Thirty-two juniors raced in the 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race at Nubs Nob. The race is part of the Baic Cup for the best Junior Team on the Michigan Cup Race Series.

By Mike Muha
Jan 26, 2026

The race dawned with a foot of heavy new snow on both the JACK RABBIT 3.5k and FLYING SQUIRREL 5k racecourses. Middle and High School skiers from Nubs Nob, Vasa Raptor and Crystal Nordic teams showed their grit and strength in these tough conditions. (Video and results)

By Beth Major
Jan 24, 2026

High school and middle school results from the Crystal Community Ski Club's annual Flying Squirrel Junior Nordic Race...and a video!

By Mike Muha
Jan 21, 2026

The leaders of the Michigan Cup have largely remained the same, but there are several strong racers who have not yet completed five races. Who are we watching?

By Mike Muha
Jan 20, 2026

The snow and racing were excellent at the 2026 Nub's Nob Classic on the three-lap course on the upper cross country ski trails at Nub's Nob.

By Mike Muha
Jan 19, 2026

Jorden Wakeley (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) and Erica O'Hearn (Vasa Ski Club) showed who's boss - both skied away from the competition.

By Mike Muha
Jan 19, 2026

Northbound Outfitters / Cross Country Ski Shop will be having party immediately after the Cote Dame Marie Loppet, with special star, Dick Fultz! The shop turns 50 and Dick will be receiving a special plaque on behalf of the shop in celebration of the wonderful shop.

By Heather Compton
Jan 16, 2026

Toko and Rex wax recommendations for Saturday's Cote Dame Marie, and Sunday's Nub's Nob Classic 5k & 12k and CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic races.

By Mike Muha
Jan 15, 2026

We are five races into the 2025-2026 Michigan Cup season - one junior race and four senior races - and Ken Dawson has released the individual standings to date.

By Mike Muha
Jan 14, 2026

We are excited to welcome you back to Hanson Hills for the Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet on Saturday, January 17th! Trail conditions are looking great, and we can’t wait to host another memorable race day with all of you.

By Justin Andre
Jan 13, 2026

Rebecca Davis powered over her rivals in the 2026 Krazy Klassic while Bradley Baas used strategy to win over Michael Davis.

By Mike Muha
Jan 12, 2026

Junior teams Vasa Raptors, Crystal Nordic, Nub's Nob, and the Cross Country Ski Shop competed at Hickory Hills Ski Area in Traverse City, MI on January 10 for the 2nd annual Raptor Rush fundraiser.

By Mike Muha
Jan 12, 2026