Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) led three Americans into the points in a World Cup skiathlon event Saturday in Lahti. Randall was 12th followed by Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) in 18th and Liz Stephen in 21st.
Due to huge amounts of snow and wind, the Black Mtn classic is delayed until noon.
There will be a race! As a contingency plan, if it is snowing hard at the start, we will hold off the start 30-60 minutes to give Jim Meyer a head start so we do not run him down and he will be grooming in front on the lead pack.
UPDATE #2: Wax recommendations from the major wax companies for the weekend's cross country ski races.
Mother Nature has thrown everything in her arsenal at the groomers in the final two days of preparation. Approximately 10 inches of heavy snow were noted this morning on the course. More snow is forecast!
It looks like the overall Team Title belongs to VASA but it could be a different story with the Brumbaugh Cup. But Eli Brown has already captured the Men's Title.
Kikkan Randal from the US and Canada's Devon Kershaw and Alex Harvey are in contention for the best-ever American and Canadian finishs on the Overall World Cup standings.
Vasa Ski Club Sprint results for February 28, 2012: Freestyle at Timber Ridge.
The NCAA officially announced the field for next month’s championships on Monday, with 15 CCSA skiers qualifying for nationals. Northern Michigan led the way with six NCAA berths.
Thanks to Glenn Goodman for this detailed information about the Boyne Grinder Freestyle.
The trails were blessed with 3" of heavy snow this weekend and head groomer Jim Meyer was finally able to set some nice classic tracks. More snow is in the forecast.
Based on the top individual in each masters age group, the team is selected using a modified World Cup point system over the best 2 of 2 events (the Vasa and the Gran Travers) at the NM2012.
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
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
Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913
Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI