Cross Country Ski Racing News
Brown takes Cook in FLASH 2
12/24/2011 - By Hap Wright
Eli Brown claimed glory for Club VASA with a 39:51 winning time over the 8 mile course, followed by Jeff Cook in second with a time of 40:28.
UPDATE: FLASH RACE 2 - Saturday morning, Christmas Eve, Dec.24.
12/23/2011 - By Hap Wright
NEW RACE OPTIONS! We're gonna try it again as the last one was pretty cool! We meet in the parking lot of the restaurant at Lakes of the North on Mancelona Road between Gaylord and Mancelona.
MTU first, CSS second in mini-meet at MTU
12/19/2011 - By St. Scholastica
The cancellation of the first weekend of racing, sent a small group of skiers from Northern Michigan University, Michigan Tech, and St. Scholastica to a single day, 10km freestyle mini-meet at the Michigan tech trail system.
Start crash takes out Randall in sprint finals
12/18/2011 - By USSA
FIS Cross Country World Cup leader Kikkan Randall set the pace in the opening heats but went down hard in a start crash that took her out of Sunday's finals, finishing sixth.
35 show for Wintercameandwente "flash mob"
12/17/2011 - By Curt Peterson
Two Wintercameandwente ski races took place today, with Eli Brown winning both. About 35 people were in attendance with most choosing to race these informal races.
Career best classic finishes in new snow
12/17/2011 - By USSA
TheTeam's technicians delivered the skis with Kikkan Randall setting the pace finishing 11th, followed by Holly Brooks 19th and Liz Stephen 22nd in the 10k, with Andy Newell kicking off the day in a brilliant 24th in the men's 15k – all career bests.
Wintercameandwente race TOMORROW!
12/16/2011 - By Eli Brown
Since the season opener race in Gaylord has been cancelled (rescheduled), we need to make something happen! Come join in on this informal race and ski at Lakes of the North Golf Course near Mancelona.
Birkie sponsors making entries available to benefit Multiple Sclerosis
12/14/2011 - By Susan Kendrick
The 2012 Birkebeiner and Kortelopet races were capped and close on November 21. But there are 20 entries available through an MS auction. This is your last chance to get an entry for this year's race!
WinterSonnenwende will not count for Junior points
12/13/2011 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
The new date for the WinterSonnenwende fits nicely with the Michigan Cup schedule for a number of reasons. The only negative is that it won't count as a Junior Race as it conflicts with the Michigan High School Championships.
WinterSonnenwende rescheduled to Feb 18, 2012
12/13/2011 - By Chris Dandeneau
WinterSonnenwende is moving from this weekend (Dec 17) to February 18th, 2012 because of lack of snow.
Michigan Tech puts 4 in Top 10
12/12/2011 - By MichiganTech
Michigan Tech posted four top-10 finishes in the 10-kilometer classic races at the Wolverine Challenge Sunday (Dec. 11).
NMU skiers perform well in Season Opener
12/12/2011 - By Joe Buczek
“It’s a really good start to the season,” said head coach Sten Fjedheim. “There wasn’t much snow so the course was challenging but our team is well trained and handled it well.”
