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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.

Rollerski clinic in Livonia, MI this Saturday, July 15

Tue, Jul 11, 2017 - By Mike Muha

Andy Liebner invites XC Skiers who would like to hone their skills and establish an endurance base during the summer months to attend a rollerski clinic this Saturday, July 15. The clinic will meet at the Andiamo Livonia restaurant parking lot.

Skiing community morns loss of Michael Seaman

Wed, Jun 28, 2017 - By Mike Muha

Long time Michigan Cup skier Michael Seaman was killed after being hit by a car while biking Tuesday night. Alcohol is believed to be a factor with the driver according to state police. Seaman was 53.

Traverse City Central looking for a Nordic Ski Varsity Head Coach

Fri, Jun 16, 2017 - By Mike Muha

Traverse City Central High School is looking for a Nordic Ski Varsity Head Coach. The position pays a stipend in the range of $3,571 to $4,052.60, based on previous public school coaching experience.

Tom Smith named Head Nordic Ski Coach at Michigan Tech

Fri, Jun 16, 2017 - By NMU

Tom Smith has been named the head coach of the Michigan Tech men's and women's Nordic ski teams. Smith brings 14 years of coaching and competition experience with him.

Andy Liebner offers June training session and 2-day camp

Fri, Jun 2, 2017 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Andy Liebner will be offering rollerski clinics and camps starting in June right here in Michigan.

Joe Haggenmiller leaves Michigan Tech

Fri, May 5, 2017 - By Michigan Tech

After 14 years as Michigan Tech's Nordic Ski coach and Track and Field coach, Joe Haggenmiller heads to off into the sunset...

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Reflections on the 2017 Michigan Cup Season

Tue, Apr 18, 2017 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Has anyone else noticed? Younger skiers! College participation! Junior achievement! Ski technology!

Andy Liebner offers training program to skiers

Mon, Apr 17, 2017 - By Andy Liebner

Attention all Michigan Cup affiliated Nordic skiers! Andy Liebner has a special offer to anyone who seeks improvement in a variety of areas. Direct to your inbox, weekly emails with a motivational training / exercise plan.

Ski race report from Lillehammer, Norway: Birkebeiner Rennet (VIDEO)

Sun, Mar 26, 2017 - By Allen Sorgenfrei

Saturday we got on our bus which stopped at the hotel at 4:15 am, and two hours later we were in Rena. We hopped another bus for a short ride to the start. Plowed fields held the stacks of big busses and cars and porta johns.

Huron Meadows Groomer Appreciation Party, Sunday, March 26th

Sat, Mar 25, 2017 - By Mike Muha

Yes, this has been a rocky year. But, because of the constant freeze/thaws, the folks at Huron Meadows Metropark have actually worked harder than ever to bring us what skiing we have had.

Michigan Cup Skiers Compete in Lake Placid Loppet

Sat, Mar 25, 2017 - By Doug Cornell

“You can do it!” a spectator yelled as I single-sticked my way up a vertical pitch. I crested the summit and with wobbly legs, dropped into a tuck and blasted the descent.

Team NSR and GRNST at the Engadin Skimarathon

Thu, Mar 23, 2017 - By Allen Sorgenfrei

Despite a very disappointing year for snow in Europe, rumor was that there was still snow in Switzerland. We drove there from Munich, which was spring like, with not a snow pile in site.