The latest news, results, standings, and gossip
Mother Nature has thrown everything in her arsenal at the groomers in the final two days of preparation. Approximately 10 inches of heavy snow were noted this morning on the course. More snow is forecast!
It looks like the overall Team Title belongs to VASA but it could be a different story with the Brumbaugh Cup. But Eli Brown has already captured the Men's Title.
Thanks to Glenn Goodman for this detailed information about the Boyne Grinder Freestyle.
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 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.
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.
Michigan State High School Championships on February 17, 2012 in Houghton, MI. Photos by Peter Bruning.
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.
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
Snow conditions have forced races to be cancelled or modified. Here's a list of upcoming Michigan Cup races and their status.
Video from within the pack at the Hanson Hills Freestyle on Saturday January 18, 2012. (Awesome video!)
Tracy Hardin and Milan Baic where the top finishers in the Hanson Hills Classic this morning.