The first real points race for the new season is coming up on Saturday, December 20 with Lakes of the North, followed the next day by Wintersonnewende at Michawye. New this year is the Michigan Cup Fun Series, where racers can earn 10 participation points

By Mike Muha
Dec 2, 2014

This is the Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series cream of the crop: the Top 10% of cross country ski racers of each age category. To get in the Michigan Cup Top 10% you have to maximize your points against your competitors.

By Mike Muha
Apr 12, 2014

In a tight race, Erin Lipp claimed victory over Sarah Goble for the junior women. Iann Durand took the Junior Men's championship. Also, overall freestyle, classic, and combined Michigan Cup standings!

By Mike Muha and Ken Dawson
Apr 12, 2014

The 22nd Annual Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters closed out the Michigan Cup season. Heidi Schwab and Ian Durand took the wins in the pursuit-format race.

By Mike Muha
Mar 18, 2014

Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop finished 1-2-3 on the podiums for both Senior Men and Senior Women. The Juniors still have one more race before the we can call winners.

By Mike Muha
Mar 6, 2014

The lake start/finish of the Black Mountain races makes for an incredible spectator viewing of the skiers. Overall winners Phillip Tosteson and Mariah Frye Colie did not disappoint as they demonstrated beautiful skating technique finishing first.

By John Gravlin
Mar 3, 2014

UPDATED: The biggest battle is between Sarah Goble (Team NordicSkiRacer) and Erin Lipp for the title of top Junior Girl. Both have 992 points. it appears HH/CCSS will need to get a good turnout at the Relays to unseat XCHQ for the Michigan Cup.

By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2014

I earned enough points to make the Great Lakes District Team that will be going to Junior Nationals this year. The ten-day Junior Nationals trip to Vermont will cost $1,650, Any amount of support I can receive is very much appreciated!

By Sarah Goble
Feb 28, 2014

Junior Erin Lipp was the top women, while the "Ryans" (Ryan Halstead and Ryan Harris) once again fought to the end, with Halstead winning in a photo finish.

By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2014

Photos from the Michigan High School cross country ski championships by Larry Brownell.

By Larry Brownell
Feb 21, 2014

Sean Brown and Sarah Goble lead the juniors while Kaityln Patterson and Alex Vanais lead the seniors.

By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2014

The Michigan High School Championships were held on the Vasa Ski Trail in Traverse City, Michigan this past Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15. Friday was the classic sprint, while skiers raced a pursuit on Saturday.

By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2014