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.
Last call to register for Masters World Cup 2018
Tue, Jan 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
Mon, Jan 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
Mon, Jan 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
Mon, Jan 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
Wed, Dec 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!
Wed, Dec 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
Tue, Dec 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
Mon, Dec 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
Mon, Dec 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
Sat, Dec 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
Fri, Dec 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
Fri, Dec 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.
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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