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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!

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!

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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.

2024 Engadin shortens marathon: TOO MUCH SNOW!
2024 Engadin shortens marathon: TOO MUCH SNOW!

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!

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RESULTS: 2024 Muffin Race
RESULTS: 2024 Muffin Race

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
Vasa Raptors win 2024 Michigan High School Championships

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

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.

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

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
FLASH RACE at XCHQ

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!

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.

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UPCOMING RACES

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

SAT, MAR 7, 2026

Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913

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