Wax recommendations for this weekend's Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2026

This morning would be the 50th edition of the White Pine Stampede, one of the oldest cross country ski marathons in North America. For decades the race has started in my home town of Mancelona, MI. It is a true cross country race because you actually ski, well, cross country.

By Jake Ellis
Feb 19, 2026

After the warm up this week, it looks like we will possibly get some more snow later this week, so count on solid, fast conditions.

By George Frye
Feb 18, 2026

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis were the top seniors. Bode Dykstra and Lindsay Smith won the junior titles.

By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2026

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the North American Vasa brought back the 50k Freestyle and 50k Classic. In a salute to her father - co-race director Ken Dawson - Natalie Dawson won the women's 50k in 2:42:36.

By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2026

With four races left, two each at the Vasa and Black Mountain, HHCCSS has a 132-point lead over Team NordicSkiRacer.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 15, 2026

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams with 19,801 points. Over 3,00 points behind in second place is Team NordicSkiRacer, with Grand Rapids Nordic sitting on their tail with 15,075 points.

By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2026

Toko and Rex wax recommendations for the 2026 North American Vasa.

By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2026

Sophia Tsu Velicer, representing Chinese Taipei, just finished 52nd in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

By Mike Muha
Feb 10, 2026

It was a Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop day, with the team taking both wins and 4 of the 6 podium spots.

By Mike Muha
Feb 9, 2026

Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop skiers Kaitlyn Vanias and Jorden Wakely took the top spots in the 40km White Pine Stampede.

By Mike Muha
Feb 9, 2026

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams in the Michigan Cup. Beckham Haberkorn and Shirel Temkin lead the juniors; Rebecca and Michael Davis lead the seniors. And welcome Crystal Nordic!

By Mike Muha
Feb 5, 2026