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)
Testing Toko Base Performance Liquid Paraffin in cold conditions
1/3/2020 - By Ian Harvey
It has been cold lately where I have been, so I have been testing cold waxes. The performance of Base Performance Liquid Paraffin has totally surprised me to the point where it is now my new favorite glide wax.
Michigan Tech Hosts U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
1/2/2020 - By Michigan Tech
The competition begins today, Thursday (Jan. 2) with the Freestyle Sprint. This marks the fifth time Michigan Tech has hosted a U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships event.
VIDEO: Improve your Alternate V2 (aka Two Skate)!
12/27/2019 - By Andy Liebner
UPDATED! NEW VIDEO! Andy Liebner gives tips to improve your V2 (or two skates for every pole plant).
VIDEO: Improve your V2 (aka One Skate)!
12/27/2019 - By Andy Liebner
UPDATED! NEW VIDEO! Andy Liebner gives tips to improve your V2 (or one skate for every pole plant)
Learn to XC Ski in January
12/22/2019 - By Michigan Snowsports Industries Association
During January, ski areas across the state teamed up with Michigan McDonald’s restaurants to offer an affordable introduction to the sport of cross country skiing.
After two races, we have leaders in the Michigan Cup!
12/20/2019 - By Mike Muha
Mariah Frye Colie and Alex Vanias lead the senior standings with two wins each. Branden Morley and Clara Bennet lead the junior standings.
Fischer Reopens Grants Program for 2020
12/18/2019 - By Fischer Skis
The Fischer Grants program, an ongoing outreach program aimed at promoting access and engagement to skiing in the United States focus on youth and underserved ski populations, snowmaking efforts, education and outreach.
Vanias and Colie win Forbush Time Trial
12/16/2019 - By Mike Muha
Well, what difference 24 hours and a change of venue makes! Warm temperatures and tricky trails at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle gave way to a colder race (19F), a little new snow, and smooth as silk grooming for the Forbush Corner Freestyle.
Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye Colie win fast Lakes of the North Freestyle
12/16/2019 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED! Pity those racers with soft skis or poor balance at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle! There was plenty of snow, and the trail was groomed so three skiers could skate side-by-side much of the 7.2km trail, but the snow surface surface...
Midwest Nordic Rendezvous: Ski and teach better!
12/15/2019 - By Amy Powell
Learn to ski better or learn to instruct other skiers how to ski better!
What wax to use when?
12/12/2019 - By Ian Harvey
Picking the right wax is more complicated than simply looking at a wax chart. Snow and air temperature, free moisture, and snow crystal type all play a role.
Waxing recommendations for this weekend's MI Cup and JNQ races
12/12/2019 - By Mike Muha
So far, only Toko has posted any recommendations, and the Swix recommendation site is gone! I'll update if other recommendations are released!
