News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
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
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Coming of wins the previous day in the 50k North American Vasa Freestyle, Jeff Koch and Amy Powell win again at the 16k Gran Travers Classic.
By Mike Muha
Feb 14, 2011
Northern Michigan claims Men’s, Women’s CCSA Titles
It was a double delight for hosts Northern Michigan at the CCSA Championships in Ishpeming, Mich. as the Wildcats secured both the men’s and women’s team titles on Sunday.
By Tom Myrick
Feb 14, 2011
Koch and Powell win again at Gran Travers
After winning Saturday's North American Vasa 40k Freestyle, champions Jeff Koch and Amy Powell returned to show they could also classic ski their way to the top of the podium at Sunday's Gran Traverse 16k Classic.
By Mike Muha
Feb 14, 2011