Wax recommendations for the Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Thu, Jan 1, 2026
Wax recommendation for this weekend's Michigan Cup race!
Thanks to Nick Baic (Toko) for his wax recommendations! Rex Ski Wax will also be providing wax recommendations for a select set of Michigan Cup races - please standby!
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Saturday, January 3, 2026
Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan
49738
(989-348-9266)
10:00 A.M.
The Winter Wolf Skiathlon is a mass-start race that begins with 5 kilometers of classic skiing. After one lap around the 5-kilometer course, racers came through the transition area and quickly switch to skate skis before heading out for another lap.
Course: If you are familiar with Hanson Hills Nordic Trail system, course route will start in the field behind the softball field, course will run M-93 hills, Blue to Sues Return and back to the transition area. (Racers must change SKIS & POLES). Transition area will be located along the backside of the softball outfield fence. Set tracks and groomed corduroy throughout entire course. **Course may change due to snow conditions.
Online Registration Only! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/WinterWolfSkiathlon
WWax recommendations
DIY Waxing
- Toko: Toko Nordic Race Glide Waxing and Toko Nordic kick waxing videos
- Swix: Swix school: How to prep your skis
- Rex: a href="https://rex.fi/en/knowledgebase/category/blog-posts">Rex ski waxing info
- Rode: Kick wax guides and catalog
- Fast Wax: How Fast Wax makes you fast!
- Start: Start waxing guides and tips
- Solda: Solda wax chart