News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Brumbaugh Cup adjustments after final rosters and Forbush Memorial Classic
The tope three teams are still Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop 52 points ahead of Grand Rapids Nordic and 163 points ahead of Team NordicSkiRacer.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 6, 2025
Raffle Fundraiser for Reid Goble
Support this Michigan skier on his journey to the Olympics! Reid Goble's goal is to compete on the international stage, including the F.I.S. World Cup and Winter Olympics.
By Reid Goble Fundraiser
Feb 5, 2025
RESULTS: O'Hearn and Roe stride to victory in Forbush Memorial Classic vic
Although the course map looked like a bowl of spaghetti, race officials were on hand to direct traffic where it wasn't obvious. Overall, it was an excellent course and racers loved it!
By Mike Muha
Feb 4, 2025
GRNST gains on HH/CCSS in Brumbaugh Cup
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop still leads...but Grand Rapids Nordic pulled closer to first place by winning the Forbush Corner Memorial Classic.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 4, 2025
RESULTS: Roe and Davis win 40K White Pine Stampede!
Edward Roe and Rebecca Davis win the 40k. Mandy Paull and Mark Salik take the 22k race
By Mike Muha
Feb 3, 2025
Wax recommendations for White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic!
By Mike Muha
Jan 30, 2025
After six races: The more things change, the more they stay the same
After six Michigan Cup races, our overall leaders have not changed: Rayne Newmister, Shirel Temkin, Rebecca Davis, and Yvon Dufour lead the Michigan Cup.
By Mike Muha
Jan 29, 2025
White Pine Stampede final course maps!
The snow is looking great! Official race distances are approximately 12.5K/ 22K / 40K. Maps show the cutoffs for the various distances.
By Ben Tarbutton
Jan 28, 2025
RESULTS: Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race!
Athletes from the Finnish Nordic Ski Club (Soo Canada), the Crystal Community Ski Club, and the Lake Michigan Cross Country team competed in perfect winter conditions.
By Brad Miller
Jan 28, 2025
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop expands lead in Brumbaugh Cup
After a week of below zero temperatures, fresh snow and temperatures in the 20’s greeted Michigan Cup skiers for the Boyne Mountain Classic. The challenging course, originally designed as a World Class venue, tested the mettle of even the best racers.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 28, 2025
RESULTS: Wakeley and O'Hearn conquer 1,000 vertical feet in Boyne Classic
You know it's going to be a tough 10k race when you realize over the most difficult trails at Boyne Mountain...
By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2025
After five races, who reigns supreme?
Ken Dawson has tabulated the results from the first five Michigan Cup races, through the Cote Dame Marie. Who's on first?
By Mike Muha
Jan 26, 2025
