season news
USA Nordic Opener in Traverse City
9/23/2011 - By Mike Muha
Brick Wheels in Traverse City, Michigan will host the first cross country ski race of the 2011-2012 season in the entire USA on Saturday, October 22. The race will run on a short loop, snow courtesy of Zambonis from local ice rinks.
Missing: 2012 Michigan Cup schedule
9/20/2011 - By Mike Muha
So where's the Michigan Cup schedule? Alas, Christmas, New Years, the US Senior National Championships and a host of other issues have caused scheduling conflicts that have kept the Michigan Cup calendar in flux.
US National Masters comes to Michigan in 2012
6/3/2011 - By NM2012
February 10-12, 2012 skiers of all abilities from throughout North America will enjoy three days of fantastic National Masters ski races, and fun social events as the National Masters visits the lower peninsula of Michigan for the first time.
XCHQ's Joe Frye throws well at NCAA Championships
5/31/2011 - By Bob Frye
Joe Frye is on sabbatical from Cross Country Ski Headquarters Team and Michigan Cup competition. He been quite busy, however, i the men's hammer throw at NCAA Divison I Championships.
2011 Michigan Cup recap and full results
5/11/2011 - By Mike Muha
Official point’s keeper Ken Dawson has released the complete 2011 Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Race Series results (PDF) and season statistics. The results include full individual standings.
The passing of Philip Schaefer
3/28/2011 - By Michael Schaefer
A life-long athlete, he completed over 100 full-length running and skiing marathons, including the American Birkebeiner, which he skied 33 consecutive years.
Michigan Cup race in October 2011?
3/17/2011 - By Mike Muha
Eli Brown has proposed a Michigan Cup race in October using Zamboni snow to make a short 15-20 second course in Traverse City. Eli wants to get a confirmation early so he could use that in promoting the event to sponsors, nationally, etc.
Ski wax chemicals can build up in blood
3/16/2011 - By huubqscxmm
The extra speed provided by ski wax comes at a cost - perfluorochemicals., , , , , ,
Michigan Cuppers at the Great Bear Chase
3/16/2011 - By Amy Powell
I thought I would share a photo of a few Michigan Cup skiers that showed up and did well at the Great Bear Chase.
World Masters - The Ultimate Venue
3/12/2011 - By Ken Dawson
There is something for everyone at the World Masters but the one common-thread is the friendly atmosphere of all the competitors and spectators who take part in this special event. It is like our Michigan Cup family on steroids.
A trio of videos from the 2011 Michigan Cup Relays
3/8/2011 - By Mike Muha
The start, the first leg, down the last hill, the tag zone, and out on the course...lots of video!