News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Hickory Hills classic sprint results
Results from Tuesday's classic sprint at Hickory Hills in Traverse City, MI (Feb 15, 2011).
By Mark Esper
Feb 17, 2011
GLD Scores updated
Nick Baic has updated the Great Lakes Division JOQ points. Who qualified for Junior Olympics so far?
By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2011
VASA Ski Club leads Michigan Cup team standings
UPDATED: The VASA Ski Club has a narrow lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, with Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop, Team NordicSkiRacer, and Straits Striders nearly in a three-way tie for third.
By Ken Dawson
Feb 17, 2011
Birkie trail still has snow
Today Birkie trail report: "So far the trail has held up very well to the warmer temps and the sun yesterday."
By Birkie
Feb 17, 2011
Weekend wax recommendations
Wax recommendations from Toko, Swix, and Fast Wax for this weekend's races: Big Bay, Michigan High School Championships, Hanson Hills Classic
By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2011
Koch and Powell also crowned Grand Champions
Koch and Powell also crowned Grand Champions for best finishes in the 50k Vasa and 16k Gran Travers. Susan Vigland and Cliff Onthank become Reserver Grand Champions.
By Mike Muha
Feb 16, 2011
Holly Angels win Vasa Championship Cup
Young ski racers from Traverse City’s Holly Angels Elementary win the 2011 North American VASA Championship Cup.
By Pete Edwards
Feb 16, 2011
Torin Koos injures shoulder at Norwegian Cup Sprint Race
Torin made his planned move and went around Andy and was up to 3rd place when suddenly his right arm refused to obey any commands. The right shoulder had become partially dislocated and stayed that way for about 30 seconds.
By Scott Johnston
Feb 16, 2011
Black Mountain Classic – Prepare to choose your wax wisely!
Don’t let the crazy weather this week dampen your enthusiasm for one of the best classic races of the year. After two extremely easy and predictable wax weekends (White Pine + North American VASA) we are due for a challenge.
By Pete Edwards
Feb 16, 2011
Weather forces cancellation of Black Mountain Classic
We are cancelling Saturday's Black Mountain Nordic Classic ski race. All folks who preregistered will receive complimentary registration to next year's event. Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support for the event.
By Denny Paull
Feb 16, 2011
Result for Lake Erie Junior Cross Country Skiing Championships
Two days of Jujnior Olympic Qualifer racing in the Great Lakes Division in Kirkland Ohio
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2011
2011 Vasa Ski Race 25/50k Start plus bonus coverage
2011 Vasa Ski Race 27k and 50k leaders. Start of race along with some mid race action. Also includes top 50k finishes. Thanks to Chris and Ethan Steffke for helping with the video footage.
By Dave Durbin
Feb 15, 2011
