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Lipp and Hanson top seniors in Michigan Cup
Lipp and Hanson top seniors in Michigan Cup

Lipp and Hanson top seniors in Michigan Cup

2/14/2020 - By Mike Muha

Vasa's Josh Kerr and Arielle Jean lead the juniors, and Team NordicSkiRacer's Kyle Hanson and Erin Lipp top the senior. Headquarters leads them all...

Wax recommendations for the weekend MI Cup and GLD races
Wax recommendations for the weekend MI Cup and GLD races

Wax recommendations for the weekend MI Cup and GLD races

2/13/2020 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races! This weekend is special: The Michigan Cup will crown the overall Classic and Freestyle Champion of the year!

Headquarters maintains Brumbaugh Cup lead
Headquarters maintains Brumbaugh Cup lead

Headquarters maintains Brumbaugh Cup lead

2/11/2020 - By Mike Muha

After seven races, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters continues to lead the Brumbaugh Cup competition with 565 points. Team NordicSkiRacer remains in second with 686 points. Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop is third place with 841 points.

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2020 Vasa Classic Results
2020 Vasa Classic Results

2020 Vasa Classic Results

2/11/2020 - By Mike Muha

2020 Vasa Classic Results - just the basics in a nice PDF.

2020 Vasa Freestyle Results!
2020 Vasa Freestyle Results!

2020 Vasa Freestyle Results!

2/11/2020 - By Mike Muha

2020 Vasa Freestyle Results - just the basics in a nice PDF.

Headquarters "Super-sizes" lead in Michigan Cup
Headquarters "Super-sizes" lead in Michigan Cup

Headquarters "Super-sizes" lead in Michigan Cup

2/10/2020 - By Mike Muha

The Michigan Cup individual standings through the Mike Seaman Memorial Race are out, and the Cross Country Ski Headquarters has greatly extended their lead in the Michigan Cup.

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Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation
Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation

Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation

2/10/2020 - By Ian Harvey

Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation: blue on blue on blue.

RESULTS: Great conditions for skiers at 2020 White Pine Stampede
RESULTS: Great conditions for skiers at 2020 White Pine Stampede

RESULTS: Great conditions for skiers at 2020 White Pine Stampede

2/7/2020 - By Mike Muha

The trail was widened significantly, letting Shanty Creek use the big groomer over most of the trail system. It was very noticeable - and appreciated!

Weekend Michigan Cup waxing recommendations!
Weekend Michigan Cup waxing recommendations!

Weekend Michigan Cup waxing recommendations!

2/6/2020 - By Mike Muha

Time to wax up for Saturday and Sunday's North American Vasa races!

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Wakeley and Colie win Michael Seaman Memorial
Wakeley and Colie win Michael Seaman Memorial

Wakeley and Colie win Michael Seaman Memorial

2/4/2020 - By Mike Muha

Tracks were glazed where people were testing skis, making even skins and zeros a little slippery. Hard waxes did work, but tended to ice if one stepped onto the new snow outside the track.

2020 White Pine Stampede photos!
2020 White Pine Stampede photos!

2020 White Pine Stampede photos!

2/2/2020 - By Mike Muha

The White Pine Stampede's crack photographers took over a thousand pictures! Use the link below to see them. Right-click and pick

Weekend race waxing recommendations.
Weekend race waxing recommendations.

Weekend race waxing recommendations.

1/30/2020 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races: White Pine Stampede and Mike Seaman Memorial Classic! I'll update when Rex provides recommendations.

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UPCOMING RACES

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SAT, MAR 7, 2026

Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913

SUN, MAR 8, 2026

Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

MON, MAR 9, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

WED, MAR 11, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

FRI, MAR 13, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

SAT, MAR 14, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

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