Cross Country Ski Racing News
The chills, the spills at the Nordic Fest (Video)
10/31/2011 - By Mike Muha
What do you get when a bunch of ski racers who haven't seen snow since last winter suddenly have to race on a technical course with no preparation? Some "great" (and entertaining) skiing!
How to Wax for Spit, Blood, and Teeth
10/31/2011 - By Eli Brown
The idea of using ice rink shavings originated a few years back at the University of Utah. Here in Traverse City, we have a skating rink with a very willing set of Zamboni drivers who were more than willing to help create snow for us..
Traverse City expects over 1000 racers for 2012 Masters Championships
10/25/2011 - By Mike Norton
Over 900 cross-country skiers from around the U.S. and Canada competed last winter at Traverse City’s North American Vasa Festival of Races. And organizers expect hundreds more to attend the 2012 festival.
2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team named
10/24/2011 - By US Ski Team
Decorated Olympic and World Championship medalists Billy Demong, Johnny Spillane and Todd Lodwick highlight a roster of some of the world's top athletes for the just-named 2012 U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team.
45 skiers tie for first in Michigan Cup series
10/24/2011 - By Mike Muha
If you raced in the Nordic Fest Season Opener and are a member of a Michigan Cup team, you are now in first place in the individual standings. The VASA Ski Club leads the team standings.
Brown and Powell take Nordic Fest Season Opener
10/23/2011 - By Mike Muha
The narrow 100 meter course was tricky. There were tight fast corners, undulations, and, if you weren't centered in the lane, grass just off the edge ready to catch a ski tip. But it was snow, in October!
Wax recommendation for Nordic Fest
10/21/2011 - By Mike Muha
Our first wax recommendation of the new racing season!
Photos: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start
10/21/2011 - By Nikki Darrow
Photos from the start of the Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start, plus a link to additional photos.
Nordic Fest lays first snow on the course
10/17/2011 - By Mike Muha
Todd Vigland provides a step-by-step photo log of the first load of snow as it makes its way to the Nordic Fest cross country ski trail and race course.
Six-time Olympic medalist Vegard Ulvang skis Birkie as MS Ambassador
10/17/2011 - By American Birkebeiner & MS Society, Wisconsin Chapter
Recognized as one of Norway’s Top Ten Nordic skiers of all time, Vegard Ulvang will participate in this year’s American Birkebeiner as a “Research Ambassador” for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Wisconsin Chapter.
Olympians headline 2012 Cross Country Ski Team
10/14/2011 - By US Ski Team
Some of the most talented athletes in the world, including World Cup winner Kikkan Randall and Olympians Andy Newell and Kris Freeman, headline the roster of the 2012 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.
Racers improve in doublepole rollerski time trial
10/10/2011 - By Eli Brown
Fast times for our 4 racers tonight in the doublepole time trial. All moved up in the rankings from June. Andrew is the current holder of fastest time, and Cassidy for women.
