News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Nordic Ski Fest on Oct 25

Once again, the Vasa Ski Club presents the USA's first Nordic ski race of the season and first Michigan Cup race of the season.

By Curt Peterson
Oct 8, 2014

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Road bike give away to support CXC Adaptive Program

Kent Eriksen Cycles, HED Cycling and Sram are partnering to support CXC's Adaptive Program for children with physical disabilities and visual impairment by giving away a $8,500 dream bike to one lucky winner!

By CXC Skiing
Oct 7, 2014

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Andy Liebner needs YOUR vote for $150,000 grant

Andy Liebner and his United States Ski Pole Company is asking the Mission Main St. Grants program for $150,000 to fund expansion of the company. The process requires he get at least 250 votes on the grant's web site.

By Mike Muha
Oct 4, 2014

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Noquemanon Ski Marathon gearing up for its 17th year

Not even a polar vortex can stop us from making this year’s race bigger and better than ever.

By Noquemanon Trail Network
Sep 30, 2014

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Forbush Corner Fall Work Weekend, Sept 27-28

You're invited to a fall work week to help us get the trails and shop ready for what we hope will be another awesome, but slighly less intense winter.

By Mario Kennedy
Sep 29, 2014

Five Birkie waves already closed

Registrations for the 2015 American Birkenbeiner are now past the 9,000 mark...and five waves have already closed.

By Mike Muha
Sep 20, 2014

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Don't wait for snowflakes!

In lieu of the looming seasonal rush for custom Nordic apparel, Borah Teamwear would like to encourage everyone to get their Nordic order started early this fall.

By Ben Wizner
Sep 15, 2014

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Update on fat bikes on the Vasa Trail

Because the committee created to craft a solution to the mixing skiers and fat bikers on the Vasa Trail is making some progress on a compromise, the regional DNR official has declined to forward a ban request to the State DNR office.

By Vasa Skiers
Sep 10, 2014

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xczonetv posts 200 videos on YouTube

UPDATED: xczonetv has just released there entire library of over 200 videos onto their Youtube TV channel. Just when you thought you had nothing to do...

By Mike Muha
Sep 4, 2014

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Borah Teamwear offers Individual-Custom race suits

It’s time to say goodbye to order minimums for custom ski racing suits. Borah Teamwear is now offering their newest design platform, Individual-Custom, in hopes to provide high-quality custom ski suits to everyone.

By Ben Wizner
Sep 1, 2014

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Jenny Ryan made head coach at NMU

Jenny Ryan, who with Sten Feldheim has taught many Michigan Cup skiers techique, has been promoted to head coach for the combined cross country and track and field program at Northern Michigan University

By NMU
Aug 25, 2014

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Team NordicSkiRacer takes training to a new level

We aren't sure about other Michigan Cup teams, but Team NordicSkiRacer takes training very seriously. This past Sunday, the team spent nearly eight hours training in preparation for the upcomng cross country ski racing season.

By Mike Muha
Aug 24, 2014

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