News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Reid Goble wins Super Tour 10K Classic in Minneapolis
Michigan native and former Michigan Cup skier Reid Goble was the overall winner of the Men’s Super Tour 10K Classic mass start race held at Wirth Park in Minneapolis MN.
By Jim Pryor
Feb 22, 2026
A Korteloppet struggle
Ernie and I agreed to start and finish the 2026 Korteloppet together as our first XC ski race skiing together in our 45 years of racing.
By Carol Mueller-Brumbaugh
Feb 21, 2026
Muffin Race wax recommendations
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2026
A Small Town Dream
This morning would be the 50th edition of the White Pine Stampede, one of the oldest cross country ski marathons in North America. For decades the race has started in my home town of Mancelona, MI. It is a true cross country race because you actually ski, well, cross country.
By Jake Ellis
Feb 19, 2026
Latest update on the upcoming Muffin Race
After the warm up this week, it looks like we will possibly get some more snow later this week, so count on solid, fast conditions.
By George Frye
Feb 18, 2026
Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic
Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis were the top seniors. Bode Dykstra and Lindsay Smith won the junior titles.
By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2026
Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the North American Vasa brought back the 50k Freestyle and 50k Classic. In a salute to her father - co-race director Ken Dawson - Natalie Dawson won the women's 50k in 2:42:36.
By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2026
HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026
With four races left, two each at the Vasa and Black Mountain, HHCCSS has a 132-point lead over Team NordicSkiRacer.
By Ernie Brumbaugh
Feb 15, 2026
Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams with 19,801 points. Over 3,00 points behind in second place is Team NordicSkiRacer, with Grand Rapids Nordic sitting on their tail with 15,075 points.
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2026
It's Vasa weekend! Let's Wax!
Toko and Rex wax recommendations for the 2026 North American Vasa.
By Mike Muha
Feb 12, 2026
2026 Olympian Sophia Tsu Velicer raced in 2011 North American Vasa
Sophia Tsu Velicer, representing Chinese Taipei, just finished 52nd in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
By Mike Muha
Feb 10, 2026
Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis win Forbush Memorial Classic
It was a Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop day, with the team taking both wins and 4 of the 6 podium spots.
By Mike Muha
Feb 9, 2026
