The North American Vasa Board of Directors is seeking candidates for Race Director for the North American Vasa Festival of Races. This is a paid position and will begin for the Vasa Festival of Races beginning in 2028.

By Ken Dawson
Nov 5, 2026

The 2027 American Birkebeiner, presented by Rex! To celebrate, one lucky winner gets an entry to any event during 2027 Birkie Race Week. We draw the winner Nov. 30th. Good luck — see you out there!

By Rex
Nov 4, 2026

By Vasa Ski Club
Nov 3, 2026

Rejoice! For the ‘26/’27 season, FIS Cross Country World Cup races will be available to view for FREE in the United States of America.

By Jake Ellis
Oct 29, 2026

Endurance athletes from across the country will gather in Northern Michigan on March 6, 2027, for the USA Triathlon Winter National Championship, hosted at Forbush Corners in Frederic, Michigan. The event is one of the nation's premier winter multisport competitions, combining trail running, fat biking, and cross-country skiing into a single challenge.

By Mike Muha
Oct 26, 2026

Looking for an early start to ski season? Head to Canmore, Alberta! The Canmore Nordic Centre has opened Frozen Thunder, an early-season ski trail made with snow saved from the previous winter.

By Mike Muha
Oct 21, 2026

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the 21 athletes who will be on the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team. A big surprise - for me anyways - was that not one women was named to the A Team.

By Mike Muha
Oct 19, 2026

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announces the athletes who have been named to the 2026-27 Stifel U.S. Para Nordic Ski Team across all classifications and disciplines in both cross country skiing and biathlon.

By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Oct 11, 2026

The new Michigan Cup season adds the Michigan High School Championships, explores a new date for the Vasa Raptor Rush, and brings back the Lakes of the North Freestyle — and yes, the 60–69 age group is being split into two new categories.

By Mike Muha
Oct 3, 2026

The 2027 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Championship from February 11-14, 2027 will be host at Hiawatha Highlands in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It is open to all Masters skiers who hold membership in an association affiliated with the World Masters Cross-country Ski Association such as the AXCS.

By Mark Orzel and Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club
Oct 2, 2026

We are officially celebrating 25 years of keeping the skiers and the Michigan Cup community connected with a new NordicSkiRacer.com!

By Mike Muha
Sep 30, 2026

Rex Ski Wax, in partnership with Pioneer Midwest, is proud to announce that we're the Presenting Sponsor of this year's American Birkebeiner!

By Rex Ski Wax
Sep 7, 2026