News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Gebhart andHarris win Black Mountain 31k Classic
In the Classic race, Ryan Harris and Denny Paull battled the entire 31 kms, never being much more than a ski length apart! In the final sprint to the finish line...
By John Gravlin
Mar 2, 2020
Harris and Frye-Colie tame THE BEAST
UPDATED: Ryan Harris held a comfortable lead from start to finish, and Mariah Frye-Colie demonstrating her nearly flawless skating technique.
By John Gravlin
Mar 2, 2020
Sarah Goble takes on the World
Former Michigan Cup junior racer Sarah Goble finished 47th overall in the U23 (under 23) World Championship 1.2km Freestyle Sprint at the U23 Cross-Country World Ski Championships on March 1, 2020
By Mike Muha
Mar 2, 2020
Great Bear Chase Countdown
The 40th annual UP Health System Great Bear Chase is almost here! Conditions are looking great, with the Calumet area having over 250 inches of snow this season, awesome trails and great temperatures leading up to Saturday, March 7th.
By Angela Luskin
Feb 29, 2020
Masters World Championships 2020 CANCELLED over coronavirus
American Cross Country Skiers announced that the Masters World Cross Country Ski Championships 2020 event in Cogne, Italy is cancelled over concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
By Mike Muha
Feb 29, 2020
Solda introduces non-fluoro ski waxes
Solda began to reformulate their waxes with fluorocarbon compounds of C6 or less. These new formulas conformed to the 2020 European Union regulations.
By Bert Hinkley
Feb 28, 2020
Michigan Cup Standings to date
New standings are available! Actually, Ken had the available immediately after the Boyne Vistas race but I've haven't had time to post until today (sorry Ken!).
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2020
UPDATED! Brumbaugh Cup standings remain the same
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a narrow lead over Team NordicSkiRacer, with Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop not far behind.
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2020
Results from 28th Annual Junior Muffin Team Sprint Relay
Racers in teams of two each did three 1.5km laps for a total of 6 laps per team. There were male, female and mixed teams.
By Mike Muha
Feb 27, 2020
Pure fluoro topcoats banned at MI High School Championships
For all High School State Championship Races this coming weekend, including distance races and sprints, the use of pure fluoro powder, liquid or block is prohibited.
By Ruth Oppliger
Feb 27, 2020
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan High School Championships and Black Mountain Fest.
By Mike Muha
Feb 27, 2020
Milan Baic and Elizabeth Osteen win Boyne Vistas
Always a good time, the Boyne Vistas Freestyle features a huge climb right from the start line. Blow up here and kill your chances for a good finish!
By Mike Muha
Feb 26, 2020
