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)
Harris and Frye-Colie tame THE BEAST
3/2/2020 - By John Gravlin
UPDATED: Ryan Harris held a comfortable lead from start to finish, and Mariah Frye-Colie demonstrating her nearly flawless skating technique.
Gebhart andHarris win Black Mountain 31k Classic
3/2/2020 - By John Gravlin
In the Classic race, Ryan Harris and Denny Paull battled the entire 31 kms, never being much more than a ski length apart! In the final sprint to the finish line...
Masters World Championships 2020 CANCELLED over coronavirus
2/29/2020 - By Mike Muha
American Cross Country Skiers announced that the Masters World Cross Country Ski Championships 2020 event in Cogne, Italy is cancelled over concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Great Bear Chase Countdown
2/29/2020 - By Angela Luskin
The 40th annual UP Health System Great Bear Chase is almost here! Conditions are looking great, with the Calumet area having over 250 inches of snow this season, awesome trails and great temperatures leading up to Saturday, March 7th.
UPDATED! Brumbaugh Cup standings remain the same
2/28/2020 - By Mike Muha
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a narrow lead over Team NordicSkiRacer, with Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop not far behind.
Michigan Cup Standings to date
2/28/2020 - By Mike Muha
New standings are available! Actually, Ken had the available immediately after the Boyne Vistas race but I've haven't had time to post until today (sorry Ken!).
Solda introduces non-fluoro ski waxes
2/28/2020 - By Bert Hinkley
Solda began to reformulate their waxes with fluorocarbon compounds of C6 or less. These new formulas conformed to the 2020 European Union regulations.
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races
2/27/2020 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan High School Championships and Black Mountain Fest.
Pure fluoro topcoats banned at MI High School Championships
2/27/2020 - By Ruth Oppliger
For all High School State Championship Races this coming weekend, including distance races and sprints, the use of pure fluoro powder, liquid or block is prohibited.
Results from 28th Annual Junior Muffin Team Sprint Relay
2/27/2020 - By Mike Muha
Racers in teams of two each did three 1.5km laps for a total of 6 laps per team. There were male, female and mixed teams.
Milan Baic and Elizabeth Osteen win Boyne Vistas
2/26/2020 - By Mike Muha
Always a good time, the Boyne Vistas Freestyle features a huge climb right from the start line. Blow up here and kill your chances for a good finish!
An Open Letter to Nordic Ski Racers
2/25/2020 - By John Gravlin
The Black Mountain Race weekend is OUR ONLY FUNDRAISER for the year and that our Black Mountain Nordic Ski Club does all of the care and grooming of the 40 Km of trails at the Mountain WITHOUT ONE PENNY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE DNR.
