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Ida Sargent takes 10th in Asiago classic sprint
Ida Sargent takes 10th in Asiago classic sprint

Ida Sargent takes 10th in Asiago classic sprint

12/21/2013 - By USSA

Ida Sargent led the USA Saturday with a strong 10th in a classic sprint in Asiago. Four American women and two men qualifed for finals including Andy Newell, who was fifth fastest.

Alex Vanais wins WinterStart at Lakes of the North
Alex Vanais wins WinterStart at Lakes of the North

Alex Vanais wins WinterStart at Lakes of the North

12/21/2013 - By Mike Muha

Breaking news: Alex Vanais wins the WinterStart at Lakes of the North. Milan Baic was second and Dan Ynakus third.

Brumbaugh Cup scoring begins Saturday!
Brumbaugh Cup scoring begins Saturday!

Brumbaugh Cup scoring begins Saturday!

12/20/2013 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

The 2014 Michigan Cup season will begin this Saturday at the Lakes of the North Winterstart and Sunday at the Wintersonnewende. In order to make sure this happen, Team Captions should appoint one person from each team to assist in the scoring.

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Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races

12/19/2013 - By Mike Muha

Wax Recommendations for this weekend's races: Winterstart and Wintersonnenwende

US Nationals return to Houghton in 2015 and 2016
US Nationals return to Houghton in 2015 and 2016

US Nationals return to Houghton in 2015 and 2016

12/18/2013 - By Michigan Tech

The U.S. National Cross-Country Skiing Championships are returning to Houghton in 2015 and 2016. The Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center’s bid was approved based on its challenging trail system, according to a published report.

North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to it's 2014 Festival of Races
North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to it's 2014 Festival of Races

North American VASA welcomes Fatbikes to it's 2014 Festival of Races

12/16/2013 - By Pete LaPlaca

The King VASA Fatbike Race will be held on Saturday Feb. 8th at 2:00pm and will make one loop on the VASA Pathway for approximately 27 kilometers of beautifully groomed trails.

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Winterstart and WinterSonnenwende Michigan Cup races this weekend
Winterstart and WinterSonnenwende Michigan Cup races this weekend

Winterstart and WinterSonnenwende Michigan Cup races this weekend

12/16/2013 - By Curt Peterson

The Gaylord and Mancelona area, right in the heart of the early season snow belt, will be the site of our opening ski races of the season on REAL snow. Yes there is snow, over a foot now, and the weather predictions are wonderful.

Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos
Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos

Video: Marit Bjorgen vs. Kikkan Randall - Sprint Davos

12/15/2013 - By Mike Muha

It does NOT get more exciting than this! Kikkan is blocked in several corners, nearly crashes halfway through the race, gets a good lead, then fights to the death at the finish!

Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint
Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint

Randall takes second in photo finish in Davos sprint

12/15/2013 - By USSA

World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall (left) finished second in the cross country skate sprint after a fierce head-to-head battle with Norway’s Marit Bjoergen (right) in the last stretch, which ended in a photo finish.

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Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle
Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle

Kikkan Randal takes 18th in 15K Davos Freestyle

12/14/2013 - By USSA

In one of her best races in the high-altitude venue, World Cup sprint champion Kikkan Randall skied into 18th place in the FIS World Cup 15k freestyle race Saturday, securing the top spot for the USA.

Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay
Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay

Nice socks, Kikkan! Video: Lillihammer 4x5km relay

12/14/2013 - By Mike Muha

Great video of the Lillihammer 4x5km relay in which Kikkan Randall's mismatched pair of socks receive extra attention! Oh, and Team USA take third overall.

December's Tour de Ski cancelled

12/12/2013 - By Mike Muha

Heads up! Nick Baic has cancelled the Tour de Ski for this season. Circumstance forced them to cancel Saturday's event, and now the race is completely cancelled.

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UPCOMING RACES

FRI, JAN 23, 2026

Junior Noque
Al Quall Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI

SAT, JAN 24, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Start
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ishpeming, MI

FLASH RACE to support Reid Goble
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, JAN 25, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Classic Individual Start / Mixed Relay
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

TUE, FEB 3, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

WED, FEB 4, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

THU, FEB 5, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

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