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)
Visma Ski Classics delays season start because of COVID-19
11/6/2020 - By Visma Ski Classics
With increasing cases of Covid-19 infections in Italy and most European countries during the last couple of weeks, Visma Ski Classics has decided to postpone the start of Season XI. The start is now planned to mid-January.
Flourine is allowed...or not...at US FIS sanctioned races
11/5/2020 - By Ian Harvey
At least three FIS venues are rejecting FIS guidelines that allow flourine wax and saying they are
US Ski & Snowboard continues to ban fluorinated ski waxes for 2020-21
10/30/2020 - By US Ski Team
Despite the International Ski Federations' (FIS) delay of implementing its fluorinated ski wax ban to the 2021-22 season, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue to ban the use of fluorinated ski wax from all non-FIS sanctioned events in the United States.
FIS postpones fluorinated wax ban until 2021-22
10/30/2020 - By FIS
There were potential sources of measurement error related to the ski testing system that require further testing and design adjustments to ensure absolutely fair and consistent results for all competitors.
Fischer wins 4 of 6 awards in Cross Country Skier 2021 Gear Guide
10/29/2020 - By Fischer Skis
Cross Country Skier magazine’s 2021 Gear Guide — the most comprehensive nordic review in the industry — has just been released and Fischer was well praised in its pages.
White Pine Stampede coordinating a safe race
10/28/2020 - By White Pine Stampede
There are a lot of unknowns right now, but one thing we do know: THE WHITE PINE STAMPEDE IS ON!
North American Vasa commits to in-person event
10/27/2020 - By Gussie Peterson
Bottom line is that the NAV is committed to staging an in-person event on February 13/14 unless state directives completely tie our hands.
Nubs Nob announces XC Ski Academy for ages 5 to 15
10/22/2020 - By Nubs Nob
The Nub’s Nob XC Ski Academy is all about fun and fundamentals for junior skiers. Just like swim lessons, skiers learn in small groups with the same instructor and friends each week
SWIX debuts Triac 4.0 Aero ski pole
10/16/2020 - By SWIX
Swix is proud to present the next generation of ski pole innovation. Triac 4.0 is a culmination of research, design, stress and durability testing that pushes the bounds of carbon technology.
The Cross Country Ski Shop at Northbound Outfitters is fully stocked!
10/15/2020 - By Northbound Outfitters/Cross Country Ski Shop
From backcountry, to classic touring, to racing or skating- these boys know it (and ski it) all and can recommend the best equipment for you and your style of skiing.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters ready for busy winter
10/13/2020 - By Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Demand for outdoor recreation activities is at an all-time high, and Cross Country Ski Headquarters is prepared for a big season!
Donations requested to repair Suicide Bowl trail vandalism
9/22/2020 - By Gary Rasmussen and Dick Ziegler
Over the page week, vandals have damaged the ski hill sprinkler system and cross country ski trail maps, plus downed trees across the trail.
