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)
GLD Junior Olympic sprint results
1/18/2011 - By Mike Muha
Traverse City skiers dominated the Great Lakes Division Junior Olympic Qualifier sprint race held at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake on Saturday, January 15, 2011.
Nanooks win Hilltop Invitational
1/18/2011 - By Tom Myrick
It was another Blue and Gold day at the St. Scholastica Hilltop Invitational as victories from Raphaela Sieber and Alex Morris in the women’s 5K and men’s 10K classic helped hand Alaska the team title in Duluth.
Caldwell and Potter win Potto Raid
1/18/2011 - By John Rutherford
A record 22 skiers showed up for the 6th annual Potto Raid back country ski race today. Potto conditions were superb and waxable skis ruled the day. Cold, fresh snow made the downhills less fearsome, and much faster, with glide aplenty.
Straits Striders take Krazy Klassic 12k
1/17/2011 - By Mike Muha
Strait Striders Tracy Hardin and Denny Paull, both of Cheboygan, drove down to Brighton and conquered the competition at the 1st Annual Huron Meadows Invitational (aka Krazy Klassic 12k) on Sunday, January 16.
Baic and Darnton take REI Frosty Freestyle
1/16/2011 - By Mike Muha
Cheryl Darnton wins her second Frosty Freestyle 15k race, two years in a row. And Milan Baic skis away from the pack to win the Men's division.
Taylor Fletcher leads USA
1/16/2011 - By US Ski Team
Taylor Fletcher (Steamboat Springs, CO) turned in a strong, balanced performance to score points and lead the U.S. Ski Team, finishing 29th in a FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in the Olympic village of Seefeld.
Randall takes second career World Cup win
1/16/2011 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team’s Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) skied to an impressive victory Saturday in the free technique sprints for a second career World Cup win, taking over the World Cup sprint lead. It was her third World Cup podium of the season.
Fast downhill turns
1/14/2011 - By Holly Brooks
No matter how much I bank it, my downhill ski want to jump out of the track. I don't see top level racers having this problem. They must know a secret technique. What is the answer?
Weekend wax Recommendations
1/13/2011 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup and Junior Olympic Qualifier races.
Ski and Snowshoe clinic in Ann Arbor tonight
1/13/2011 - By Lindsey MacDonald
Excited about this snow, but don't know what to do with it? Or, are you an avid skier looking to hone some technical skills? Come learn cross-country skiing and snowshoeing basics and beyond.
Strong USA XC Team to World Champs
1/13/2011 - By US Ski Team
World Championship silver medalist Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) will lead a strong 2011 U.S. Cross Country World Championship Team to compete at Holmenkollen in Oslo beginning Feb. 24. Randall is one of 14 athletes named Wednesday to compete.
PSIA lessons and testing on Jan 22-23
1/13/2011 - By Amy Powell
PSIA skier workshops, instructor training, exam prep and exams with Lou Awodey & Eric Davidson at Timber Ridge Resort. Registration deadline: January 14.
