season begin!

12/12/2024 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races! (Hey Swix, FastWax, Rex, Rode, Solda...how about some recommendations....)

Vasa honors skiers who have completed 30 or more Vasa races

11/18/2024 - By Ken Dawson

New this year, the North American Vasa will honor the tradition of the 49th annual NAV race by giving special recognition to the skiers that have completed 30 or more Vasa races.

Toko news and musings

10/31/2024 - By Ian Harvey

New logo, US Ski Team visit, Ben Ogden, planned wax clinics for the West Yellowstone Ski Festival, and Team Birkie!

2024-2025 Michigan Cup race calendar

10/17/2024 - By Mike Muha

The schedule is nearly identical as last season's, with twenty-one races. The only change is the loss of the Lakes of the North Freestyle

The Vasa Tradition continues in 2025

10/16/2024 - By Gretchen Carr

We have partnered with Traverse City Parks and Recreation to add a backup site at Hickory Hills which has snow-making ability.

Sten Fjelheim inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame

9/17/2024 - By Mike Muha

The legendary Sten Fjeldheim will be inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame on September, 20, 2024. Of the 73 Hall of Famers, Fjeldheim is the first to represent Nordic skiing.

Andy Liebner's Homer Epic 100k ski adventure

9/16/2024 - By Mike Muha

Andy Liebner created a mini-documentary about growing up in Alaska and competing in the 2024 Homer Epic 100k cross country ski race. The 100k route climbed 6,194 feet.

2024-25 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Announced

9/13/2024 - By U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announced the 27 athletes who have accepted their nominations and have officially been named to the 2024-25 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.

Cliff Onthank and Ken Dawson to co-direct North American Vasa

8/8/2024 - By North American Vasa

The North American Vasa Board of Directors is happy to announce that Cliff Onthank and Ken Dawson will share the position of race director.

Superiorland Ski Club has paid positions open

7/25/2024

The Superiorland Ski Club in Marquette, Michigan, is looking for a people to fill the following paid positions for the 2024/2025 season.

Salt Lake City will host 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

7/24/2024 - By Utah and ICO press releases

Salt Lake City, Utah, has been selected to host the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the fifth time the Winter Olympic Games have been held in the USA and 32 years since Utah last hosted the Olympics.