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.
Vasa still leads MI Cup; Sam Holmes wins Senior Men's division
Fri, Mar 3, 2017 - By Mike Muha
It the last weekend of racing for individual Michigan Cup points! This is your last chance to move up in the standings. If you don't race, you'll probably move down, since someone else will be getting the points you give up!
Wax recommendations for the Black Mountain races
Fri, Mar 3, 2017 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the Black Mountain races. Check back for updates....
First Look: Speedmax Classic Double-Poling Ski
Wed, Mar 1, 2017 - By Mike Muha
Fischer has introduced their new Speedmax Classic Double-Poling ski that tries to combine the best parts of skate ski construction with those of classic ski construction.
Redesigned strap, handle reduce weight of new Swix Triac 3.0 pole
Tue, Feb 28, 2017 - By Swix
The interface between skier and pole begins at the strap, a hand-shaped anti stretch material aimed at subtle feel and complete integration, all connected to a grip that collectively is nearly 1/3 lighter than previous Swix grips.
BREAKING NEWS: 2017 American Birkebeiner CANCELLED
Fri, Feb 24, 2017 - By Birkie
After days of unseasonable weather, rain, and a predicted snow storm front missing the Hayward and Cable areas, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2017 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon
Wax Recommendations for the Birkie!
Thu, Feb 23, 2017 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for upcoming American Birkebeiner! Rain, snow, warm, cold, clean, dirty???????
Rendezvous Ski Race has 50K, 20K options, plus
Thu, Feb 23, 2017 - By Wendy Swenson
An American Ski Marathon Series race, the Rendezvous Ski Race's registration prices goes up today. There are six different races to choose from depending on your age and ability: 2K, 5K, 10K, 25K classic, 25K and 50K.
Send a University of Michigan skier to Nationals
Wed, Feb 22, 2017 - By Abby Potts
We are creating this -Sponsor a Skier- campaign to assist our athletes in getting across the country to compete this year and we asking for donations, big or small, to aid us in this journey.
Abrasive? Ice crystals? Go Toko Black
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 - By Ian Harvey
The "black" in HF Black is a shear lubricant and antistatic (conductor). You can say that is minimizes dry or mechanical friction and also enhances the "black" aspect of black bases.
Birkie announces three scenarios
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 - By Birkie
EVENT UPDATE! With unseasonable weather again today, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that Birkie Week Friday events have moved, and three race scenarios are under consideration.
Is the Vasa Ski Club running away with the Michigan Cup team title?
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 - By Mike Muha
The Vasa Ski Club has a big lead in the Michigan Cup standings. The senior women's and senior men's standings are a toss up. Where do you stand?
Watch the Birkie over breakfast at XCHQ
Tue, Feb 21, 2017 - By XCHQ
Join us for breakfast at the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Cafe at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, and watch the live stream of the American Birkebeiner ski marathon on the big screen!
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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