Cross Country Ski Racing News

Fischer sponsors Vegard Ulvang at the 39th American Birkebeiner

2/21/2012 - By Holly Wolfe

Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it is sponsoring six-time Norwegian Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang’s participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner.

Marquette High School wins Michigan High School Championships

2/21/2012 - By Kari Lyle

Blake Murray and Ellen Wiitala win the pursuit, with Wiitala getting a second win (with Andrew Twohey) in the sprint. Overall, it was a Marquette High School victory

Preliminary Birkie Wax Tip - Toko

2/20/2012 - By Ian Harvey

John Bauer went out and tested glide wax this morning. Temperature was fairly warm when he tested (20F) which is on the warm side to what we anticipate, so it was a good test.

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Michigan Cup Season Remaining

2/20/2012 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.

Racer Etiquette 101: Shouldn’t we ALL be ambassadors for Cross Country Skiing?

2/20/2012 - By Pete Edwards

Here are some good reasons to NEVER talk or scream rudely at fellow racers or non-racers that may be out on the course...

Video: View from middle of the pack!

2/19/2012 - By Steve Andriese

Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)

Hanson Hills Classic won by Hardin and Baic

2/19/2012 - By Mike Muha

Tracy Hardin and Milan Baic where the top finishers in the Hanson Hills Classic this morning.

Powell and Brown take Hanson Hills Freestyle

2/18/2012 - By Mike Muha

Amy Powell and Eli Brown make it three races in a row with the victories at the Hanson Hills Freestyle, a quickly organized Michigan Cup race that replaced the cancelled Wintersonnenwende.

Randall gets career-best classic finish

2/18/2012 - By USSA

Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied to a career best classical technique distance event, finishing eighth in a 10k FIS Cross Country World Cup in Szklarska Poreba.