News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
RESULTS: Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis win Cote Dame Marie for HH/CCSS
UPDATED! ADDED LINK TO RESULTS! It was pure pleasure to be racing the Cote Dame Marie on a course with nice snow and grooming!
By Mike Muha
Jan 20, 2025
Team NSR wins Krazy Klassic but remains 3rd in Brumbaugh Cup
When the smoke cleared. Team NSR had won the day with 36 points, ending in third place with 308 points in overall Brumbaugh Cup. HHCCSS and GRNST weathered the storm, remaining in first and second place.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 16, 2025
Cote Dame Marie may run slightly shorter race
The red trail base is improving, but as much as I want to include this section, it currently has a marginal and bumpy base that I fear would not positively showcase our trail system or our grooming efforts. We may shorten the race.
By Justin Andre
Jan 16, 2025
2025 Noquemanon Ski Marathon CANCELLED!
The snow we received has unfortunately left us without confidence in our ability to run even a modified distance course safely this year
By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Jan 16, 2025
White Pine announces 2025 course!
The 10k race will be slightly longer at just over 11k, the 20k course should be just over 21k, and our long course will be around 42 km.
By White Pine Stampede
Jan 15, 2025
Team NordicSkiRacer moves to 3rd in Brumbaugh Cup after Frosty Freestyle
The Michigan Cup moved South for a weekend of races at Huron Meadows Metropark near Brighton. This is Team NordicSkiRacer’s home course and the defending Brumbaugh Cup champions began their defense. It was a defense of no small proportions.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 15, 2025
Photos (hundreds!) from Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic
Chris Lamer and Rachel Rosenbaum took great photos of the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races (respectively) - hundreds of photos! These are all available for download for free.
By Mike Muha
Jan 14, 2025
RESULTS: Vasa Raptor Rush Nordic Ski Race Fundraiser
The Vasa Raptor Rush Nordic Ski Race Fundraiser ran on the a world-class FIS-homologated cross country ski course at Hickory Hills in Traverse City, MI. Races were held for middle school skiers, juniors, and adults and ranged from 2.5km to 10km.
By Mike Muha
Jan 14, 2025
Vasa Ski Club Raptors Tuesday Night Race Series kicks off tonight!
We’re kicking off our Tuesday Night Race Series again at Hickory Hills this week! It’s a 5-race series featuring various race formats and styles. These are free, community-based events open to everyone and are a lot of fun.
By Ethan Goss
Jan 14, 2025
RESULTS: Yvon Dufour and Rebecca Davis dominate Krazy Klassic
It was a paddler's fest as both Yvon Dufour and Rebecca Davis completely doublepoled the course.
By Mike Muha
Jan 13, 2025
RESULTS: Glenn Goodman and Karin Rand dominate Frosty Freestyle
Goodman and Rand skied away from the pack on a beautifully groomed trail and in great weather.
By Mike Muha
Jan 11, 2025
Wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Frosty Freestyle and the Krazy Klassic, put on by Team NordicSkiRacer!
By Mike Muha
Jan 9, 2025
