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)
Last call to register for Masters World Cup 2018
1/2/2018 - By Alora Jones
The registration window for the Masters World Cup 2018 in Minneapolis, MN closes Saturday, January 6 at midnight.
RESULTS: Racers Do Twists, Turns, and Jumps at the Tour de Michaywe
1/1/2018 - By Doug Cornell
Executing a slow yet flawless 360° turn, I continued backwards for a few more yards, where I then turned and skied forward towards an obstacle placed upon the snow that forced me to jump or hop to maintain progress....
Vasa Ski Club leads the Brumbaugh Cup
1/1/2018 - By Mike Muha
The Vasa Ski Club leads the Brumbaugh Cup after the first two races of the season, the Lakes of the North Freestyle and the Forbush Time Trial.
Final 2016-2017 Michigan Cup Results
1/1/2018 - By Mike Muha
As we enter into 2018, we should officially close out 2017. The final Michigan Cup results did not get tallied until late fall. Here they are!
Update on Tour of Michaywe event schedule
12/20/2017 - By Andy Liebner
We've made some final changes to the Michaywe' events and many people were asking about it at the Forbush race.
Registration is open for the 2018 Great Bear Chase!
12/20/2017 - By Great Bear Chase
Registration is now open for the 38th annual UP Health System Portage Great Bear Chase. The race will take place on Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at the beautiful Swedetown Trails in Calumet, Michigan.
Frye-Colie and Liebner win Forbush Corner Time Trial
12/19/2017 - By Mike Muha
Cross Country Ski Headquarters' Mariah Frye-Colie and Team NordicSkiRacer's Andy Liebner held off the competition to win at Frobush Corner.
Lakes of the North Ski Race Results
12/18/2017 - By Curt Peterson
Alex Vanais blew the senior men’s field away from the first turn, and Jordyn Ross similarly distanced the rest of the women’s senior field.
Ski Skin care and maintenance
12/18/2017 - By Swix
With skin skis and AT setups growing in popularity, Swix has created the Skin Care Pro series, dedicated to ensuring optimal performance of ski skins.
Leelanau State Park adds multi-use ski / fat-tire bike trail
12/16/2017 - By MDNR
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is expanding winter recreation opportunities at Leelanau State Park with the addition of a new, marked winter sports trail open to hikers, cross-country skiers, snowshoers and fat tire bikers.
A word from Race Central
12/15/2017 - By Curt Peterson
It is fun to help pull off a nordic ski race. We are so thankful for the total support of Lakes of the North crew. They have been grooming day over day to compact the abundant snowfall.
How to have fast skis this season: The Basics
12/15/2017 - By Ian Harvey
At this time though (preseason), it makes sense to look at ski selection. Here are some conditions and what I would recommend for skating and classic skis.
