Rebecca Davis brings it home for the win at Black Mountain Classic! (Photo: Rachelle Howe)
We settled into our apartment right on the main square and walked around town. We found a traditional restaurant nearby called Adlers Stuberl, and enjoyed some delicious food and tasty beer.
After four races, Rayne Newmister of Team NordicSkiRacer and Arianne Olson of the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team lead the Junior standings. Rebecca Davis (Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop) and Glenn Goodman (Vasa) lead the seniors.
Rain turned to heavy, damp snow Thursday night before the 2023 North American Vasa, providing far better snow conditions that anyone expected! As it was, the normal race courses were abandoned because of low snow volumes leading up to the race.
Wax recommendations for this weekend's North American Vasa!
Back on the roller coaster again – Following the Frosty Festival. The Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Vistas races were cancelled due to lack of snow and the Noque is not a Brumbaugh Cup race. So, three weeks later the Larry Kanaby Memorial Classic...
The Beech Nut Jr. Nordic Race at Nub's Nob on Sunday February 5, 2023 offered races for kids ages 4 to 14.
The fourth Michigan Cup race went off without a hitch! The Larry Kanaby Memorial Classic race at Forbush Corner took advantage of both man-made and natural snow. Seniors skied 12km, juniors went 8km.
All Saturday February 11th races will run on a revised 6k loop: 6k, 12k, and 18k distances. Sunday's races are cancelled.
The White Pine defied Mother Nature and successfully pulled off a 3rd race for the Michigan Cup Series. It was a challenging race that started at 7:00am under the lights of the Schuss Mountain downhills slopes.
With the North American Vasa race weekend only 8 days away we have a mixed bag of news for you...
UPDATED: Wax recommendations for this weekend's races! The White Pine Stampede AND Forbush Classic recommendations are available.
Here are some general grip waxing principles and then some Toko-specific tips. How you wax your skis has a lot to do with not only the conditions but also your skis and how they are related to you.
Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Spring forward!
Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
Stokely Creek: Great skating conditions this morning! The small uphills seemed non-existent with the free momentum rollercoastering me over the crests. Big hills had enough loose corn from the ginzu that they were perfectly controllable. Skating might be ok for a couple more hours, but touring skis will definitely be fine all day.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We will be closing the trails today, Friday, and tomorrow, Saturday, to preserve the base for the Michigan Cup Relay Race on Sunday.
Nubs Nob: The morning sweet spot for the last 3 days has been awesome . The groomers are taking full advantage of the 20 inch hardpack base .
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning! It's another milder morning up here....currently at -2 C. The sun is shining beautifully!!
The groomer is currently out with the Piston Bully -- the 2k Lighted has been groomed for both classic and skate. He is currently on the Crystal....at the moment is fixing up the Hiawatha loop (boots), and will finish up grooming the 5k, classic and skate. The Pinder system was done yesterday and is holding up well, as is the Red Pine system.
We hope everybody has an awesome sunshiny day!!
Hanson Hills: THURSDAY UPDATE — MARCH 5, 2026
?? Nordic Trail Update:
Skate lanes were groomed this morning on Yellow, Brown, Blue, and Easy Return.
This will be a wrap on our grooming operations for the season. Thanks to our grooming crew for keeping the trails in great shape all winter long.
?? Lodge and trails will remain open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM through Saturday.
If you’ve been thinking about getting out for one more ski, the window is still open. Come enjoy the trails while the snow lasts! ??