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Michigan Cup: What’s New This Season

The new Michigan Cup season adds the Michigan High School Championships, explores a new date for the Vasa Raptor Rush, and brings back the Lakes of the North Freestyle — and yes, the 60–69 age group is being split into two new categories.

By Mike Muha
Oct 3, 2026

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Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club to Host 2027 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championship

The 2027 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Cross Country Ski Championship from February 11-14, 2027 will be host at Hiawatha Highlands in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. It is open to all Masters skiers who hold membership in an association affiliated with the World Masters Cross-country Ski Association such as the AXCS.

By Mark Orzel and Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club
Oct 2, 2026

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25 Years in the Making: Introducing the Next Generation of NordicSkiRacer.com

We are officially celebrating 25 years of keeping the skiers and the Michigan Cup community connected with a new NordicSkiRacer.com!

By Mike Muha
Sep 30, 2026

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Rex Ski Wax becomes Presenting Sponsor of this year's Birkie

Rex Ski Wax, in partnership with Pioneer Midwest, is proud to announce that we're the Presenting Sponsor of this year's American Birkebeiner!

By Rex Ski Wax
Sep 7, 2026

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Michigan Cup

Michigan Cup Committee Meeting

This year's Michigan Cup Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 20 at the Pavilion at Hanson Hills at 11 PM.

By Ernie Brumbaugh
Sep 3, 2026

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Team Birkie becomes SNØ Racing

The new name and logo strongly position SNØ Racing to secure sponsorship and supplier agreements, enabling it to support athletes with global ambitions.

By Julie Ensrud
Jun 9, 2026

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Recent Trail Reports

Kincaid Park
Oct 2, 2026 — Anchorage, AK
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Kensington Metropark
Sep 29, 2026 — Milford, MI
Ski walking up hill along the road from the entrance to the Possum Hollow parking are to the Toboggan Hill parking lot was in great shape! The photo is of Tony Percha during the warmup climb.

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