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Ski Fest: The Unauthorized Video
Ski Fest: The Unauthorized Video

Ski Fest: The Unauthorized Video

10/24/2012 - By Mike Muha

No snow for a cross country ski race? Termperatures too warm for snow-making equipment? Get snow from your local Zamboni driver....

Great weather and fast conditions for Ski Fest
Great weather and fast conditions for Ski Fest

Great weather and fast conditions for Ski Fest

10/21/2012 - By Mike Muha

The first XC ski race of the winter in North America was held under beautiful sunny skies and a firm but compliant trail. Racers could be seen in shorts and t-shirts as they skied the Ski Fest course.

Ski Fest race course prep
Ski Fest race course prep

Ski Fest race course prep

10/20/2012 - By Eli Brown

Buklding the Ski Fest course.... Thanks to the volunteers and the Zamboni!

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Randal leads 2013 Cross Country Team
Randal leads 2013 Cross Country Team

Randal leads 2013 Cross Country Team

10/18/2012 - By US Ski Team

FIS World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) leads a talented group of 13 athletes named to the 2013 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.

Registration CLOSED for Birkie and Korte

10/16/2012 - By Susan Kendrick

Registration for the 2013 Birkie and Korte races is officially closed. The Prince Haakon 13K is still open, and you may continue to register online, and by fax and mail.

Forbush Corner looking to name race
Forbush Corner looking to name race

Forbush Corner looking to name race

10/16/2012 - By Dave Forbush

Saturday, Feb 16th will mark the return of racing to Forbush Corner. It will be a 17 km Michigan Cup freestyle cross country ski race. I need some ideas from you as to the name for our ski race.

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Twenty-six races on the 2013 Michigan Cup calendar
Twenty-six races on the 2013 Michigan Cup calendar

Twenty-six races on the 2013 Michigan Cup calendar

10/15/2012 - By Mike Muha

Lots of races on the Michigan Cup Cross County Ski Race Series this season, including a race that has been absent for many, many years. Here's this year's highlights...

SkiFest is coming up!
SkiFest is coming up!

SkiFest is coming up!

10/10/2012 - By Eli Brown

We have a strong crew set up starting Tuesday. And better machinery as well. The snow plan (also starting Tuesday) is to first stockpile then start filling out course later in the week depending on weather.

Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?
Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?

Which U.S. community should lay claim to Nordic Town USA title?

10/8/2012 - By NNF

We call on all citizens of America’s Nordic ski towns to participate in the NNF’s Nordic Town USA Challenge. The National Nordic Foundation exists to support tomorrow’s Nordic stars today and thereby grow our status as a Nordic Nation.

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Birkie Registration hits 9,000 of the 10,000 Cap!

10/6/2012 - By Susan Kendrick

Our total, combined cap for these three races is 10,000 skiers, so if you plan on being part of our 40th annual celebration, now is the time to register! Last year registration closed on November 21, and we expect an even earlier closing this year.

Great Lakes JO Team Selection

10/5/2012 - By Nick Baic

Official Great Lakes Division Junior Olympic Qualification scoring: How do I get on the Junior Olympic team?

Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon race review
Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon race review

Grand Marias Rollerski Marathon race review

10/3/2012 - By Randy Bladel

Jan Petter Lovald of Hopkins, Minnesota, quickly went off the front with new inline skate wheels. I tried to close the gap on the first uphill, but realized it was not possible, especially on the flats and downhills.

More Racing News...

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UPCOMING RACES

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

SUN, MAR 8, 2026

Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

MON, MAR 9, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

WED, MAR 11, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

FRI, MAR 13, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

SAT, MAR 14, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

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