The latest news, results, standings, and gossip
When factoring in the White Pine Stampede freestyle race, Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop holds their overall lead in the team standings over 2nd & 3rd ranked GRNST and NSR.
Photos from the 2009 Vasa Sprints, held on Sunday February 8, 2009.
Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup (and other) races. Check back for updates!
Photos of winners at the 2009 White Pine Stampede awards ceremony,
Video of the final seconds of the senior men's A-Final at the Michigan Cup Sprints.
Photos from the Michigan Cup Sprints held at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on Snday, February 8, 2009.
Brendan Biac, Susan Vigland and Spencer Drenzy topped the standings at the 2009 Michigan Cup Sprints under warm and sunny skies.
Wax recommendations from Swix for the Feb 10 Traverse City Sprint race.
This race was my introduction to the MI Cup racing series. Rather than race, I decided to take pictures and be race support for my teammates. It was fun to experience the other side of racing... Enjoy!
UPDATED: A little misdirection messed up the 40km freestyle results, but the 40 km classic and all the 20km and 10km skiers finished in great style.
UPDATES! Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix and Toko for the weekend's Michigan Cup (and other) races. Says Swix's Pete Edwards: "Looks like it will be warmer and wetter on Saturday and cooler/drier on Sunday."
Wouldn't ya know it! Weather conditions begin a change just a Stampede day arrives. You should expect older snow that has been packed and groomed in an atmosphere of rising temps and quite high humidity.