season news
GLD Junior National Qualifier update
1/9/2012 - By Nick Biac
Snow confiditions may force a relocation of the race. Fortunately, it would be nearby.
Six-Hour Team Relay results
1/9/2012 - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills managed to put on a fun 6 hour relay Saturday, despite somewhat marginal snow in spots. Fortunately, the recent storm allowed the race to run, the first since the Nordic Fest sprint race on October 22, 2011.
Weekend Racing Update
1/4/2012 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Hanson Hills 6 Hour Team Event is ready to race this Saturday; the Boyne Highlands Classic on Sunday may turn into a skate event.
WinterSonnenwende will not count for Junior points
12/13/2011 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
The new date for the WinterSonnenwende fits nicely with the Michigan Cup schedule for a number of reasons. The only negative is that it won't count as a Junior Race as it conflicts with the Michigan High School Championships.
WinterSonnenwende rescheduled to Feb 18, 2012
12/13/2011 - By Chris Dandeneau
WinterSonnenwende is moving from this weekend (Dec 17) to February 18th, 2012 because of lack of snow.
WinterSonnenwende race at risk: Where's the snow?
12/9/2011 - By Chris Dandeneau
With the impending weather forecast of minimal snow, the viability of pulling off the WinterSonnenwende next weekend (December 17) decreases daily. I am hopeful, but also realistic.
WinterSonnenwende first distance race of Michigan Cup season
11/18/2011 - By Chris Dandeneau
The event will feature men’s & women’s 17 km Freestyle, which is a Michigan Cup points race. There is also a 7.5 km Classic race open to everyone, and a kids race.
Photos of the Nordic Fest Season Opener
11/14/2011 - By Eric Endress and Mike Muha
Photos of the Nordic Fest Season Opener at Brick Wheels in Traverse City, MI, on Saturday, Oct 22, 2011.
45 skiers tie for first in Michigan Cup series
10/24/2011 - By Mike Muha
If you raced in the Nordic Fest Season Opener and are a member of a Michigan Cup team, you are now in first place in the individual standings. The VASA Ski Club leads the team standings.
Brown and Powell take Nordic Fest Season Opener
10/23/2011 - By Mike Muha
The narrow 100 meter course was tricky. There were tight fast corners, undulations, and, if you weren't centered in the lane, grass just off the edge ready to catch a ski tip. But it was snow, in October!
Nordic Fest schedule announced
10/7/2011 - By Eli Brown
The 2nd Annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Fest & Ski Swap will run from Friday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 23 and include The first ski race of the season in the U.S.A, a ski swap, a rollerski clinic, shopping, movies, and a party
2011-2012 Michigan Cup Schedule
10/4/2011 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: The Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series features 24 races this year, including the first race of the season in the entire USA.