Wax recommendations: Cote, Nub's, Flying Squirrel races!
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 - By Mike Muha
Toko and Rex wax recommendations for Saturday's Cote Dame Marie, and Sunday's Nub's Nob Classic 5k & 12k and CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic races.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Cote Dame Marie
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, MI
Registration ends January 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Registration:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/CoteDameMarieSkiLoppet.
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Nub's Nob Classic 5k
& 12k
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Race starts at the west end of Valley Road (Access from North Conway Road -
limited parking). You can park at the main lodge at Nub' Nob and take the
shuttle to the start (last shuttle at 9:00 am).
Trail is rolling with no major downhills. Course will be 2 tracks everywhere
and 4 for the first 1.5 Km.
$30 Early Registration on SkiReg.com: https://www.skireg.com/nubsnubclassic
Bib pickup for preregistered skiers will be at the start area.
$50 Race day registration available 8:00 am to 9:00 am at the main lodge at Nub's Nob ski area.
CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic
Race
Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, Michigan, United
States
Juniors: 3.5K and 5K Freestyle. (Baic Cup race)
DIY Waxing
- Toko: Toko Nordic Race Glide Waxing and Toko Nordic kick waxing videos
- Swix: Swix school: How to prep your skis
- Rex: 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