News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
RESULTS: Headquarters wins overall MI Cup Relays
It was an awesome day, with better-than-expected conditions on the ~2km Trapper's Cabin trail. The overall spirit was highly enthusiastic and positive, and it seemed like everyone who showed up had a great time!
By Mariah Frye Colie, with Mike Muha
Mar 4, 2024
Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays
Wax recommendations for the final Michigan Cup race of the 2024 season - the Michigan Cup Relays - moved to Saturday, March 2!
By Mike Muha
Feb 29, 2024
Headquarters continues to lead MI Cup, plus individual standings
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.
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2024
MI Cup Relays MOVED TO SATURDAY MARCH 2!
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.
By Mariah Frye Colie
Feb 28, 2024
RESULTS: 2024 Muffin Race
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.
By Mike Muha
Feb 27, 2024
2024 Engadin shortens marathon: TOO MUCH SNOW!
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!
By Mike Muha
Feb 27, 2024
Vasa Raptors win 2024 Michigan High School Championships
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!
By Mike Muha
Feb 25, 2024
RESULTS: Wakeley and Jordyn win both MI Cup Freestyle and Classic Championships
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.
By Mike Muha
Feb 24, 2024
Wax recommendations: Muffin Race, Birkie, Kortelopet, Prince Haakon
Recommendations for Toko, Fast Wax, Swix, Rex, and Start!
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2024
FLASH RACE at XCHQ
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!
By Mariah Frye Colie
Feb 20, 2024
Waxing recommendations for the Michigan Cup Championships
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup Championship races!, the Forbush Freestyle and the Hanson Hills Classic...both at Forbush Corner.
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2024
Estimating snow temperature that's far far away...
How can the typical racer who doesn't arrive on the snow until the day of the race know how cold the snow is going to be?
By Iain Harvey
Feb 13, 2024
