Cross Country Ski Racing News

First Michigan ski race of the season: Oct 23

10/13/2010 - By Eli Bown

The Vasa Ski Club in Traverse City is going to hold the first ski race of the year on October 23. We have permision to use ice shavings from a local skating rink (where the Detroit Red Wings train) to set up an out-and-back course.

GLBA proposes summer biathlon at Island Lake Rec

10/13/2010 - By Mike Muha

Like to run and shoot guns? A newly-formed Biathlon Association submitted a proposal to the Island Lake Shooting Range just west of Brighton, Michigan, to hold a summer biathlon in 2011.

Utah Honors Skiing Olympians

10/12/2010 - By US Ski Team

Olympic medalists who shared a piece of history with the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Snowboarding's record performance in Vancouver will reunite on stage in Salt Lake City Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Utah Ski Archives' annual Ski Affair

The Michigan Cup Sprints live!

10/8/2010 - By Mike Muha

Todd Vigland of the Vasa Ski Club announced that the club will host the Michigan Cup Sprints after the White Pine Stampede.

Nordic Walking Poles Welcome at 2010 VASA Trail Run

10/7/2010 - By Pete Edwards

Participants at the 2010 VASA Trail Run will have the opportunity to run or walk the beautiful VASA ski trails. Nordic Walking Poles will be provided by www.SKIWALKING.com and the American Nordic Walking System.

Cha-Ching! Over $3 Million in prize money for 2010-11 World Cup season

10/5/2010 - By FIS

Over 15,000 for a victory. The Ruka Triple will pay out over $240,000, the Tour de Ski over $1,055,000, plus $440,000 for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships

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Over 30,000 registered for Vasaloppet’s Winter Week 2011

10/1/2010 - By Per Strid

From a 3 kilomoter race through a 90 kilometer race, the 2011 Vasaloppet Week has seen a 20 increase in registration compared to the year before.

Morgan Arritola crushes record at Baldy Hill Climb

9/29/2010 - By Mike Muha

The US Cross Country Ski Team's Morgan Arritola became the first women ever to run the Baldy Hill Climb in under 40 minutes, crushing the old record by 1:43.

Russian President orders investigation into Olympic corruption charges

9/29/2010 - By Radio Free Europe

It's not even close to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, but there are already corruption investigations going on...

Oakely named USST supplier

9/29/2010 - By US Ski Team

Oakley, one of the leading sports brands in the world, has been named to the U.S. Ski Team's Supplier Group, providing goggles and sunglasses to selected members of the alpine, freestyle and nordic teams.

World Cup opens with "mini-tour" in Kuusamo

9/28/2010 - By FIS

For the first time, a three-day multi-stage event called Ruka Triple will take place at the Nordic Opening in Kuusamo, Finland. With a great program for spectators and athletes, the early season will celebrate its first highlight.

Randall, Newell, and Freeman to race 2011 Tour de Ski

9/27/2010 - By Nathaniel Herz

According to FasterSkier, Kikkan Randall, Andy Newell, and Kris Freeman will all compete in the 2011 Tour de Ski.