News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Lakes of the North Ski Race Results
Alex Vanais blew the senior men’s field away from the first turn, and Jordyn Ross similarly distanced the rest of the women’s senior field.
By Curt Peterson
Dec 18, 2017
Leelanau State Park adds multi-use ski / fat-tire bike trail
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding winter recreation opportunities at Leelanau State Park with the addition of a new, marked winter sports trail open to hikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bikers.
By MDNR
Dec 16, 2017
How to have fast skis this season: The Basics
At this time though (preseason), it makes sense to look at ski selection. Here are some conditions and what I would recommend for skating and classic skis.
By Ian Harvey
Dec 15, 2017
A word from Race Central
It is fun to help pull off a nordic ski race. We are so thankful for the total support of Lakes of the North crew. They have been grooming day over day to compact the abundant snowfall.
By Curt Peterson
Dec 15, 2017
Fischer tunes Nordic line-up for 2018
Fischer introduces 2018 – 2019 product introductions and improvements to both in-track and light touring models, including a new Speedmax Twinskin, a marriage of the dual mohair channel technology with their highest level racing skis.
By Fischer Sports
Dec 14, 2017
Full Michigan Cup points for both races this weekend
Both the Lakes of the North Freestyle and the Forbush Time Trial will both award full Michigan Cup points this weekend.
By Mike Muha
Dec 13, 2017
2018 Michigan Backcountry Ski Series
Not all the racing in on groomed trails. For a decidedly different adventure, there's the 2018 Michigan Backcountry Ski Series.
By Mike Muha
Dec 10, 2017
Midwest Nordic Rendezvous, Jan 6-7
Join us for the second annual Midwest Nordic Rendezvous with our guest instructor Emily Lovett from Steamboat Springs, Colorado!
By Amy Powell
Nov 19, 2017
Why would you drag a tire during a rollerski race?
Race Director Andy Liebner told participants in the Grand Rapids 10k Rollerski Race on Sunday, November 5 that dragging a tire reduces speed and increases safety. I can think of some alternative reasons...
By Mike Muha
Nov 10, 2017
Hanson Hills adds 5km to Wilderness Trail
We've made a number of changes this season at Hanson Hills for cross country skiers, including adding 5km to our popular Wilderness Trail.
By Justin Andre
Nov 9, 2017
Grand Rapids Rollerski Race, Nov 5...with twist!
Coach Andy Liebner of the U.S. Ski Pole Co. is hosting the *Unofficial Freestyle Roller Ski Race Season Prep Challenge* on Sunday. November 5
By Andy Liebner
Oct 23, 2017
WSTC announces ski touring trips
The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club has announced its trip schedule for the winter of 2017-18. The trip committee has decided to start trip sign-ups at the upcoming Fall potluck on Sunday, October 22nd.
By Margaret Walter
Oct 14, 2017
