Cross Country Ski Racing News

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

Noque improvements for 2012

9/28/2011 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

The 2012 year will continue to show our quality and perseverance to change for the better. Here are a couple of the changes that we can release now, with a couple more to come within the next month.

USA Nordic Opener in Traverse City

9/23/2011 - By Mike Muha

Brick Wheels in Traverse City, Michigan will host the first cross country ski race of the 2011-2012 season in the entire USA on Saturday, October 22. The race will run on a short loop, snow courtesy of Zambonis from local ice rinks.

Tour de Ski starts Dec 29

9/21/2011 - By FIS

For the first time a total of 9 stages are included within 11 days. We've summarized a few interesting facts for you...