News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Forbush Corner donates to Continental Divide Thru-Hike

The new owners of Forbush had enough passion and goodwill to make a donation to Big City Mountaineers in support of my upcoming Continental Divide Thru-Hike to raise money and awareness for under-resourced urban youths.

By Ken Dawson
Feb 6, 2015

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Vasa skier races against cancer

After a two year battle with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma, she is cancer free and attempting to raise money for the Munson Healthcare Cancer Patient Needs Fund.

By Pete LaPlaca
Feb 6, 2015

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White Pine team challenge for Children’s Hospital Foundation of Michigan

Michigan Cup Teams are competing for the honor of being the most generous by going above and beyond the requisite $5/skier donation to the Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation.

By Rebecca Beebe
Feb 6, 2015

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HH/CCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup standings

Hanson Hills / Cross CountryS ki Shop has a commanding lead over the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team in the Brumbaugh Cup competition.

By Chris Jones
Feb 5, 2015

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Help UofM Nordic Ski Club

So far, we have been having so much fun and a lot of success as a team, however, these trips have left us with very little remaining funds (right now, our only funding comes from 1 year of dues from our 26 members).

By Ellen Wiitala
Feb 4, 2015

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Saxton 6th at U23 Worlds classic sprint

Ben Saxton (Lakeville, MN) finished sixth Tuesady in the Under-23 World Championship Classic sprint, believed to be the best finish by an American man at U23 Worlds.

By USSA
Feb 4, 2015

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Huron Meadows looking for part-time help

Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI will be opening the clubhouse for skiers 7 days a week. However, the park is in need of people who can work two 4-8 hour shifts for the remainder of the ski season.

By Ken Roth
Feb 3, 2015

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New planning approach needed for Vasa Trail

Important decisions still need to be made about what our winter trails in the Vasa area will be. Do we want all non-motorized trails to be multi-use trails shared during the winter by skiers, cyclists, runners, and snowshoers?

By Andrew White
Feb 3, 2015

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Course conditions for White Pine Stampede

With the cold weather predicted I expect the trail to again be excellent. I do however strongly recommend everyone leave the new skis in the car.

By Jack Mckaig
Feb 3, 2015

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The Ted Tour: 12km tour on Vasa Weekend

To honor their race co-founder, Ted Okerstrom, the 39th annual North American Vasa invites area skiers to participate in a 12 kilometer tour. The event will be at Timber Ridge Resort on Saturday February 14th as part of the Vasa weekend of xc skiing.

By Pete LaPlaca
Feb 3, 2015

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Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: Feb 3

Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Freestyle Sprints on February 3, 2015 at Timber Ridge Resort.

By Mark Esper
Feb 3, 2015

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RESULTS: Woodbeck and O'Hearn take hilly Forbush Freestyle

After several close finishes over the past few week, Team NordicSkiRacer's Jay Woodbeck pulled off the win at the hilly Forbush 17k Freestyle

By Mike Muha
Feb 2, 2015

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