Cross Country Ski Racing News

Torin Koos injures shoulder at Norwegian Cup Sprint Race

2/16/2011 - By Scott Johnston

Torin made his planned move and went around Andy and was up to 3rd place when suddenly his right arm refused to obey any commands. The right shoulder had become partially dislocated and stayed that way for about 30 seconds.

Holly Angels win Vasa Championship Cup

2/16/2011 - By Pete Edwards

Young ski racers from Traverse City’s Holly Angels Elementary win the 2011 North American VASA Championship Cup.

Koch and Powell also crowned Grand Champions

2/16/2011 - By Mike Muha

Koch and Powell also crowned Grand Champions for best finishes in the 50k Vasa and 16k Gran Travers. Susan Vigland and Cliff Onthank become Reserver Grand Champions.

2011 Vasa Ski Race 25/50k Start plus bonus coverage

2/15/2011 - By Dave Durbin

2011 Vasa Ski Race 27k and 50k leaders. Start of race along with some mid race action. Also includes top 50k finishes. Thanks to Chris and Ethan Steffke for helping with the video footage.

Result for Lake Erie Junior Cross Country Skiing Championships

2/15/2011 - By Mike Muha

Two days of Jujnior Olympic Qualifer racing in the Great Lakes Division in Kirkland Ohio

Koch and Powell win again at Gran Travers

2/14/2011 - By Mike Muha

After winning Saturday's North American Vasa 40k Freestyle, champions Jeff Koch and Amy Powell returned to show they could also classic ski their way to the top of the podium at Sunday's Gran Traverse 16k Classic.

Northern Michigan claims Men’s, Women’s CCSA Titles

2/14/2011 - By Tom Myrick

It was a double delight for hosts Northern Michigan at the CCSA Championships in Ishpeming, Mich. as the Wildcats secured both the men’s and women’s team titles on Sunday.

Videos of the Vasa: Wave starts and first hill

2/13/2011 - By Mike Muha

The start and first uphill of most of the waves in the 2011 North American Vasa cross country ski race, starting with the wave that took off at 9:00am.