Cross Country Ski Racing News

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

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

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!

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!

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

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.

2024 Engadin shortens marathon: TOO MUCH SNOW!

2/27/2024 - By Mike Muha

In the past few days, 57 inches of snow has fallen - so heavy that it has pushed the ice sheet down in Lake Sils. This has allowed water to soak the snow into slush!

RESULTS: 2024 Muffin Race

2/27/2024 - By Mike Muha

Standing On Business, BBN, and Coach Ethan and His Bird were the top male, mixed, and female teams at this annual event at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

Vasa Raptors win 2024 Michigan High School Championships

2/25/2024 1:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

The Vasa Raptors had some standout performances to win the High School Nordic Ski Championships. But the Superiorland Ski Club rocked the Middle School races!

RESULTS: Wakeley and Jordyn win both MI Cup Freestyle and Classic Championships

2/24/2024 - By Mike Muha

Jorden Wakeley (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) and Jordyn Ross (Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team) had a great weekend, each winning both the Michigan Cup Freestyle and Michigan Cup Classic Championships.

Wax recommendations: Muffin Race, Birkie, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon

2/22/2024 - By Mike Muha

Recommendations for Toko, Fast Wax, Swix, Rex, and Start!

FLASH RACE at XCHQ

2/20/2024 - By Mariah Frye Colie

We are hosting a flash race to help support Sarah and Reid Goble this Saturday Feb 24th. Join us for a race around the Trapper’s Cabin Loop, and support Michigan’s World Cup athletes!