News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads MI Cup
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads the overall Michigan Cup team competition going into the Michigan High School Championships and the Black Mountain races.
By Mike Muha
Feb 27, 2025
HHCCSS Extends lead over GRNST in Brumbaugh Cup
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop made up 40 points on Grand Rapids Nordic after the Forbush Freestyle and gained another 60 after the Hanson Hills Classic.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 26, 2025
UPDATED: FLASH RACE to help support Reid Goble, March 8
Back by popular demand is our flash race to help support Reid Goble on Saturday March 1st. Join us for a race around the Trapper’s Cabin Loop, and support Michigan’s U.S. SuperTour Series and World Cup cross country skier!
By Mariah Frye Colie
Feb 24, 2025
Are MI Cup leaders Davis and Wakeley unstoppable?
HH/CCSS's Rebecca Davis and Jorden Wakely have a perfect 1,000 score with five wins each. Juniors? Shirel Temkin and Traverse O'Hearn lead...for now.
By Mike Muha
Feb 21, 2025
Wakeley and Davis take 5th wins at Meijer State Games / Hanson Hills Classic
The conditions made for a great Michigan Cup Classic Championships! Four Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop racers, racing on their home course, stood on the podium at the end of the day.
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2025
RESULTS: Wakely and Paull crowned Freestyle Champs; HHCCSS keeps overall lead
Jorden Wakeley and Mandy Paull were crowned the 2025 Michigan Freestyle Champions at the Meijer State Games Forbush Corner Freestyle. HHCCSS extends their lead in the Brumbaugh Cup.
By Ernie Burmbaugh and Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2025
GRNST only 2 points behind HHCCSS in Brumbaugh Cup
GRNST rocked the Vasa Classic to close in on HHCCSS in the overall Brumbaugh Cup. HHCCSS only leads by two points!
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 14, 2025
Vasa Ski Club rules North American Vasa Freestyle in Brumbaugh Cup
Team Vasa ruled the day in the North American Vasa Freestyle, but Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Headquarters still leads overall.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 11, 2025
Hanson Hills Classic course map
Justin Andre has released the course map for the 2025 Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic this coming Sunday, February 16.
By Mike Muha
Feb 10, 2025
New Fischer Speedmax skating skis for 2025-2026
Fischer introduces a new line of Speedmax skating skis for the 2025-2026 season. The skis are designed for racing and divided into 100, 90, and 80 models.
By Fischer Nordic
Feb 8, 2025
REVIEW: Rundle Impact and Podium poles rock!
The more I skied on the Rundle Impact and Podium poles, the more I found myself automatically grabbing these poles rather than an existing pair as I head out to ski. They just feel natural in my hands. Recommended!
By Mike Muha
Feb 7, 2025
Wax recommentations for the 2025 North American Vasa!
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's North American Vasa races!
By Mike Muha
Feb 6, 2025
