News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation
Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation: blue on blue on blue.
By Ian Harvey
Feb 10, 2020
Headquarters "Super-sizes" lead in Michigan Cup
The Michigan Cup individual standings through the Mike Seaman Memorial Race are out, and the Cross Country Ski Headquarters has greatly extended their lead in the Michigan Cup.
By Mike Muha
Feb 10, 2020
RESULTS: Great conditions for skiers at 2020 White Pine Stampede
The trail was widened significantly, letting Shanty Creek use the big groomer over most of the trail system. It was very noticeable - and appreciated!
By Mike Muha
Feb 7, 2020
Weekend Michigan Cup waxing recommendations!
Time to wax up for Saturday and Sunday's North American Vasa races!
By Mike Muha
Feb 6, 2020
Wakeley and Colie win Michael Seaman Memorial
Tracks were glazed where people were testing skis, making even skins and zeros a little slippery. Hard waxes did work, but tended to ice if one stepped onto the new snow outside the track.
By Mike Muha
Feb 4, 2020
2020 White Pine Stampede photos!
The White Pine Stampede's crack photographers took over a thousand pictures! Use the link below to see them. Right-click and pick
By Mike Muha
Feb 2, 2020
Percha, Darnton, Bennet and Cuerda lead Michigan Cup
Tony Percha and Cheryl Darnton lead the senior standings in the Michigan Cup. Clara Bennet and Mikel Cuerda lead the juniors.
By Mike Muha
Jan 30, 2020
Weekend race waxing recommendations.
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races: White Pine Stampede and Mike Seaman Memorial Classic! I'll update when Rex provides recommendations.
By Mike Muha
Jan 30, 2020
White Pine Stampede reroutes 50k trail
The warm weather has taken it's toll on the White Pine Stampede 50k trail, forcing race organizers to reroute the trail for better snow. The decision was made last night to use an alternate route for the 50k.
By Mike Muha
Jan 29, 2020
The REAL Noque story: What DID they wax with????
What did skiers in the Noquemanon Ski Marathon 50K classic do to get kick in temperatures right around freezing? I always think of this as the "what wax do I try next" conditions because of the difficulty of finding the right kick wax.
By Mike Muha
Jan 28, 2020
RESULTS: Hanson and Lipp take Krazy Klassic
The Krazy Klassic celebrated it's 10th year with wins by Team NordicSkiRacer's Erin Lipp and Kyle Hanson on a triple-tracked classic trail.
By Mike Muha
Jan 27, 2020
Waxing recommendations: Noque and Krazy Klassic
Toko, Rex, Fast Wax, Start, Holmenkol Ski*Go, Vauhti, oh my!
By Mike Muha
Jan 23, 2020