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Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation
Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation

Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation

2/10/2020 - By Ian Harvey

Toko's early American Birkebeiner wax recommendation: blue on blue on blue.

RESULTS: Great conditions for skiers at 2020 White Pine Stampede
RESULTS: Great conditions for skiers at 2020 White Pine Stampede

RESULTS: Great conditions for skiers at 2020 White Pine Stampede

2/7/2020 - By Mike Muha

The trail was widened significantly, letting Shanty Creek use the big groomer over most of the trail system. It was very noticeable - and appreciated!

Weekend Michigan Cup waxing recommendations!
Weekend Michigan Cup waxing recommendations!

Weekend Michigan Cup waxing recommendations!

2/6/2020 - By Mike Muha

Time to wax up for Saturday and Sunday's North American Vasa races!

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Wakeley and Colie win Michael Seaman Memorial
Wakeley and Colie win Michael Seaman Memorial

Wakeley and Colie win Michael Seaman Memorial

2/4/2020 - By Mike Muha

Tracks were glazed where people were testing skis, making even skins and zeros a little slippery. Hard waxes did work, but tended to ice if one stepped onto the new snow outside the track.

2020 White Pine Stampede photos!
2020 White Pine Stampede photos!

2020 White Pine Stampede photos!

2/2/2020 - By Mike Muha

The White Pine Stampede's crack photographers took over a thousand pictures! Use the link below to see them. Right-click and pick

Weekend race waxing recommendations.
Weekend race waxing recommendations.

Weekend race waxing recommendations.

1/30/2020 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races: White Pine Stampede and Mike Seaman Memorial Classic! I'll update when Rex provides recommendations.

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Percha, Darnton, Bennet and Cuerda lead Michigan Cup
Percha, Darnton, Bennet and Cuerda lead Michigan Cup

Percha, Darnton, Bennet and Cuerda lead Michigan Cup

1/30/2020 - By Mike Muha

Tony Percha and Cheryl Darnton lead the senior standings in the Michigan Cup. Clara Bennet and Mikel Cuerda lead the juniors.

White Pine Stampede reroutes 50k trail
White Pine Stampede reroutes 50k trail

White Pine Stampede reroutes 50k trail

1/29/2020 - By Mike Muha

The warm weather has taken it's toll on the White Pine Stampede 50k trail, forcing race organizers to reroute the trail for better snow. The decision was made last night to use an alternate route for the 50k.

The REAL Noque story: What DID they wax with????
The REAL Noque story: What DID they wax with????

The REAL Noque story: What DID they wax with????

1/28/2020 - By Mike Muha

What did skiers in the Noquemanon Ski Marathon 50K classic do to get kick in temperatures right around freezing? I always think of this as the "what wax do I try next" conditions because of the difficulty of finding the right kick wax.

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RESULTS: Hanson and Lipp take Krazy Klassic
RESULTS: Hanson and Lipp take Krazy Klassic

RESULTS: Hanson and Lipp take Krazy Klassic

1/27/2020 - By Mike Muha

The Krazy Klassic celebrated it's 10th year with wins by Team NordicSkiRacer's Erin Lipp and Kyle Hanson on a triple-tracked classic trail.

Waxing recommendations: Noque and Krazy Klassic
Waxing recommendations: Noque and Krazy Klassic

Waxing recommendations: Noque and Krazy Klassic

1/23/2020 - By Mike Muha

Toko, Rex, Fast Wax, Start, Holmenkol Ski*Go, Vauhti, oh my!

Headquarters continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup
Headquarters continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup

Headquarters continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup

1/22/2020 - By Mike Muha

After four races, the Cross Country Ski Headquarters still leads the Brumbaugh Cup competition. Team NordicSkiRacer is in second, and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop pushes into third.

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UPCOMING RACES

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

TUE, FEB 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's/Women's Sprint qual.+ final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

FRI, FEB 13, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SAT, FEB 14, 2026

50th Annual North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Classic Mass Start
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 15, 2026

Loppet Junior Qualifier & SuperTour (JNQ) - Freestyle Individual Star
Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, MN

50th Annual North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 E. Hammond Road, Traverse City, MI 49686

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 4x7.5 km Relay
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

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

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