News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Michigan Cup to raise money for Michigan Children’s Hospital

Becca Beebe is again spearheading an effort to raise funds at the White Pine Stampede for the Michigan Children’s Hospital by initiating a Michigan Cup Team Competition.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 15, 2016

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Team NordicSkiRacer leads Brumbaugh Cup

Team NordicSkiRacer leads the Brumbaugh Cup competition for best senior team in the Michigan Cup Series. The Brumbaugh Cup scores the top five men and top three women of each team. The lowest score indicates the best team.

By Chris Jones
Jan 15, 2016

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Get waxing! Cote Dame Marie wax recommendations

Fast Wax, Toko, and Swix recommendations. I'll add Solda if a recommendation is forthcoming. Get waxing for a great race!

By Mike Muha
Jan 14, 2016

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RESULTS: Milan Baic and Rebecca Davis blow through the Krazy Klassic

Milan Baic and Rebecca Davis skied faster than the wind during the Krazy Klassic to take first in the 10km classic ski race.

By Mike Muha
Jan 12, 2016

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RESULTS: John O'Hearn and Jordyn Ross win Frosty Freestyle

John O'Hearn and Jordyn Ross skied fast in fast conditions in the 2016 Frosty Freestyle 15km race today, becoming the leaders in the Michigan Cup Series.

By Mike Muha
Jan 9, 2016

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Get Waxing! Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic wax tips!

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: The REI Frosty Freestyle and the NordicSkiRacer.com Krazy Klassic.

By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2016

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Jessica Diggins wins Stage 6 of Tour de Ski

Jessica Diggins, who won silver in the 2015 World Championshipa - has won her first individual World Cup. Diggins beat out 4 Norwegians to take the victory in the ladies' 5 km free technique competitions in Toblach, Italy.

By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2016

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Hanson Hills Team Time Trial: great trail, cold temps, pickled herring

It may have been a little on the cold side, but it didn't keep almost a 100 skiers from racing and eating at the Hanson Hills Team Time Trial.

By Mike Muha
Jan 8, 2016

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Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic kick off Michigan Cup race series

It's Frosty Weekend Time! The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic race will be held on man-made snow at Huron Meadows Metropark this Saturday and Sunday. We've been making snow furiously using our four snow guns.

By Mike Muha
Jan 7, 2016

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Vasa Ski Club Sprint results: 1/5/2016

These are the results for the first of our Vasa Ski Club sprints at Timber Ridge for the season.

By Mark Esper
Jan 6, 2016

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters off to early lead in the Michigan Cup

Results from the 6 Hour Michigan Cup Relay at Hanson Hills and the current Michigan Cup team standings.

By Ernie Burmbaugh
Jan 6, 2016

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Sophie Caldwell wins! Tour de Ski Classic Sprint

VIDEO: Sophie Caldwell races to a landmark victory for the United States in the 2016 Tour de Ski Sprint competition in Oberstdorf, Germany. Caldwell is only the second US women to win an individual World Cup race.

By USSA
Jan 5, 2016

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