Cross Country Ski Racing News
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.”
Kikkan Randall wins with big margin
12/11/2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall turned on the afterburners in the backstretch and left the field stranded as she won her second straight FIS Cross Country World Cup sprint in the Swiss resort of Davos.
Team Podium for Fletcher, Hendrickson
12/11/2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Taylor Fletcher and Nick Hendrickson came from behind to strike the podium in a three way battle with France and Germany in a team sprint Saturday at Soldier Hollow.
WinterSonnenwende race at risk: Where's the snow?
12/9/2011 - By Chris Dandeneau
With the impending weather forecast of minimal snow, the viability of pulling off the WinterSonnenwende next weekend (December 17) decreases daily. I am hopeful, but also realistic.
2011-12 NMU Nordic season preview
12/8/2011 - By Joe Buczek
Sten Fjeldheim begins his 22nd winter at the helm of the Northern Michigan University men’s and women’s Nordic ski teams in 2011-12.
UPDATED: Team sprint podium for Randall, Bjornsen
12/4/2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) and Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) combined for an historic FIS World Cup podium Sunday in a sprint relay in Duesseldorf. The U.S. team turned in a strong performance, finishing just 1.6 seconds behind Norway.
Kikkan Randall wins in Duesseldorf
12/4/2011 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kikkan Randall skied a brilliant final in the freestyle sprint, making a critical pass in the homestretch to win her fourth career FIS World Cup sprint.
2012 USSA SuperTour points standings after West Yellowstone
11/29/2011 - By USSA
The 2012 USSA SuperTour is off to a great start! Thanks to the West Yellowstone Organizing Committee for three stellar days of racing!
US Biathlon announces 2011 Ostersund World Cup Team
11/29/2011 - By US Biathlon
Following the conclusion of Sunday’s IBU Cup competition in Ostersund, US Biathlon has announced the following roster of athletes who will compete in the IBU World Cup Ostersund, November 30-December 4.
