A little rain didn't stop Andy Liebner's rollerski clinic with Team NordicSkiRacer Saturday morning. Now's the time to be working on technique!
Ski Skin care and maintenance
12/18/2017 - By Swix
With skin skis and AT setups growing in popularity, Swix has created the Skin Care Pro series, dedicated to ensuring optimal performance of ski skins.
Leelanau State Park adds multi-use ski / fat-tire bike trail
12/16/2017 - By MDNR
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding winter recreation opportunities at Leelanau State Park with the addition of a new, marked winter sports trail open to hikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bikers.
A word from Race Central
12/15/2017 - By Curt Peterson
It is fun to help pull off a nordic ski race. We are so thankful for the total support of Lakes of the North crew. They have been grooming day over day to compact the abundant snowfall.
How to have fast skis this season: The Basics
12/15/2017 - By Ian Harvey
At this time though (preseason), it makes sense to look at ski selection. Here are some conditions and what I would recommend for skating and classic skis.
Fischer tunes Nordic line-up for 2018
12/14/2017 - By Fischer Sports
Fischer introduces 2018 – 2019 product introductions and improvements to both in-track and light touring models, including a new Speedmax Twinskin, a marriage of the dual mohair channel technology with their highest level racing skis.
Full Michigan Cup points for both races this weekend
12/13/2017 - By Mike Muha
Both the Lakes of the North Freestyle and the Forbush Time Trial will both award full Michigan Cup points this weekend.
2018 Michigan Backcountry Ski Series
12/10/2017 - By Mike Muha
Not all the racing in on groomed trails. For a decidedly different adventure, there's the 2018 Michigan Backcountry Ski Series.
Midwest Nordic Rendezvous, Jan 6-7
11/19/2017 - By Amy Powell
Join us for the second annual Midwest Nordic Rendezvous with our guest instructor Emily Lovett from Steamboat Springs, Colorado!
Why would you drag a tire during a rollerski race?
11/10/2017 - By Mike Muha
Race Director Andy Liebner told participants in the Grand Rapids 10k Rollerski Race on Sunday, November 5 that dragging a tire reduces speed and increases safety. I can think of some alternative reasons...
Hanson Hills adds 5km to Wilderness Trail
11/9/2017 - By Justin Andre
We've made a number of changes this season at Hanson Hills for cross country skiers, including adding 5km to our popular Wilderness Trail.
Grand Rapids Rollerski Race, Nov 5...with twist!
10/23/2017 - By Andy Liebner
Coach Andy Liebner of the U.S. Ski Pole Co. is hosting the *Unofficial Freestyle Roller Ski Race Season Prep Challenge* on Sunday. November 5
WSTC announces ski touring trips
10/14/2017 - By Margaret Walter
The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club has announced its trip schedule for the winter of 2017-18. The trip committee has decided to start trip sign-ups at the upcoming Fall potluck on Sunday, October 22nd.
