Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!
8th Annual 2024 Midwest Nordic Rendezvous starts first week of January
12/17/2023 - By Amy Powell
Two Clinics: Jan 6 and 7 offer clinics to help skiers improve their technique. Jan 3, 6, and 7 are clinics for becoming a PSIA Level 1 instructor or to get CEU credits.
Yellowstone Ski Festival: No snow!
11/15/2023 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival Committee
The 10 day forecast looks bad - less than an inch of snow is forecasted. The Committee is cancelling the Ski Festival Clinics and all races.
FIS Awards Homologation Certification to Hickory Hills
11/13/2023 - By City of Traverse City
Hickory Hills becomes the only homologated cross-country ski course in Michigan’s lower peninsula and joins two other homologated courses in Michigan, both in the Upper Peninsula: Ishpeming and Houghton. There are only 37 homologated courses in the US.
What to do with new or freshly stoneground skis?
11/1/2023 - By Iain Harvey
OK, so you got some new skis or you stoneground some skis... There are three steps you need to make the skis ready for snow.
Roller Ski Clinic with Jordyn Ross
10/31/2023 - By Mariah Frye
UPDATED! It's getting cold in the north woods, time to start your ski season training! Cross Country Ski Headquarters is hosting a Roller Ski Clinic with Jordyn Ross on Saturday, November 11th.
Toko: New Nordic products for this season
10/24/2023 - By Ian Harvey
Toko has a number of new products including High Performance Powders, to be applied on top of a hot waxed and scraped and brushed HP layer.
Toko Brand Overview
10/17/2023 - By Toko
We are innovation driven: first dedicated waxing iron, first fluorinated hydrocarbon glide wax (ie HF, LF), first brand to use molybdenum, first perfluorocarbon in bloc form (Streamline/WetJet/JetStream).
What's new at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters
10/13/2023 - By Mariah Frye Colie
In a busy world, plan simple, authentic winter fun at Cross Country Ski Headquarters!
2023-24 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced
10/11/2023 - By U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announces the 23 athletes representing the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2023-24 season.
FIS Fluor ban in effect: Clean your skis and wax tools!
10/11/2023 - By Mike Muha
After passing a ban on fluor waxes in November of 2019, the FIS has finally decided to enforce it during the 2023-2024 season. The delay came from the inability of the FIS to find a way a reliable and cost-effective method to detect fluor on skis.
Coaches form Michigan Junior Nordic Ski Association
10/10/2023 - By Mike Muha
Lower and upper peninsula junior coaches have formed the Michigan Junior Nordic Ski Association (MJNSA) to increase the range of opportunities for athletes in 6th through 12th grade, including camps, races, and other Nordic events throughout the year.
Banff Film Festival in Traverse City on October 12
10/9/2023 - By Judy Vajda
The Banff Film Festival is a world-renowned celebration of outdoor adventure and exploration through the captivating medium of film. Originating in Banff, Canada, this festival has evolved into a global phenomenon.
