News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Ski race report from Lillehammer, Norway: Birkebeiner Rennet (VIDEO)
Saturday we got on our bus which stopped at the hotel at 4:15 am, and two hours later we were in Rena. We hopped another bus for a short ride to the start. Plowed fields held the stacks of big busses and cars and porta johns.
By Allen Sorgenfrei
Mar 26, 2017
Michigan Cup Skiers Compete in Lake Placid Loppet
“You can do it!” a spectator yelled as I single-sticked my way up a vertical pitch. I crested the summit and with wobbly legs, dropped into a tuck and blasted the descent.
By Doug Cornell
Mar 25, 2017
Huron Meadows Groomer Appreciation Party, Sunday, March 26th
Yes, this has been a rocky year. But, because of the constant freeze/thaws, the folks at Huron Meadows Metropark have actually worked harder than ever to bring us what skiing we have had.
By Mike Muha
Mar 25, 2017
Team NSR and GRNST at the Engadin Skimarathon
Despite a very disappointing year for snow in Europe, rumor was that there was still snow in Switzerland. We drove there from Munich, which was spring like, with not a snow pile in site.
By Allen Sorgenfrei
Mar 23, 2017
RESULTS, VIDEO: 2017 Michigan Cup Relays
It was a little worrisome, what with the warm weather and rain leading up to the Michigan Cup Relays, but the Cross Country Ski Headquarters spread man-made snow where they could and farmed snow elsewhere to successfully keep the course covered.
By Mike Muha
Mar 21, 2017
2017 Muffin Race results
Last Michigan Cup Race of the season! The Muffin Race, held at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, was a junior-only race. Racers did an 8km classic race, then an 8km freestyle race, pursuit-style.
By Mike Muha
Mar 21, 2017
The Muffin Race is this SUNDAY (not Saturday)
The Muffin Race was incorrectly listed in the NordicSkiRacer event calendar for Saturday and is actually taking place this Sunday, March 19th. If you are going the race, make sure you show up on the correct day!
By Mike Muha
Mar 14, 2017
Deedra Irwin and Kyle Bratrud win Great Bear Chase
Two former U.P. college skiers took the victories in the 50km skiathlon: former Michigan Tech standout Deedra Irwin of Pulaski, Wisconsin, and Northern Michigan alumnus Kyle Bratrud of Marquette, Michigan. Bratrud eked out the win by just 1.4 seconds
By Angela Luskin
Mar 13, 2017
Weekend wax recommendations
Great Bear Chase! Michigan Cup Relays! Fast Wax! Toko! Swix! Solda! But only a weather report for the Relays so far....
By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2017
Rebecca Davis and Sam Holmes win Michigan Cup titles
Rebecca Davis and Sam Holmes win Michigan Cup senior titles in close racing.
By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2017
Founders Day Celebration at Forbush Corner, March 11
Please join us Saturday, March 11 at The Corner for a celebration of our Founder, Dave Forbush. This is also a day for us to appreciate our super loyal customers - Free Skiing !!!
By Forbush Corner
Mar 7, 2017
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop win Brumbaugh Cup
It was a close battle throughout the year but HH/CCSS was able to come from behind with a great team effort at the Black Mountain races!
By Mike Muha
Mar 7, 2017
