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Headquarters in the lead! Beckham, Temkin, Davis and Davis top skiers
Headquarters in the lead! Beckham, Temkin, Davis and Davis top skiers

Headquarters in the lead! Beckham, Temkin, Davis and Davis top skiers

2/5/2026 3:00:00 PM - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams in the Michigan Cup. Beckham Haberkorn and Shirel Temkin lead the juniors; Rebecca and Michael Davis lead the seniors. And welcome Crystal Nordic!

Wax recommendations: White Pine Stampede and Forbush Classic
Wax recommendations: White Pine Stampede and Forbush Classic

Wax recommendations: White Pine Stampede and Forbush Classic

2/5/2026 1:00:25 PM - By Mike Muha

Another cold weekend! See the wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic. Get waxing!

North American Vasa is on as Trail Conditions reach peak
North American Vasa is on as Trail Conditions reach peak

North American Vasa is on as Trail Conditions reach peak

2/5/2026 3:00:54 AM - By Libby Schnepf

The 50th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races, presented by TVC, is on, and organizers report trail conditions are shaping up for race weekend, February 14–15, 2026, at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, MI.

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The Family Davis: MI Cup Classic Champions at Hanson Hills
The Family Davis: MI Cup Classic Champions at Hanson Hills

The Family Davis: MI Cup Classic Champions at Hanson Hills

2/3/2026 3:23:14 AM - By Mike Muha

Rebecca Davis and Michael Davis ski away from the field to become the 2026 Michigan Cup Classic Champions!

Rebecca Davis and Ryan Harris win MI Cup Champion Freestyle
Rebecca Davis and Ryan Harris win MI Cup Champion Freestyle

Rebecca Davis and Ryan Harris win MI Cup Champion Freestyle

2/3/2026 12:00:08 AM - By Mike Muha

Rebecca Davis dominated the women and Ryan Harris skied away from the pack at Forbush Corner during 2026 Forbush Freestyle / Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships.

Wax recommendations for the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic
Wax recommendations for the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic

Wax recommendations for the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic

1/29/2026 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED! Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup Championship races!  Should be great snow conditions but a bit on the cold side...especially on Saturday.

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Updated Michigan Cup JUNIOR standings
Updated Michigan Cup JUNIOR standings

Updated Michigan Cup JUNIOR standings

1/26/2026 10:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Points Keeper Ken Dawson has updated the current individual JUNIOR standings: "I included the latest Michigan Cup results for juniors that include Flying Squirrel and Beech Nuts races."

RESULTS: 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
RESULTS: 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race

RESULTS: 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race

1/26/2026 4:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Thirty-two juniors raced in the 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race at Nubs Nob. The race is part of the Baic Cup for the best Junior Team on the Michigan Cup Race Series.

RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions

RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions

1/24/2026 3:00:00 AM - By Beth Major

The race dawned with a foot of heavy new snow on both the JACK RABBIT 3.5k and FLYING SQUIRREL 5k racecourses. Middle and High School skiers from Nubs Nob, Vasa Raptor and Crystal Nordic teams showed their grit and strength in these tough conditions. (Video and results)

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Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races
Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races

Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races

1/23/2026 7:03:01 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's COLD races! Toko and Rex recommendations.

Noquemanon issues cold weather protocols, race updates
Noquemanon issues cold weather protocols, race updates

Noquemanon issues cold weather protocols, race updates

1/20/2026 8:01:03 AM - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon

ATTENTION – Cold Weather Protocols in place. Please review below! Junior Noque may cancel. 50k may postpone.

Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis+Dufour lead MI Cup
Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis+Dufour lead MI Cup

Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis+Dufour lead MI Cup

1/20/2026 4:05:00 AM - By Mike Muha

The leaders of the Michigan Cup have largely remained the same, but there are several strong racers who have not yet completed five races. Who are we watching?

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UPCOMING RACES

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

TUE, FEB 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's/Women's Sprint qual.+ final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

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