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)
White Pine Stampede shortens 50k to 20K
1/30/2017 - By Jack McKaig
Despite our recent snowfall, the 50K trail was still not good enough in spots to run the full 50. However, the 20K and 10K trails are in excellent shape, so those two races are on as scheduled. All racers registered for the 50K will now be in the 20K.
RESULTS: Lower Peninsula skiers top Junior Noque 5k
1/28/2017 - By Mike Muha
Lower peninsula skiers took the top spot in four of the six age classes in the 5K classic Junior Noquemanon today.
RESULTS: Kyle Bratrud and Isabella Howden win Noquemanon
1/28/2017 - By Mike Muha
Kyle Bratrud and Isabella Howden won the shortened Noquemanon Ski Marathon classic today on a course shortened because of low snow and open water on lakes.
Waxing recommendations: Noquemanon Ski Marathon!
1/27/2017 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Toko, Fast Wax, Swix...and now Solda! Get waxing...
White Pine Stampede countdown begins
1/26/2017 - By Stacey Titus Hicks
Snow is falling here in Northern Michigan, and we expect to receive between 6-10 inches more before race day! As the final countdown for the event begins, we just wanted to pass on some reminders.
Noque shortens race; Mandatory bussing; Start time changes
1/26/2017 - By UPHS Noquemanon Ski Marathon Race Committee
Due to forces outside of our control (weather, snow conditions, etc.) there have been decisions made regarding course start and finish locations as well as timing.
Noquemanon forced to move race start and finish
1/25/2017 - By Jon Mommaerts
Open water, dirty snow, low snow: The start and finish have been moved, and additional trails in the Forestville system will be leveraged for the race.
Vasa Ski Club narrowly leads Michigan Cup
1/25/2017 - By Mike Muha
It's another close year in the Michigan Cup Team Standings! The Vasa Ski Club maintains a narrow lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 10,651 points to 10,119.
MI Cup Standings as of the Cote Dame Marie
1/24/2017 - By Mike Muha
Epic battles are underway. It looks to be a North vs. South battle for the junior championships, and the leaders in the Senior division are at risk!
RESULTS: Vanias and Darnton win Cote Dame Marie
1/22/2017 - By Mike Muha
Vanias skied away from the pack to finish in 1:13:26, well ahead of second place. This was Vanias's third victory this season in the Michigan Cup - he's won every event he's entered.
As it rains, let us reflect on the snow...
1/20/2017 - By Mike Muha
If you look at the cumulative snowfall, it really hasn't been too bad a year. Alpena and Traverse City are a little ahead of schedule, while other locations have a little less snow than normal...but not radically so.
Cote Dame Marie and JNQ wax recommendations
1/20/2017 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Add Solda recommendation. Gets those skis waxed and get racing! Recommendations from Toko, FastWax, and Swix.
