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.
Caldwell 10th, Hamilton 12th in Falun Sprint
Fri, Feb 20, 2015 - By USSA
Sophie Caldwell led the U.S. skiers at the first race of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships with a 10th place finish in Thursday's classic sprint. Simi Hamilton took 12th for the men.
Wax recommendations for the Grinder and Birkie
Fri, Feb 20, 2015 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski race (The Grinder) and the American Birkebeiner.
Stinchfield Loppet - a gloriously fun ski tour
Thu, Feb 19, 2015 - By Jeff Potter
Come join us for an extraordinary ski experience! This is a free no-drop ski tour. We'll be exploring a "big country" forest that'll make you think you're not downstate!
Watch the Nordic Worlds via live stream!
Wed, Feb 18, 2015 - By USSA
A full schedule of medal events will be streamed live to the USA from the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships starting in Falun Feb. 18-March 1, opening with classic sprints for men and women on Thursday.
PHOTOS: North American Vasa
Tue, Feb 17, 2015 - By Mike Muha
In case you missed, there are photos-for-pay available (I do not know who the photographer is). But I think you can post your own photo on facebook for free!
Jessie Diggins lone top 20 for US in Ostersund freestyle
Mon, Feb 16, 2015 - By USSA
Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) led the U.S. with a 17th place finish in the Ostersund 10K Freestyle World Cup, the lone top-twenty result today for the U.S.
Simi Hamilton takes 11th in Ostersund sprint
Mon, Feb 16, 2015 - By USSA
After the US qualified four skiers for the sprint rounds, Simi Hamilton led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team at the Ostersund World Cup Classic Sprint event, finishing 11th.
Gran Travers: Yankus and Davis win, but Goodman saves his day!
Sun, Feb 15, 2015 - By Mike Muha
Maybe the wind wasn't as bad as yesterday's North American Vasa, but the temperature was 20 degrees colder at the start of today's Gran Travers. At least kick waxing was easy...
RESULTS: Vanias and Patterson win 50K North American Vasa
Sat, Feb 14, 2015 - By Mike Muha
Both Alex Vanias and Kaitlyn Patterson added to their Michigan Cup victories today by winning the 50K Vasa. Milan Baic and Eric O'Hearn took the top spots in the 27K.
Mitch Delong and Sarah Goble MI State High School Pursuit Champs
Sat, Feb 14, 2015 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan High School Championships Pursuit race was held on the Michigan Tech Trails in Houghton Michigan on Friday, February 13. It was not an unlucky day for Mitch Delong and Sarah Goble, however. Both topped the pursuit podium.
Cold could impact Vasa races
Fri, Feb 13, 2015 - By Vasa
Our current plan is to run all events as scheduled on Saturday. That will change only if conditions deteriorate beyond what is forecasted. The start of the Sunday's races could be delayed...or cancelled.
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's (BRRRR!) races
Thu, Feb 12, 2015 - By Mike Muha
UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations (Fast Wax, Toko, SOLDA and Swix) for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: Vasa, Gran Travers, Michigan High School Championships
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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