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.
How well did you wax for the Birkie?
Tue, Feb 23, 2016 - By Toko
Three wax reports: How did things go during the 2016 Americna Birkebeiner under difficult wax conditions???
Jessie Diggins second in Lahti Freestyle Sprint
Sat, Feb 20, 2016 - By USSA
FULL VIDEO. Diggins: I’m so happy with the race today! It was a ton of fun, start to finish, and to have three girls in the top 15 and four in the heats? That’s awesome!
Caitlin Gregg comes through, wins record 4th Birkie!
Sat, Feb 20, 2016 - By Mike Muha
Gregg raced second place finisher Aurelie Dabudyk of France down the streets of Hayward, Wisconsin, finishing in 2:22:44.5, winning by just 5.1 seconds.
Can Caitlin Gregg win a record fourth Birkie title?
Fri, Feb 19, 2016 - By USSA
Foremost among the favorites will be Caitlin Gregg (Minneapolis, MN), going for her fourth Birkebeiner women’s title. Gregg won in 2011 (where she broke the Women’s 50K Skate course record), 2013 and 2014.
Live BIRKIE video feeds on Saturday morning!
Fri, Feb 19, 2016 - By Mike Muha
Live BIRKIE video feeds on Saturday morning! North America's largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon. FIS Marathon Cup and USSA SuperTour.
CXC Skiing names GLD Junior National Team
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 - By CXC Skiing
Sixteen Great Lakes skiers were named to the Junior National Teams after the Mayor’s XC Challenge in Minneapolis, MN, February 13-14, which was the final Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) of the season.
Get waxing! Wax recommendations for the Birkie and Grinder
Thu, Feb 18, 2016 - By Mike Muha
[UPDATED 2/18 2:26pm] Recommendations are out for the Birkie! Will update as the recommendations change or new recommendations are added.
Birkie champ to race in 1972 throwback suit
Wed, Feb 17, 2016 - By Ben Wizner
Cutting edge meets family heritage when Tad Elliott, seeks to honor his Father’s successful skiing career, while attempting to clinch his second American Birkebeiner title this weekend at the 2016 event.
Michael and Rebecca Davis win Gran Travers
Sun, Feb 14, 2016 - By Mike Muha
Michael Davis made it a double victory this weekend, winning Saturday's North American Vasa 27km classic and Sunday's 16km Gran Travers Classic. And Rebecca Davis took no prisoners in the women's division, finishing first with a 10 minute lead.
Kaitlyn Patterson girls all but two men in Vasa 27km freestyle
Sun, Feb 14, 2016 - By Mike Muha
Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye-Collie win the 50km freestyle, but Kaitlyn Patterson crushes men and women alike in 27km Vasa freestyle.
Copper Country wins boys and overall; TC Central wins girls HS Championhsip
Sun, Feb 14, 2016 - By Mike Muha
The Copper Country Ski Tigers won the overall Michigan State High School Cross Country Ski Championship title by taking first in the boys and third in the girls competition. Marquette Senior was second overall. TC Central won the girls title.
Copper Country Ski Tigers lead High School Championships
Sat, Feb 13, 2016 - By Dan Wiitala
Copper Country leads the boys team scoring with Marquette second and Traverse City Third. Traverse City girls currently on top followed by Copper Country and Marquette.
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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