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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
Photos: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon start

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
Nordic Fest lays first snow on the course

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.

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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
Olympians headline 2012 Cross Country Ski Team

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.

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North American VASA improvements
North American VASA improvements

North American VASA improvements

10/7/2011 - By VASA

We always study the results of our skier surveys and attempt to implement changes where possible. Some of the most important changes from last years' race are...

Nordic Fest schedule announced
Nordic Fest schedule announced

Nordic Fest schedule announced

10/7/2011 - By Eli Brown

The 2nd Annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Fest & Ski Swap will run from Friday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 23 and include The first ski race of the season in the U.S.A, a ski swap, a rollerski clinic, shopping, movies, and a party

Broken wheels, broken poles: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon
Broken wheels, broken poles: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon

Broken wheels, broken poles: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon

10/5/2011 - By Randy Bladel

A few skiers came with very fast wheels, allowing them to breeze along with little perceived effort. Composite fabrication wizard Yvonne Dufour showed up with custom carbon fiber skis with ultra fast wheels.

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2011-2012 Michigan Cup Schedule
2011-2012 Michigan Cup Schedule

2011-2012 Michigan Cup Schedule

10/4/2011 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: The Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series features 24 races this year, including the first race of the season in the entire USA.

Funding raising dinner for NNF

10/3/2011 - By Andrew Gerlach

Fundraising Dinner with Olympians Andy Newell and Liz Stephen plus NNF Director Dave Knoop in support of the National Nordic Foundation, Oct 30, 2011 4 P.M.

Baic and Hardin win inaugural Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon.
Baic and Hardin win inaugural Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon.

Baic and Hardin win inaugural Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon.

10/1/2011 - By Mike Muha

VASA Ski Club's Milan Biac narrowly beat Jeff Koch by a mere 3 seconds at the inaugural Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon in Gran Marais, Michigan, this morning.

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UPCOMING RACES

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

TUE, FEB 3, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

WED, FEB 4, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

THU, FEB 5, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

TUE, FEB 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's/Women's Sprint qual.+ final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

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