News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

RESULTS: Holmes and Oppllger take Black Mountain Classic

UPDATED. The largest snow fall of the season, the coldest night of the season, not enough ice on the lake start/finish area, frozen gas lines on one of the groomers on race day, but the end result was spectacular!

By John Gravlin
Mar 6, 2017

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RESULTS: Harris and Ross win The Beast!

UPDATED. Sunday's 11km Black Mountain Freestyle Race did not have the weather or groomer issues like the classic race the day before but a few rogue snowmobile incursions onto the trail had to be smoothed out, delaying the start by 5 minutes.

By John Gravlin
Mar 6, 2017

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Field announced for 2017 NCAA Championships

With the upcoming NCAA skiing championship being held in Jackson, New Hampshire, the Central Region is sending its top athletes to compete along with the top collegiate skiers in the country. The Nordic events will take place on March 9 and 11.

By Central Collegiate Ski Association
Mar 4, 2017

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Wax recommendations for the Black Mountain races

Wax recommendations for the Black Mountain races. Check back for updates....

By Mike Muha
Mar 3, 2017

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Vasa still leads MI Cup; Sam Holmes wins Senior Men's division

It the last weekend of racing for individual Michigan Cup points! This is your last chance to move up in the standings. If you don't race, you'll probably move down, since someone else will be getting the points you give up!

By Mike Muha
Mar 3, 2017

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Great Bear Chase Countdown

The 37th annual UP Health System Great Bear Chase is almost here! Conditions are looking great, with a packed base of 24” on the course and great temperatures leading up to Saturday, March 11th.

By Angela Luskin
Mar 3, 2017

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First Look: Speedmax Classic Double-Poling Ski

Fischer has introduced their new Speedmax Classic Double-Poling ski that tries to combine the best parts of skate ski construction with those of classic ski construction.

By Mike Muha
Mar 1, 2017

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Redesigned strap, handle reduce weight of new Swix Triac 3.0 pole

The interface between skier and pole begins at the strap, a hand-shaped anti stretch material aimed at subtle feel and complete integration, all connected to a grip that collectively is nearly 1/3 lighter than previous Swix grips.

By Swix
Feb 28, 2017

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BREAKING NEWS: 2017 American Birkebeiner CANCELLED

After days of unseasonable weather, rain, and a predicted snow storm front missing the Hayward and Cable areas, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2017 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon

By Birkie
Feb 24, 2017

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Rendezvous Ski Race has 50K, 20K options, plus

An American Ski Marathon Series race, the Rendezvous Ski Race's registration prices goes up today. There are six different races to choose from depending on your age and ability: 2K, 5K, 10K, 25K classic, 25K and 50K.

By Wendy Swenson
Feb 23, 2017

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Wax Recommendations for the Birkie!

Wax recommendations for upcoming American Birkebeiner! Rain, snow, warm, cold, clean, dirty???????

By Mike Muha
Feb 23, 2017

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Send a University of Michigan skier to Nationals

We are creating this -Sponsor a Skier- campaign to assist our athletes in getting across the country to compete this year and we asking for donations, big or small, to aid us in this journey.

By Abby Potts
Feb 22, 2017

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