Cross Country Ski Racing News

Why the suppliers are silent during the Olympic Games

1/29/2014 - By Ian Harvey

You may have noticed over the years that the equipment suppliers are either very quiet or providing very general information leaving out the most interesting details that aficionados would want to see. This is not by choice.

Popup Enduro race this Sunday

1/29/2014 - By Tom Cook

An Ohio Nordic/Hilltoppers XC tradition since 2005, we have held enduros all over - in multiple states. This is a "ski-as much as you (and your friends, neighbors and family) can/want in one hour" on a ~1K groomed loop.

White Pine Stampede update

1/28/2014 - By Jack McKaig

A mashed potato bar will be available for those involved in the race including race entrants, guests of entrants and volunteers, plus lots of Short's beer!

Heavy snow drives Vasa 50K back to 2-lap loop

1/28/2014 - By Pete LaPlaca

Due to the extremely heavy snow conditions this year, we have decided to go back to a two-lap 50k race. The constantly drifting snow and major equipment issues have forced this decision.

Youngest skiers have their own races at North American VASA

1/28/2014 - By North American Vasa

Junior VASA races are back for a seventh year offering classic and freestyle skiing events of one or two loops on the special Junior VASA course, grouped by ages.

Schaefer and Cook win Ohio Nordic Championship Pursuit

1/27/2014 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED: Michael Schaeffer and Olivia Cook took top honors in Sunday's Ohio Nordic Championship Pursuit. The race consisted of a 5K classic leg then a 5K freestyle leg.

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Flanders, Schommer post big wins at Mt. Itasca freestyle events

1/26/2014 - By CCSA

Impressive individual performances from Michigan Tech's Alice Flanders and St. Scholastica's Paul Schommer saw the two juniors top the podium in the womenâ€™s 5K freestyle and the menâ€™s 10K freestyle in bitterly cold conditions at Mt. Itasca.

Colorado skier Finkel surprises herself by winning Noque 50K freestyle

1/26/2014 - By Steve Brownlee

Informed shortly after coming indoors that she might be the women's winner of the 50-kilometer freestyle race at the Noquemanon Ski Marathon, she was incredulous.

Young racers enthusiastic about racing in Junior Noque

1/25/2014 - By Steve Brownlee

here may not have been many people named "Hill" at the Junior Noquemanon on Friday afternoon, but that didn't keep a number of kids from naming that their favorite part of the Forestville course in Marquette Township.

Noquemanon Ski Marathon results

1/25/2014 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon

Noquemanon Ski Marathon results for 2014. "4 degrees at race start, 2 degrees at the finish 51km later. Top it off with 20mph winds and you've got an epic ski race."