News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
GRNST gains on HH/CCSS in Brumbaugh Cup
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop still leads...but Grand Rapids Nordic pulled closer to first place by winning the Forbush Corner Memorial Classic.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 4, 2025
RESULTS: Roe and Davis win 40K White Pine Stampede!
Edward Roe and Rebecca Davis win the 40k. Mandy Paull and Mark Salik take the 22k race
By Mike Muha
Feb 3, 2025
Wax recommendations for White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic!
By Mike Muha
Jan 30, 2025
After six races: The more things change, the more they stay the same
After six Michigan Cup races, our overall leaders have not changed: Rayne Newmister, Shirel Temkin, Rebecca Davis, and Yvon Dufour lead the Michigan Cup.
By Mike Muha
Jan 29, 2025
White Pine Stampede final course maps!
The snow is looking great! Official race distances are approximately 12.5K/ 22K / 40K. Maps show the cutoffs for the various distances.
By Ben Tarbutton
Jan 28, 2025
RESULTS: Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race!
Athletes from the Finnish Nordic Ski Club (Soo Canada), the Crystal Community Ski Club, and the Lake Michigan Cross Country team competed in perfect winter conditions.
By Brad Miller
Jan 28, 2025
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop expands lead in Brumbaugh Cup
After a week of below zero temperatures, fresh snow and temperatures in the 20’s greeted Michigan Cup skiers for the Boyne Mountain Classic. The challenging course, originally designed as a World Class venue, tested the mettle of even the best racers.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 28, 2025
RESULTS: Wakeley and O'Hearn conquer 1,000 vertical feet in Boyne Classic
You know it's going to be a tough 10k race when you realize over the most difficult trails at Boyne Mountain...
By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2025
After five races, who reigns supreme?
Ken Dawson has tabulated the results from the first five Michigan Cup races, through the Cote Dame Marie. Who's on first?
By Mike Muha
Jan 26, 2025
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Race!
Sun and crisp cold temps greeted the 50 racers who gathered at Crystal Mountain XC center for the 7th annual Flying Squirrel Freestyle race on Sunday Jan. 19th. Skiers came from Crystal Nordic, Vasa Raptors, Lake Michigan XC, and Icy Instincts.
By Beth Major
Jan 25, 2025
Wax recommendations for the Boyne Classic and Beech Nuts Junior Race
Getr waxing! Wax recommendations for the Boyne Classic and Beech Nuts Junior Race
By Mike Muha
Jan 23, 2025
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup
The HHCCSS team wasted no time getting down to business at the Cote Dame Marie, finishing first in both the men's and women's division in the Brumbaugh Cup.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 21, 2025
