season news
Classic tracks set for Black Mountain Nordic Classic
2/27/2012 - By Denny Paull
The trails were blessed with 3" of heavy snow this weekend and head groomer Jim Meyer was finally able to set some nice classic tracks. More snow is in the forecast.
Erin Lipp and Andrew Bruning top Muffin Race podium
2/27/2012 - By Mike Muha
Erin Lipp tops the junior stand for the girls, and Andrew Bruning, Ian Druand and Mark Smith fight it out in a very close race with only three seconds separating the top three finishers.
Webb and Baic win Grinder Freestyle
2/27/2012 - By Mike Muha
Laura Webb and Milan Baic were the fastest women and man, both up the initial climb to the top of Boyne Mountain, and across the finish line.
Photos: Michigan High School Championships
2/24/2012 - By Peter Bruning
Michigan State High School Championships on February 17, 2012 in Houghton, MI. Photos by Peter Bruning.
Black Mountain has snow
2/21/2012 - By Denny Paul
The snow conditions at Black Mountain have held up fairly well. We have good coverage over almost all of the trail system. We currently do not have classic tracks set but we anticipate setting tracks as the March 3rd race date approaches.
Marquette High School wins Michigan High School Championships
2/21/2012 - By Kari Lyle
Blake Murray and Ellen Wiitala win the pursuit, with Wiitala getting a second win (with Andrew Twohey) in the sprint. Overall, it was a Marquette High School victory
Michigan Cup Season Remaining
2/20/2012 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.
Video: View from middle of the pack!
2/19/2012 - By Steve Andriese
Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)
Hanson Hills Classic won by Hardin and Baic
2/19/2012 - By Mike Muha
Tracy Hardin and Milan Baic where the top finishers in the Hanson Hills Classic this morning.
Powell and Brown take Hanson Hills Freestyle
2/18/2012 - By Mike Muha
Amy Powell and Eli Brown make it three races in a row with the victories at the Hanson Hills Freestyle, a quickly organized Michigan Cup race that replaced the cancelled Wintersonnenwende.
Michigan Cup standings through the Sprints
2/17/2012 - By Ken Dawson
Dan Yankus and Tracy Hardin lead the Michigan Cup. Sean Brownell and Hanna Davis are the top juniors.
Wax recommendations for this weekend
2/17/2012 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Wax recommendations for this weekend's race (check back for updates and additions).