The Cross County Ski Headquarters got their skiers out in mass to win the overall 2024 Michigan Cup - again! Congratulations on a job well done. (Photo: Gwenn Stevenson)
Forbush Heikki Lunta Party replaces time trial
12/7/2015 - By Ann Wagar
it looks like our Demo day weekend is going to be green instead of white. So, on December 12th we have decided to turn it into a mountain biking, hiking, and running day instead. The best part will be the bonfire and snow dancing!
US women take 3rd in Lillehammer relay
12/6/2015 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team women scored an historic podium Sunday, as Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) skied the fastest anchor leg to give the USA third in the 4x5k relay.
Bjornsen 20th in Lillehammer skiathlon
12/5/2015 - By USSA
The second weekend of World Cup competition kicked off with a 15k skiathlon on Saturday. The U.S. women had four in the top 30, led by Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) in 20th.
Classic skiing 101: Fundamental body position
12/1/2015 - By Mike Muha
On snow yet? U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish reviews the fundamental body positions and movements for classic skiing technique.
Bjornsen14th in Ruka Triple mini tour
11/30/2015 - By USSA
Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) led the U.S. woman for the second day, finishing 14th in the Ruka Triple mini tour which closed with a 10k classic pursuit Sunday.
Straits Striders host race and clinic, Dec 5
11/29/2015 - By Jim Harrington
The Straits Striders Ski Club is hosting an early season skate race and clinic on Saturday, December 5th.
Sadie Bjornsen 14th in Ruka 10k freestyle
11/29/2015 - By USSA
Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) and Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team with solid 14th and 16th place finishes, after the second-stage of the Ruka Triple in a 5k freestyle race on Saturday.
Newell has best finish since 2013
11/29/2015 - By USSA
Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) skied his best World Cup since 2013, finishing fourth in a classic sprint in tough conditions on Friday.
2016 US Cross Country Ski Team announced
11/25/2015 - By USSA
The 2015-16 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced today, just before the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland. A total of 16 athletes were named to the A, B and D Teams.
NMU adds Zak Ketterson to roster
11/25/2015 - By Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan head Nordic skiing coach Sten Fjeldheim announced the signing of Zak Ketterson to a National Letter of Intent Wednesday.
Broad jumping on skis to improve double pole
11/24/2015 - By Bryan Fish
U.S. Ski Team coach Bryan Fish shows a double pole drill that uses the broad jump to teach the rhythm and timing of the double pole. Do this drill on rollerskis on soft grass to get the feel without worrying about falling.
Jessie Diggins: A second win in as many days
11/23/2015 - By USSA
On a cold day in Sweden, Jessie Diggins secured another win this Sunday in Gaellivare during a 10km freestyle FIS race, with Petra Novakova of the Czech Republic following closely behind to claim second and Caitlin Gregg third.
