The Cross County Ski Headquarters got their skiers out in mass to win the overall 2024 Michigan Cup - again! Congratulations on a job well done. (Photo: Gwenn Stevenson)
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races!
A bout of cold weather and bountiful snowfall and Crystal Mountain's Nordic ski trails presented a winter wonderland to the 49 bold Juniors participating In Crystal Community Ski Club's Flying Squirrel Freestyle.
Just like in 2023, the 2024 WPS Course will use the slopes of Schuss Mountain’s King of The Hill loop. Each loop will total 3.4 km and go up and down 4 ski hills under the downhill ski lights. This course is challenging, but not dangerous.
The 2024 Beech Nut Jr Race at Nubs Nob on Sunday, January 28, 2024 is in the book, with an international flavor!
After four races, Beckham Haberkorn and Avery Ludlow have the early lead in the Junior Division. Deanna Spencer and Eric Parrott lead the seniors.
After four races, Team NordicSkiRacer is still leading but is only 9 points ahead of GRNST and 61 points ahead of HHCCSS. Looks like we are in for a real thriller.
Many of the solutions commonly given to avoid this problem while good often don't contain the necessary scope of things to check or address to solve the problem for sure.
The 50K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 24K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 50K and 24K will ski the exact same course (total distance of 23K).
Mixed precipitation in the days leading up to the Noque will transform the snow, and high humidity will result in significant glazing during all races.
Course changes have been made to keep skiers safe and to have a high quality event because of deteriorating conditions for water crossing and expected weather.
This event can be skied in either classic or skate style. Each registered skier will wear a Junior VASA race bib and receive a medal and a goodie bag including a Cherry Republic cookie at the finish.
The Innsbrook Trail at Boyne Mountain has had it's share of victims over the years. The 10K classic race course starts with a long climb that appears deceptively easy...but it's not.
Unlisted trail: Mt Bachelor, Oregon:
It's the first of May and conditions are absolutely exquisite! The sky is brilliantly blue, the peaks are freshly powdered, and sunshine is dancing through the sparkling forests. Best of all, the trails are laced with flawless packed powder! The morning snow temp of 20*F is calling for Blue Extra wax. The skiing and silky and firm; truly dreamy snow conditions for skate and classic alike. We'd highly recommend bringing the full quiver and doing it all today! Every trail in the Nordic network (except Maiden's Bluff) is prepped with crisp tracks flowing corduroy. It's a joy to be able to ski The Lower Trails this late in the season... and on such epic snow! Don't miss out!
The current air temperature is 12*F and headed for a high in the 30's. The air is still but brisk and refreshing. SPF and sunglasses are essentials today, plus a few extra layers if you plan to ski early. The snowshoe trails are being re-packed by the Nordic Trail Steward this morning and are soon to be in great shape for hiking. Join us at the mountain to celebrate this epic May day.