News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Vasa Ski Club wins 2021 High School Championships
Vasa's Arielle Jean and Willam Haapala lead the Vasa Ski Club to win the 2021 Michigan State High School Cross Country Ski Championships
By Mike Muha
Feb 14, 2021
Stevenson and Dufour lead individual standings; Headquarters in front
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a comfortable lead ahead of all the other teams in the Michigan Cup team competition. Gwenn Stevenson and Yvon Dufour top the individual standings.
By Mike Muha
Feb 13, 2021
HH/CCSS continues to lead Brumbaugh Cup
After five races, there was no movement in the order of teams in the Brumbaugh Cup competition. Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop still leads.
By Mike Muha
Feb 13, 2021
How to scrape hot-waxed skis (Video)
This is a nice short video on how to scrape hot-waxed skis. Worth a review.
By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2021
Free chip-timed Virtual Birkie at Huron Meadows Metropak
The organizers of the Frosty Fest are hold a free Virtual Birkie event on February 27. It's not only a fun to ski the Birkie with friends but you will help us test new timing gear that we might use for the 2022 Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic.
By Ken Roth
Feb 11, 2021
Waxing recommendations for the Michigan High School State Championships
Waxing recommendations for the Michigan High School State Championships - another cold race!
By Mike Muha
Feb 11, 2021
Need SNS bindings for Sit-Skis
Can you help us provide sit-skis to schools by mailing us your old SNS bindings? CXC needs bindings for sit-skis which we’re providing to schools for students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
By Yuriy Gusev
Feb 10, 2021
Crystal Nordic add Flying Squirrel junior race to calendar
Come join us for a great day of racing February 20, 2021 at Crystal Mountain! Enjoy two great race distances in either Skate or Classic discipline. Both race distances are for 18 and under only.
By Tim Furbacher
Feb 10, 2021
Winter has arrived to the Great Bear Chase
The Great Bear Chase committee has been working hard to once again host a high quality event this year, but in a manner that focuses on everyone’s safety. We are committed to making this event a great experience for all who participate.
By Angela Luskin
Feb 8, 2021
RESULTS! Carty and Wakely win snowy Boyne Vistas
Skiers we're masked and hanging out before the race. The start line was well marked. Skiers started in 15 second intervals. I was number 10. What? Tony is number 15. I hate having Tony behind me!
By Mike Muha
Feb 8, 2021
Wax recommendations for Boyne Vistas race
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races! This one's easy given the cold weather and snow in the forecast. Thanks for the recommendation, Nick Baic!
By Mike Muha
Feb 4, 2021
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop takes Brumbaugh Cup lead
There were big changes in the Brumbaugh Cup competition following the Mike Seaman Memorial Classic Race at Forbush Corner. Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop took over the lead with 297 points.
By Mike Muha
Feb 2, 2021
