Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
Wins by Marie Helen Soderman and Erik Soderman propelled hosts Northern Michigan into sizable leads after the first day of the NCAA Regionals.
We woke to -20 C temperatures and bright sunshine and made the hour commute to the race venue at the Kandilli Ski Center.
Hickory Hills sprint results for Tuesday night, February 21, 2012.
Part of the American Ski Marathon Series, the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is a cornerstone of cross-country skiing in West Yellowstone. Join hundreds of ski enthusiasts in this historic race.
The snow conditions at Black Mountain have held up fairly well. We have good coverage over almost all of the trail system. We currently do not have classic tracks set but we anticipate setting tracks as the March 3rd race date approaches.
Fischer Sports, the world’s leading cross country ski manufacturer, today announced it is sponsoring six-time Norwegian Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang’s participation at the 39th American Birkebeiner.
Blake Murray and Ellen Wiitala win the pursuit, with Wiitala getting a second win (with Andrew Twohey) in the sprint. Overall, it was a Marquette High School victory
John Bauer went out and tested glide wax this morning. Temperature was fairly warm when he tested (20F) which is on the warm side to what we anticipate, so it was a good test.
Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.
Skiers are discovering the joy of classic and Marathons with both techniques are witnessing parity in numbers. The end result of this growth is that manufacturers are putting extensive R & D into classic gear.
Here are some good reasons to NEVER talk or scream rudely at fellow racers or non-racers that may be out on the course...
Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)