Here the latest list of wave updates and closings for the Birkie and Korte. If you want to be part of this year's events, sign up by November 30th and save a few dollars.

By Birkie
Nov 2, 2011

The idea of using ice rink shavings originated a few years back at the University of Utah. Here in Traverse City, we have a skating rink with a very willing set of Zamboni drivers who were more than willing to help create snow for us..

By Eli Brown
Oct 31, 2011

What do you get when a bunch of ski racers who haven't seen snow since last winter suddenly have to race on a technical course with no preparation? Some "great" (and entertaining) skiing!

By Mike Muha
Oct 31, 2011

With the temperature well below freezing in West Yellowstone last night and five inches of snow above 8,000 feet, planning for the 2011 Yellowstone Ski Festival is in full swing.

By Dan Cantrell
Oct 28, 2011

I enjoyed that Alternative Waxing article, and I have my own story to tell...

By Joe Gollinger
Oct 27, 2011

For many, the Back Forty was our favorite trail. Long and cruisey on the hills with a couple of challenging ones and then there is the perfect training hill, Interval Hill. Well, after many years of absence, the Back Forty is back!

By Dave Forbush
Oct 27, 2011

We have purchased the business from Dick Fultz and look forward to carrying on his 34-year presence in the Grayling community. It will be our goal to continue the customer service the Nordic skiing community has come to expect from Dick and his staff.

By Mike Muha
Oct 26, 2011

Fischer Skis announced an increase of more than 20% in pre-season sales of Nordic ski products as cross country skiing experiences a surge in popularity across the nation. There are now more than 4.5 million cross country skiers in the U.S.

By Holly Wolfe
Oct 25, 2011

Over 900 cross-country skiers from around the U.S. and Canada competed last winter at Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races. And organizers expect hundreds more to attend the 2012 festival.

By Mike Norton
Oct 25, 2011

Glenn Goodman and Robin Luce experimented with non-traditional "waxes" in the days leading up to the Nordic Fest Season Opener Race and made some interesting discoveries...

By Mike Muha
Oct 25, 2011

If you raced in the Nordic Fest Season Opener and are a member of a Michigan Cup team, you are now in first place in the individual standings. The VASA Ski Club leads the team standings.

By Mike Muha
Oct 24, 2011

Decorated Olympic and World Championship medalists Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane and Todd Lodwick highlight a roster of some of the world's top athletes for the just-named 2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.

By US Ski Team
Oct 24, 2011