Team NordicSkiRacer women doing dry land hill training with weighted sleds. Go Sarah Newmister, Kirsten Hensley, and Skye Schultz...and Cathy Susan who took the photo!
Michigan Cup individual standings through the first four races
1/14/2022 - By Mike Muha
Ken Dawson, Points Keeper for the Michigan Cup, has released the current individual standings in the Michigan Cup through the Frosty Fest weelend.
Cote Dame Marie waxing recommendation - Brrrrr!
1/13/2022 - By Mike Muha
Before you wax, make sure you register for the Cote Dame Marie - there is no onsite or day-of-race registration!
UDATED: Junior Nordic Rally added to MI Cup calendar
1/13/2022 - By Mike Muha
Nub's Nob and the Nub’s Nob XC Academy are sponsoring the
RESULTS: Krazy Klassic won by Brad Baas and Rebecca Davis
1/13/2022 - By Mike Muha
Things warmed up into the mid-thirties by the time Sunday's Krazy Klassic started. Quadruple tracks (two out, two in) were set from the club house / start line / lap out to the loop in the woods, and triple tracks were set through the woods.
Vasa…. What’s Happening?!
1/11/2022 - By Gussie Peterson
Despite rumors to the contrary, the North American VASA is alive and well, and excited to be back in business for our 46th year after a one-year COVID break.
RESULTS: Brad Baas and Sarah Duclos win Frosty Freestyle
1/8/2022 - By Mike Muha
We had what were arguably the best conditions ever for the 2022 Frosty Freestyle. Firm base and soft top for skating, deep and firm tracks for classic.
Wax recommendations for Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races
1/6/2022 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Frosty Freestyle and the Krazy Klassic. Excellent man-made snow conditions are forecasted!
Toko tests new powder top coats at US Nationals
1/4/2022 - By Ian Harvey
Soelden 15 is a test wax (a non fluorinated top coat) that did extremely well in testing two weeks ago so I contacted our chemist and he flew some out to me for the races.
New Toko top coat powers beat old pure fluors
12/29/2021 - By Ian Harvey
At Soldier Hollow, we just tested lots of different new formulas of new fluoro free Topcoats and were surprised and pleased by the results.
Michigan Cup individual standings through the first two races
12/28/2021 - By Mike Muha
Ken Dawson, Points Keeper for the Michigan Cup, has released the current individual standings in the Michigan Cup through the Forbush Time Trial.
Toko testing new products
12/28/2021 - By Ian Harvey
We have lots of new products, from many formulas of new fluoro-free topcoats (available next year) to new High Performance hot waxes and liquid paraffins.
High winds damage Corsair Ski Trails, need help
12/20/2021 - By Crosair Ski Trails
During last Friday’s record warm temperature and sustained high winds, the Corsair Ski Trails incurred severe damage. The trails are blocked and inaccessible. We need help.
UPCOMING
SAT, DEC 10, 2022
Salomon CXC Cup
Midwest & Great Lakes Divisional Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Sprint
Grand Avenue Nordic Center, Duluth, MN
Free Beginner Ski Lesson at XCHQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
CANCELLED! Winterstart: Lakes of the North Freestyle 7.5km
Lakes of the North, 8151 Pineview Drive, Mancelona, MI
XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
SUN, DEC 11, 2022
Salomon CXC Cup
Midwest & Great Lakes Divisional Junior National Qualifier - Individual Classic Distance
Grand Avenue Nordic Center, Duluth, MN
CANCELLED! Forbush Time Trial
Forbush Corner, 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733
SAT, DEC 17, 2022
Salomon CXC Cup
Midwest & Great Lakes Divisional Junior National Qualifier - Classic Sprint
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, MI
Free Beginner Ski Lesson at XCHQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
SUN, DEC 18, 2022
Salomon CXC Cup
Midwest & Great Lakes Divisional Junior National Qualifier - Individual Freestyle Distance
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, MI
Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
WED, DEC 21, 2022
WED, DEC 28, 2022
Joe Frye Live at XCHQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
SAT, DEC 31, 2022
Free Beginner Ski Lesson at XCHQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
SUN, JAN 1, 2023
George Frye Live at XCHQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
MON, JAN 2, 2023
Discover Michigan Cross Country Skiing Program at XCHQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarter, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653, 800-832-2663, info@crosscountryski.com, CrossCountrySki.com
2023 U.S. Cross Country Ski National Championships: Race Day - Freestyle 10km Interval Start (5km course)
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan
WED, JAN 4, 2023
2023 U.S. Cross Country Ski National Championships: Race Day - Classic Sprint
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
TUE, DEC 6
Hanson Hills: Grayling Received 2 inches of snow overnight making for a beautiful white backdrop. We will not be running grooming equipment as snow is looking to be temporary with temperatures expected to be in the mid/high 30s today.
Season Passes are on Sale, you may purchase online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/HansonHillsSeasonPasses
SUN, DEC 4
Lakes of the North: About two inches on the course, there were some skate and classic tracks around, so someone had been out there. Some blowing snow, but coverage was good on the greenways and even in the thicker grass. Needs a few more inches to make much of a trail yet.
Interlochen Golf Course: Great sunny ski at IGC after Paula texted me they were there & had good glide. I had planned to hike with a group but prefer XC skiing this time of year. There wasn’t much snow but frozen grass underneath, so hoping for more soon. Let it snow!
Bay Meadows GC: Beautiful sunny day, tried to talk Karen into skiing with our Evo's. She didn't think conditions would be very good even though I told her yesterday was great. She relented and was surprised how good it was. With the no wax classic Evo's we could ski everywhere without hitting any grass or dirt. Again, just the right combination of snow and cold temps with frozen ground. Cliff was there again skating and he liked it better than even yesterday.
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