Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.
The plan to ski across Michigan...
Thu, Dec 19, 2013 - By Dell Todd
Last winter Julian Kuz & I hatched a plan to ski across Michigan self-supported via cache resupply on a horse trail. Here is our story, enjoy reading.
US Nationals return to Houghton in 2015 and 2016
Wed, Dec 18, 2013 - By Michigan Tech
The U.S. National Cross-Country Skiing Championships are returning to Houghton in 2015 and 2016. The Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center’s bid was approved based on its challenging trail system, according to a published report.
North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to it's 2014 Festival of Races
Mon, Dec 16, 2013 - By Pete LaPlaca
The King VASA Fatbike Race will be held on Saturday Feb. 8th at 2:00pm and will make one loop on the VASA Pathway for approximately 27 kilometers of beautifully groomed trails.
Winterstart and WinterSonnenwende Michigan Cup races this weekend
Mon, Dec 16, 2013 - By Curt Peterson
The Gaylord and Mancelona area, right in the heart of the early season snow belt, will be the site of our opening ski races of the season on REAL snow. Yes there is snow, over a foot now, and the weather predictions are wonderful.
Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos
Sun, Dec 15, 2013 - By Mike Muha
It does NOT get more exciting than this! Kikkan is blocked in several corners, nearly crashes halfway through the race, gets a good lead, then fights to the death at the finish!
Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint
Sun, Dec 15, 2013 - By USSA
World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (left) finished second in the cross country skate sprint after a fierce head-to-head battle with Norway’s Marit Bjoergen (right) in the last stretch, which ended in a photo finish.
Video: Paull, Morgan, Tripp XC skiing on Buck's Run
Sun, Dec 15, 2013 - By Mike Muha
Quick video of Denny Paull (Strait Striders) - down from Cheybogan for the weekend, Jon Morgan (Cross Country Ski Shop), and Lewis Tripp (Team NordicSkiRacer) skating up the new hill on Buck's Run.
Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle
Sat, Dec 14, 2013 - By USSA
In one of her best races in the high-altitude venue, World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall skied into 18th place in the FIS World Cup 15k freestyle race Saturday, securing the top spot for the USA.
Headquarters wins Vote4theBest Award
Sat, Dec 14, 2013 - By Mike Muha
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters was voted this year's winner for best Sports & Recreation Sporting Goods shop from Click on Detroit's Vote4theBest contest!
Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay
Sat, Dec 14, 2013 - By Mike Muha
Great video of the Lillihammer 4x5km relay in which Kikkan Randall's mismatched pair of socks receive extra attention! Oh, and Team USA take third overall.
A tour of the Canadian Ski Team wax truck
Sat, Dec 14, 2013 - By XC Canada
Team Canada wax technician Joel Jaques takes us on a tour of the team's new wax truck in Europe.
December's Tour de Ski cancelled
Thu, Dec 12, 2013 - By Mike Muha
Heads up! Nick Baic has cancelled the Tour de Ski for this season. Circumstance forced them to cancel Saturday's event, and now the race is completely cancelled.
UPCOMING
SAT, SEP 19, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Finnsisu Rollerski Marathon /Marwe Half Marathon Rollerski
Duluth, MI
SUN, SEP 20, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Michigan Cup Committee Meeting
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Mill Lake Road, Grayling, MI
SAT, SEP 26, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
SUN, SEP 27, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
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