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Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays
Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays

Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays

2/29/2024 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the final Michigan Cup race of the 2024 season - the Michigan Cup Relays - moved to Saturday, March 2!

MI Cup Relays MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 2!
MI Cup Relays MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 2!

MI Cup Relays MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 2!

2/28/2024 - By Mariah Frye Colie

In light of Black Mountain’s cancellation, we are making quick pivot to host the relays this Saturday, March 2. This is in an effort to put on the best race possible with the best conditions possible.

Headquarters continues to lead MI Cup, plus individual standings
Headquarters continues to lead MI Cup, plus individual standings

Headquarters continues to lead MI Cup, plus individual standings

2/28/2024 - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters continues with a commanding lead, and Team NordicSkiRacer is still solidly in second place, but the Vasa Ski Club has moved ahead of the Grand Rapids Ski Team.

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2024 Engadin shortens marathon: TOO MUCH SNOW!
2024 Engadin shortens marathon: TOO MUCH SNOW!

2024 Engadin shortens marathon: TOO MUCH SNOW!

2/27/2024 - By Mike Muha

In the past few days, 57 inches of snow has fallen - so heavy that it has pushed the ice sheet down in Lake Sils. This has allowed water to soak the snow into slush!

RESULTS: 2024 Muffin Race
RESULTS: 2024 Muffin Race

RESULTS: 2024 Muffin Race

2/27/2024 - By Mike Muha

Standing On Business, BBN, and Coach Ethan and His Bird were the top male, mixed, and female teams at this annual event at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

Vasa Raptors win 2024 Michigan High School Championships
Vasa Raptors win 2024 Michigan High School Championships

Vasa Raptors win 2024 Michigan High School Championships

2/25/2024 1:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

The Vasa Raptors had some standout performances to win the High School Nordic Ski Championships. But the Superiorland Ski Club rocked the Middle School races!

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RESULTS: Wakeley and Jordyn win both MI Cup Freestyle and Classic Championships
RESULTS: Wakeley and Jordyn win both MI Cup Freestyle and Classic Championships

RESULTS: Wakeley and Jordyn win both MI Cup Freestyle and Classic Championships

2/24/2024 - By Mike Muha

Jorden Wakeley (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) and Jordyn Ross (Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team) had a great weekend, each winning both the Michigan Cup Freestyle and Michigan Cup Classic Championships.

Wax recommendations: Muffin Race, Birkie, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon
Wax recommendations: Muffin Race, Birkie, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon

Wax recommendations: Muffin Race, Birkie, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon

2/22/2024 - By Mike Muha

Recommendations for Toko, Fast Wax, Swix, Rex, and Start!

FLASH RACE at XCHQ
FLASH RACE at XCHQ

FLASH RACE at XCHQ

2/20/2024 - By Mariah Frye Colie

We are hosting a flash race to help support Sarah and Reid Goble this Saturday Feb 24th. Join us for a race around the Trapper’s Cabin Loop, and support Michigan’s World Cup athletes!

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Waxing recommendations for the Michigan Cup Championships
Waxing recommendations for the Michigan Cup Championships

Waxing recommendations for the Michigan Cup Championships

2/15/2024 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup Championship races!, the Forbush Freestyle and the Hanson Hills Classic...both at Forbush Corner.

2024 Birkie: Shorter distance, lots of laps
2024 Birkie: Shorter distance, lots of laps

2024 Birkie: Shorter distance, lots of laps

2/13/2024 - By American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation

The American Birkebeiner, traditionally a 50K race, will now be a 30K event. The Kortelopet, a beloved 29K race, will be condensed to a 20K distance. Additionally, the Prince Haakon, typically a 15K race, will be shortened to a 10K course.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads Michigan Cup
Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads Michigan Cup

Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads Michigan Cup

2/12/2024 - By Ken Dawson

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters takes a commanding lead in the Michigan Cup, accumulating 13,600 points as of the Forbush Memorial Freestyle. Individual standings also available.

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UPCOMING RACES

SAT, JAN 17, 2026

Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

SUN, JAN 18, 2026

CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic Race
Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States

Nub's Nob Classic 5k and 12k
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

TUE, JAN 20, 2026

Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan

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)

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