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Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!

CXC cancels Duluth and Mt. Itasca events

12/6/2020 - By Joe Haggenmiller

As many of you know, Governor Walz of Minnesota issued an Executive Order on COVID Mitigation, which has paused athletics in the State of Minnesota for 4 weeks. This impacts our first 2 CXC Cup events - Duluth and Mt. Itasca are not viable as scheduled.

Patience and flexibility required for racing this season

12/6/2020 - By Joe Haggenmiller

With the recent pause orders from the governors of Michigan and Minnesota and various local community health organizations also issuing recommendations and regulations, each of us needs to recognize the need to be both patient and flexible.

Forbush Time Trial cancelled due to COVID restrictions

12/2/2020 - By Ann Agar

The Forbush Corner Nordic time trials are cancelled due to the state health department’s restriction on organized sporting events that are scheduled through the 8th. It is likely that the state will extend that ban into January.

Nordic Glide Wax Box - A Recommendation of all that you need and nothing more

12/1/2020 - By Ian Harvy

Holiday shopping? Here is all that you need for glide waxes and tools and nothing more. This recommendation is for the passionate skier, fitness skier, or fluorine free racer.

Lakes of the North Freestyle cancelled

11/30/2020 - By Mike Muha

Unfortunately the Dec. 12th Lakes of the North Freestyle race has been cancelled. Not knowing if the health order would be extended after Dec 8th and the need to purchase materials prior to that date are the main decision drivers.

Headquarters goes eco with EV chargers, LED lights, carbon offsets

11/24/2020 - By XCHQ

Owners of EV's have the option to charge up while they go for a ski, eat lunch, or demo skis! We also installed solar-powered LED lights on the Trapper's Cabin trail.

Noquemanon Ski Marathon to spread over three days

11/23/2020 - By Mike Muha

Both the Full Noque and the Half Noque races will be run across three day, January 22-24, 2021.

FIS recommendations on cleaning out that fluoro!

11/23/2020 - By Ian Harvey

We realize that the FIS fluorine ban has been postponed for a year, but there are many who will be entering a fluorine free racing year that will want to consider taking these steps.

Hiawatha Highlands provides COVID-19 guidance

11/20/2020 - By Mike Muha

As one of the first "local" trail systems to open, its maybe useful to look at some of the COVID preparations Hiawatha has put in place for the season.