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Pre-Prep race skis for the 2017 American Birkebeiner
Pre-Prep race skis for the 2017 American Birkebeiner

Pre-Prep race skis for the 2017 American Birkebeiner

2/16/2017 - By Chris Hall

With the 2017 Birkie less than 2 weeks away, it is not too early to start getting race skis ready for their final layer of race wax before the big day.

RESULTS: Tricky waxing played havoc in Vasa Classic
RESULTS: Tricky waxing played havoc in Vasa Classic

RESULTS: Tricky waxing played havoc in Vasa Classic

2/12/2017 - By Mike Muha

Eli Brown and Elizabeth Embick were the overall winners in today's inaugural 34km North American Vasa Classic, with Sam Holmes and Rebecca Davis king an queen of the 16km in tricky waxing conditions.

RESULTS: North American Vasa put Woodbeck and Frye Colie on top
RESULTS: North American Vasa put Woodbeck and Frye Colie on top

RESULTS: North American Vasa put Woodbeck and Frye Colie on top

2/11/2017 - By Mike Muha

Full results for the 48k, 28k, 11k, and 6k distances at the 2017 North American Vasa. Besides Woodbeck and Frye Colie winning at 48k, Kevin Tarras and Rebecca Davis topped the 28k standings, and Maize 'n Blue took the 11K.

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BREAKING NEWS: Frye Colie top women at North American Vasa!
BREAKING NEWS: Frye Colie top women at North American Vasa!

BREAKING NEWS: Frye Colie top women at North American Vasa!

2/11/2017 - By Mike Muha

Mariah Frye Colie has won her second major event in two weeks by winning the 48k North American Vasa. Frye Colie won last week's White Pine Stampede.

BREAKING NEWS: Woodbeck wins North American Vasa
BREAKING NEWS: Woodbeck wins North American Vasa

BREAKING NEWS: Woodbeck wins North American Vasa

2/11/2017 - By Mike Muha

The North Americna Vasa 48k Men's Freestyle Podium is in: (1) Jay Woodbeck, (2) Sam Holmes, (3) Ben Lannin. Congratulations!

Wax recommendations for the Vasa!
Wax recommendations for the Vasa!

Wax recommendations for the Vasa!

2/10/2017 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for upcoming Vasa races!

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King Vasa Speaks!
King Vasa Speaks!

King Vasa Speaks!

2/7/2017 - By Mike Haley

It is time for the current, definitive authority on all things Vasa - what it is and what it will be: KING VASA SPEAKS (KVS). Pretentious and grandiose, yes, but oh so informative...

PHOTOS: 2016 White Pine Stampede (blast from the past)
PHOTOS: 2016 White Pine Stampede (blast from the past)

PHOTOS: 2016 White Pine Stampede (blast from the past)

2/6/2017 - By White Pine Stampede

Never before seen photos recently uncovered from the deep archives of the White Pine Stampede of last year's 2016 White Pine Stampede!

PHOTOS: 2017 White Pine Stampede
PHOTOS: 2017 White Pine Stampede

PHOTOS: 2017 White Pine Stampede

2/5/2017 - By White Pine Stampede

250 photos by the crack White Pine photography team of Beth McKaig, Alyse Tarbutton, Melissa Kowalski, and Stacey Hicks.

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RESULTS: Woodbeck and Fry-Colie take White Pine Stampede
RESULTS: Woodbeck and Fry-Colie take White Pine Stampede

RESULTS: Woodbeck and Fry-Colie take White Pine Stampede

2/5/2017 - By Mike Muha

The 20km race course had some of the best grooming ever: Firm deep tracks, firm skate lane with a softer cover, fast but controllable downhills. The course couldn't have been any better.

Waxing Recommendations: White Pine Stampede and PA Nordic Championships
Waxing Recommendations: White Pine Stampede and PA Nordic Championships

Waxing Recommendations: White Pine Stampede and PA Nordic Championships

2/3/2017 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED WITH SOLDA! Latest waxing recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and PA Nordic Championships.

White Pine Stampede: Classic skiers go first!
White Pine Stampede: Classic skiers go first!

White Pine Stampede: Classic skiers go first!

2/2/2017 - By ‎Stacey Titus Hicks

We are anticipating a large field for the 20K race this weekend since we had to cancel the 50K event. To alleviate the congestion on the course, the committee has decided to stagger the start times for the 20K.

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UPCOMING RACES

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

SUN, FEB 22, 2026

33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

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