News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
A Frosty cross country ski picnic
Organized at the last minute, the ski-in picnic featured great ski conditions, low winds, warm temperatures, and a perfect grilling fire.
By Mike Muha
Mar 1, 2011
K by K on Race Day
Kelli Sanders was asked to describe the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race course and here is what she said...
By Sara Hoovler
Mar 1, 2011
Photos from the 2011 Muffin Race
Some photos from the 2011 Muffin Race held at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake on Sunday, February 27, 2011.
By Bob Frye
Mar 1, 2011
No race in Traverse City. Will Huron Meadows come through?
A replacement race for the cancelled Boyne Highlands Freestyle on the Vasa Trail has fallen through, but if the snow holds, the race could be relocated the Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton,
By Mike Muha
Mar 1, 2011
Vasa Ski Club takes commanding lead
The Vasa Ski Club has a commanding lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in the Michigan Cup Team Standings. But third place is still up for grabs.
By Ken Dawson
Mar 1, 2011
Freeman 29th in final tune-up before 15k Classic
The mass start pursuit included a 15k classic technique race, an infield "pit" area to change skis, and a 15k skating technique finale. Freeman, whose 15k classic specialty event is Tuesday, used it as a preparation race.
By US Ski Team
Feb 28, 2011
Pflughoeft and Bruning win Muffin Pursuit
A bit of new snow to freshen the trails for the 2011 Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake on Sunday, February 27. Two races were held, a 1km event for kids 12 and under, and a 4km Classic + 4km Skate Pursuit race.
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2011
Race to replace cancelled Highlands race?
As everyone knows the Boyne Highlands race has been canceled for Saturday, March 5. We are trying to see if it is possible to host a race at Timber Ridge/Vasa Trail.
By Curt Peterson
Feb 28, 2011
Compton breaks Birkie course record
Norwegian Tore Martin Gundersen won the 50K Birkie Skate with a time of 2:00:32.8. CXC's Caitlin Compton broke the Women’s 50K Skate course record today and took first place with a winning time of 2:15:26.0.
By Cherie Morgan
Feb 28, 2011
Hugus and Ellefson take Kortelopet
In the 23-kilometer Kortelopet classic division, Paul Schommer, Appleton, Wisc., took top honors in 1:01:39.1; Dylan Ramstad Skoyles, from Detroit Lakes, Minn., placed second in 1:07:54.3.
By Cherie Morgan
Feb 28, 2011
Michigan Cup Relay rules
Just a reminder that the Michigan Cup Relays on Sunday, March 6 count for team points and if the scores are anywhere near close they can decide the Michigan Cup. Here is a recap of the rules.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 28, 2011
Demong fastest with 7th at Nordic Worlds
Demong won the cross country leg and led the USA in seventh overall, one spot ahead of teammate Todd Lodwick, the defending champion in the event.
By US Ski Team
Feb 27, 2011
