Season News
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet – New Course, Big Giveaways
1/13/2026 1:43:10 AM - By Justin Andre
We are excited to welcome you back to Hanson Hills for the Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet on Saturday, January 17th! Trail conditions are looking great, and we can’t wait to host another memorable race day with all of you.
Rebecca Davis and Bradley Baas doublepole to Krazy Klassic victory
1/12/2026 10:11:40 AM - By Mike Muha
Rebecca Davis powered over her rivals in the 2026 Krazy Klassic while Bradley Baas used strategy to win over Michael Davis.
Results! Vasa Raptor Rush Nordic Ski Race
1/12/2026 8:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
Junior teams Vasa Raptors, Crystal Nordic, Nub's Nob, and the Cross Country Ski Shop competed at Hickory Hills Ski Area in Traverse City, MI on January 10 for the 2nd annual Raptor Rush fundraiser.
Karin Rand and Bradley Baas dominate Frosty Freestyle
1/10/2026 12:03:06 PM - By Mike Muha
There was sugar, there was slush, there was ice. It was good enough considering the balmy temps lately. Most important, there was a race! The Frosty Freestyle maintained its reputation of putting on the race when others would have screamed Uncle!
Drew Moore and Eric O'Hearn alphas at Winter Wolf Skiathlon
1/4/2026 12:48:37 AM - By Mike Muha
Predators where aplenty at the Winter Wolf Skiathlon. Drew Moore and Erica O'Hearn easily clawed their way to the top.
HHCCSS take commanding lead in Brumbaugh Cup
12/18/2025 6:17:08 AM - By Ernie Brumbaugh
With 3 feet of snow and a home course, last year’s Brumbaugh Cup champion Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop put the rest of the Michigan Cup teams on notice that they intend to win another Cup.
Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias win Forbush Opener
12/14/2025 12:23:04 AM - By Mike Muha
Forbush Corner kicked off the 2025-2026 Michigan Cup race season in high gear: Immaculate trails, firm but covered in packed new snow, a great course.
MI Cup Committee: Equal points for all
10/3/2025 3:41:00 PM - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Committee made some big changes to scoring the Michigan Cup at this year's Committee Meeting, plus special options for Super Masters, and partial points for Vasa's 50th anniversary 50k marathon!
Black Mountain: We are looking for input to make our race weekend better
3/24/2025 12:36:07 AM - By John Gravlin
Black Mountain Nordic is committed to growing XC skiing & racing in Northern Michigan and keeping our event on the Michigan Cup race calendar! Whether you raced this year, or in prior years, or never raced here before, we value your feedback on our event.
Headquarters wins Michigan Cup Relays
3/16/2025 - By Mariah Frye with Mike Muha
The Cross County Ski Headquarters won the day with 4,961 Michigan Cup points. Second was the Vasa Ski Club with 3,590.8 points, followed by Team NordicSkiRacer with 1,704.1 points.
Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop: 2025 Brumbaugh Cup champions!
3/7/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop has won the day, returning the Brumbaugh Cup to Grayling after a two-year absence.
Last chance for GRNST to take out the Headquarters!
3/6/2025 - By Mike Muha
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads the overall Michigan Cup team competition going into the Michigan Cup Relays. Can Grand Rapids Nordic make up the point deficit?
