News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Charlevoix Ladies Tour: Women, Winter, Chocolate!

Excitement is in the air for the 2nd Annual Charlevoix Ladies Tour on Sunday Feb 27. The new course will meander through the City Golf Course and the beautiful woods of Mt. McSauba with gourmet tidbits, chocolate, fine wines & sweet treats awaiting.,

By Charlevoix Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jan 17, 2005

Ludington State Park offers guided snowshoe walks

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced Ludington State Park is offering guided snowshoe walks through the park's wooded snow-covered sand dunes each Wednesday and Saturday through Feb. 19.,

By Alan Wernette
Jan 17, 2005

MI Cup Need Team Rosters & Money

Team rosters and money were due on January 1st. Because of poor snow conditions and races rescheduled, the absolute deadline for teams has been extended to January 23rd...but the sooner the better! ,

By Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh
Jan 17, 2005

A cross-training alternative to skiing!

The seasoned diehards of GRNST, Ernie Brumbaugh and Old Steve Smigiel, found a solution to cross country skiing when there's no snow: Ice blades with skate bindings on them.,

By Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh
Jan 16, 2005

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Crystal Highlander CANCELLED!

Thin cover over bare ground and cart paths have rendered the course unsafe and for that reason alone, we have cancelled this year's Highlander.,

By Roger Putman
Jan 15, 2005

Crystal Highlander Officially Moved to Sunday

The Race has been moved from Saturday to Sunday to give us one more day of regenerating the trails after the rain, warming cold et al....,

By Roger Putman, Crystal Mountain
Jan 12, 2005

Gaylord Tuesday Night Jan 11 Sprint Results

Six hearty competitors lined up for the inaugural Tuesday night race series. Aspen Park’s lighted trails were perfectly packed and groomed for the 3km time trial.,

By Jeff Kalember
Jan 12, 2005

TC Tuesday Jan 11 4k Classic Time Trial Results

Results from the Traverse City Tuesday January 11th 4k Classic Time Trial., ,

By Joe Esper & John Kostrzewa
Jan 12, 2005

Winter Outdoor Programs Planned for Women

The Michigan DNR "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" program has the perfect plan for any woman who may be suffering from the winter blahs--a weekend getaway Feb. 25-27 at either the MacMullan Conference Center on Higgins Lake or Crystal Falls.,

By Lynn Marla, DNR
Jan 11, 2005

Boyne Mountain Relay Race Results, Sat, Jan 8

UPDATED 1/10: Results from the Junior Relay Race held at Boyne Mountain on Saturday, January 8. This race counted for junior Michigan Cup points. , ,

By Mick Baic
Jan 9, 2005

Tahquamenon Falls Hosts a Winter Festival Feb. 5

State recreation officials today announced Tahquamenon Falls State Park will host a winter festival Feb. 5 to celebrate the beauty of the park in winter and the diversity of recreation opportunities that winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy throughout this,

By Bob Wild, DNR
Jan 7, 2005

Birkie Memories

It snowed eight inches during the race and most everyone was dead long before the finish line. I was even hallucinating toward the end about that Bratwurst skiing up over the hills ahead of me.,

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Jan 7, 2005