season news
UPDATED! White Pine Stampede: We are having a race!
1/24/2023 - By Ben Tarbutton
Crazy weather has forced us to come up with White Pine Stampede 2.0, an alternative race which utilizes the resort’s King of the Hill Nordic trail. This trail has plenty of man-made snow, and traverses the perimeter of their ski hill, Schuss Mountain.
Another race bites the dust: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race
1/17/2023 - By Tim Furbacher
We have concluded that the Flying Squirrel Freestyle will not be held this Sunday Jan 22. Even if we get the snow that is forecast on Thursday, it is less than certain that we could guarantee safe, well-groomed trails.
CANCELLED: Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Vistas Classic
1/17/2023 - By Mike Muha
The race directors for the Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Vistas Classic officially cancelled their events this coming weekend because of lack of snow.
Junior National Qualifier moves from Traverse City to Wisconson
1/17/2023 - By Mike Muha
The Salomon CXC Junior and Youth Cup planned for Jan 28-29, 2023 in Traverse City, Michigan at Hickory Hills Ski Area will be moved to a new venue due to low natural snow conditions in Traverse City.
RESULTS: Baas and Davis win 2023 Krazy Klassic (They also won in 2022!)
1/16/2023 - By Mike Muha
In a repeat of last year's Krazy Klassic, Team NordicSkiRacer Brad Baas and Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop skier Rebecca Davis won the 2023 Krazy Klassic 10km. Both racers doublepoled the entire course.
RESULTS: Another Frosty Freestyle miracle!
1/15/2023 - By Mike Muha
Once again, Adam Haberkorn and the crew at Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, Michagin, performed a miracle to get man-made snow down on the course in time for the Frosty Freestyle.
Winter Wolf Skiathlon CANCELLED!
1/4/2023 - By Justin Andre
Unfortunately, the Winter Wolf Skiathlon that is scheduled for Saturday January 7th is canceled due to poor snow conditions.
What's new for the 2022-2023 Michigan Cup?
11/13/2022 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup skiathlon is a highlight of the upcoming race season!
2023 North American Vasa Registration is open!
10/15/2022 - By Gussie Peterson
Mark your calendar for February 11 & 12, and plan to join us for another great skiing and winter sports bash.
2022-23 Junior National Qualifying events announced
7/22/2022 - By Nick Baic
The CXC Cup Schedule for the Junior National Qualifying events is now set for 2022-2023 ski season. Two of the events will be held in Michigan, including races at Hickory Hills in Traverse City on January 28-29 and another weekend in Houghton on December.
2022 Michigan Cup final standings and awards
5/30/2022 - By Mike Muha
Final team and individual standings for the 2022 Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series.
Marvin Stevenson passes on
5/16/2022 - By Gwenn Stevenson
Marv had a passion for cross-country skiing and made special friendships racing as a member of the Cross-Country Ski Headquarters team. He was often told at ski races what an inspiration he was to younger skiers.