Cross Country Ski Racing News
Race to replace cancelled Highlands race?
2/28/2011 - By Curt Peterson
As everyone knows the Boyne Highlands race has been canceled for Saturday, March 5. We are trying to see if it is possible to host a race at Timber Ridge/Vasa Trail.
Pflughoeft and Bruning win Muffin Pursuit
2/28/2011 - By Mike Muha
A bit of new snow to freshen the trails for the 2011 Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake on Sunday, February 27. Two races were held, a 1km event for kids 12 and under, and a 4km Classic + 4km Skate Pursuit race.
Freeman 29th in final tune-up before 15k Classic
2/28/2011 - By US Ski Team
The mass start pursuit included a 15k classic technique race, an infield "pit" area to change skis, and a 15k skating technique finale. Freeman, whose 15k classic specialty event is Tuesday, used it as a preparation race.
USA put thee women in top 30 in Worlds XC
2/27/2011 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Ski Team women showed emerging depth Saturday placing three athletes inside the top 30 in the women’s 15k pursuit at the 2011 Nordic World Ski Championships at Holmenkollen in Oslo.
Demong fastest with 7th at Nordic Worlds
2/27/2011 - By US Ski Team
Demong won the cross country leg and led the USA in seventh overall, one spot ahead of teammate Todd Lodwick, the defending champion in the event.
Racers take revenge on Winter
2/26/2011 - By Mike Muha
Racers had a sweet time taking back the snow from Mother Nature at the Racers Revenge on Winter 12.5k Freestyle at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI, this morning. Jeff Koch and Laura Web put another victory under their belts.
Knock, Knock: We're Here!
2/25/2011 - By US Ski Team
As a roaring crowd ooed and aahed as triumphs and disappointments took center stage at the FIS World Nordic Ski Championships, a new generation of U.S. cross country skiers entered the famed Holmenkollen Ski Stadium.
Weekend wax recommendations
2/25/2011 - By Mike Muha
UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations for the Birkie, Racers Revenge on Winter Freestyle, and the Muffin Race.
Newell leads U.S. in 10th at Worlds
2/24/2011 - By US Ski Team
Norwegian media were full of race previews pitting the epic sprint battle at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships between Norway's Marit Bjoergen and pre-race favorite Kikkan Randall. Yet, it was a battle not to be as Randall fell in the quarterfinals.
An insiders look at the Yellowstone Rendezous Race
2/24/2011 - By Sara Hoovler
The race start takes place on the old Union Pacific railroad bed. Don’t worry, the train tracks are gone and there is several feet of snow between race skis and the ground. Six start times are needed to accommodate the different waves and distances.
CCSA announces participants for 2011 NCAA Championships
2/24/2011 - By Tom Myrick
The CCSA announced the 15 student-athletes that will represent the region in next month’s NCAA Championships in Stowe, Vt.
Final Tuesday night sprint results
2/23/2011 - By Mark Esper
Thanks to all who participated in the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday night sprint races in Traverse City. We wrapped the season up this evening with two-person freestyle relays at Timber Ridge.
