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)
RESULTS: Holmes and Davis win again, this time at the Hanson Hills Classic
2/19/2017 - By Mike Muha
Sam Holmes took his second victory this weekend, taking yesterday's Forbush Freestyle and winning be a three minute margin in today's Hanson Hills Classic 12k under warm and sunny conditions.
Holmes and Frye-Colie win warm Forbush Freestyle
2/19/2017 - By Mike Muha
It was record-high temperatures for the 2017 Forbush Freestyle. It was bright and sunny and 40F degrees at the start. Grooming was great with no dirty spots.
BREAKING NEWS: 2017 American Birkebeiner CANCELLED
2/17/2017 - By Birkie
After days of unseasonable weather, rain, and a predicted snow storm front missing the Hayward and Cable areas, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2017 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon
Michigan HS XC Skiing State Champs Preview
2/17/2017 - By Dan Wiitala
The course is set, the organizers and racers are ready and the Michigan championships are about to begin on a forecasted warm weekend. The field looks strong with all of last years individual champions returning to defend their titles.
Waxing recommendations for Michigan Cup and Michigan HS Champion races
2/17/2017 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED WITH SOLDA: It's looking a little balmy this weekend! make sure you don't have slow skis by following these waxing recommendations. (Swix will be added when available.)
Is an out-and-back Birkie possible this year?
2/16/2017 - By Mike Muha
It's warm. It's getting warmer. With over a week left before the start of the American Birkebeiner and several days in the 40's to near 50, the weather is on everyone's mind?
Pre-Prep race skis for the 2017 American Birkebeiner
2/16/2017 - By Chris Hall
With the 2017 Birkie less than 2 weeks away, it is not too early to start getting race skis ready for their final layer of race wax before the big day.
Self-Talk
2/14/2017 - By Cody Brown, Head SBX Coach SSWSC
One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of mental game and success in athletics is,
RESULTS: Tricky waxing played havoc in Vasa Classic
2/12/2017 - By Mike Muha
Eli Brown and Elizabeth Embick were the overall winners in today's inaugural 34km North American Vasa Classic, with Sam Holmes and Rebecca Davis king an queen of the 16km in tricky waxing conditions.
RESULTS: North American Vasa put Woodbeck and Frye Colie on top
2/11/2017 - By Mike Muha
Full results for the 48k, 28k, 11k, and 6k distances at the 2017 North American Vasa. Besides Woodbeck and Frye Colie winning at 48k, Kevin Tarras and Rebecca Davis topped the 28k standings, and Maize 'n Blue took the 11K.
BREAKING NEWS: Frye Colie top women at North American Vasa!
2/11/2017 - By Mike Muha
Mariah Frye Colie has won her second major event in two weeks by winning the 48k North American Vasa. Frye Colie won last week's White Pine Stampede.
BREAKING NEWS: Woodbeck wins North American Vasa
2/11/2017 - By Mike Muha
The North Americna Vasa 48k Men's Freestyle Podium is in: (1) Jay Woodbeck, (2) Sam Holmes, (3) Ben Lannin. Congratulations!
