season news
Michigan Cup votes on replacement races for this weekend
2/21/2011 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Committee has received two invitations for Michigan Cup races this coming weekend.
Cover and Wiitala win High School Sprints
2/20/2011 - By Mike Muha
Evan Cover and Ellen Wiitala won the Michigan High School Championship sprint on the Vasa Trail in Traverse City.
Williams and Wiitala win High School Championships Pursuit
2/19/2011 - By Mike Muha
Traverse City's Ross Williams was the over champion of the Michigan High School Cross Country Ski Championship Pursuit on Friday, Feb 18 on the Vasa Trail. Yoopers took all three spots in the Girls Pursuit, starting with Ellen Wittals from Marquette HS.
Boyne Mountain Cancels Freestyle Race
2/19/2011 - By Kirk K. Ikens
Due to the current state of the Boyne Mountain Cross Country Ski Trails, we have decided to cancel the upcoming XC race on the 26th of Feb. Even if we were to receive the snow that is forecast, we will still not have great conditions.
VASA video: The leaders at 11k/26k
2/19/2011 - By oblpdnvinhv
12k, 27k, and 50k lead racers, including the 27k Classic and 50k Freestyle champions, passing through the 11k/26k point on the course at the 2011 North American Vasa cross country ski race in Traverse City, MI.,
CANCELLED: Hanson Hills Classic
2/18/2011 - By Justin Andre
I am sorry to announce that the HANSON HILLS CLASSIC RACE that was to be held this weekend is officially CANCELLED. Once again we fall victim to Mother Nature.
More photos from the North American Vasa
2/18/2011 - By Dave Dalquist
A few photos from the North American Vasa, including the women leaders.
Weekend wax recommendations
2/17/2011 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations from Toko, Swix, and Fast Wax for this weekend's races: Big Bay, Michigan High School Championships, Hanson Hills Classic
VASA Ski Club leads Michigan Cup team standings
2/17/2011 - By Ken Dawson
UPDATED: The VASA Ski Club has a narrow lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, with Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop, Team NordicSkiRacer, and Straits Striders nearly in a three-way tie for third.
Weather forces cancellation of Black Mountain Classic
2/16/2011 - By Denny Paull
We are cancelling Saturday's Black Mountain Nordic Classic ski race. All folks who preregistered will receive complimentary registration to next year's event. Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support for the event.
Black Mountain Classic – Prepare to choose your wax wisely!
2/16/2011 - By Pete Edwards
Don’t let the crazy weather this week dampen your enthusiasm for one of the best classic races of the year. After two extremely easy and predictable wax weekends (White Pine + North American VASA) we are due for a challenge.
2011 Vasa Ski Race 25/50k Start plus bonus coverage
2/15/2011 - By Dave Durbin
2011 Vasa Ski Race 27k and 50k leaders. Start of race along with some mid race action. Also includes top 50k finishes. Thanks to Chris and Ethan Steffke for helping with the video footage.