season news
Frosty Freestyle thumbs nose at Mother Nature: Race is on!
1/7/2011 - By Mike Muha
The Frosty Freestyle announced today that the Frosty Freestyle race will be held on a backup race course should Mother Nature fails to deliver enough snow by Saturday, January 15, 2010 to use the original course. Video of alternative course!
Video: Holiday Classic 9km race
1/1/2011 - By John Kostrewza and Mike Muha
Video from John Kostrewza and Mike Muha of juniors racing in the 4km event at the 2010 Holiday Classic 9km senior cross country ski race at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake, Michigan.
Boyne Highlands Classic on Sunday CANCELLED!
12/31/2010 - By Gary Day
The cool down we were hoping for overnight never happened and with the light rain we received, part of our trail was lost. We are forced to cancel the race for Sunday.
Sunday's Boyne Highlands race still on
12/30/2010 - By Gary Day
As of noon Thursday, we expect to hold a race Sunday, Jan 2nd. If conditions permit, we will have a classic race on the lower trails at an estimated 10km/5km junior. If we can't set track we may opt for a 10km freestyle.
Nubs Nob race CANCELLED
12/29/2010 - By Nick Baic
Due to the forecasted weather and minimal snow, the Nubs Nob race on 1/1/11 is canceled but may be rescheduled. Conditions at best would be icy and at worst be dirt in the corners due to the rain. Skiing may still be good but not safe for a race.
Video: Holiday Classic 4km race
12/29/2010 - By John Kostrewza and Mike Muha
Video from John Kostrewza and Mike Muha of juniors racing in the 4km event at the 2010 Holiday Classic 4km junior cross country ski race at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake, Michigan.
Photos from the Holiday Classic
12/28/2010 - By Kennedy Cullen
Seventy-two great photos from the Holiday Classic at Boyne Valley Lodge on December 26, 2010.
Brennan and Wager take Holiday Classic
12/26/2010 - By Mike Muha
Mac Brennan, back home in East Jordan for the holidays from Michigan Tech, narrowly beat Williamsburg's Milan Baic to win the Holiday Cup 9 km Classic at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake.
Holiday Classic wax recommendations
12/24/2010 - By Mike
Recommendations from Fast Wax, Toko, and Swix.
Holiday Classic changes to interval start
12/23/2010 - By Nick Baic
We have a good track but I think trying to set a new track would bring up a lot of dirt. Therefore, the Holiday Classic will be a 15 Sec Interval Start instead of a Mass Start.
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet-January 21-22, 2011
11/17/2010 - By Justin Andre
The 2011 Cote Dame Marie Loppet is presented by The Grayling Recreation Authority. This exciting Nordic Skiing Adventure will take you through the scenic hardwood trails of Hanson Hills Recreation Area, located in Grayling, Michigan.
Prepare for the Frosty Freestyle: Three weeks to faster skiing!
11/8/2010 - By Mike Muha
The Frosty Freestyle will present a series of three FREE classes designed to introduce people to the sport of cross country ski racing. The classes will be held at REI in Ann Arbor every Tuesday evening for three weeks, starting Nov 30.