Season News
Relays cancelled, but the Awards Party lives on!
3/17/2010 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Although the Relays have melted away, the Michigan Cup Awards lunch banquet WILL start at noon at the Cross Country Ski Heaquarters as originally planned. And there will be a 10 am bike ride around Higgins Lake.
More Black Mountain 31K Classic Photos
3/16/2010 - By Sue Conboy
More photos of the Black Mountain 31K Classic cross country ski race, at the finish line.
Boyne Races CANCELLED!
3/12/2010 - By Gary Day
After last nights rain and low temps in the 40's overnite, we have been forced to cancel the races. We still have a good base, however, it is much too soft to put grooming equipment on the trails.
Wax recommendations for the weekend's races
3/11/2010 - By Mike Muha
Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko. Check back for updates.
Headquarters in narrow lead over HHCCSS and Vasa Club
3/11/2010 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
A very narrow margin separates the Cross Country Ski Headquarters from Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop and from the Vasa Ski CLub in the overall Michigan Cup team standings trhough the Black Mountain Classic.
Tight race for Senior Men and Senior Women
3/11/2010 - By Ken Dawson
Only four points separate the top three Senior Men, and the second and third place Senior Women are tied. See the full individual results through Balck Mountain.
Boyne Races still on; Relay races may relocate
3/11/2010 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Gary at Boyne Highlands said they would be making a call about this weekend's freestyle and classic races on Friday. The course may be altered but right now they still have good coverage.
Black Mountain – Defending the Classic Tradition
3/9/2010 - By Ken Dawson
There was a brief moment at Black Mountain on Saturday where I too took the liberty to get a little over zealous in my classic technique and someone brought it to my attention. As it was a violation of the rules, I am going to disqualify myself.
More photos: Black Mountain 31K Classic
3/8/2010 - By Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh
More photos of the Black Mountain 31K Classic cross country ski race, out on the course.
Photos: Black Mountain 31K Classic
3/8/2010 - By Mike Muha
Photos from the last kilometer of the Black Mountain 31K Classic on March 6, 2010.
2010 Black Mountain 10K Freestyle: Video of the start
3/8/2010 - By Mike Muha
Video of the start of the 2010 Black Mountain 10K Freestyle race.
Maclean and Hardin take Black Mountain Classic
3/7/2010 - By Mike Muha
Waxing and ski selection played its roll in Saturday's Black Mountain 31K Classic. With day temperatures well above freezing most of the preceding week, everyone expected klister conditions.