News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Wax recommendations for Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Frosty Freestyle and the Krazy Klassic. Excellent man-made snow conditions are forecasted!
By Mike Muha
Jan 6, 2022
Toko tests new powder top coats at US Nationals
Soelden 15 is a test wax (a non fluorinated top coat) that did extremely well in testing two weeks ago so I contacted our chemist and he flew some out to me for the races.
By Ian Harvey
Jan 4, 2022
New Toko top coat powers beat old pure fluors
At Soldier Hollow, we just tested lots of different new formulas of new fluoro free Topcoats and were surprised and pleased by the results.
By Ian Harvey
Dec 29, 2021
Toko testing new products
We have lots of new products, from many formulas of new fluoro-free topcoats (available next year) to new High Performance hot waxes and liquid paraffins.
By Ian Harvey
Dec 28, 2021
Michigan Cup individual standings through the first two races
Ken Dawson, Points Keeper for the Michigan Cup, has released the current individual standings in the Michigan Cup through the Forbush Time Trial.
By Mike Muha
Dec 28, 2021
Boyne Vistas race cancelled
Unfortunately for the Michigan Cup community, Race Director Nick Baic will be the Assistant Technical Delegate at the Birkie Week this year and will not be able to put on the Boyne Vistas race.
By Mike Muha
Dec 20, 2021
High winds damage Corsair Ski Trails, need help
During last Friday’s record warm temperature and sustained high winds, the Corsair Ski Trails incurred severe damage. The trails are blocked and inaccessible. We need help.
By Crosair Ski Trails
Dec 20, 2021
Michigan Cup rosters due December 31
The first pass of the Michigan Cup team rosters are due December 31, 2021. The final roster and ONE check for for the number of team members x $7 is due January 31.
By Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh
Dec 19, 2021
RESULTS: Kevin Tarras and Christina Turman win Forbush Time Trial
The Forbush Corner Nordic Time Trial was like racing on a highway - immaculate trails, fast classic tracks, and great snow! The tracks were fast on the downhill, and marathon skating in the tracks around inside corners was exceptional.
By Mike Muha
Dec 18, 2021
Vasa Ski Clubs has commanding lead in Brumbaugh Cup
After two races, the Vasa Ski Club has a massive lead in the senior Brumbaugh Cup competition with 102 points. Grand Rapids Nordic and Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop are second and third.
By Mike Muha
Dec 18, 2021
RESULTS: Tarras and Chapman win gnarly Lakes of the North Freestyle
It was another epic race at Lakes of the North: Sixteen inches of snow, rain, snow, fog, and...interesting trail grooming!
By Mike Muha
Dec 17, 2021
Skiing community mourns loss of longtime skier and racer
Longtime skier and racer Larry Kanaby passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
By Frank Rynalski
Dec 14, 2021
