Cross Country Ski Racing News
Jessie Diggins: A second win in as many days
11/23/2015 - By USSA
On a cold day in Sweden, Jessie Diggins secured another win this Sunday in Gaellivare during a 10km freestyle FIS race, with Petra Novakova of the Czech Republic following closely behind to claim second and Caitlin Gregg third.
Diggins wins 1.2k classic in Gaellivare
11/22/2015 - By USSA
Jessie Diggins (Afton, MN) raced her way to a win in a 1.2k classic sprint race Saturday while Sophie Caldwell (Peru, VT) took second on the tough tracks of Hellner Stadium in Gaellivare.
NBC to cover Nordic ski events
11/16/2015 - By Mike Muha
NBC Sports Group will televise a significant calendar of World Cup cross country, ski jumping, Nordic combined races this winter, as well as alpine, snowboard, and other winter races.
Getting to know the Toko All Stars: Noah Hoffman
11/16/2015 - By Toko
My skiing role model when I was a junior was U.S. Ski Team athlete Kris Freeman. Kris was the best distance skier in the U.S. and his success showed me that it was possible for an American...to be in the top-5 in the world.
Twenty races on Michigan Cup calendar for 2015-2016
11/14/2015 - By Mike Muha
Twenty races make up the Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series for the 2015-2016 season. Races may be added, moved, or cancelled. Check the Michigan Cup Calendar periodically for the most recent updates.
Kikkan Randall: Baby on Board!
10/18/2015 - By USSA
World Champion cross country ski racer Kikkan Randall is planning to take a break from competition this season. Randall and husband Jeff Ellis announced to her teammates this week that they are expecting their first child in April.
$40 for 40th White Pine Stampede. $20 for WPS 1 skiers
10/13/2015 - By Jack Mckaig
The entry fee for the 20KM and 50KM White Pine Stampede races will be only $40.00 until 11/1/14 in honor of our 40th anniversary; If you skied in WPS 1, it's only $20.
Michigan Cup Committee finalizes 2016 season
10/12/2015 - By Mike Muha
Financial report reviewed, race schedule approved...what were the other big decisions and topics of discussion at the 33rd annual Michigan Cup Committee meeting?
2018 XC Ski World Masters goes to Minneapolis, MN
10/10/2015 - By Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis
In early 2018, the Loppet Foundation of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA will host the Masters World Cup on the trails of Theodore Wirth Park Winter Recreation Area. The World Masters Cross-Country Ski Association (WMA) awarded the bid at their annual meeting.
Volunteers needed for 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships
10/7/2015 - By US Nationals
olunteer registration is open for the 2016 U.S. Skiing Championships hosted by Michigan Tech at its on-campus Nordic Training Center Jan. 3-9.
Will 83% ski pole rule save classic skiing?
10/5/2015 - By Mike Muha
The FIS created a new rule around the maximum pole length in classic technique to preserve the use of diagonal striding. What does this mean for the citizen racer?
A summer trip and two ski races in Australia and New Zealand
10/4/2015 - By Michael Bourassa
It all began a couple of years ago when I started skiing regularly at Forbush Corner. I was looking over the race jerseys peppering the walls of the shop and I asked Dave, “What is the Merino Muster?”
