Ski walking is a great alternative to rollerskiing. You can do long slow distance at an easy pace, intervals at any heart rate you can get to, or speed work. Tony Percha is doing easy repeats up a long hill at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI.
The Family Davis: MI Cup Classic Champions at Hanson Hills
Tue, Feb 3, 2026 - By Mike Muha
Rebecca Davis and Michael Davis ski away from the field to become the 2026 Michigan Cup Classic Champions!
Rebecca Davis and Ryan Harris win MI Cup Champion Freestyle
Tue, Feb 3, 2026 - By Mike Muha
Rebecca Davis dominated the women and Ryan Harris skied away from the pack at Forbush Corner during 2026 Forbush Freestyle / Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships.
Wax recommendations for the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED! Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup Championship races! Should be great snow conditions but a bit on the cold side...especially on Saturday.
Updated Michigan Cup JUNIOR standings
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - By Mike Muha
Points Keeper Ken Dawson has updated the current individual JUNIOR standings: "I included the latest Michigan Cup results for juniors that include Flying Squirrel and Beech Nuts races."
RESULTS: 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - By Mike Muha
Thirty-two juniors raced in the 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race at Nubs Nob. The race is part of the Baic Cup for the best Junior Team on the Michigan Cup Race Series.
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 - By Beth Major
The race dawned with a foot of heavy new snow on both the JACK RABBIT 3.5k and FLYING SQUIRREL 5k racecourses. Middle and High School skiers from Nubs Nob, Vasa Raptor and Crystal Nordic teams showed their grit and strength in these tough conditions. (Video and results)
Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's COLD races! Toko and Rex recommendations.
Noquemanon issues cold weather protocols, race updates
Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
ATTENTION – Cold Weather Protocols in place. Please review below! Junior Noque may cancel. 50k may postpone.
Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis+Dufour lead MI Cup
Tue, Jan 20, 2026 - By Mike Muha
The leaders of the Michigan Cup have largely remained the same, but there are several strong racers who have not yet completed five races. Who are we watching?
Erica O'Hearn and Ryan Harris win Nub's Nob Classic
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 - By Mike Muha
The snow and racing were excellent at the 2026 Nub's Nob Classic on the three-lap course on the upper cross country ski trails at Nub's Nob.
Cote Dame Marie: Wakeley and O'Hearn ski away from competition
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 - By Mike Muha
Jorden Wakeley (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) and Erica O'Hearn (Vasa Ski Club) showed who's boss - both skied away from the competition.
Dick Fultz to receive plaque in honor of Cross Country Ski Shop 50th anniversary
Fri, Jan 16, 2026 - By Heather Compton
Northbound Outfitters / Cross Country Ski Shop will be having party immediately after the Cote Dame Marie Loppet, with special star, Dick Fultz! The shop turns 50 and Dick will be receiving a special plaque on behalf of the shop in celebration of the wonderful shop.
UPCOMING
SUN, SEP 20, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Michigan Cup Committee Meeting
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Mill Lake Road, Grayling, MI
SAT, SEP 26, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
SUN, SEP 27, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
SAT, OCT 3, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
SUN, OCT 4, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
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