Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
Fatbikes on Cross-Country Ski Trails: Kingdom Trails in Vermont
1/23/2014 - By Andrew White
I’ve been curious how the Kingdom Trails policy was working out and so this week I gave the Kingdom Trail Association a call. I learned that in fact fat bikes are no longer permitted at all on their groomed nordic ski trails.
US Olympic Team athlete nominations announced today
1/22/2014 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the nomination of 14 cross country athletes Wednesday afternoon. Seven men and seven women will race, lead by Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins.
Fatbikes and the Vasa Trail: Who will listen to concerns?
1/22/2014 - By Ken Roth
People who need to express an opinion on fatbiking on the Vasa trail need to contact the DNR, not TART. TART representatives have told me that concerns regarding Vasa trail use may be directed to...
NordicSkiRacer commenting policy
1/21/2014 - By Mike Muha
A recent article on the fatbike controversy elicited comments that were rude and inappropriate. Reasonable discussion among people with opposing viewpoints is one of the foundations of the United States. Calling people names is not.
Need a Noquemanon alternative? Try the Ohio Nordic Championships!
1/21/2014 - By Mike Muha
Not heading north to the Noquemanon Ski Marathon? Head south to the Ohio Nordic Championships and Junior Races. The Ohio Nordic Ski Club and Hilltoppers XC will be holding a same-day pursuit format at Girdled Road Reservation South, Concord Twp.
Nordic PSIA clinic at Hanson Hills on Jan 25-26
1/21/2014 - By Justin Andre
PSIA Clinic will be held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI on January 25 and 26th for one day clinics, Level 1 or Level 2 examinations.
Michigan Cup results through Krazy Klassic
1/20/2014 - By Ken Dawson
UPDATED (link fixed): Here are the individual Michigan Cup Results through the Krazy Classic Ski Race. I left off teams until I finalize all rosters. Please review for age class designation and points.
Liz Stephen takes 6th in 10K
1/20/2014 - By USSA
Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) skied to her career best FIS World Cup finish in sixth in the women’s 10k classic mass start Sunday in Szklarska Poreba, Poland.
Randall sweeps Szklarska freestyle sprints
1/20/2014 - By USSA
World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall topped every one of her heats Saturday to take her 10th World Cup victory in the Szlarska Poreba sprints.
VIDEO: Cote Dame Marie 26K Men's race
1/19/2014 - By Doug Cornell
Over 200 cross-country ski races were treated to perfect conditions for a 15 or 30k freestyle race at Hanson Hills in Grayling, Michigan. This head-cam video shows highlights of the race from the perspective of of one of the competitors.
Vanias and Patterson win Cote Dame Marie
1/19/2014 - By Mike Muha
Like last Saturday's Frosty Freestyle, Alex Vanias and Dan Yankus finished first and second at the 2014 Cote Dame Marie. The women's 13.3k race was tight at the finish, just three seconds separating the top three finishers.
Waxing recommendations for the weekend race
1/16/2014 - By Mike Muha
Cross country ski waxing recommendations for this weekend's Cote Dame Marie Michigan Cup race.
