News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

The Cross Country Ski Shop at Northbound Outfitters is fully stocked!

From backcountry, to classic touring, to racing or skating- these boys know it (and ski it) all and can recommend the best equipment for you and your style of skiing.

By Northbound Outfitters/Cross Country Ski Shop
Oct 15, 2020

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters ready for busy winter

Demand for outdoor recreation activities is at an all-time high, and Cross Country Ski Headquarters is prepared for a big season!

By Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Oct 13, 2020

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Donations requested to repair Suicide Bowl trail vandalism

Over the page week, vandals have damaged the ski hill sprinkler system and cross country ski trail maps, plus downed trees across the trail.

By Gary Rasmussen and Dick Ziegler
Sep 22, 2020

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Brumbaugh Cup scoring rules updated

Brumbaugh Cup scorers Jay Woodbeck and Kyle Hanson proposed some language to clarify how the Brumbaugh Cup is scored. The Michigan Cup approved slightly revised wording, and an additional few clarifications were made.

By Mike Muha
Sep 21, 2020

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Rollerski clinic in Indiana

As the months get closer to the next season, it is more and more important that we take the time to go over technique and get comfortable on the roller skis before transitioning to the snow.

By Jeremiah and Lizzie Osteen
Sep 21, 2020

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SISU Ski Fest goes virtual for 2021

The SISU Ski Fest in Ironwood, Michigan, will run a virtual event this season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Mike Muha
Sep 17, 2020

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North American Vasa committed to 2021 race

The North American Vasa is committed to running an in-person event for 2021, though it will be limited in scope and COVID-19 safety measures will be in place that all participants will have to agree to abide by.

By Gussie Peterson
Sep 16, 2020

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Michigan Cup Committee says "Let's Race!"

The good news: There IS going to be a Michigan Cup Race Series for 2020-21 - The Michigan Cup Committee approved a revised race calendar.

By Mike Muha
Sep 15, 2020

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Stokely Creek to remain closed this winter

The coronavirus continues, and the Canadian border, which was closed to people entering from the U.S. soon after our last guests left, has not yet reopened.

By Stokely Creek
Sep 13, 2020

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Kiss SuperTour, U.S. Nationals and Junior Nationals goodbye

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has cancelled all national competitions for the 2020-21 season. That means no SuperTour, U.S. National Championships, or the Junior National Championships.

By Mike Muha
Sep 6, 2020

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ABR plans for safe opening this winter

ABR Ski Trails is working on our plan for a safe opening this winter. With many unknowns we are going to error on the conservative side. We are going to plan for the worst and hope for the best.

By Eric Anderson, Angela Santini
Sep 4, 2020

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2021 Masters World Cup postponed to 2022

Originally scheduled for March 4-12 in Canmore, Alberta, the Masters World Cup 2021 has been postponed to 2022.

By Alberta World Cup
Sep 2, 2020

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