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Michigan Cup Standings to date
Michigan Cup Standings to date

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
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races

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
Pure fluoro topcoats banned at MI High School Championships

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.

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Results from 28th Annual Junior Muffin Team Sprint Relay
Results from 28th Annual Junior Muffin Team Sprint Relay

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
Milan Baic and Elizabeth Osteen win Boyne Vistas

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
An Open Letter to Nordic Ski Racers

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.

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Birkie and Michigan Cup wax recommendations!
Birkie and Michigan Cup wax recommendations!

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...
Brumbaugh Cup: Headquarters, NordicSkiRacer, Hanson Hills/CCSS...

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
Competition is hot in Michigan Cup individual standings

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.

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Blackmer and Hanson crowned 2020 MI Cup Classic Champions
Blackmer and Hanson crowned 2020 MI Cup Classic Champions

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
Vanias and Ross crowned 2020 Michigan Cup Freestyle Champions

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.

Lipp and Holmes win Vasa MI Cup Challenge
Lipp and Holmes win Vasa MI Cup Challenge

Lipp and Holmes win Vasa MI Cup Challenge

2/15/2020 - By Mike Muha

We combine the times from the 2 full points Michigan Cup races (the 25K freestyle and the 17K classic), and the best time wins.

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UPCOMING RACES

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

SAT, MAR 7, 2026

Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913

SUN, MAR 8, 2026

Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

MON, MAR 9, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

WED, MAR 11, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

FRI, MAR 13, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

SAT, MAR 14, 2026

2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

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