Cross Country Ski Racing News
US Ski & Snowboard continues to ban fluorinated ski waxes for 2020-21
10/30/2020 - By US Ski Team
Despite the International Ski Federations' (FIS) delay of implementing its fluorinated ski wax ban to the 2021-22 season, U.S. Ski & Snowboard will continue to ban the use of fluorinated ski wax from all non-FIS sanctioned events in the United States.
FIS postpones fluorinated wax ban until 2021-22
10/30/2020 - By FIS
There were potential sources of measurement error related to the ski testing system that require further testing and design adjustments to ensure absolutely fair and consistent results for all competitors.
White Pine Stampede coordinating a safe race
10/28/2020 - By White Pine Stampede
There are a lot of unknowns right now, but one thing we do know: THE WHITE PINE STAMPEDE IS ON!
North American Vasa commits to in-person event
10/27/2020 - By Gussie Peterson
Bottom line is that the NAV is committed to staging an in-person event on February 13/14 unless state directives completely tie our hands.
Brumbaugh Cup scoring rules updated
9/21/2020 - By Mike Muha
Brumbaugh Cup scorers Jay Woodbeck and Kyle Hanson proposed some language to clarify how the Brumbaugh Cup is scored. The Michigan Cup approved slightly revised wording, and an additional few clarifications were made.
SISU Ski Fest goes virtual for 2021
9/17/2020 - By Mike Muha
The SISU Ski Fest in Ironwood, Michigan, will run a virtual event this season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North American Vasa committed to 2021 race
9/16/2020 - By Gussie Peterson
The North American Vasa is committed to running an in-person event for 2021, though it will be limited in scope and COVID-19 safety measures will be in place that all participants will have to agree to abide by.
Michigan Cup Committee says "Let's Race!"
9/15/2020 - By Mike Muha
The good news: There IS going to be a Michigan Cup Race Series for 2020-21 - The Michigan Cup Committee approved a revised race calendar.
Kiss SuperTour, U.S. Nationals and Junior Nationals goodbye
9/6/2020 - By Mike Muha
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has cancelled all national competitions for the 2020-21 season. That means no SuperTour, U.S. National Championships, or the Junior National Championships.
2021 Masters World Cup postponed to 2022
9/2/2020 - By Alberta World Cup
Originally scheduled for March 4-12 in Canmore, Alberta, the Masters World Cup 2021 has been postponed to 2022.
Michigan Cup Committee to social distance...
8/18/2020 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Committee meets this coming August 30 to discuss the upcoming Michigan Cup season. We'll be sitting outside, social distancing, at Hanson Hills.
The journey to Vasaloppet 2020
7/29/2020 - By Allen Sorgenfrei
We were up at 3 am, ate, packed up and headed for Mora. We thought we were early, but the buses were already heading out. If you can imagine buses to handle over 10,000 skiers!
