News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
White Pine Stampede countdown begins
Snow is falling here in Northern Michigan, and we expect to receive between 6-10 inches more before race day! As the final countdown for the event begins, we just wanted to pass on some reminders.
By Stacey Titus Hicks
Jan 26, 2017
Vasa Ski Club narrowly leads Michigan Cup
It's another close year in the Michigan Cup Team Standings! The Vasa Ski Club maintains a narrow lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 10,651 points to 10,119.
By Mike Muha
Jan 25, 2017
Noquemanon forced to move race start and finish
Open water, dirty snow, low snow: The start and finish have been moved, and additional trails in the Forestville system will be leveraged for the race.
By Jon Mommaerts
Jan 25, 2017
MI Cup Standings as of the Cote Dame Marie
Epic battles are underway. It looks to be a North vs. South battle for the junior championships, and the leaders in the Senior division are at risk!
By Mike Muha
Jan 24, 2017
RESULTS: Vanias and Darnton win Cote Dame Marie
Vanias skied away from the pack to finish in 1:13:26, well ahead of second place. This was Vanias's third victory this season in the Michigan Cup - he's won every event he's entered.
By Mike Muha
Jan 22, 2017
Cote Dame Marie and JNQ wax recommendations
UPDATED: Add Solda recommendation. Gets those skis waxed and get racing! Recommendations from Toko, FastWax, and Swix.
By Mike Muha
Jan 20, 2017
As it rains, let us reflect on the snow...
If you look at the cumulative snowfall, it really hasn't been too bad a year. Alpena and Traverse City are a little ahead of schedule, while other locations have a little less snow than normal...but not radically so.
By Mike Muha
Jan 20, 2017
Conditions looking good for Cote Dame Marie
The Trails at Hanson Hills are holding up well for this weekend’s Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet. Temperatures are predicted to drop tonight and we will be back grooming the Red Trail for the Michigan Cup Race Course early Friday morning.
By Justin Andre
Jan 19, 2017
Treatment options for Cross Country Skin-Skis
There are four recommended methods for treating the "skins" for glide on "Skin Skis"...
By Ian Harvey
Jan 17, 2017
USSA names teams to Under 23 Cross Country World Championships
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named a team of 10 athletes to represent the USA in the upcoming Under 23 Cross Country World Championships in Soldier Hollow.
By USSA
Jan 16, 2017
RESULTS: Holmes and Jordyn win Frosty Freestyle under excellent conditions
Sam Holmes and Jordyn Ross took victories under excellent trail conditions at the 2017 Frosty Freestyle. Man-made snow from the park's snow guns provided an excellent skiing surface.
By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2017
RESULTS: Great Krazy Klassic tracks help Holmes and Davis win
Sam Holmes took his second win this weekend, while Rebecca Davis beat yesterday's winner in a double-pole ski fest!
By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2017
