Season News
Update on Tour de Ski race weekend
12/26/2012 - By Nick Baic
Snow cover is good at the Boyne Valley Lodge but sticks on the trail make it hard to set classic tracks... If classic skiing is not good here, we will do the classic race on Sunday at Boyne Mountain on the Vista Loop (excellent condition).
Winterstart: Powell's 3rd victory; Baic gets his first
12/26/2012 - By Curt Peterson
UPDATED RESULTS! Amy Powell and Milan Baic won the senior divisions of the first ever Michigan Cup Race held at Lakes of the North Winterstart freestyle 7.5 km race. This was a very challenging race as very soft conditions prevailed.
Lakes of the North Winterstart tentatively a go
12/19/2012 - By Curt Peterson
The weather forecast is looking better by the day. We are now under a winter storm watch for Thur morning through Friday. We will make the call as soon as possible but may have to wait till Friday am.
Video of Saturday's Wintersonnenwende race
12/18/2012 - By Jamie Green
Video of Saturday's Wintersonnenwende race: Men's and women's start, racing on the course, the finish...
Lakes of the North race at risk
12/17/2012 - By Mike Muha
Right now the race could not be held.. But snow is forecasted for later in the week and into the weekend. Mark and Scott at Lakes of the North have shown they can groom with 4 inches of snow.
Yankus and Powell win Wintersonnewende
12/16/2012 - By Mike Muha
For many skiers, it was their first or second day on snow, and they were feeling it. "I skied like a peg legged pirate," said Michael Seaman who has spent most of the fall racing cyclocross.
Wintersonnewende race wax recommendations
12/14/2012 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Wintersonnewende. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES.
Wintersonnewende: 2 laps on flat course
12/13/2012 - By Chris Dandeneau
The Wintersonnewende has been modified to two flat laps on a 5-6K loop on the golf course. Race starts at 9:30am as originally scheduled, but there will only be a freestyle division.
Wintersonnewende still on
12/11/2012 - By Chris Dandeneau
We are looking at having the Wintersonnewende Freestyle & Classic race - but modifying the race course to stay on the on the golf course. And shortening distance.
Ski Fest: The Unauthorized Video
10/24/2012 - By Mike Muha
No snow for a cross country ski race? Termperatures too warm for snow-making equipment? Get snow from your local Zamboni driver....
Great weather and fast conditions for Ski Fest
10/21/2012 - By Mike Muha
The first XC ski race of the winter in North America was held under beautiful sunny skies and a firm but compliant trail. Racers could be seen in shorts and t-shirts as they skied the Ski Fest course.
Ski Fest race course prep
10/20/2012 - By Eli Brown
Buklding the Ski Fest course.... Thanks to the volunteers and the Zamboni!