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Weather forces cancellation of Black Mountain Classic

2/16/2011 - By Denny Paull

We are cancelling Saturday's Black Mountain Nordic Classic ski race. All folks who preregistered will receive complimentary registration to next year's event. Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support for the event.

Black Mountain Classic – Prepare to choose your wax wisely!

2/16/2011 - By Pete Edwards

Don’t let the crazy weather this week dampen your enthusiasm for one of the best classic races of the year. After two extremely easy and predictable wax weekends (White Pine + North American VASA) we are due for a challenge.

Torin Koos injures shoulder at Norwegian Cup Sprint Race
Torin Koos injures shoulder at Norwegian Cup Sprint Race

Torin Koos injures shoulder at Norwegian Cup Sprint Race

2/16/2011 - By Scott Johnston

Torin made his planned move and went around Andy and was up to 3rd place when suddenly his right arm refused to obey any commands. The right shoulder had become partially dislocated and stayed that way for about 30 seconds.

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Holly Angels win Vasa Championship Cup
Holly Angels win Vasa Championship Cup

Holly Angels win Vasa Championship Cup

2/16/2011 - By Pete Edwards

Young ski racers from Traverse City’s Holly Angels Elementary win the 2011 North American VASA Championship Cup.

Koch and Powell also crowned Grand Champions

2/16/2011 - By Mike Muha

Koch and Powell also crowned Grand Champions for best finishes in the 50k Vasa and 16k Gran Travers. Susan Vigland and Cliff Onthank become Reserver Grand Champions.

2011 Vasa Ski Race 25/50k Start plus bonus coverage
2011 Vasa Ski Race 25/50k Start plus bonus coverage

2011 Vasa Ski Race 25/50k Start plus bonus coverage

2/15/2011 - By Dave Durbin

2011 Vasa Ski Race 27k and 50k leaders. Start of race along with some mid race action. Also includes top 50k finishes. Thanks to Chris and Ethan Steffke for helping with the video footage.

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Result for Lake Erie Junior Cross Country Skiing Championships

2/15/2011 - By Mike Muha

Two days of Jujnior Olympic Qualifer racing in the Great Lakes Division in Kirkland Ohio

Koch and Powell win again at Gran Travers

2/14/2011 - By Mike Muha

After winning Saturday's North American Vasa 40k Freestyle, champions Jeff Koch and Amy Powell returned to show they could also classic ski their way to the top of the podium at Sunday's Gran Traverse 16k Classic.

Northern Michigan claims Men’s, Women’s CCSA Titles
Northern Michigan claims Men’s, Women’s CCSA Titles

Northern Michigan claims Men’s, Women’s CCSA Titles

2/14/2011 - By Tom Myrick

It was a double delight for hosts Northern Michigan at the CCSA Championships in Ishpeming, Mich. as the Wildcats secured both the men’s and women’s team titles on Sunday.

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Videos of the Vasa: Wave starts and first hill
Videos of the Vasa: Wave starts and first hill

Videos of the Vasa: Wave starts and first hill

2/13/2011 - By Mike Muha

The start and first uphill of most of the waves in the 2011 North American Vasa cross country ski race, starting with the wave that took off at 9:00am.

2011 North American Vasa 50k Results

2/12/2011 - By Vasa

2011 North American Vasa 50k Results

2011 North American Vasa 27k Results

2/12/2011 - By Vasa

2011 North American Vasa 27k Results

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UPCOMING RACES

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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