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North American Vasa UPDATE
North American Vasa UPDATE

North American Vasa UPDATE

2/3/2023 - By Janice Davidson and Gussie Peterson

With the North American Vasa race weekend only 8 days away we have a mixed bag of news for you...

Get Waxing! White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Classic
Get Waxing! White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Classic

Get Waxing! White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Classic

2/3/2023 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Wax recommendations for this weekend's races! The White Pine Stampede AND Forbush Classic recommendations are available.

Registration open for the Black Mounain races
Registration open for the Black Mounain races

Registration open for the Black Mounain races

1/31/2023 - By John Gravlin

There is currently one foot of snow in the woods with more on the way. The entire system has survived the warm temperatures and rain and has been groomed since early January.

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Goodbye Chris
Goodbye Chris

Goodbye Chris

1/30/2023 - By Don Kane

Chris Weingartz, my dear old friend and ski buddy passed away last Wednesday, the 25th of January. He was 67 years old. He had a fairly long bout with cancer, one that we thought he had largely won six months back, but that was not to be.

UPDATED: Wax recommendations for JNQ races and the Noquemanon Ski Marathon
UPDATED: Wax recommendations for JNQ races and the Noquemanon Ski Marathon

UPDATED: Wax recommendations for JNQ races and the Noquemanon Ski Marathon

1/26/2023 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the JNQ races in Brillion, Wisconson, and the Noquemanon Ski Marathon.

Vasa news!
Vasa news!

Vasa news!

1/26/2023 - By Gussie Peterson

What do snow, volunteers, snowshoers, and Oleson's Food Stores have to do with the 2023 North American Vasa?

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Team NordicSkiRacer takes lead in Brumbaugh Cup
Team NordicSkiRacer takes lead in Brumbaugh Cup

Team NordicSkiRacer takes lead in Brumbaugh Cup

1/25/2023 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

Due to lack of snow and three race cancellations, the Frosty Festival of Races became the Michigan Cup Opener. Host club, Team Nordic Ski Racer took full advantage and opened a commanding lead in the Brumbaugh Cup standings.

Sarah Goble is going to the World Cup!
Sarah Goble is going to the World Cup!

Sarah Goble is going to the World Cup!

1/25/2023 - By Sarah Goble

I qualified for my first World Cup races and will be competing in Les Rousses, France and Toblach, Italy! And I was a former Michigan Cup skier!

Larry Kanaby Memorial Classic Race is on!
Larry Kanaby Memorial Classic Race is on!

Larry Kanaby Memorial Classic Race is on!

1/25/2023 - By Ann Downing

We will have enough snow to hold the Larry Kanaby Memorial Classic Race on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Forbush Corner.

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UPDATED! White Pine Stampede: We are having a race!
UPDATED! White Pine Stampede: We are having a race!

UPDATED! White Pine Stampede: We are having a race!

1/24/2023 - By Ben Tarbutton

Crazy weather has forced us to come up with White Pine Stampede 2.0, an alternative race which utilizes the resort’s King of the Hill Nordic trail. This trail has plenty of man-made snow, and traverses the perimeter of their ski hill, Schuss Mountain.

Another race bites the dust: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race
Another race bites the dust: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race

Another race bites the dust: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race

1/17/2023 - By Tim Furbacher

We have concluded that the Flying Squirrel Freestyle will not be held this Sunday Jan 22. Even if we get the snow that is forecast on Thursday, it is less than certain that we could guarantee safe, well-groomed trails.

CANCELLED: Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Vistas Classic
CANCELLED: Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Vistas Classic

CANCELLED: Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Vistas Classic

1/17/2023 - By Mike Muha

The race directors for the Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Vistas Classic officially cancelled their events this coming weekend because of lack of snow.

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UPCOMING RACES

WED, FEB 18, 2026

American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 20, 2026

Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)

Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 21, 2026

American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

FRI, FEB 27, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

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