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Vasa seeks Race Director starting with 2028 race
The North American Vasa Board of Directors is seeking candidates for Race Director for the North American Vasa Festival of Races. This is a paid position and will begin for the Vasa Festival of Races beginning in 2028.
By Ken Dawson
Nov 5, 2026
Win a 2027 Birkie Entry, Presented by Rex
The 2027 American Birkebeiner, presented by Rex! To celebrate, one lucky winner gets an entry to any event during 2027 Birkie Race Week. We draw the winner Nov. 30th. Good luck — see you out there!
By Rex
Nov 4, 2026
US Ski and Snowboard Live announces streaming of XC races for the US
Rejoice! For the ‘26/’27 season, FIS Cross Country World Cup races will be available to view for FREE in the United States of America.
By Jake Ellis
Oct 29, 2026
Forbush Corner to host USA Triathlon Winter National Championship
Endurance athletes from across the country will gather in Northern Michigan on March 6, 2027, for the USA Triathlon Winter National Championship, hosted at Forbush Corners in Frederic, Michigan. The event is one of the nation's premier winter multisport competitions, combining trail running, fat biking, and cross-country skiing into a single challenge.
By Mike Muha
Oct 26, 2026
Frozen Thunder is open in Canmore
Looking for an early start to ski season? Head to Canmore, Alberta! The Canmore Nordic Centre has opened Frozen Thunder, an early-season ski trail made with snow saved from the previous winter.
By Mike Muha
Oct 21, 2026
Upcoming Events
SAT, NOV 21, 2026
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Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Equipment Swap
Brick Wheels, Traverse City, MI
SAT, DEC 12, 2026
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Forbush Opener (Freestyle)
Forbush Corner, Frederic, MI -
Duluth CXC Cup - Freestyle Sprint
Spirit Mountain Nordic Center, Duluth, MN
SUN, DEC 13, 2026
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Lakes Of the North Sponsored by GRNST
Lakes of the North, Mancelona, MI -
Duluth CXC Cup - Freestyle Mass Start
Spirit Mountain Nordic Center, Duluth, MN
SAT, DEC 19, 2026
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Gitchi Gami Games - Freestyle Individual Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
SUN, DEC 20, 2026
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Gitchi Gami Games - Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
MON, DEC 21, 2026
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FIRST DAY OF WINTER
Everywhere
SAT, JAN 2, 2027
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Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, MI -
2027 U.S. Cross-Country National Championships - Skate Interval Start 10K
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
Recent Trail Reports
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Hiawatha Highlands
Nov 4, 2026 — Sault Ste Marie, ON Good Afternoon, We will be selling season passes in person as a pop up shop at Feeding Your Soul Cafe, Thursday, November 5th, from 11 to 2. Come see us there! We will also be open at the office Sunday, November 15th, from 10-4. Sunday only! Office will open Monday, November 23rd. Seasonal hours until the snow flies and trails start accumulating snow. -
Kensington Metropark
Oct 17, 2026 — Milford, MI For the past couple of months, the bike path has been filled with runners training for the Free Press Marathon every Saturday morning starting at 7:00am. They were missing this morning - the Marathon is tomorrow! That greatly reduced the number of people we passed while rollerskiing this morning. It was around 35F when we started at 7:45, but the sun was out and it warmed up to more comfortable temperature after 45 minutes. The trail was dry and pretty much free of leaves and acorns, although leaves were falling as we rollerskied. It was a perfect day for Cyril, Zbigy, Tony and I to be out! That's Cyril in the photo...
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Hiawatha Highlands
Oct 16, 2026 — Sault Ste Marie, ON Good Afternoon all you winter loving skiers! Just a quick update, our season pass sale has begun. Also this winter, keep your eyes on our website for specials on the American long weekends in Jan and Feb!!
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Kensington Metropark
Sep 29, 2026 — Milford, MI Ski walking up hill along the road from the entrance to the Possum Hollow parking are to the Toboggan Hill parking lot was in great shape! The photo is of Tony Percha during the warmup climb.