The first Tuesday Night XC Ski Sprints took place at Timber Ridge on January 6 in very cold, windy, snowy conditions, for skiers and spectators alike.
This Junior-only race was held at Boyne Mountain after the originally scheduled Boyne Highlands Classic Race was cancelled because of poor snow conditions.
The Boyne Highlands Classic race scheduled for Sunday Jan 4 is officially cancelled. There is a small possibility that the GLD will move the Junior Olympic Qualifier to Boyne Mountain. Brian Carlson and Nick Baic will be discussing options with other JO coaches.
UPDATED AGAIN! HTML RESULTS (1/5/2005)
UPDATED! RESULTS & PICTURES (1/4/2004)!
Sometimes skiing through mashed potatos, Milan Baic crossed the finish line first to win the 11 km men's race. Megan Madion finished first in the Women's 7 km. In the 7 km Junior Olympic Qualifier race, Julia Coulter and Jared Cregg were victorious.
NOON: Just got off the phone with Nick Baic - both races this weekend are still a GO. The Chestnut Valley race will be held on the golf course like last year.
It happens every year: some racer ends up carrying frozen water around the course with them. Here's tips on keep your hydration system from freezing during the big race.,
The Chestnut Valley Freestyle and the Boyne Highlands Classic on Saturday and Sunday, Jan 3-4, WILL be held. Race organizers ask that racers who are planning to attend call or e-mail the race organizers so they can insure they have enough food for lunch.
The Holly Cup on Saturday, December 27, 2003, has been cancelled due to lack of snow and low registrations.
Mother Nature helped out Crystal Mountain, and the race is definately a go!
Crystal mountain has received snow, but an expected warming trend may force a cancellation of the Pre-Season Opener race on Saturday, December 20.
The Michigan Cup Committee meeting minutes and letter to Racing Clubs posted on the Michigan Cup home page. The minutes include rule or other changes. The letter provides instructions for fee and roster sumbission.
The second (Sunday Nov 9) and third (Sunday Dec 7) races in the '1st Annual Team NordicSkiRacer.Com Fall Duathlon Series' will start at 10:00am instead of 9:00am as previously announced.