News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races!
By Mike Muha
Feb 1, 2024
The Race Must Go On! White Pine Stampede update
Just like in 2023, the 2024 WPS Course will use the slopes of Schuss Mountain’s King of The Hill loop. Each loop will total 3.4 km and go up and down 4 ski hills under the downhill ski lights. This course is challenging, but not dangerous.
By Ben Tarbutton
Jan 30, 2024
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle junior race [UPDATED]
A bout of cold weather and bountiful snowfall and Crystal Mountain's Nordic ski trails presented a winter wonderland to the 49 bold Juniors participating In Crystal Community Ski Club's Flying Squirrel Freestyle.
By Tim Furbacher
Jan 30, 2024
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Michigan Cup standings as the Boyne Classic
After four races, Beckham Haberkorn and Avery Ludlow have the early lead in the Junior Division. Deanna Spencer and Eric Parrott lead the seniors.
By Ken Dawson
Jan 28, 2024
RESULTS: Beech Nuts Youth Race at Nubs Nob
The 2024 Beech Nut Jr Race at Nubs Nob on Sunday, January 28, 2024 is in the book, with an international flavor!
By Bradferd L Miller
Jan 28, 2024
How to prevent snow from sticking to No-Wax Ski Bases
Many of the solutions commonly given to avoid this problem while good often don't contain the necessary scope of things to check or address to solve the problem for sure.
By Ian Harvey
Jan 26, 2024
NordicSkiRacer maintains narrow lead in Brumbaugh Cup
After four races, Team NordicSkiRacer is still leading but is only 9 points ahead of GRNST and 61 points ahead of HHCCSS. Looks like we are in for a real thriller.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 26, 2024
Weather forces Noquemanon course changes
Course changes have been made to keep skiers safe and to have a high quality event because of deteriorating conditions for water crossing and expected weather.
By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Jan 25, 2024
Wax recommendations: Noquemanon Ski Marathon and Hickory Hills JNQ races
Mixed precipitation in the days leading up to the Noque will transform the snow, and high humidity will result in significant glazing during all races.
By Mike Muha
Jan 25, 2024
FLASH: Noque shortens 50K to 23K!
The 50K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 24K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 50K and 24K will ski the exact same course (total distance of 23K).
By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Jan 25, 2024
Free Junior VASA ski race for ages 5 to 14
This event can be skied in either classic or skate style. Each registered skier will wear a Junior VASA race bib and receive a medal and a goodie bag including a Cherry Republic cookie at the finish.
By Sara Cockrell, Vasa Ski Club Nordic Rocks Coach
Jan 23, 2024
RESULTS: Wakely and Schlimmer win Boyne Classic 10km
The Innsbrook Trail at Boyne Mountain has had it's share of victims over the years. The 10K classic race course starts with a long climb that appears deceptively easy...but it's not.
By Mike Muha
Jan 22, 2024
