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.
RESULTS: Hanson and Lipp take Krazy Klassic
Mon, Jan 27, 2020 - By Mike Muha
The Krazy Klassic celebrated it's 10th year with wins by Team NordicSkiRacer's Erin Lipp and Kyle Hanson on a triple-tracked classic trail.
Waxing recommendations: Noque and Krazy Klassic
Thu, Jan 23, 2020 - By Mike Muha
Toko, Rex, Fast Wax, Start, Holmenkol Ski*Go, Vauhti, oh my!
Headquarters continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup
Wed, Jan 22, 2020 - By Mike Muha
After four races, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters still leads the Brumbaugh Cup competition. Team NordicSkiRacer is in second, and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop pushes into third.
RESULTS: Vanias and Lipp win snowy Cote Dame Marie
Sun, Jan 19, 2020 - By Mike Muha
Well, that was one epic race for the books. Hardest conditions I've had in years, soft snow, falling snow then ice pellets then fog so thick I could see nothing...
Headquarters leads Brumbaugh Cup
Fri, Jan 17, 2020 - By Mike Muha
After three races, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a big lead in the competition, with 184 points. Last year's Brumbaugh Cup winner, Team NordicSkiRacer, is far behind in second place with 389 points.
Rossignol to reduce carbon footprint by 30%, waste by 40%
Fri, Jan 17, 2020 - By Groupe Rossignol
The Rossignol Group officially launches its RESPECT program, aiming in particular to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 as well as to reduce its waste by 40% by 2025.
Wax recommendations: Cote Dame Marie
Fri, Jan 17, 2020 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Toko and now Rex wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup race!
Former MI Cup skier Sarah Goble qualifies for U23 Worlds
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 - By Mike Muha
Former Michigan Cup racer Sarah Goble has made the U23 (under 23) World Championship Team and will represent the United States at the U23 Cross-Country World Ski Championships on February 28 - March 8 in Oberwiesenthal, Germany.
RESULTS: Hanson and Ross win wet Frosty Freestyle!
Sun, Jan 12, 2020 - By Mike Muha
It was wet, it was wild, and it was just an event. It was epic. It was a little slow out there. There was three inches of standing water in a lot of places. It kind of slowed down the race but we finished. It was good. It was amazing we held it.
Wax recommendations for an EPIC race weekend!
Thu, Jan 9, 2020 - By Mike Muha
This weekend's races are competing for the most challenging weather award! Huron Meadows expects to have a skiable trail regardless of the weather.
Team NordicSkiRacer Junior Ski Club starts its third season
Thu, Jan 9, 2020 - By Doug Heady
Our goal is to give young skiers an opportunity to cross country ski with their peers, advance their skiing skills and have FUN. Skiers of all abilities are welcome to join and learn a sport they can enjoy for a lifetime.
Conversation with Valley Spur trail designer David Worel
Sat, Jan 4, 2020 - By Larry Treul
This is from an ancient Friends of Valley Spur News (we're talking about 2001!) that I ran across, but I found Larry Treul's interview with David Worel interesting and thought I'd share
UPCOMING
SAT, SEP 19, 2026
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Baywoods parking lot, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
Finnsisu Rollerski Marathon /Marwe Half Marathon Rollerski
Duluth, MI
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
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