News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Caldwell and Hamilton both take 8th in Tour de Ski freestyle sprint

I felt much better during my quarter and, on such a long course, my strategy was to chill out in the back, conserve my energy, and try to make a move the second time up the steep climb.

By USSA
Jan 7, 2015

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Michigan Tech’s Haakon Hjelstuen third overall in Sprint

An incredible 7 inches of snow reportedly fell over the morning of the race, making a trying sprint course all the more slow and difficult.

By CCSA
Jan 7, 2015

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Hanson Hills Nordic Headlamp Racing Series

Show up to the Hanson Hills Nordic Trailhead anytime between 5 & 7 p.m.; begin timing yourself at the trailhead sign and finish timing at the return of the trailhead sign. The 5k (3.1 mile) green trail course will be groomed.

By Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Jan 6, 2015

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Vasa Tuesday Sprint Series starts tonight

The Vasa Ski Club Tuesday night sprint series starts tonight and runs every Tuesday through March 3, 2015. Each event is a 4k race, either classic or skate, and located at either Timber Ridge Resort or Hickory Hills.

By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2015

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Bratrud and Gregg take 15K/10K Freestyle titles

With temperatures in the single digits, fresh snow and blowing winds, the conditions at the Michigan Tech Trails in Houghton, Michigan played a big role in sorting out the first winners of the week long U.S. Cross Country Championships.

By USSA
Jan 5, 2015

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NMU's Kyle Bratrud crushes the competition by 50 seconds

NMU coach Sten Fjeldheim didn’t expect Bratrud to win, but he said, “I knew it was a possibility, and not just him: we have Adam Martin, Fredrik Schwencke, and Erik Soderman."

By CCSA
Jan 5, 2015

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Bjornsen and Stephen finish 14th and 15th in 10k classic pursuit

Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) and Liz Stephen (East Montpelier, VT) finished 14th and 15th respectively, just two seconds from each other and fifty seconds away from the podium in a 10k classic pursuit.

By USSA
Jan 4, 2015

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Five Things to Know About US National Championships

Cross country ski racers from across America will be vying for titles and team spots this week as the U.S. Cross Country Championships come to Houghton at the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center with several hundred skiers expected for the Jan. 4-10 even

By USSA
Jan 3, 2015

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Sadie Bjornsen takes 7th in Tour de Ski prologue

Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) kicked off the seven stage Tour de Ski with a strong 3 kilometer prologue Saturday in Obersdorf

By USSA
Jan 3, 2015

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New Year's Snow at Huron Meadows

No snow anywhere in southern Michigan...except Huron Meadows Metropark. Why?

By Mike Muha
Jan 1, 2015

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White Pine Stampede Chief of Course passes away

I am sad to report that a fixture of the White Pine Stampede has passed away. Bill Fleet, Chief of Course for the White Pine, died of cancer on December 30, 2015. His obituray from Mortensen Funeral Home is below. We will miss Bill...

By Mike Muha
Dec 31, 2014

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Video: Superiorland starts annual ski camp

Fox UP Channel 6 ran a nice video of the start of Superiorland Cross Country Ski Club's annual ski camp.

By Mike Muha
Dec 30, 2014

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