Cross Country Ski Racing News
American Birkebeiner: Winner's report
3/2/2011 - By Caitlin Compton
Heading into the Birkie I had a plan that I set up with my coaches over two months before. We sat down and laid out both the races and the travel that I would be doing in preparation for my peak at the American Birkibeiner.
Vasa Ski Club takes commanding lead
3/1/2011 - By Ken Dawson
The Vasa Ski Club has a commanding lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in the Michigan Cup Team Standings. But third place is still up for grabs.
No race in Traverse City. Will Huron Meadows come through?
3/1/2011 - By Mike Muha
A replacement race for the cancelled Boyne Highlands Freestyle on the Vasa Trail has fallen through, but if the snow holds, the race could be relocated the Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton,
Photos from the 2011 Muffin Race
3/1/2011 - By Bob Frye
Some photos from the 2011 Muffin Race held at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake on Sunday, February 27, 2011.
K by K on Race Day
3/1/2011 - By Sara Hoovler
Kelli Sanders was asked to describe the Yellowstone Rendezvous Race course and here is what she said...
USA Combined close, but not close enough
3/1/2011 - By US Ski Team
The U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team came very close to the medals Monday - but not close enough, finishing fourth – just 14 seconds out of the bronze at the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships at Holmenkollen in Oslo.
Brooks makes most of last minute start
3/1/2011 - By US Ski Team
Last minute starter Holly Brooks led the USA Monday finishing 27th in the women's 10k classic at the 2011 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo. Rookie Sadie Bjornsen had her second top 30 of the Championships, in 29th.
Michigan Cup Relay rules
2/28/2011 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Just a reminder that the Michigan Cup Relays on Sunday, March 6 count for team points and if the scores are anywhere near close they can decide the Michigan Cup. Here is a recap of the rules.
Hugus and Ellefson take Kortelopet
2/28/2011 - By Cherie Morgan
In the 23-kilometer Kortelopet classic division, Paul Schommer, Appleton, Wisc., took top honors in 1:01:39.1; Dylan Ramstad Skoyles, from Detroit Lakes, Minn., placed second in 1:07:54.3.
Compton breaks Birkie course record
2/28/2011 - By Cherie Morgan
Norwegian Tore Martin Gundersen won the 50K Birkie Skate with a time of 2:00:32.8. CXC's Caitlin Compton broke the Women’s 50K Skate course record today and took first place with a winning time of 2:15:26.0.
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.
