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Waxing recommendations for the Michigan Cup Championships
Waxing recommendations for the Michigan Cup Championships

Waxing recommendations for the Michigan Cup Championships

2/15/2024 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup Championship races!, the Forbush Freestyle and the Hanson Hills Classic...both at Forbush Corner.

2024 Birkie: Shorter distance, lots of laps
2024 Birkie: Shorter distance, lots of laps

2024 Birkie: Shorter distance, lots of laps

2/13/2024 - By American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

The American Birkebeiner, traditionally a 50K race, will now be a 30K event. The Kortelopet, a beloved 29K race, will be condensed to a 20K distance. Additionally, the Prince Haakon, typically a 15K race, will be shortened to a 10K course.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads Michigan Cup
Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads Michigan Cup

Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads Michigan Cup

2/12/2024 - By Ken Dawson

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters takes a commanding lead in the Michigan Cup, accumulating 13,600 points as of the Forbush Memorial Freestyle. Individual standings also available.

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UPDATE: Hanson Hills Classic moves to Forbush Corner
UPDATE: Hanson Hills Classic moves to Forbush Corner

UPDATE: Hanson Hills Classic moves to Forbush Corner

2/9/2024 - By Mike Muha

Forbush Corner will be hosting both the Michigan Cup freestyle and classic February 17 and 18 on the man made snow loop. Start time 9:30. Bib pickup 8:30 - 9:15.

Updated Brumbaugh Cup scoring
Updated Brumbaugh Cup scoring

Updated Brumbaugh Cup scoring

2/9/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Team scoring for the Brumbaugh was based on rosters submitted January 1. The additional skiers added through January 31 are also scored and past Brumbaugh Cup race results have been adjusted to account for these additional skiers.

Michigan High School Championships wax recommendations
Michigan High School Championships wax recommendations

Michigan High School Championships wax recommendations

2/8/2024 - By Mike Muha

Fortunately, there's SNOW at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming, MI. That's good news for the Michigan High School Championships! Now, get waxing...

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Team NordicSKiRacer extends lead in Brumbaugh Cup
Team NordicSKiRacer extends lead in Brumbaugh Cup

Team NordicSKiRacer extends lead in Brumbaugh Cup

2/6/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Team NordicSKiRacer extends lead in Brumbaugh Cup in what is a tight race between NordicSkiRacer, Grand Rapids Nordic, and Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop.

RESULTS: Fast conditions at Marv Stevenson Memorial Classic
RESULTS: Fast conditions at Marv Stevenson Memorial Classic

RESULTS: Fast conditions at Marv Stevenson Memorial Classic

2/4/2024 - By Mike Muha

Absolutely beautiful skiing with Klister conditions, icy tracks, so fast!

RESULTS: Biac, Duclos (FS), Borton, Bianchini (CL) win White Pine Stampede
RESULTS: Biac, Duclos (FS), Borton, Bianchini (CL) win White Pine Stampede

RESULTS: Biac, Duclos (FS), Borton, Bianchini (CL) win White Pine Stampede

2/4/2024 - By Mike Muha

Totally climbing for the 10.5km race: 520 meters or over 1,700 feet! But snow conditions were good!

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Wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic
Wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic

Wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic

2/1/2024 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races!

RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle junior race [UPDATED]
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle junior race [UPDATED]

RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle junior race [UPDATED]

1/30/2024 - By Tim Furbacher

A bout of cold weather and bountiful snowfall and Crystal Mountain's Nordic ski trails presented a winter wonderland to the 49 bold Juniors participating In Crystal Community Ski Club's Flying Squirrel Freestyle.

The Race Must Go On! White Pine Stampede update
The Race Must Go On! White Pine Stampede update

The Race Must Go On! White Pine Stampede update

1/30/2024 - By Ben Tarbutton

Just like in 2023, the 2024 WPS Course will use the slopes of Schuss Mountain’s King of The Hill loop. Each loop will total 3.4 km and go up and down 4 ski hills under the downhill ski lights. This course is challenging, but not dangerous.

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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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