News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Wax recommendations for the Black Mountain and CCSA-GLD races
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races (Black Mountain Classic and Freestyle) and the CCSA/GLD race up in Houghton.
By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2022
Canadian Ski Marathon...in Michigan?
Due to the ongoing pandemic, however, the Canadian Ski Marathon will be virtual this year. This provides a unique opportunity to participate in the CSM locally...at Huron Meadows Metropark!
By Marvin Boluyt
Jan 27, 2022
Black Mountain race registration closes at 8:00pm on Friday
Registration for this year's Black Mountain Classic and Black Mountain Freestyle races closes for both races at 8pm on Friday, January 28.
By John Gravlin
Jan 26, 2022
Toko HP Hot Wax vs. HP Liquid Paraffin: What is Better When?
In general, Toko High Performance Hot Wax covered with Toko High Performance Liquid Paraffin is faster, with one exception. Ok, make that two exceptions...
By Ian Harvey
Jan 25, 2022
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race
Full results from the Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race at Crystal Mountain.
By Traci Kelly
Jan 24, 2022
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop move to first in Brumbaugh Cup
With the Cote Dame Marie behind us, Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop moved into first place, dropping Team NordicSkiRacer into second. The Vasa Ski Club displaced the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team to take over third.
By Mike Muha
Jan 21, 2022
USS&S nominates cross country ski team roster for 2022 Olympic Winter Game
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today its nominations for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team to represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 from February 4-19, 2022.
By US Ski and Snowboard
Jan 21, 2022
CCSA teams standardize on Toko glide waxes for season
The Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) standardized wax protocol began on January 17th, 2022 in alignment with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard fluorocarbon wax ban for the remainder of the 2021-22 ski season.
By CCSA
Jan 20, 2022
Wax recommendations for the Noquemanon and Flying Squirrel
Going to be a colder weekend for Noquemanon Ski Marathon and the Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race!
By Mike Muha
Jan 20, 2022
Noquemanon Ski Marathon cancels awards ceremony
While we do believe we can hold the Noquemanon Ski Marathon safely (as other events have proven) we have decided it is in the best interest of all participants that we cancel the awards ceremony to further reduce the opportunities to gather in close proxi
By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Jan 19, 2022
Vasa junior team sprint results
The Vasa Junior team spends Tuesday night racing sprints. Here are the results and a little description of the last two Vasa Tuesday Night Sprints events.
By Amy Powell
Jan 19, 2022
Team NordicSkiRacer jumps to lead in Brumbaugh Cup
After four races, Team NordicSki gains the lead in the Brumbaug Cup, followed by Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop and the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team. Vasa Ski Club dropped from first to fourth.
By Kyle Hanson
Jan 16, 2022
