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)
NOAA Winter Outlook predicts cooler, wetter Michigan
10/30/2016 - By NOAA
The Climate Prediction Center issued a La Nina watch this month, predicting the climate phenomenon is likely to develop in late fall or early winter. La Nina favors drier, warmer winters in the south and wetter, cooler conditions in the northern U.S.
Vasa Ski Swap this weekend
10/20/2016 - By Eric C. Jean
Gear up for the cross country ski season at the annual Vasa Ski Club "Nordic Ski Swap" Saturday October 22nd from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Brick Wheels in Traverse City.
Michigan Cup Committee set rules for 2016-2017 season
10/11/2016 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Committee made a number of decisions at it's annual meeting this past Sunday for the upcoming 2016-2017 ski season.
Will 83% ski pole rule save classic skiing?
10/5/2016 - By Mike Muha
The FIS created a new rule around the maximum pole length in classic technique to preserve the use of diagonal striding. What does this mean for the citizen racer?
Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival
9/21/2016 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival
Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online. Order by October 31, 2015 for the best rate.
2017 North American Vasa goes freestyle-only on Sunday, classic-only on Sunday
9/20/2016 - By Mike Muha
The Vasa will change to freestyle-only on Saturday (classic and skate skiers scored together as
West Yellowstone Fall Training Camp - Ski with a Pro
9/19/2016 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival
Come and join our professional coaching staff to get a jump start on your 2016 - 2017 ski season during the Yellowstone Ski Festival.
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Noah Hoffman and Jessie Diggins win 42k Merino Muster
9/8/2016 - By USSA
Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO) and Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led a strong U.S. presence Saturday, taking titles at the 42k Merino Muster near Wanaka, the third stop in the global Worldloppet long distance ski series.
XCHQ's Bob Frye inducted into Michigan Ski Hall of Fame
8/29/2016 - By Mariah Frye Colie
Bob Frye, founder of Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake, has been inducted by the board of the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association to the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame as a Snow Sports Builder.
Vasa Ski Club Cross Country Ski Summer Camp, Aug 1-3
7/22/2016 - By John Kostrzewa
Open to Nordic skiers age 13-19 and to coaches. Andy Liebner, retired skier and 2014 Olympic coach, and John Kostrzewa will be coaching during all 3 days.
REVIEW: Pursuit Fork Flex rollerski
7/14/2016 - By Mike Muha
The Pursuit Fork Flex skate rollerski is great for anyone skiing on pavement, and particularly for skiers forced to ski on sections of rougher pavement.
Here's the scoop!
6/29/2016 - By NTN
The Noquemanon Trail Network will once again have the ice cream tent at the International Food Fest, in Mattson Lower Harbor Park on July 2, 3 and 4, with all proceeds going to support non-motorized trail development.
