Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT) powered up the Alpe Cermis hill climb to finish fifth overall in the seven-stage Tour de Ski Sunday, the best result ever by an American in the multi-stage event.

By USSA
Jan 12, 2015

How about a ski tour on the groomed cross country ski trails of Huron Meadows Metropark, with a bonfire and snack stops along the way, and food at the end? Start skiing any time between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

By Mike Muha
Jan 9, 2015

The Frosty Freestyle will, well, frosty! Expect cold conditions and excellent snow - a mix of man-made and natural snow on a new course.

By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2015

the race will be moved to the newly extended man-made snow trail, Buck's Run, near the cross country ski center. The race this year has two distances: 3 laps (6.75k) and 4 laps (9k) around Buck's Run. Skiers start two-at-a-time every 15 seconds on a doubl

By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2015

UPDATED with SOLDA: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: The REI Frosty Freestyle and the NordicSkiRacer.com Krazy Klassic.

By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2015

Over the past few years, teams had asked us to make the bloc waxes the same color so it was more difficult for prying eyes to see what they were using. For this reason, all 3 colors are white.

By Ian Harvey
Jan 7, 2015

Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Classic Sprints on January 6, 2015 at Timber Ridge.

By Mark Esper
Jan 7, 2015

I felt much better during my quarter and, on such a long course, my strategy was to chill out in the back, conserve my energy, and try to make a move the second time up the steep climb.

By USSA
Jan 7, 2015

An incredible 7 inches of snow reportedly fell over the morning of the race, making a trying sprint course all the more slow and difficult.

By CCSA
Jan 7, 2015

Show up to the Hanson Hills Nordic Trailhead anytime between 5 & 7 p.m.; begin timing yourself at the trailhead sign and finish timing at the return of the trailhead sign. The 5k (3.1 mile) green trail course will be groomed.

By Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Jan 6, 2015

The Vasa Ski Club Tuesday night sprint series starts tonight and runs every Tuesday through March 3, 2015. Each event is a 4k race, either classic or skate, and located at either Timber Ridge Resort or Hickory Hills.

By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2015

With temperatures in the single digits, fresh snow and blowing winds, the conditions at the Michigan Tech Trails in Houghton, Michigan played a big role in sorting out the first winners of the week long U.S. Cross Country Championships.

By USSA
Jan 5, 2015