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.
RESULTS: Vanias and Darnton win Cote Dame Marie
Sun, Jan 22, 2017 - By Mike Muha
Vanias skied away from the pack to finish in 1:13:26, well ahead of second place. This was Vanias's third victory this season in the Michigan Cup - he's won every event he's entered.
As it rains, let us reflect on the snow...
Fri, Jan 20, 2017 - By Mike Muha
If you look at the cumulative snowfall, it really hasn't been too bad a year. Alpena and Traverse City are a little ahead of schedule, while other locations have a little less snow than normal...but not radically so.
Cote Dame Marie and JNQ wax recommendations
Fri, Jan 20, 2017 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Add Solda recommendation. Gets those skis waxed and get racing! Recommendations from Toko, FastWax, and Swix.
Conditions looking good for Cote Dame Marie
Thu, Jan 19, 2017 - By Justin Andre
The Trails at Hanson Hills are holding up well for this weekend’s Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet. Temperatures are predicted to drop tonight and we will be back grooming the Red Trail for the Michigan Cup Race Course early Friday morning.
Treatment options for Cross Country Skin-Skis
Tue, Jan 17, 2017 - By Ian Harvey
There are four recommended methods for treating the "skins" for glide on "Skin Skis"...
USSA names teams to Under 23 Cross Country World Championships
Mon, Jan 16, 2017 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association has named a team of 10 athletes to represent the USA in the upcoming Under 23 Cross Country World Championships in Soldier Hollow.
RESULTS: Great Krazy Klassic tracks help Holmes and Davis win
Sun, Jan 15, 2017 - By Mike Muha
Sam Holmes took his second win this weekend, while Rebecca Davis beat yesterday's winner in a double-pole ski fest!
RESULTS: Holmes and Jordyn win Frosty Freestyle under excellent conditions
Sun, Jan 15, 2017 - By Mike Muha
Sam Holmes and Jordyn Ross took victories under excellent trail conditions at the 2017 Frosty Freestyle. Man-made snow from the park's snow guns provided an excellent skiing surface.
Wax recommendations: Frosty Fest!
Thu, Jan 12, 2017 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED WITH SWIX REC: Wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races. The Krazy Klassic also doubles as the the Michigain Senior Olympics xc ski race.
MWC2018: One Year To Go!
Thu, Jan 12, 2017 - By J.D. Downing
Coming January 19-26, 2018 the biggest age-group competition in skiing will visit Theodore Wirth Park in the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the 2018 Masters World Cup (MWC2018) returns to North America.
2017 AXCS National Masters Championships: The Big City Preview
Wed, Jan 11, 2017 - By J.D. Downing
For the first time since 2005, masters (skiers 30 and over) from throughout the U.S. will return to the great state of Minnesota as the American Cross Country Skiers (AXCS) 2017 National Masters Championships takes place the weekend of February 4-5, 2017.
Leaders of the Michigan Cup
Tue, Jan 10, 2017 - By Mike Muha
Juniors Clay Meyers and Dana Pflugheoft have each won a race and lead the Juniors; Jordyn Ross and Alex Vanias have each won two races and lead the seniors.
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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