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Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!

Vasa Trail committee submits Fat Bike plan to DNR

10/28/2014 - By Mark Esper

A proposal to create a groomed fat bike trail system was submitted to the DNR on September 16, 2014. The DNR has "conceptually approved" this work and is fast-tracking the process. It is our hope that actual approval will be granted very soon.

Skier Ken Roth named Citizen of the Year

10/22/2014 - By Mike Muha

Ken Roth, member of Team NordicSkiRacer, 12-year member of the Northville Schools Board of Education, business man, and one of the people who has made the Frosty Freestyle cross country ski race successful, was named "John Genitti Citzen of the Year".

Make your own rollerski fenders

10/19/2014 - By Randy Kessler

I love everything about my rollerskis except...water from the rear wheel during wet conditions comes onto the back of my leg and fills my boots up very quickly. Here's how I made my own rollerski fenders to keep the water out...

Scavenger hunt kills Kikkan Randall's Olympic dreams

10/18/2014 - By Mike Muha

The Wall Street Journal explains how a scavenger hunt ruined Kikkan Randall's chance at an medal in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Randall, who was the favorite to win the Freestyle Sprint race, failed to even make it out of the quarterfinals.

Yellowstone Ski Festival pre-season discounted passes on sale now

10/16/2014 - By Moira Dow

Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Passes can be purchased through the mail or online.

Borah Teamwear offers exclusive Birchleggings Club Nordic Apparel

10/15/2014 - By Ben Wizner

Borah Teamwear, a long-time supporter and recent sponsor of the American Birkebeiner, has collaborated with the renowned Birchleggings Club, providing an exclusive custom Nordic apparel collection available to the 1300 plus members.

VASA Economic Report at Michigan Trails Advisory Council

10/15/2014 - By Mike Muha

Julie Clark (Executive Director of TART Trails) and Sherwood Smith (Avenue ISR, a marketing advisor) will provide a VASA Economic Report to the Michigan Trails Advisory Council on Oct 28.

Northug gets jail time, pays big fine, loses license for drunk driving

10/13/2014 - By Mike Muha

Norwegian cross country skiing superstar Peter Northug pleaded guilty to several charges related to his drinking-related crash of his Audi back on May 3. He was sentenced to 50 days in jail, fined about $30,000, and banned from driving.

Nordic Ski Fest on Oct 25

10/8/2014 - By Curt Peterson

Once again, the Vasa Ski Club presents the USA's first Nordic ski race of the season and first Michigan Cup race of the season.

Road bike give away to support CXC Adaptive Program

10/7/2014 - By CXC Skiing

Kent Eriksen Cycles, HED Cycling and Sram are partnering to support CXC's Adaptive Program for children with physical disabilities and visual impairment by giving away a $8,500 dream bike to one lucky winner!

Andy Liebner needs YOUR vote for $150,000 grant

10/4/2014 - By Mike Muha

Andy Liebner and his United States Ski Pole Company is asking the Mission Main St. Grants program for $150,000 to fund expansion of the company. The process requires he get at least 250 votes on the grant's web site.

Noquemanon Ski Marathon gearing up for its 17th year

9/30/2014 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

Not even a polar vortex can stop us from making this yearâ€™s race bigger and better than ever.