Cross Country Ski Racing News

Team NSR wins Krazy Klassic but remains 3rd in Brumbaugh Cup

1/16/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

When the smoke cleared. Team NSR had won the day with 36 points, ending in third place with 308 points in overall Brumbaugh Cup. HHCCSS and GRNST weathered the storm, remaining in first and second place.

Team NordicSkiRacer moves to 3rd in Brumbaugh Cup after Frosty Freestyle

1/15/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The Michigan Cup moved South for a weekend of races at Huron Meadows Metropark near Brighton. This is Team NordicSkiRacer’s home course and the defending Brumbaugh Cup champions began their defense. It was a defense of no small proportions.

White Pine announces 2025 course!

1/15/2025 - By White Pine Stampede

The 10k race will be slightly longer at just over 11k, the 20k course should be just over 21k, and our long course will be around 42 km.

Vasa Ski Club Raptors Tuesday Night Race Series kicks off tonight!

1/14/2025 - By Ethan Goss

We’re kicking off our Tuesday Night Race Series again at Hickory Hills this week! It’s a 5-race series featuring various race formats and styles. These are free, community-based events open to everyone and are a lot of fun.

RESULTS: Vasa Raptor Rush Nordic Ski Race Fundraiser

1/14/2025 - By Mike Muha

The Vasa Raptor Rush Nordic Ski Race Fundraiser ran on the a world-class FIS-homologated cross country ski course at Hickory Hills in Traverse City, MI. Races were held for middle school skiers, juniors, and adults and ranged from 2.5km to 10km.

Photos (hundreds!) from Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic

1/14/2025 - By Mike Muha

Chris Lamer and Rachel Rosenbaum took great photos of the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races (respectively) - hundreds of photos! These are all available for download for free.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

RESULTS: Yvon Dufour and Rebecca Davis dominate Krazy Klassic

1/13/2025 - By Mike Muha

It was a paddler's fest as both Yvon Dufour and Rebecca Davis completely doublepoled the course.

RESULTS: Glenn Goodman and Karin Rand dominate Frosty Freestyle

1/11/2025 - By Mike Muha

Goodman and Rand skied away from the pack on a beautifully groomed trail and in great weather.

Hanson Hills - Cross Country Ski Shop continues to lead Brumbaugh Cup

1/9/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop held off a charge by the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team to maintain their lead in the Brumbaugh Cup.

King Vasa Club to be honored at 2025 North American Vasa

1/9/2025 - By North American Vasa

A new highlight to this year’s event is honoring skiers who have completed thirty or more Vasa races. These skiers will be recognized with a commemorative bib featuring the Royal Coat of Arms of Swedish King Gustav I Vasa.

Wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races

1/9/2025 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Frosty Freestyle and the Krazy Klassic, put on by Team NordicSkiRacer!

Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races have snow!

1/8/2025 - By Mike Muha

On the fence about registering for the Frosty Fest!? Don't be. As of now, the course will be 1.5 kilometers including a connector from the clubhouse to the trail in the woods.