Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)
Snow cover is good at the Boyne Valley Lodge but sticks on the trail make it hard to set classic tracks... If classic skiing is not good here, we will do the classic race on Sunday at Boyne Mountain on the Vista Loop (excellent condition).
The program, which has run every January for the past 19 years, includes: a beginner lesson, ski rental, and a cross-country trail pass for $20.
UPDATED RESULTS! Amy Powell and Milan Baic won the senior divisions of the first ever Michigan Cup Race held at Lakes of the North Winterstart freestyle 7.5 km race. This was a very challenging race as very soft conditions prevailed.
Cool video from Canada of the Quebec World Cup Sprint.
UPDATE #2: Waxing recommendations for this coming weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Lakes of the North Winterstart. Check for updates!
Snow accumulations in excess of 10 inches expected across northwestern and north-central lower and eastern upper Michigan.
The weather forecast is looking better by the day. We are now under a winter storm watch for Thur morning through Friday. We will make the call as soon as possible but may have to wait till Friday am.
Both the T8 Iron and the T14 Digital Irons have been improved for the 2012-13 season. They come with a new stronger pressure cast plate which is both thicker and heavier.
HIere is the schedule for the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night Sprint Races in Traverse City this year, starting January 1.
Video of Saturday's Wintersonnenwende race: Men's and women's start, racing on the course, the finish...
Right now the race could not be held.. But snow is forecasted for later in the week and into the weekend. Mark and Scott at Lakes of the North have shown they can groom with 4 inches of snow.
For many skiers, it was their first or second day on snow, and they were feeling it. "I skied like a peg legged pirate," said Michael Seaman who has spent most of the fall racing cyclocross.
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Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)