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)
Weather forces Noquemanon course changes
1/25/2024 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Course changes have been made to keep skiers safe and to have a high quality event because of deteriorating conditions for water crossing and expected weather.
Free Junior VASA ski race for ages 5 to 14
1/23/2024 - By Sara Cockrell, Vasa Ski Club Nordic Rocks Coach
This event can be skied in either classic or skate style. Each registered skier will wear a Junior VASA race bib and receive a medal and a goodie bag including a Cherry Republic cookie at the finish.
RESULTS: Wakely and Schlimmer win Boyne Classic 10km
1/22/2024 - By Mike Muha
The Innsbrook Trail at Boyne Mountain has had it's share of victims over the years. The 10K classic race course starts with a long climb that appears deceptively easy...but it's not.
RESULTS: Mandy Paull and Jorden Wakeley win Cote Dame Marie
1/21/2024 - By Mike Muha
It was around 6F at the start of the 2024 Cote Dame Marie at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI, but the trail was firm and fast...for cold snow
Looking for help with US Biathlon Paralympic skier
1/19/2024 - By Jim Szczygiel
I am looking for one other volunteer who could function as a guide or as a movement analysis and XC technique instructor to join us because, when I am guiding John, I cannot help him improve his technique.
Team NordicSkiRacer takes early lead in the Brumbaugh Cup
1/19/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team NordicSkiRacer tops the Brumbaugh Cup at the Frosty Freestyle, then extends lead at the Krazy Klassic.
Vasa-Raptors Tuesday race series open to all
1/19/2024 - By Ethan Goss
This is an opportunity for skiers of all abilities in our community to get together for some healthy competition. This event is put on by the Vasa-Raptors team, but everyone is encouraged to participate!
Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Classic wax recommendations!
1/18/2024 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Classic Michigan Cup races!
The VASA is all systems go!
1/17/2024 - By North American Vasa
The 48th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races is on schedule for February 10-11th at Timber Ridge Resort. Many skiers were on the Vasa trail this past weekend and have reported excellent early season ski conditions.
Results: Parrott, Rand, and Thompson win during Frosty Fest Weekend
1/16/2024 - By Mike Muha
It was another miracle at Huron Meadows Metropark: There was no snow...and then there was. But a winter storm arrived just in the nick of time.
New guidance from Toko on how to use and apply waxes
1/11/2024 - By Ian Harvey, with Mike Muha
Toko made a number of changes this season around what waxes to use when. Here's Ian's guidance, followed by questions the use Toko's Liquid Paraffins, Ian's response, a new guidance on applying Toko's Liquid Paraffins.
Wax recommendations for Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic
1/11/2024 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races! The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic will officially open this year's Michigan Cup!
