The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the nomination of 14 cross country athletes Wednesday afternoon. Seven men and seven women will race, lead by Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins.
Not heading north to the Noquemanon Ski Marathon? Head south to the Ohio Nordic Championships and Junior Races. The Ohio Nordic Ski Club and Hilltoppers XC will be holding a same-day pursuit format at Girdled Road Reservation South, Concord Twp.
UPDATED (link fixed): Here are the individual Michigan Cup Results through the Krazy Classic Ski Race. I left off teams until I finalize all rosters. Please review for age class designation and points.
Liz Stephen (E. Montpelier, VT) skied to her career best FIS World Cup finish in sixth in the women’s 10k classic mass start Sunday in Szklarska Poreba, Poland.
World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall topped every one of her heats Saturday to take her 10th World Cup victory in the Szlarska Poreba sprints.
Over 200 cross-country ski races were treated to perfect conditions for a 15 or 30k freestyle race at Hanson Hills in Grayling, Michigan. This head-cam video shows highlights of the race from the perspective of of one of the competitors.
Like last Saturday's Frosty Freestyle, Alex Vanias and Dan Yankus finished first and second at the 2014 Cote Dame Marie. The women's 13.3k race was tight at the finish, just three seconds separating the top three finishers.
Cross country ski waxing recommendations for this weekend's Cote Dame Marie Michigan Cup race.
Brumbaugh Cup standing to date! Lower scores are best.
Classic sprint results from Hickory Hills on January 14, 2014
Here are two sets of photos taken by Lisa Kaniewski and Mike Muha of the racers in the 4k and 12k Krazy Klassic race at Huron Meadows on Sunday, January 12.
Here are three sets of photos taken by Mark Irish and Lisa Kaniewski of the racers in the 5 and 15k Frosty Freestyle race.