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Cliff  Onthank and Ken Dawson to co-direct North American Vasa
Cliff  Onthank and Ken Dawson to co-direct North American Vasa

Cliff Onthank and Ken Dawson to co-direct North American Vasa

8/8/2024 - By North American Vasa

The North American Vasa Board of Directors is happy to announce that Cliff Onthank and Ken Dawson will share the position of race director.

Superiorland Ski Club has paid positions open
Superiorland Ski Club has paid positions open

Superiorland Ski Club has paid positions open

7/25/2024

The Superiorland Ski Club in Marquette, Michigan, is looking for a people to fill the following paid positions for the 2024/2025 season.

Salt Lake City will host 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
Salt Lake City will host 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Salt Lake City will host 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

7/24/2024 - By Utah and ICO press releases

Salt Lake City, Utah, has been selected to host the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the fifth time the Winter Olympic Games have been held in the USA and 32 years since Utah last hosted the Olympics.

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Final Michigan Cup individual results and medal winners
Final Michigan Cup individual results and medal winners

Final Michigan Cup individual results and medal winners

3/25/2024 - By Mike Muha

Check where you finished! The final Michigan Cup individual standings for 2024 and the Medal Winners (top 10% in each age group)

Vasa has opening for new Race Director
Vasa has opening for new Race Director

Vasa has opening for new Race Director

3/13/2024 - By Pete LaPlaca

The North American Vasa Board of Directors is seeking candidates for Race Director for the North American Vasa Festival of Races, held annually during the second weekend of February.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2024 Michigan Cup
Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2024 Michigan Cup

Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2024 Michigan Cup

3/7/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters Team showed up in force in 2024 to stake its claim on the Michigan Cup for yet another year. Team NordicSkiRacer took second.

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Vasa Raptors win Baic Cup
Vasa Raptors win Baic Cup

Vasa Raptors win Baic Cup

3/7/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The Vasa Raptors, a part of the Vasa Ski Club, again handily won the 2024 Baic Cup. Team NordicSkiRacer was second, followed by the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

Team NordicSkiRacer holds off HH/CCSS to win the 2024 Brumbaugh Cup
Team NordicSkiRacer holds off HH/CCSS to win the 2024 Brumbaugh Cup

Team NordicSkiRacer holds off HH/CCSS to win the 2024 Brumbaugh Cup

3/7/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

It takes a full season of commitment to win the Brumbaugh Cup and that is exactly what it took for Team Nordic Ski Racer to clinch the 2024 Brumbaugh Cup.

RESULTS: Headquarters wins overall MI Cup Relays
RESULTS: Headquarters wins overall MI Cup Relays

RESULTS: Headquarters wins overall MI Cup Relays

3/4/2024 - By Mariah Frye Colie, with Mike Muha

It was an awesome day, with better-than-expected conditions on the ~2km Trapper's Cabin trail. The overall spirit was highly enthusiastic and positive, and it seemed like everyone who showed up had a great time!

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Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays
Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays

Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays

2/29/2024 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the final Michigan Cup race of the 2024 season - the Michigan Cup Relays - moved to Saturday, March 2!

MI Cup Relays MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 2!
MI Cup Relays MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 2!

MI Cup Relays MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 2!

2/28/2024 - By Mariah Frye Colie

In light of Black Mountain’s cancellation, we are making quick pivot to host the relays this Saturday, March 2. This is in an effort to put on the best race possible with the best conditions possible.

Headquarters continues to lead MI Cup, plus individual standings
Headquarters continues to lead MI Cup, plus individual standings

Headquarters continues to lead MI Cup, plus individual standings

2/28/2024 - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters continues with a commanding lead, and Team NordicSkiRacer is still solidly in second place, but the Vasa Ski Club has moved ahead of the Grand Rapids Ski Team.

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UPCOMING RACES

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

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

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