News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer

Is the Vasa Ski Club running away with the Michigan Cup team title?

The Vasa Ski Club has a big lead in the Michigan Cup standings. The senior women's and senior men's standings are a toss up. Where do you stand?

By Mike Muha
Feb 21, 2017

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Birkie announces three scenarios

EVENT UPDATE! With unseasonable weather again today, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) has announced that Birkie Week Friday events have moved, and three race scenarios are under consideration.

By Birkie
Feb 21, 2017

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Abrasive? Ice crystals? Go Toko Black

The "black" in HF Black is a shear lubricant and antistatic (conductor). You can say that is minimizes dry or mechanical friction and also enhances the "black" aspect of black bases.

By Ian Harvey
Feb 21, 2017

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Watch the Birkie over breakfast at XCHQ

Join us for breakfast at the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Cafe at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters, and watch the live stream of the American Birkebeiner ski marathon on the big screen!

By XCHQ
Feb 21, 2017

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Lyon and Delong repeat Pursuit winners at HS Championships

Traverse City's Mary Lyon and Mitchell Delong from Copper Country took the Pursuit Championships, holding on to the titles they won at last's years High School Championships.

By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2017

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Lyon and Delong sprint to a perfect weekend!

Traverse City Central's Mary Lyon and Mitchell Delong of the Copper Country Ski Tigers made it a perfect weekend by winning the Michigan HS XC Ski Championship sprint in addition for taking the Pursuit Championships.

By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2017

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Copper Country Ski Tigers win overall 2017 High School Championships!

Led by Mitchell Delong's win in the Classic, Pursuit and Sprint, with strong supporting finishes by Anabel Needham, Kora Johnson, Matthew Chard, Nikolai Huotari, Joseph Wood and others, the Ski Tigers racked up 566.5 points for the victory.

By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2017

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Holmes and Frye-Colie win warm Forbush Freestyle

It was record-high temperatures for the 2017 Forbush Freestyle. It was bright and sunny and 40F degrees at the start. Grooming was great with no dirty spots.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2017

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RESULTS: Holmes and Davis win again, this time at the Hanson Hills Classic

Sam Holmes took his second victory this weekend, taking yesterday's Forbush Freestyle and winning be a three minute margin in today's Hanson Hills Classic 12k under warm and sunny conditions.

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2017

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BREAKING NEWS: 2017 American Birkebeiner CANCELLED

After days of unseasonable weather, rain, and a predicted snow storm front missing the Hayward and Cable areas, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2017 American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet, and Prince Haakon

By Birkie
Feb 17, 2017

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Waxing recommendations for Michigan Cup and Michigan HS Champion races

UPDATED WITH SOLDA: It's looking a little balmy this weekend! make sure you don't have slow skis by following these waxing recommendations. (Swix will be added when available.)

By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2017

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Michigan HS XC Skiing State Champs Preview

The course is set, the organizers and racers are ready and the Michigan championships are about to begin on a forecasted warm weekend. The field looks strong with all of last years individual champions returning to defend their titles.

By Dan Wiitala
Feb 17, 2017

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