News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Boyne Races CANCELLED!
After last nights rain and low temps in the 40's overnite, we have been forced to cancel the races. We still have a good base, however, it is much too soft to put grooming equipment on the trails.
By Gary Day
Mar 12, 2010
Maine adopts rollerski safety bill
Roller skiers must travel with the flow of traffic and bars roller skis from divided highways. In addition, roller skiers under 16 years old must wear helmets.
By Mike Muha
Mar 11, 2010
Boyne Races still on; Relay races may relocate
Gary at Boyne Highlands said they would be making a call about this weekend's freestyle and classic races on Friday. The course may be altered but right now they still have good coverage.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Mar 11, 2010
GLD's Gesior and Wiitala finish in top 14 in JO Classic
Michigan Tech's Luke Gesior took 12 overall in the Men's JO 15km classic yesterday; Superiorland's Ellen Wiitala placed 14th in the Women's J2 5km classic. The race was changed to an individual start after bad crashes on Monday.
By Mike Muha
Mar 11, 2010
Tight race for Senior Men and Senior Women
Only four points separate the top three Senior Men, and the second and third place Senior Women are tied. See the full individual results through Balck Mountain.
By Ken Dawson
Mar 11, 2010
Headquarters in narrow lead over HHCCSS and Vasa Club
A very narrow margin separates the Cross Country Ski Headquarters from Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop and from the Vasa Ski CLub in the overall Michigan Cup team standings trhough the Black Mountain Classic.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Mar 11, 2010
Wax recommendations for the weekend's races
Weekend wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Solda, Swix, and Toko. Check back for updates.
By Mike Muha
Mar 11, 2010
Karmen Whitham and Luke Gesior top Great Lakes finishers in JO Sprints
Karmen Whitham of Superiorland and Luke Gesior from Michigan Tech were the top Great Lakes finishers in JO Sprints.
By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2010
Watch the Junior Olympics Live
Northern Maine Community College is bringing live coverage of the 2010 USSA Cross Country Junior Olympic Championships using four video cameras.
By Mike Muha
Mar 10, 2010
OPA Cup Update
The Europa Cup is the level of competition just under the World Cup. Our version is the Super Tour. This is the European version and often has skiers who race world cup sometimes and are just starting their senior years as racers...
By Pete Vordenberg
Mar 10, 2010
Black Mountain – Defending the Classic Tradition
There was a brief moment at Black Mountain on Saturday where I too took the liberty to get a little over zealous in my classic technique and someone brought it to my attention. As it was a violation of the rules, I am going to disqualify myself.
By Ken Dawson
Mar 9, 2010
2010 Black Mountain 10K Freestyle: Video of the start
Video of the start of the 2010 Black Mountain 10K Freestyle race.
By Mike Muha
Mar 8, 2010
