season news
Vasa…. What’s Happening?!
1/11/2022 - By Gussie Peterson
Despite rumors to the contrary, the North American VASA is alive and well, and excited to be back in business for our 46th year after a one-year COVID break.
RESULTS: Brad Baas and Sarah Duclos win Frosty Freestyle
1/8/2022 - By Mike Muha
We had what were arguably the best conditions ever for the 2022 Frosty Freestyle. Firm base and soft top for skating, deep and firm tracks for classic.
Michigan Cup individual standings through the first two races
12/28/2021 - By Mike Muha
Ken Dawson, Points Keeper for the Michigan Cup, has released the current individual standings in the Michigan Cup through the Forbush Time Trial.
Boyne Vistas race cancelled
12/20/2021 - By Mike Muha
Unfortunately for the Michigan Cup community, Race Director Nick Baic will be the Assistant Technical Delegate at the Birkie Week this year and will not be able to put on the Boyne Vistas race.
Vasa Ski Clubs has commanding lead in Brumbaugh Cup
12/18/2021 - By Mike Muha
After two races, the Vasa Ski Club has a massive lead in the senior Brumbaugh Cup competition with 102 points. Grand Rapids Nordic and Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop are second and third.
RESULTS: Kevin Tarras and Christina Turman win Forbush Time Trial
12/18/2021 - By Mike Muha
The Forbush Corner Nordic Time Trial was like racing on a highway - immaculate trails, fast classic tracks, and great snow! The tracks were fast on the downhill, and marathon skating in the tracks around inside corners was exceptional.
RESULTS: Tarras and Chapman win gnarly Lakes of the North Freestyle
12/17/2021 - By Mike Muha
It was another epic race at Lakes of the North: Sixteen inches of snow, rain, snow, fog, and...interesting trail grooming!
Skiing community mourns loss of longtime skier and racer
12/14/2021 - By Frank Rynalski
Longtime skier and racer Larry Kanaby passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Vasa nixes Skiathlon, drops marathon
10/12/2021 - By Mike Muha
Registration for the 2022 North American Vasa opens Friday, October 15, 2021. But it's not going to be the Vasa you expected in 2021, or even the Vasa that was run in 2020.
Michigan Cup Committee shifts race schedule
10/3/2021 - By Mike Muha
With an extra weekend in January, the Michigan Cup Committee was able to let race directors to shift the schedule to take advantage of more reliable snow conditions.
2022 Noquemanon Ski Marathon - Registration is now OPEN!
9/7/2021 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
At this time the race committee is planning for a return to the traditional point to point 50K and 24K courses and we look forward to hosting participants in-person.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2020-2021 Michigan Cup
3/17/2021 - By Mike Muha
It was a short season, marked by many race cancelations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Headquarters was still able to get the team out to win the overall Michigan Cup.