News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
An Open Letter to Nordic Ski Racers
The Black Mountain Race weekend is OUR ONLY FUNDRAISER for the year and that our Black Mountain Nordic Ski Club does all of the care and grooming of the 40 Km of trails at the Mountain WITHOUT ONE PENNY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE DNR.
By John Gravlin
Feb 25, 2020
Competition is hot in Michigan Cup individual standings
As of last weekend, 539 racers have gained Michigan Cup points. A small set of those skiers lead the overall Michigan Cup.
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2020
Brumbaugh Cup: Headquarters, NordicSkiRacer, Hanson Hills/CCSS...
There's been no change to the order of teams in the Brumbaugh Cup after nine races: the Cross Country Ski Headquarters continues to leads with 819 points and Team NordicSkiRacer and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop hold second and third.
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2020
Birkie and Michigan Cup wax recommendations!
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races! The Birkie recommendations may be updated daily...
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2020
Vanias and Ross crowned 2020 Michigan Cup Freestyle Champions
The crowning of the champions in previous years was based on a racers three best freestyle events. The Michigan Cup Committee, after quite a bit of discussion, voted to make it winner-take-all in one event for 2020.
By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2020
Blackmer and Hanson crowned 2020 MI Cup Classic Champions
Skiers started out on a massive climb, sorting out the pack early in the race. Emily Blackmen (Cross Country Ski Headquarters) and Kyle Hanson of Team NordicSkiRacer held off everyone to win.
By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2020
Lipp and Holmes win Vasa MI Cup Challenge
We combine the times from the 2 full points Michigan Cup races (the 25K freestyle and the 17K classic), and the best time wins.
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2020
Lipp and Hanson top seniors in Michigan Cup
Vasa's Josh Kerr and Arielle Jean lead the juniors, and Team NordicSkiRacer's Kyle Hanson and Erin Lipp top the senior. Headquarters leads them all...
By Mike Muha
Feb 14, 2020
Wax recommendations for the weekend MI Cup and GLD races
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races! This weekend is special: The Michigan Cup will crown the overall Classic and Freestyle Champion of the year!
By Mike Muha
Feb 13, 2020
2020 Vasa Freestyle Results!
2020 Vasa Freestyle Results - just the basics in a nice PDF.
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2020
2020 Vasa Classic Results
2020 Vasa Classic Results - just the basics in a nice PDF.
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2020
Headquarters maintains Brumbaugh Cup lead
After seven races, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters continues to lead the Brumbaugh Cup competition with 565 points. Team NordicSkiRacer remains in second with 686 points. Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop is third place with 841 points.
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2020
