Cross Country Ski Racing News
Vasa Ski Club also leads Brumbaugh Cup!
2/28/2016 - By Mike Muha
Not only does the Vasa Ski Club lead the overall Michigan Cup as of the Boyne Grinder race, the team also leads the Brumbaugh Cup for strongest senior team.
Vasa Ski Club leads Michigan Cup; Men's championship up for grabs
2/28/2016 - By Mike Muha
We have a tie in points for first place overall, with Vasa Ski Club racers Milan Baic and John O'Hearn each having 996 points. Team NordicSkiRacer's Jay Woodbeck is just six points behind in third with 990 points.
Get waxing! Wax Recommendations for Black Mountain and the Muffin Race
2/25/2016 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations from Fast Wax, Toko, and Swix for the Black Mountain Classic, Black Mount Freestyle, and Muffin Race.
Great Bear Chase looking for volunteers
2/25/2016 - By Luskin Angela
The Great Bear Chase ski race will be March 5th this year, and as always, will showcase both our area’s wonderful trails and people. The event requires the dedication and support of over 100 community volunteers.
Jordyn Ross and Reed Goble win Boyne Grinder
2/24/2016 - By Mike Muha
Says David Austin, We tilled up the race course early morning pulling some cold snow into the surface snow. Great conditions!
Jessie Diggins second in Lahti Freestyle Sprint
2/20/2016 - By USSA
FULL VIDEO. Diggins: I’m so happy with the race today! It was a ton of fun, start to finish, and to have three girls in the top 15 and four in the heats? That’s awesome!
Caitlin Gregg comes through, wins record 4th Birkie!
2/20/2016 - By Mike Muha
Gregg raced second place finisher Aurelie Dabudyk of France down the streets of Hayward, Wisconsin, finishing in 2:22:44.5, winning by just 5.1 seconds.
Can Caitlin Gregg win a record fourth Birkie title?
2/19/2016 - By USSA
Foremost among the favorites will be Caitlin Gregg (Minneapolis, MN), going for her fourth Birkebeiner women’s title. Gregg won in 2011 (where she broke the Women’s 50K Skate course record), 2013 and 2014.
Live BIRKIE video feeds on Saturday morning!
2/19/2016 - By Mike Muha
Live BIRKIE video feeds on Saturday morning! North America's largest and most prestigious cross-country ski marathon. FIS Marathon Cup and USSA SuperTour.
CXC Skiing names GLD Junior National Team
2/18/2016 - By CXC Skiing
Sixteen Great Lakes skiers were named to the Junior National Teams after the Mayor’s XC Challenge in Minneapolis, MN, February 13-14, which was the final Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) of the season.
Get waxing! Wax recommendations for the Birkie and Grinder
2/18/2016 - By Mike Muha
[UPDATED 2/18 2:26pm] Recommendations are out for the Birkie! Will update as the recommendations change or new recommendations are added.
Michael and Rebecca Davis win Gran Travers
2/14/2016 - By Mike Muha
Michael Davis made it a double victory this weekend, winning Saturday's North American Vasa 27km classic and Sunday's 16km Gran Travers Classic. And Rebecca Davis took no prisoners in the women's division, finishing first with a 10 minute lead.
