Season News
2026 Muffin Results, Recap, and Pictures
2/23/2026 2:00:00 AM - By Cross Country Ski Headquarters
We had 42 young skiers compete at the 33rd Annual Junior Muffin races this year! Some truly fast skiers out there, and everyone competed with Heart!!
Muffin Race wax recommendations
2/19/2026 11:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
A Small Town Dream
2/19/2026 12:02:50 AM - By Jake Ellis
This morning would be the 50th edition of the White Pine Stampede, one of the oldest cross country ski marathons in North America. For decades the race has started in my home town of Mancelona, MI. It is a true cross country race because you actually ski, well, cross country.
Latest update on the upcoming Muffin Race
2/18/2026 5:02:41 AM - By George Frye
After the warm up this week, it looks like we will possibly get some more snow later this week, so count on solid, fast conditions.
Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic
2/18/2026 12:10:06 AM - By Mike Muha
Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis were the top seniors. Bode Dykstra and Lindsay Smith won the junior titles.
Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K
2/17/2026 12:52:10 AM - By Mike Muha
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the North American Vasa brought back the 50k Freestyle and 50k Classic. In a salute to her father - co-race director Ken Dawson - Natalie Dawson won the women's 50k in 2:42:36.
HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026
2/15/2026 5:07:42 AM - By Ernie Brumbaugh
With four races left, two each at the Vasa and Black Mountain, HHCCSS has a 132-point lead over Team NordicSkiRacer.
Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead
2/15/2026 12:00:28 AM - By Mike Muha
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams with 19,801 points. Over 3,00 points behind in second place is Team NordicSkiRacer, with Grand Rapids Nordic sitting on their tail with 15,075 points.
Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis win Forbush Memorial Classic
2/9/2026 4:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
It was a Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop day, with the team taking both wins and 4 of the 6 podium spots.
Vanias and Wakeley top the 2026 White Pine Stampede
2/9/2026 2:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop skiers Kaitlyn Vanias and Jorden Wakely took the top spots in the 40km White Pine Stampede.
Headquarters in the lead! Beckham, Temkin, Davis and Davis top skiers
2/5/2026 3:00:00 PM - By Mike Muha
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams in the Michigan Cup. Beckham Haberkorn and Shirel Temkin lead the juniors; Rebecca and Michael Davis lead the seniors. And welcome Crystal Nordic!
The Family Davis: MI Cup Classic Champions at Hanson Hills
2/3/2026 3:23:14 AM - By Mike Muha
Rebecca Davis and Michael Davis ski away from the field to become the 2026 Michigan Cup Classic Champions!
