News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

MI Cup Junior Points Race at Boyne Mtn on Saturday

Due to the postponment of the Michigan Cup Marathon and Hanson Hills Classic, Boyne Mountain will host a Relay race at 11:00 on Saturday, January 8th. 1st leg will be Classic, 2nd and 3rd leg will be FS. Races will count for Michigan Cup Junior Points.,

By Nick Baic
Jan 6, 2005

Jan 4 TC Tuesday Night Sprint Results

Ginny Coulter, Milan Baic, John Hall, and Michaela Harris were the top finishers at the first Traverse City Sprint Races of 2005., ,

By John Kostrzewa
Jan 4, 2005

Tikka and Houle Win Boyne Highlands Classic

There was an international flavor to Sunday's Boyne Highlands Classic race: the three top male finishers were from three different countries! And the warm temperatures and interesting snow conditions made waxing particularly challenging...,

By Mike Muha
Jan 3, 2005

Film and Wax Clinic Benefit for TC HS teams

Award winning "Unlimited, Clean Oxygen Fed Sport" will be shown January 14 in Traverse City, followed by a waxing clininc. Proceeds go to the local hgih school racing teams.,

By John Kostrzewa
Jan 3, 2005

Baic & Anderson Win Chestnut Valley Freestyle

Milan Baic and Wendy Anderson continued their dominance on the Michigan Cup by winning the Chestnut Valley 11 km Freestyle Race under excellent - and fast - racing conditions., ,

By Mike Muha
Jan 3, 2005

Boyne Highlands Classic Postponed till Noon

The Boyne Highlands Classic race is postponed: Juniors go at noon today, seniors at 12:15.,

By Mike Muha
Jan 2, 2005

A Holley Cup Comeback!

On December 26th, 2004 I competed in my first “real” ski race since 1993….YIKES! It’s been awhile and I’ve been threatening a “comeback” just about every year since I stopped racing. This year I finally decided to just do it no matter what shape I was in.,

By Dam Motowski
Dec 30, 2004

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National Masters Wax Bench Winner

Alaska skier wins wax bench. Toko poles to be given away next week., ,

By Brent Oja
Dec 28, 2004

A Holley Cup Road Trip

'Wake up! You're alarm didn't go off!' my wife exclaimed as she pushed my shoulder. It was 5:20 am, 10 minutes before I was supposed to pick up Dan Motowski.,

By Mike Muha
Dec 28, 2004

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Baic and Dawson Win Holley Cup

Milan Biac (Traverse Nordic Ski Club) and Natalie Dawson (Team NordicSkiRacer.com) were crowned champions of the 10K men's and 5K women's Holley Cup classic race at Otsego Ski Club in Gaylord, Michigan today.,

By Mike Muha
Dec 26, 2004

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Ski Walking takes off in Europe!

Elite cross-country skiers have been benefiting from Ski Walking during the off season for years. Technical – Yes! However, this new fitness trend in Europe termed “Nordic Walking” has recently been simplified for the masses.,

By Pete Edwards
Dec 25, 2004

Hartwick Pines offers Guided Snowshoe Hikes

Hartwick Pines State Park will again offer several guided snowshoe hikes through the Old Growth Forest.,

By Hartwick Pines
Dec 23, 2004