News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
An April XC Ski at Huron Meadows Metropark
Take a pile of snow, protect it, then groom it out...and you have cross country skiing in April in southeast Michigan!
By Mike Muha
Apr 5, 2011
Sinnot wins classic sprint, Randall closes in on SuperTour Title
Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation's Michael Sinnot snagged his first SuperTour win of the season and the U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall continued her hot streak as both skied to victory in the SuperTour Finals classic sprint at Sun Valley.
By US Ski Team
Apr 4, 2011
Freeman, Randall close season with SuperTour Finals Titles
The U.S. Ski Team’s Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) and Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) capped tremendous seasons Saturday with wins in the men’s and women’s SuperTour Finals 5k hill climb up Dollar Mountain in Sun Valley.
By US Ski Team
Apr 4, 2011
Once around Huron Meadows on April 2
NordicSkiRacer Bill Kaltz takes us around the April 2 ski trail at Huron Meadows Metropark at about 9:30am. Freezing conditions made the trail firm and skiable early in the morning.
By Mike Muha
Apr 3, 2011
First video on Huron Meadows ski trail
First video of the April ski trail at Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton.
By Ken Roth
Apr 1, 2011
Wildcat men win 5 of 7 events in 2011
The Wildcats had another great year as they won five of the seven events where team scores were kept this season.
By Calvin Larson
Apr 1, 2011
Skiing offered on Caribbean cruise ship
The Iglucruise features a 150 metre ski slope on the top deck. At the foot of the ski slope there is a hot tub and après-ski bar. Ski and boot hire is included for all guests.
By Penny Stamp
Apr 1, 2011
Huron Meadows trail groomed as of 10:20am today
Adam Haberkorn has taken the pile of snow and groomed a 0.4k skate loop at Huron Meadows. (NOT an April Fools joke) The trail is open for skiing!
By Mike Muha
Apr 1, 2011
The importance of structure
I was feeling great. Unfortunately, as we got into the woods, the snow changed from dry and wind-blown, to wet and soggy.
By Garrott Kuzzy
Mar 31, 2011
NMU Women rock in 2011
Three qualifiers competing in Nationals, CCSA Women's Coach of the Year, two selected for CCSA's All-Conference First Team - it was quite a year for the Cats.
By Calvin Larson
Mar 31, 2011
Groomer Appreciation Race and Party Update!
For those wanting one last shot at skiing, there will be a very informal race beginning at 9:30a.m on the South trail head at Huron Meadows prior to the groomer party.
By Ken Roth
Mar 31, 2011
Randall, Freeman collect SuperTour Wins
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) extended her USSA SuperTour Finals lead Wednesday and Kris Freeman (Andover, NH) skied to the top spot in the women's 10k and men's 15k classic events in Sun Valley.
By US Ski Team
Mar 31, 2011
