Latest News
25 Years in the Making: Introducing the Next Generation of NordicSkiRacer.com
We are officially celebrating 25 years of keeping the skiers and the Michigan Cup community connected with a new NordicSkiRacer.com!
By Mike Muha
Sep 30, 2026
Rex Ski Wax becomes Presenting Sponsor of this year's Birkie
Rex Ski Wax, in partnership with Pioneer Midwest, is proud to announce that we're the Presenting Sponsor of this year's American Birkebeiner!
By Rex Ski Wax
Sep 7, 2026
Michigan Cup Committee Meeting
This year's Michigan Cup Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 20 at the Pavilion at Hanson Hills at 11 PM.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Sep 3, 2026
Team Birkie becomes SNØ Racing
The new name and logo strongly position SNØ Racing to secure sponsorship and supplier agreements, enabling it to support athletes with global ambitions.
By Julie Ensrud
Jun 9, 2026
21 Athletes nominated to 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
Nominated athlete must accept the nomination and agree to adhere to the team expectations. Athletes will be officially announced to the team in October 2026.
By Leann Bentley, Stifel U.S. Ski Team
May 16, 2026
The King's New Clothes
Did you notice anything interesting about Klaebo's ski suit from the Olympics? If you're a cyclist, it probably stuck out like a sore thumb! The all conquering Norwegian and his team were all enjoying an aero advantage built right into their uniforms.
By Jake Ellis
Apr 17, 2026
Upcoming Events
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 Freestyle
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
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
MON, JAN 4, 2027
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2027 U.S. Cross-Country National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
WED, JAN 6, 2027
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2027 U.S. Cross-Country National Championships - Classic Mass Start 20K
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
Recent Trail Reports
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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.