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)
Conditions looking good for Cote Dame Marie
1/19/2017 - By Justin Andre
The Trails at Hanson Hills are holding up well for this weekend’s Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet. Temperatures are predicted to drop tonight and we will be back grooming the Red Trail for the Michigan Cup Race Course early Friday morning.
Treatment options for Cross Country Skin-Skis
1/17/2017 - By Ian Harvey
There are four recommended methods for treating the "skins" for glide on "Skin Skis"...
USSA names teams to Under 23 Cross Country World Championships
1/16/2017 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named a team of 10 athletes to represent the USA in the upcoming Under 23 Cross Country World Championships in Soldier Hollow.
RESULTS: Great Krazy Klassic tracks help Holmes and Davis win
1/15/2017 - By Mike Muha
Sam Holmes took his second win this weekend, while Rebecca Davis beat yesterday's winner in a double-pole ski fest!
RESULTS: Holmes and Jordyn win Frosty Freestyle under excellent conditions
1/15/2017 - By Mike Muha
Sam Holmes and Jordyn Ross took victories under excellent trail conditions at the 2017 Frosty Freestyle. Man-made snow from the park's snow guns provided an excellent skiing surface.
Wax recommendations: Frosty Fest!
1/12/2017 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED WITH SWIX REC: Wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races. The Krazy Klassic also doubles as the the Michigain Senior Olympics xc ski race.
MWC2018: One Year To Go!
1/12/2017 - By J.D. Downing
Coming January 19-26, 2018 the biggest age-group competition in skiing will visit Theodore Wirth Park in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the 2018 Masters World Cup (MWC2018) returns to North America.
2017 AXCS National Masters Championships: The Big City Preview
1/11/2017 - By J.D. Downing
For the first time since 2005, masters (skiers 30 and over) from throughout the U.S. will return to the great state of Minnesota as the American Cross Country Skiers (AXCS) 2017 National Masters Championships takes place the weekend of February 4-5, 2017.
Leaders of the Michigan Cup
1/10/2017 - By Mike Muha
Juniors Clay Meyers and Dana Pflugheoft have each won a race and lead the Juniors; Jordyn Ross and Alex Vanias have each won two races and lead the seniors.
Add rollerski swing weights for a more ski-like rollerski
1/10/2017 - By Clayton Keim
Higher the swing weight the longer the rollerski feels. Build more leg strength on shorter workouts with a feeling similar to a snow ski with slush stuck to the top.
Vasa Ski Club leads Brumbaugh Cup
1/9/2017 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: The Vasa Ski Club leads the Brumbaugh Cup as the top senior team in the Michigan Cup series. Grand Rapids Nordic and Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop follow in second and third.
Winter has arrived in Calumet, MI!
1/9/2017 - By Great Bear Chase
We have 118 inches so far this season. That's almost TEN FEET! All that snow is perfect for the UP Health System Portage Great Bear Chase which will take place on Saturday, March 11th.
