Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
The manufacturer of Start ski waxes has returned from bankruptcy thanks to a group of ten Finnish stakeholders, some former employees and others new to the company. The new company is called Start Skiwax Oy.
We're hoping to recruit some new people to rollerskiing and some of these sessions are geared for them (no pun intended), but seriously, we'll have skis and poles free to use and purchase at a discount. It's a great way to try it out with minimal risk. If you have friends who may be interested, please forward this info to them.
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 3/25/2025! We have the overall male and female winners for the 2025 Michigan Cup...and UPDATED the Girls Podium!
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.
The end of season ski party at Huron Meadows will be Saturday, March 22 at the Huron Meadows clubhouse. Doors will open at 11:30 AM and we will aim to eat at around noon.
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.
Martin Sunby - now a commenter for a Norwegian sports channel - tells me to come back after my race for an interview!
Here's the list of raffle prizer winners - and their prizes - from the Reid Goble fundraiser. Thanks to everyone who participated in supporting Reid on his quest for greatness!
The Cross County Ski Headquarters won the day with 4,961 Michigan Cup points. Second was the Vasa Ski Club with 3,590.8 points, followed by Team NordicSkiRacer with 1,704.1 points.
With a few races on my repaired knee, the longest being the 20km White Pine Stampede, it looked good to handle the originally planned Jizerska 50 classic Worldloppet race near Liberec, Czechia (the Czech Republic).
Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop has won the day, returning the Brumbaugh Cup to Grayling after a two-year absence.
Rollerski Transition Techniques - Tips & Tricks
Splash n Blast Waterpark parking, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Classic Technique - Find the power, lower the heart rate
Splash n Blast Waterpark parking, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Intro to Rollerskiing for Beginners
Martindale Beach (Splash n Blast Waterpark), Kensington Metro park, Milford,
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Skate Technique - Feedback Frenzy
Martindale Beach (Splash n Blast Waterpark), Kensington Metropark, Milford,
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Rollerski Time Trial (FREE)
Martindale Beach (Splash n Blast Waterpark), Kensington Metropark, Milford, Michigan
Free – Rollerski Fun Skills Course and Demo Gear
Martindale Beach (Splash n Blast Waterpark), Kensington Metropark, Milford, Michigan