Cross Country Ski Racing News

Six US Athletes to compete at Tour de Ski

12/27/2011 - By USSA

The U.S. Ski Team, which is enjoying its strongest season opening in modern history, has named six athletes to compete in the Dec. 29-Jan. 8 Tour de Ski.

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.