Cross Country Ski Racing News

Randall 19th in Falun Hill Climb prologue

3/18/2011 - By US Ski Team

U.S. Ski Team standout Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) led the USA in 19th Friday in the World Cup Finals opening prologue event in Falun. Norway's Marit Bjoergen and Russia's Ilia Chernousov won the first stage of the final 2011 season tour.

Michigan Cup race in October 2011?

3/17/2011 - By Mike Muha

Eli Brown has proposed a Michigan Cup race in October using Zamboni snow to make a short 15-20 second course in Traverse City. Eli wants to get a confirmation early so he could use that in promoting the event to sponsors, nationally, etc.

Newell 5th in Stockholm Sprint; Randall 3rd overall in World Cup

3/17/2011 - By US Ski Team

U.S. skier Andy Newell (Shaftsbury, VT) led the American squad taking a strong fifth in the final World Cup sprint of the season Wednesday in Stockholm. Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) finished third in the World Cup sprint standings.

Michigan Cuppers at the Great Bear Chase

3/16/2011 - By Amy Powell

I thought I would share a photo of a few Michigan Cup skiers that showed up and did well at the Great Bear Chase.

2011 Michigan Cup Relay pictures

3/15/2011 - By Brian Hancock

Here are a few pics from the relays!

Randall loses World Cup Sprint lead

3/14/2011 - By US Ski Team

Kikkan Randall drops from first to third overall in the Sprint World Cup with one race to go.

US Distance Championships in less than two weeks

3/13/2011 - By US Ski Team

Cross country endurance's elite will be heading to Sun Valley, ID for the final two distance races of the U.S. Cross Country Championships Mar. 26-27. The two long distance events of 50k for the men and 30k for women will kick off the USSA SuperTour Final

World Masters - The Ultimate Venue

3/12/2011 - By Ken Dawson

There is something for everyone at the World Masters but the one common-thread is the friendly atmosphere of all the competitors and spectators who take part in this special event. It is like our Michigan Cup family on steroids.

Randall 11th is non-sprint career best

3/12/2011 - By US Ski Team

World Cup sprint leader Kikkan Randall earned a career best finish in a non-sprint event Saturday, placing 11th in a women's 10k mixed pursuit World Cup in Lahti, Finland. Norway's Therese Johaug topped the women's field.

Liebner lands All-American spot as CCSA skiers open NCAA's

3/10/2011 - By Tom Myrick

NMU's Andy Liebner opened the 2011 Championships in style for the CCSA, claiming an All-American spot with his ninth-place finish at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vt.

Milan gets silver in relay

3/10/2011 - By Randy Bladel

Milan Baic was the anchor for the Silver Medal M5 team. Our roommate, Matt Zak, skated on the Silver medal M2 team, who were only a ski length or so from gold.

Marathon Race Strategy

3/10/2011 - By Chris Cook

With a marathon being such a long race, having a proper strategy can be quite effective at getting you close to the top steps of the podium.