Sun and crisp cold temps greeted the 50 racers who gathered at Crystal Mountain XC center for the 7th annual Flying Squirrel Freestyle race on Sunday Jan. 19th. Skiers came from Crystal Nordic, Vasa Raptors, Lake Michigan XC, and Icy Instincts.

By Beth Major
Jan 25, 2025

Getr waxing! Wax recommendations for the Boyne Classic and Beech Nuts Junior Race

By Mike Muha
Jan 23, 2025

The HHCCSS team wasted no time getting down to business at the Cote Dame Marie, finishing first in both the men's and women's division in the Brumbaugh Cup.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 21, 2025

UPDATED! ADDED LINK TO RESULTS! It was pure pleasure to be racing the Cote Dame Marie on a course with nice snow and grooming!

By Mike Muha
Jan 20, 2025

When the smoke cleared. Team NSR had won the day with 36 points, ending in third place with 308 points in overall Brumbaugh Cup. HHCCSS and GRNST weathered the storm, remaining in first and second place.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 16, 2025

The red trail base is improving, but as much as I want to include this section, it currently has a marginal and bumpy base that I fear would not positively showcase our trail system or our grooming efforts. We may shorten the race.

By Justin Andre
Jan 16, 2025

The snow we received has unfortunately left us without confidence in our ability to run even a modified distance course safely this year

By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Jan 16, 2025

The 10k race will be slightly longer at just over 11k, the 20k course should be just over 21k, and our long course will be around 42 km.

By White Pine Stampede
Jan 15, 2025

The Michigan Cup moved South for a weekend of races at Huron Meadows Metropark near Brighton. This is Team NordicSkiRacer’s home course and the defending Brumbaugh Cup champions began their defense. It was a defense of no small proportions.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 15, 2025

Chris Lamer and Rachel Rosenbaum took great photos of the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races (respectively) - hundreds of photos! These are all available for download for free.

By Mike Muha
Jan 14, 2025

The Vasa Raptor Rush Nordic Ski Race Fundraiser ran on the a world-class FIS-homologated cross country ski course at Hickory Hills in Traverse City, MI. Races were held for middle school skiers, juniors, and adults and ranged from 2.5km to 10km.

By Mike Muha
Jan 14, 2025

We’re kicking off our Tuesday Night Race Series again at Hickory Hills this week! It’s a 5-race series featuring various race formats and styles. These are free, community-based events open to everyone and are a lot of fun.

By Ethan Goss
Jan 14, 2025