Cross Country Ski Racing News
UPDATED! Brumbaugh Cup standings remain the same
2/28/2020 - By Mike Muha
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a narrow lead over Team NordicSkiRacer, with Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop not far behind.
Michigan Cup Standings to date
2/28/2020 - By Mike Muha
New standings are available! Actually, Ken had the available immediately after the Boyne Vistas race but I've haven't had time to post until today (sorry Ken!).
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races
2/27/2020 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan High School Championships and Black Mountain Fest.
Pure fluoro topcoats banned at MI High School Championships
2/27/2020 - By Ruth Oppliger
For all High School State Championship Races this coming weekend, including distance races and sprints, the use of pure fluoro powder, liquid or block is prohibited.
Results from 28th Annual Junior Muffin Team Sprint Relay
2/27/2020 - By Mike Muha
Racers in teams of two each did three 1.5km laps for a total of 6 laps per team. There were male, female and mixed teams.
Milan Baic and Elizabeth Osteen win Boyne Vistas
2/26/2020 - By Mike Muha
Always a good time, the Boyne Vistas Freestyle features a huge climb right from the start line. Blow up here and kill your chances for a good finish!
An Open Letter to Nordic Ski Racers
2/25/2020 - By John Gravlin
The Black Mountain Race weekend is OUR ONLY FUNDRAISER for the year and that our Black Mountain Nordic Ski Club does all of the care and grooming of the 40 Km of trails at the Mountain WITHOUT ONE PENNY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE DNR.
Birkie and Michigan Cup wax recommendations!
2/20/2020 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races! The Birkie recommendations may be updated daily...
Brumbaugh Cup: Headquarters, NordicSkiRacer, Hanson Hills/CCSS...
2/20/2020 - By Mike Muha
There's been no change to the order of teams in the Brumbaugh Cup after nine races: the Cross Country Ski Headquarters continues to leads with 819 points and Team NordicSkiRacer and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop hold second and third.
Competition is hot in Michigan Cup individual standings
2/20/2020 - By Mike Muha
As of last weekend, 539 racers have gained Michigan Cup points. A small set of those skiers lead the overall Michigan Cup.
Blackmer and Hanson crowned 2020 MI Cup Classic Champions
2/17/2020 - By Mike Muha
Skiers started out on a massive climb, sorting out the pack early in the race. Emily Blackmen (Cross Country Ski Headquarters) and Kyle Hanson of Team NordicSkiRacer held off everyone to win.
Vanias and Ross crowned 2020 Michigan Cup Freestyle Champions
2/17/2020 - By Mike Muha
The crowning of the champions in previous years was based on a racers three best freestyle events. The Michigan Cup Committee, after quite a bit of discussion, voted to make it winner-take-all in one event for 2020.
