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Michigan State High School Championships on February 17, 2012 in Houghton, MI. Photos by Peter Bruning.
The snow conditions at Black Mountain have held up fairly well. We have good coverage over almost all of the trail system. We currently do not have classic tracks set but we anticipate setting tracks as the March 3rd race date approaches.
Blake Murray and Ellen Wiitala win the pursuit, with Wiitala getting a second win (with Andrew Twohey) in the sprint. Overall, it was a Marquette High School victory
Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.
Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)
Tracy Hardin and Milan Baic where the top finishers in the Hanson Hills Classic this morning.
Amy Powell and Eli Brown make it three races in a row with the victories at the Hanson Hills Freestyle, a quickly organized Michigan Cup race that replaced the cancelled Wintersonnenwende.
Dan Yankus and Tracy Hardin lead the Michigan Cup. Sean Brownell and Hanna Davis are the top juniors.
UPDATED: Wax recommendations for this weekend's race (check back for updates and additions).
The rescheduled WinterSonnenwende Classic race at Michaywé in Gaylord, MI, has been cancelled because of poor snow condtions. Hanson Hills have gratiously stepped up to the plate and will host a Michigan Cup skating race on Saturday.
The start and finish of a Girls Junior Nationals Qualifier 6km race in cross country skiing this past Sunday at the 2012 Great Lakes Youth Ski Festival.
The start and finish of a Boys Junior Nationals Qualifier 6km race in cross country skiing this past Sunday at the 2012 Great Lakes Youth Ski Festival.