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)
Triac Basket System trickles down the Swix race pole line
11/7/2012 - By Mike Muha
For 2013, Swix's "screw on" Triac basket has trickled down from the top-of-the-line Triac cross country ski pole to three other poles in the Swix line: the Start TBS, Team TBS, and Carbon TBS poles.
How is that masked man (and why is he wearing the mask?)
11/6/2012 - By Bert Hinkley
I was waxing at the WebSkis shop when the sun was finally high enough to shine through a skylight directly onto my work area. HOLY WOW, what a lot of dust there was in the air. I was using hand brushes and a low-fluor /hydrocarbon wax
American Birkebeiner Opens 2013 Warrior-Inga Contest
11/5/2012 - By Susan Kendrick
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is searching for three cross country skiers to depict the two Birkebeiner Warriors and Inga, the mother of baby Prince Haakon, all in full costume, at this year's 40th annual American Birkebeiner ski race.
Start waxing guides
10/29/2012 - By Mike Muha
Start has two waxing guides: one for the competitive cross country skier, the other for recreational or performance-oriented skiers.
Ski Fest: The Unauthorized Video
10/24/2012 - By Mike Muha
No snow for a cross country ski race? Termperatures too warm for snow-making equipment? Get snow from your local Zamboni driver....
WSTC publishes 2012-2013 XC ski trip calendar
10/24/2012 - By WSTC
The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club has published it's annual ski trip calendar for the season.
Great weather and fast conditions for Ski Fest
10/21/2012 - By Mike Muha
The first XC ski race of the winter in North America was held under beautiful sunny skies and a firm but compliant trail. Racers could be seen in shorts and t-shirts as they skied the Ski Fest course.
Ski Fest race course prep
10/20/2012 - By Eli Brown
Buklding the Ski Fest course.... Thanks to the volunteers and the Zamboni!
Randal leads 2013 Cross Country Team
10/18/2012 - By US Ski Team
FIS World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) leads a talented group of 13 athletes named to the 2013 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.
NTN Forestville Trailhead Facility gets a facelift
10/18/2012 - By NTN
While you’ve been hiking, biking, swimming and enjoying our beautiful UP summer, a lot of improvements have been underway at the Forestville Trailhead.
Registration CLOSED for Birkie and Korte
10/16/2012 - By Susan Kendrick
Registration for the 2013 Birkie and Korte races is officially closed. The Prince Haakon 13K is still open, and you may continue to register online, and by fax and mail.
Forbush Corner looking to name race
10/16/2012 - By Dave Forbush
Saturday, Feb 16th will mark the return of racing to Forbush Corner. It will be a 17 km Michigan Cup freestyle cross country ski race. I need some ideas from you as to the name for our ski race.
