News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Great Bear Chase and the Michigan Cup Relays.
By Mike Muha
Mar 6, 2015
The Brighton B2B (or Stan's Great Adventure)
Twenty-four skiers and one fat biker showed up to perfect temperatures, and precisely dusted, not groomed, trail. The trails skied are the hiking trails, Penosha and Kachin, nearing a distance of 6 miles and a challenging 500 feet elevation gain per lap.
By Stan Dinkel
Mar 5, 2015
Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: March 3
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Classic Sprints on March 3, 2015, 2015 at the Vasa Headwaters.
By Mark Esper
Mar 4, 2015
HH/CCSS wins Brumbaugh Cup for second year in a row
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop led from the beginning and never looked back, and are officially the Brumbaugh Cup winners of the 2014-2015 Michigan Cup season.
By Mike Muha
Mar 4, 2015
Finding Motivation: Why We Do What We Do
The "why" is difficult to explain except to note that we skier types all seem to have this inexplicable yearning for outdoor adventure in common.
By Ian Harvey
Mar 3, 2015
Jakroo sponsors Junior Nationals
Jakroo Custom Apparel is on board as a “Major Partner” in sponsoring the biggest Junior Cross Country event in North America.
By Patrice Engle Spyrka
Mar 1, 2015
RESULTS: Paull sets course record; Davis top women at Black Mountain Classis
Denny Paull continued his current streak of brilliant races with a new course record of 1:42:10 for the overall win. Rebecca Davis blazed the course in 02:06:15, good enough for 11th place overall.
By John Gravlin
Mar 1, 2015
Stephens hangs on for 11th in 30k classic
Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT) hung on for an 11th place result in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 30k classic mass start, a race defined by Norway’s Therese Johaug who broke away with a sharp pace early and held on for an impressive win.
By USSA
Mar 1, 2015
Hoffman again top US male in snowy 50k
Noah Hoffman skied to a 31st place in a difficult 50k classic race. Despite early attempts from race favorites, breakaway efforts were absorbed by the heavy, slow snow.
By USSA
Mar 1, 2015
RESULTS: Woodbeck and Davis win Black Mountain Freestyle
Sunny skies and temps of low 20’s greeted the racers as they took on the challenge of the Black Mountain 10km skate loop (nicknamed “The Beast”).
By John Gravlin
Mar 1, 2015
Wax recommendations for Black Mountain
Updated (Solda for BM Freestyle) Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: The Black Mountain Classic and the Black Mountain Freestyle.
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2015
U.S. Men 11th in Falun Relay
The U.S. men’s team comprised of Erik Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA), Noah Hoffman (Aspen, CO), Kyle Bratrud (Eden Prarie, MN) and Simi Hamilton (Aspen, CO) finished 11th in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 4x10k relay.
By USSA
Feb 28, 2015
