Season News
Percha, Darnton, Bennet and Cuerda lead Michigan Cup
Thu, Jan 30, 2020 - By Mike Muha
Tony Percha and Cheryl Darnton lead the senior standings in the Michigan Cup. Clara Bennet and Mikel Cuerda lead the juniors.
The REAL Noque story: What DID they wax with????
Tue, Jan 28, 2020 - By Mike Muha
What did skiers in the Noquemanon Ski Marathon 50K classic do to get kick in temperatures right around freezing? I always think of this as the "what wax do I try next" conditions because of the difficulty of finding the right kick wax.
RESULTS: Hanson and Lipp take Krazy Klassic
Mon, Jan 27, 2020 - By Mike Muha
The Krazy Klassic celebrated it's 10th year with wins by Team NordicSkiRacer's Erin Lipp and Kyle Hanson on a triple-tracked classic trail.
Headquarters continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup
Wed, Jan 22, 2020 - By Mike Muha
After four races, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters still leads the Brumbaugh Cup competition. Team NordicSkiRacer is in second, and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop pushes into third.
RESULTS: Vanias and Lipp win snowy Cote Dame Marie
Sun, Jan 19, 2020 - By Mike Muha
Well, that was one epic race for the books. Hardest conditions I've had in years, soft snow, falling snow then ice pellets then fog so thick I could see nothing...
Headquarters leads Brumbaugh Cup
Fri, Jan 17, 2020 - By Mike Muha
After three races, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a big lead in the competition, with 184 points. Last year's Brumbaugh Cup winner, Team NordicSkiRacer, is far behind in second place with 389 points.
Former MI Cup skier Sarah Goble qualifies for U23 Worlds
Thu, Jan 16, 2020 - By Mike Muha
Former Michigan Cup racer Sarah Goble has made the U23 (under 23) World Championship Team and will represent the United States at the U23 Cross-Country World Ski Championships on February 28 - March 8 in Oberwiesenthal, Germany.
RESULTS: Hanson and Ross win wet Frosty Freestyle!
Sun, Jan 12, 2020 - By Mike Muha
It was wet, it was wild, and it was just an event. It was epic. It was a little slow out there. There was three inches of standing water in a lot of places. It kind of slowed down the race but we finished. It was good. It was amazing we held it.
After two races, we have leaders in the Michigan Cup!
Fri, Dec 20, 2019 - By Mike Muha
Mariah Frye Colie and Alex Vanias lead the senior standings with two wins each. Branden Morley and Clara Bennet lead the junior standings.
Vanias and Colie win Forbush Time Trial
Mon, Dec 16, 2019 - By Mike Muha
Well, what difference 24 hours and a change of venue makes! Warm temperatures and tricky trails at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle gave way to a colder race (19F), a little new snow, and smooth as silk grooming for the Forbush Corner Freestyle.
Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye Colie win fast Lakes of the North Freestyle
Mon, Dec 16, 2019 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED! Pity those racers with soft skis or poor balance at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle! There was plenty of snow, and the trail was groomed so three skiers could skate side-by-side much of the 7.2km trail, but the snow surface surface...
The 2019-20 Michigan Cup Calendar is out!
Sun, Oct 20, 2019 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Committee made lots of interesting changes for the 2019-2020 season, including a new Championship and new or changed races.
