News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
RESULTS: Forbush Time Trial victories for Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias
Congratulations to Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias for taking the wins at the Forbush Time Trial! Jorden, you skied the course in 15 minutes flat! WOW! Kaitlyn: 17:25 and just beating Erica Ohearn and all but 14 of the men in a strong field? WOW!
By Mike Muha
Dec 16, 2024
The great plan for the race within a race
The Forbush Time Trail my first race of the season and I was determined to beat my training partner, Tony Percha. This is the story of my grand plan to bring Tony down!
By Mike Muha
Dec 16, 2024
Wax recommendations! Let the ski racing season begin!
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races! (Hey Swix, FastWax, Rex, Rode, Solda...how about some recommendations....)
By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2024
PSIA (Professional Ski Instructor Association) Clinics for 2025
PSIA has a clinic for everyone! It will equip you with the resources and knowledge to enhance your personal skiing and teaching skills.
By Amy Powell
Nov 27, 2024
Vasa honors skiers who have completed 30 or more Vasa races
New this year, the North American Vasa will honor the tradition of the 49th annual NAV race by giving special recognition to the skiers that have completed 30 or more Vasa races.
By Ken Dawson
Nov 18, 2024
High School Nordic Race Ski Equipment Rental Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters (XC Ski HQ) will offer a cross country ski equipment season rental program to junior racers this season.
By Mariah Frye
Nov 17, 2024
Toko Nordic Fixation Options
It’s time to think about setting up your ski and snowboard preparation area. Here are our options regarding tables and vises.
By Ian Harvey
Nov 4, 2024
Happy 50th, Cross Country Ski Headquaters!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters has been a beacon of authentic, outdoor experiences for half a century.
By Cross Country Ski Headquaters
Nov 1, 2024
Toko news and musings
New logo, US Ski Team visit, Ben Ogden, planned wax clinics for the West Yellowstone Ski Festival, and Team Birkie!
By Ian Harvey
Oct 31, 2024
2024-2025 Michigan Cup race calendar
The schedule is nearly identical as last season's, with twenty-one races. The only change is the loss of the Lakes of the North Freestyle
By Mike Muha
Oct 17, 2024
The Vasa Tradition continues in 2025
We have partnered with Traverse City Parks and Recreation to add a backup site at Hickory Hills which has snow-making ability.
By Gretchen Carr
Oct 16, 2024
Sten Fjelheim inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame
The legendary Sten Fjeldheim will be inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame on September, 20, 2024. Of the 73 Hall of Famers, Fjeldheim is the first to represent Nordic skiing.
By Mike Muha
Sep 17, 2024
