The Cross County Ski Headquarters got their skiers out in mass to win the overall 2024 Michigan Cup - again! Congratulations on a job well done. (Photo: Gwenn Stevenson)
Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic registration opens at midnight
12/29/2020 - By Mike Muha, Ken Roth, Adam Haberkorn
Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, Michigan is already preparing the race course for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races on Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10.
5th annual Midwest Nordic Rendezvous to train coaches
12/28/2020 - By Amy Powell
Come and learn consistent language, teaching model, and skiing fundamentals through the Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA).
Hiawatha Highlands Lodge closes for at least two weeks
12/23/2020 - By Mike Muha
Hiawatha Highlands Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario will be closed to the public as of December 26th, 2020 to comply with lockdown orders. Trails will still be open to season trail pass holders.
Brushes: what/when/why?
12/22/2020 - By Ian Harvey
Confused by what brushes to buy? Get an honest opinion by wax guru - what to get and what not to get - by Ian Harvey!
Registration is open for the 2021 Great Bear Chase!
12/17/2020 - By Angela Luskin
Things are going to look different, much like everything else this past year, but one thing that will not change is the top-quality grooming and friendly nature of the Great Bear Chase.
2021 White Pine Stampede goes virtual
12/16/2020 - By White Pine Stampede
Current executive orders prohibit an in-person race event, and we wanted to keep the spirit of the race alive (we all just want a race!), so the race committee to make the difficult decision to make this year’s race virtual.
The 2021 North American Vasa is Cancelled
12/16/2020 - By North American Vasa Festival of Races
The North American Vasa Festival of Races Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel this season's planned races due to the high number of COVID cases in the community and statewide.
CXC cancels Duluth and Mt. Itasca events
12/6/2020 - By Joe Haggenmiller
As many of you know, Governor Walz of Minnesota issued an Executive Order on COVID Mitigation, which has paused athletics in the State of Minnesota for 4 weeks. This impacts our first 2 CXC Cup events - Duluth and Mt. Itasca are not viable as scheduled.
Patience and flexibility required for racing this season
12/6/2020 - By Joe Haggenmiller
With the recent pause orders from the governors of Michigan and Minnesota and various local community health organizations also issuing recommendations and regulations, each of us needs to recognize the need to be both patient and flexible.
Forbush Time Trial cancelled due to COVID restrictions
12/2/2020 - By Ann Agar
The Forbush Corner Nordic time trials are cancelled due to the state health department’s restriction on organized sporting events that are scheduled through the 8th. It is likely that the state will extend that ban into January.
Nordic Glide Wax Box - A Recommendation of all that you need and nothing more
12/1/2020 - By Ian Harvy
Holiday shopping? Here is all that you need for glide waxes and tools and nothing more. This recommendation is for the passionate skier, fitness skier, or fluorine free racer.
Lakes of the North Freestyle cancelled
11/30/2020 - By Mike Muha
Unfortunately the Dec. 12th Lakes of the North Freestyle race has been cancelled. Not knowing if the health order would be extended after Dec 8th and the need to purchase materials prior to that date are the main decision drivers.
