Cross Country Ski Racing News

Wax Recommendations: Vasa Weekend!

2/8/2018 - By Mike Muha

Toko, Fast Wax, Swix, and Solda recommendations for North American Vasa Fest this weekend.

Michigan Cup standings through the Noque

2/7/2018 - By Ken Dawson

Got back home and updated rosters and results through the Noque. I did not do team points yet but should do that shortly, and add the White Pine Stampede. Attached are the current results.

"All systems Go!" for 42nd Annual North American Vasa

2/7/2018 - By North American Vasa

The recent snow, the expert grooming of three grooming teams, and predicted cold nights will ensure the best race conditions of the year.

This weekend's races: What's on, what's off...

2/1/2018 - By Mike Muha

White Pine Stampede: YES! Fire N Ice: NO. PA Nordic Championships: NO. King of the Mountain: NEW and YES! Michael Seaman Memorial: NO!

King of the Hill race at Schuss Mountain

2/1/2018 - By Shanty Creek

Need something to do the day after the White Pine Stampede? Race the King of the Hill at Schuss Mountain in Bellaire, Michigan!

White Pine Stampede waxing recommendations!

2/1/2018 - By Mike Muha

Good news: Lots of snow is in the forecast for the White Pine Stampede! Now see how you should wax....

UPDATE: The White Pine Stampede is on!...minus the 50k...plus SNOW!

2/1/2018 - By Mike Muha

Snow drought ends: White Pine to get slammed with snow! Plus the loop was remeasured - it's 5.4km. Only 4 laps instead of 5 for the 20km event. Of course, with this new snow....

Mike Seaman Memorial race cancelled, so ski in Mike's honor

1/30/2018 - By Jay Woodbeck

The inaugural Mike Seaman Memorial 10k Classic, originally scheduled for Sunday 2/4/18, has been canceled due to low snow conditions. In lieu of the event, Team NordicSkiRacer suggests going for a ski in Mike's honor on Sunday.

Andy Liebner on his win in the Noquemanon Ski Marathon 50k Freestyle

1/29/2018 - By Andy Liebner

Going into this 50K Freestyle at the Noquemanon, I had one main thread in mind: Prepare to reserve energy. The strategy I used in those days carried me well this weekend.

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Noquemanon Ski Marathon waxing recommendations

1/25/2018 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for upcoming races: Noquemanon Ski Marathon

Clark skiing 36th Great Bear Chase this year

1/24/2018 - By Angela Luskin

The first Great Bear Chase took place in 1981 and Richard Clark was there. This year marks the 36th annual ski marathon and Richard Clark plans to be there, just as he has for every Great Bear Chase.

RESULTS: Vanias and Darnton win relocated Cote Dame Marie Loppet

1/20/2018 - By Mike Muha

Alex Vanias (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) holding off Sam Holmes (Vasa Ski Club) to finish first for the senior men. Cheryl Darnton takes the women's victory!