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)
Fourteen trails groomed per DNRE
12/23/2010 - By DNRE
Michigan state forests have 23 cross-country ski trails in the Upper and northern Lower Peninsulas. A total of 14 trails will be groomed this season.
Which Toko glove or mitten for you?
12/22/2010 - By Ian Harvey
Which Toko glove is the right one for you? Here is a brief overview.
Swix Structure Basics
12/21/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
Although there are variations in the patterns applied, structures can be classified into “fine”, “medium-fine ”,“medium-coarse ” and “coarse ” structures. The most frequently used structures in World Cup are “fine” and “medium-fine ”.
Breakthrough finish for Bryan Fletcher
12/20/2010 - By US Ski Team
Christmas came a week early for Bryan Fletcher who set himself up with a strong jump then carried his own with the big boys to finish a career best eighth in the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup in Ramsau.
Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club kicks off 11th season
12/20/2010 - By John Pflughoeft
The Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club invites 6th, 7th and 8th graders from all schools and home schools to join in a fun filled winter of cross country skiing. Instructors will teach both skating and classic techniques.
USOC to manage Paralympic Skiing
12/20/2010 - By USSA
Effective Dec. 20, the USOC will assume governance and management responsibility for high performance and development services while the USSA will continue to provide membership services to athletes.
Lodwick Leads USA in Ramsau
12/19/2010 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team's Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) came back to the World Cup in style Saturday, finishing fourth and missing the podium by a tenth. Austria's Mario Stecher picked up the win.
Career bests for Stephen, Arritola
12/19/2010 - By US Ski Team
Amidst fresh snow the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team’s Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) and Morgan Arritola (Sun Valley, ID) skied to career best finishes with 18th and 19th in the women’s 15k mass start event.
USSA restructures management
12/19/2010 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has announced changes in its organization to create a more consolidated management team and tighter focus on raising money to support its athletic programs.
Birkie/Kortelopet registration closes Saturday at 6:00pm
12/18/2010 - By Cherie Morgan
The 2011 Birkie and Kortelopet race cap of 8400 skiers will be reached tomorrow and race registration for these events will close on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.(CST).
Volunteer hosts needed for camp grounds
12/18/2010 - By DNRE
The Department of Natural Resources & Environment is offering free camping in the summer of 2011 for outdoor lovers who volunteer as campground hosts at Michigan state parks or state forest campgrounds.
Yankee Springs Golf Course grooms for skiing
12/17/2010 - By Larry Stuewe
Yankee Springs Golf Course will have cross country trails this winter. Two trails will be groomed: a longer trail of 2.8 miles and shorter trail 1.8 miles. The Yankee Springs G.C. Restaurant and Bar will be open Fridays and Saturdays for food and drink.
