Cross Country Ski Racing News

Win a trip to Norway!

2/8/2011 - By American Birkebeiner

Help us find a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS) and you could be going to Norway! Birkie Skiers for Cures is offering a special prize this year - a trip to the Norwegian Birkebeinerrennet!

Brown and Webb and Williams and Pflughoeft win MI Cup Sprints

2/6/2011 - By Mike Muha

Eli Brown made up for his third place finish in the 40k White Pine Stampede by winning the Michigan Cup Sprints. Laura Webb beat White Pine 20k winner Amy Powell in the women's sprint.

Baic and Edwards win 40k White Pine Stampede

2/6/2011 - By Mike Muha

The White Pine Stampede had the snow it's craved for the last four years, with great coverage over the entire course. After very cold and slow conditions the last two weekends, racers were really happy with fast skiing and temperatures in the high 20's.

Don't lose your car keys!

2/5/2011 - By Mike Muha

Want an easy way to carry your car key on the trail with out worrying about it falling out of your water bottle holder or pocket.

4 bedroom house available at Birkie

2/4/2011 - By Michael Schaefer

We had to cancel the cabin reservations we had for Birkie weekend. We're looking for someone to rent the place, therefore we could re-coup our deposit, etc.

Marathon Virgin

2/4/2011 - By Michael Sinnott

Question: I am thinking of tackling my first 50k this weekend. I have done a handful of other races up to 25k and have some idea of how to pace myself and eat and drink for those races...

White Pine and MI Cup Sprints wax recommendations

2/4/2011 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Wax recommendations from Solda, Toko, Swix, and Fast Wax for this weekend's Michigan Cup races. (Added Solda wax recommendations)

J1 Scando Cup Team announced

2/3/2011 - By Andrew Gerlach

NCCSEF, USSA and its 10 JO divisions, are pleased to announce the 2011 J1 Scandinavian Cup Team

White Pine online registration ends tonight

2/3/2011 - By Jack McCaig

Online registration ends Thursday night, Feb 3 at 9:00pm (that's TONIGHT!). Phone and in-person registration continues to race day. NOTICE 10 KM SKIERS - The start time has been moved 15 minutes to 11:15 AM.