Cross Country Ski Racing News

Wax recomendations for this weekend's races

3/2/2012 - By Mike Muha

UPDATE #2: Wax recommendations from the major wax companies for the weekend's cross country ski races.

10 inches of new snow for Black Mountain Classic

3/1/2012 - By Denny Paull

Mother Nature has thrown everything in her arsenal at the groomers in the final two days of preparation. Approximately 10 inches of heavy snow were noted this morning on the course. More snow is forecast!

VASA Ski Club leads Michigan Cup

3/1/2012 - By Ken Dawson

It looks like the overall Team Title belongs to VASA but it could be a different story with the Brumbaugh Cup. But Eli Brown has already captured the Men's Title.

An American and two Canadians in top 10 Overall

3/1/2012 - By Mike Muha

Kikkan Randal from the US and Canada's Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey are in contention for the best-ever American and Canadian finishs on the Overall World Cup standings.

Vasa Ski Club Sprints results, Feb 28, 2012

2/29/2012 - By Mark Esper

Vasa Ski Club Sprint results for February 28, 2012: Freestyle at Timber Ridge.

CCSA announces skiers for 2012 NCAA Championships

2/28/2012 - By CCSA

The NCAA officially announced the field for next month’s championships on Monday, with 15 CCSA skiers qualifying for nationals. Northern Michigan led the way with six NCAA berths.

Boyne Grinder: the numbers

2/28/2012 - By Mike Muha

Thanks to Glenn Goodman for this detailed information about the Boyne Grinder Freestyle.

Classic tracks set for Black Mountain Nordic Classic

2/27/2012 - By Denny Paull

The trails were blessed with 3" of heavy snow this weekend and head groomer Jim Meyer was finally able to set some nice classic tracks. More snow is in the forecast.

2012 U.S. Masters XC Ski Team Named

2/27/2012 - By JD Downing

Based on the top individual in each masters age group, the team is selected using a modified World Cup point system over the best 2 of 2 events (the Vasa and the Gran Travers) at the NM2012.

Erin Lipp and Andrew Bruning top Muffin Race podium

2/27/2012 - By Mike Muha

Erin Lipp tops the junior stand for the girls, and Andrew Bruning, Ian Druand and Mark Smith fight it out in a very close race with only three seconds separating the top three finishers.