News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Latest Michigan Cup Standings
This is the updated Michigan Cup individual standings as of February 27, 2015. I'm still missing the Noque results and or the
By Ken Dawson
Feb 28, 2015
Hoffman leads men in 15k Freestyle
Noah Hoffman, back from injury, led the U.S. contingent in Wednesday's FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 15k freestyle race with a 34th place finish.
By USSA
Feb 27, 2015
Women 4th after fall put team in tough position in 4x5k relay
An early fall from Sadie Bjornsen in the opening leg put the team in a tough position early. But the rest of the legs pulled the team back to a solid fourth place result.
By USSA
Feb 27, 2015
Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: Feb 24
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Freestyle Sprints on February 24, 2015, 2015 at Timber Ridge.
By Mark Esper
Feb 25, 2015
Diggins and Gregg 2nd and 3rd in World Championship 10k Freestyle
In heavy falling snow, Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) and Caitlin Gregg (Minneapolis, MN) took advantage of fast skis to finish second and third at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 10K individual freestyle race.
By USSA
Feb 24, 2015
Reid and Sarah Goble win The Grinder
It was a Goble kind of day at the Boyne Grinder Freestyle at Boyne Mountain. Sarah Goble simply skied away from the pack, and Reid Goble nipped two competitors at the finish line.
By Mike Muha
Feb 23, 2015
VIDEO: Junior Nationals stockpiling snow
The first Junior National race is coming up March 9. Unfortunately, snow is sparse. Race organizers have moved snow from other trails to increase coverage on a 3km loop. They have also stockpiling snow from the nearby alpine area.
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2015
HH/CCSS continues to dominate Brumbaugh Cup
YTD Brumbaugh Cup results through the Gran Traverse race. Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop still has a commanding lead over all the other teams on Michigan Cup Circuit.
By Chris Jones
Feb 22, 2015
Michigan Cup: Durand and Darling tied; Vanais and Yankus tied
Ken Dawson has just released the Michigan Cup individual standings to date (PDF) through the Vasa, but excluding the Noque and Gran Travers.
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2015
US 7th and 8th in Team Sprint at World Ski Championships
The U.S. Skiers finished seventh on the men’s side and eighth for the women in the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun. Andy Newell and Simi Hamilton skied well, but a dominant Norwegian team blew apart the field.
By USSA
Feb 22, 2015
Stephen 11th in World Championship Skiathlon
The biggest climb was filled with fans and I channeled some rhythm to go up the hill. I’m thankful for that hill and the crowd today...
By USSA
Feb 21, 2015
Wax recommendations for the Grinder and Birkie
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski race (The Grinder) and the American Birkebeiner.
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2015
