News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Team NordicSkiRacer still leads Brumbaugh Cup competition
Team NordicSkiRacer continues to lead the Brumbaugh Cup competition as the most powerful team, with a 46 points lead over Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop.
By Mike Muha
Feb 26, 2019
RESULTS: Ellie Callison and Kevin Tarras win fast Boyne Vistas race
The race started with a 300 foot climb straight up an alpine ski slope with an average climb of 8%. That's average: the climb actually ranged from around 1.5% to a gradient of almost 16%.
By Mike Muha
Feb 24, 2019
Waxing recommendations: Michigan Cup and latest Birkie suggestions
Waxing recommendations for Boyne Vistas, the Muffin Race and the latest round of Birkie suggestions.
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2019
Vasa continues to lead Michigan Cup after Hanson Hills Classic
Not much has changed with the finish of the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic: Vasa Ski Club has increased it lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters and the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team is still in third.
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2019
Over 36 inches of packed snow on Great Bear Chase course
he 39th annual UP Health System Great Bear Chase is almost here! Conditions are looking great, with a packed base of 36” on the course and great temperatures leading up to Saturday, March 9th.
By Angela Luskin
Feb 22, 2019
Team NordicSkiRacer leads Brumbaugh Cup by 13 points
Team NordicSkiRacer continues to lead the Brumbaugh Cup competition as the most powerful team, with 960 point. But Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop is closing in, just 13 points behind.
By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2019
Birkie wax recommendations
American Birkebeiner wax recommendations have started. See what people are recommending... Toko, FastWax, Swix, Rex, Start, Star, Vauhti...
By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2019
RESULTS: Emily Blackmer and Kyle Hanson will Forbush Freestyle
The Meijer State Games Of Michigan / Forbush 8K/17K Freestyle race was held this past Saturday on an excellently groomed trail, with cool temperatures and little wind. The course wound around most the Forbush Corner trail system.
By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2019
RESULTS: Kyle Hanson and Emily Blackmer win Hanson Hills Classic
Kyle Hanson and Emily Blackmer win Hanson Hills Classic after both winning the Forbush Freestyle the day before. UPDATED RESULTS FOR EVERYONE ELSE!!!
By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2019
Wax recommendations: Michigan Cup and Michigan HS Championships!
UPDATED WITH SOLDA! Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup and Michigan HS Championship races!
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2019
RESULTS: Vasa still in front. Leaders shuffle around a bit
With Vasa Fest over, Vasa Ski Club has increased it lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters remaining in second. Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team is still in third with only a narrow gap over Team NordicSkiRacer.
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2019
Team NordicSkiRacer continues to lead Brumbaugh Cup competition
Team NordicSkiRacer continues to lead Brumbaugh Cup competition for more powerful team with a narrow lead over Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop
By Mike Muha and Chris Jones
Feb 15, 2019