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Members of Team NordicSkiRacer have been betting on when the main man-made snow pile at Huron Meadows Metropark will melt. The once mighty, and seemingly, indestructible snow pile is now but a mere shadow of itself. Gone is the towering mammoth and left in its place is nothing but a tiny nugget. The snow pile has lost about 95% of its volume, and the end is near. What were once optimistic hopes of a competition lasting deep into the spring are now dashed. Predictions for June and July have quickly turned from front runners, to also rans, mired in the back of the pack. Pictured next to the pile nugget, is Beckham Haberkorn. Who, on a good day, is about 4-ft 1-inch. (Ken Roth)

FIS recommendations on cleaning out that fluoro!

11/23/2020 - By Ian Harvey

We realize that the FIS fluorine ban has been postponed for a year, but there are many who will be entering a fluorine free racing year that will want to consider taking these steps.

Hiawatha Highlands provides COVID-19 guidance

11/20/2020 - By Mike Muha

As one of the first "local" trail systems to open, its maybe useful to look at some of the COVID preparations Hiawatha has put in place for the season.

New Toko Glove models for this winter...and color options!

11/20/2020 - By Ian Harvey

Toko has two new cold weather glove models this year. Think about those cold years for the White Pine Stampede and North American Vasa...

Toko waxing and tuning kits on sales

11/18/2020 - By Ian Harvey

All hot waxing kits come with a high quality Cordura bag that can serve as a wax kit for years. Take advantage of these deals!

10km NordicSkiRacer Time Trial gets skiers ready for the race season

11/15/2020 - By Mike Muha

We couldn't have asked for better weather. Although it was below freezing, the bright sun and no wind made it feel much warmer.

2020-21 Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced

11/10/2020 - By U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 23 athletes of the Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2020-21 season who will kick off competition with the traditional World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, Nov. 27-29.

NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Invitational on Saturday, Nov 14

11/8/2020 - By Mike Muha

It's only four weeks until the first Michigan Cup race of the season - how are you feeling about your training? Test it out at the NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Time Trail at Kensington Metropark.

Visma Ski Classics delays season start because of COVID-19

11/6/2020 - By Visma Ski Classics

With increasing cases of Covid-19 infections in Italy and most European countries during the last couple of weeks, Visma Ski Classics has decided to postpone the start of Season XI. The start is now planned to mid-January.

Flourine is allowed...or not...at US FIS sanctioned races

11/5/2020 - By Ian Harvey

At least three FIS venues are rejecting FIS guidelines that allow flourine wax and saying they are

US Ski & Snowboard continues to ban fluorinated ski waxes for 2020-21

10/30/2020 - By US Ski Team

Despite the International Ski Federations' (FIS) delay of implementing its fluorinated ski wax ban to the 2021-22 season, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue to ban the use of fluorinated ski wax from all non-FIS sanctioned events in the United States.

FIS postpones fluorinated wax ban until 2021-22

10/30/2020 - By FIS

There were potential sources of measurement error related to the ski testing system that require further testing and design adjustments to ensure absolutely fair and consistent results for all competitors.

Fischer wins 4 of 6 awards in Cross Country Skier 2021 Gear Guide

10/29/2020 - By Fischer Skis

Cross Country Skier magazine’s 2021 Gear Guide — the most comprehensive nordic review in the industry — has just been released and Fischer was well praised in its pages.