Cross Country Ski Racing News
2021 White Pine Stampede goes virtual
12/16/2020 - By White Pine Stampede
Current executive orders prohibit an in-person race event, and we wanted to keep the spirit of the race alive (we all just want a race!), so the race committee to make the difficult decision to make this year’s race virtual.
The 2021 North American Vasa is Cancelled
12/16/2020 - By North American Vasa Festival of Races
The North American Vasa Festival of Races Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to cancel this season's planned races due to the high number of COVID cases in the community and statewide.
CXC cancels Duluth and Mt. Itasca events
12/6/2020 - By Joe Haggenmiller
As many of you know, Governor Walz of Minnesota issued an Executive Order on COVID Mitigation, which has paused athletics in the State of Minnesota for 4 weeks. This impacts our first 2 CXC Cup events - Duluth and Mt. Itasca are not viable as scheduled.
Patience and flexibility required for racing this season
12/6/2020 - By Joe Haggenmiller
With the recent pause orders from the governors of Michigan and Minnesota and various local community health organizations also issuing recommendations and regulations, each of us needs to recognize the need to be both patient and flexible.
Forbush Time Trial cancelled due to COVID restrictions
12/2/2020 - By Ann Agar
The Forbush Corner Nordic time trials are cancelled due to the state health department’s restriction on organized sporting events that are scheduled through the 8th. It is likely that the state will extend that ban into January.
Lakes of the North Freestyle cancelled
11/30/2020 - By Mike Muha
Unfortunately the Dec. 12th Lakes of the North Freestyle race has been cancelled. Not knowing if the health order would be extended after Dec 8th and the need to purchase materials prior to that date are the main decision drivers.
Noquemanon Ski Marathon to spread over three days
11/23/2020 - By Mike Muha
Both the Full Noque and the Half Noque races will be run across three day, January 22-24, 2021.
10km NordicSkiRacer Time Trial gets skiers ready for the race season
11/15/2020 - By Mike Muha
We couldn't have asked for better weather. Although it was below freezing, the bright sun and no wind made it feel much warmer.
2020-21 Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced
11/10/2020 - By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 23 athletes of the Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2020-21 season who will kick off competition with the traditional World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, Nov. 27-29.
NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Invitational on Saturday, Nov 14
11/8/2020 - By Mike Muha
It's only four weeks until the first Michigan Cup race of the season - how are you feeling about your training? Test it out at the NordicSkiRacer 10km Rollerski Time Trail at Kensington Metropark.
Visma Ski Classics delays season start because of COVID-19
11/6/2020 - By Visma Ski Classics
With increasing cases of Covid-19 infections in Italy and most European countries during the last couple of weeks, Visma Ski Classics has decided to postpone the start of Season XI. The start is now planned to mid-January.
Flourine is allowed...or not...at US FIS sanctioned races
11/5/2020 - By Ian Harvey
At least three FIS venues are rejecting FIS guidelines that allow flourine wax and saying they are
