Current executive orders prohibit an in-person race event, and we wanted to keep the spirit of the race alive (we all just want a race!), so the race committee to make the difficult decision to make this year’s race virtual.

By White Pine Stampede
Dec 16, 2020

With the recent pause orders from the governors of Michigan and Minnesota and various local community health organizations also issuing recommendations and regulations, each of us needs to recognize the need to be both patient and flexible.

By Joe Haggenmiller
Dec 6, 2020

As many of you know, Governor Walz of Minnesota issued an Executive Order on COVID Mitigation, which has paused athletics in the State of Minnesota for 4 weeks. This impacts our first 2 CXC Cup events - Duluth and Mt. Itasca are not viable as scheduled.

By Joe Haggenmiller
Dec 6, 2020

The Forbush Corner Nordic time trials are cancelled due to the state health department’s restriction on organized sporting events that are scheduled through the 8th. It is likely that the state will extend that ban into January.

By Ann Agar
Dec 2, 2020

Holiday shopping? Here is all that you need for glide waxes and tools and nothing more. This recommendation is for the passionate skier, fitness skier, or fluorine free racer.

By Ian Harvy
Dec 1, 2020

Unfortunately the Dec. 12th Lakes of the North Freestyle race has been cancelled. Not knowing if the health order would be extended after Dec 8th and the need to purchase materials prior to that date are the main decision drivers.

By Mike Muha
Nov 30, 2020

Owners of EV's have the option to charge up while they go for a ski, eat lunch, or demo skis! We also installed solar-powered LED lights on the Trapper's Cabin trail.

By XCHQ
Nov 24, 2020

We realize that the FIS fluorine ban has been postponed for a year, but there are many who will be entering a fluorine free racing year that will want to consider taking these steps.

By Ian Harvey
Nov 23, 2020

Both the Full Noque and the Half Noque races will be run across three day, January 22-24, 2021.

By Mike Muha
Nov 23, 2020

Toko has two new cold weather glove models this year. Think about those cold years for the White Pine Stampede and North American Vasa...

By Ian Harvey
Nov 20, 2020

As one of the first "local" trail systems to open, its maybe useful to look at some of the COVID preparations Hiawatha has put in place for the season.

By Mike Muha
Nov 20, 2020

All hot waxing kits come with a high quality Cordura bag that can serve as a wax kit for years. Take advantage of these deals!

By Ian Harvey
Nov 18, 2020