season news
Schmalz and Dawson win a crazy Krazy Klassic
1/21/2013 - By Mike Muha
Martin Schmalz came on to the Michigan Cup racing scene for the first time ever, holding off Dan Yankus to take the win the 10k Krazy Klassic. Karen Dawson held off Hilary Witbrodt for the women's win.
VIDEO: Cote Dame Marie, racer view
1/20/2013 - By Doug Cornell
Nordic ski racing is a popular winter sport in Michigan, and the Cote Dame Marie Loppet, held at Hanson Hills in Grayling, is one of the biggest races in the Michigan Cup series. Team NordicSkiRacer competitor Doug Cornell wears his "hat-cam"...
Brown and Powell win Cote Dame Marie
1/19/2013 - By Mike Muha
Eli Brown laid the law down, winning the 24.4k Cote Dame Marie by over 4 minutes. Amy Powell skied across the finish line with a narrower 37 second lead.
Cote Dame Marie is ON!
1/18/2013 - By Justin Andre
Cote Dame Marie Report: RACE IS ON!!! With alot of work this morning we have put together a race course!! We have come up with a 6.1K loop. Skiers will do 1, 2 or 4 laps depending on class.
Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races
1/18/2013 - By Mike Muha
UPDATE #4: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan races. Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, Toko, SkiGo/Holmenkol... Check for additions and updates later.
GLD JNQ moved to Cote Dame Marie
1/16/2013 - By Nick Baic
The JNQ races scheduled this coming weekend in Ohio have been moved to the Cote Dame Marie at Hanson Hills in Grayling MI due to lack of snow. There will be a 6-8 Km FS race on Saturday only.
Harris and Crocker take Frosty Freestyle titles
1/13/2013 - By Mike Muha
Ryan Harris took the win in 12k Frosty Freestyle on some of the only snow open in Michigan. Alison Crocker held on to the lead men to take the women's overall crown.
2013 Michigan Cup Schedule
1/12/2013 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED AGAIN! The Krazy Klassic 12K classic race at Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI has been postponed one week, from Sunday Jan 13 to Sunday Jan 20. The Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Race Series schedule for to 2012-2013 season. Think Snow!
Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races
1/10/2013 - By Mike Muha
UPDATE 1: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan races. Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, Toko, SkiGo/Holmenkol... Check for additions and updates later.
GLD skiers complete 2 out of 4 required races
1/9/2013 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Yesterday's freestyle sprint race and today's classic race at the Boyne Valley Lodge were the first opportunities for junior skiers to earn points toward Junior Nationals in Alaska. Previous Junior National Qualifying races have been cancelled.
Plenty of snow for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races
1/8/2013 - By Mike Muha
Worried about the warming trend this week? We have lots of snow and even more man-made snow. You will be racing!
Photos: GLD Junior National Qualifier
1/8/2013 - By Peter Bruning
Peter Bruning's photos from the Great Lakes District Junior National Qualifer at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake on Saturday January 5, 2013.