News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Vanias and Wakeley top the 2026 White Pine Stampede
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop skiers Kaitlyn Vanias and Jorden Wakely took the top spots in the 40km White Pine Stampede.
By Mike Muha
Feb 9, 2026
Headquarters in the lead! Beckham, Temkin, Davis and Davis top skiers
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams in the Michigan Cup. Beckham Haberkorn and Shirel Temkin lead the juniors; Rebecca and Michael Davis lead the seniors. And welcome Crystal Nordic!
By Mike Muha
Feb 5, 2026
Wax recommendations: White Pine Stampede and Forbush Classic
Another cold weekend! See the wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic. Get waxing!
By Mike Muha
Feb 5, 2026
North American Vasa is on as Trail Conditions reach peak
The 50th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races, presented by TVC, is on, and organizers report trail conditions are shaping up for race weekend, February 14–15, 2026, at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, MI.
By Libby Schnepf
Feb 5, 2026
The Family Davis: MI Cup Classic Champions at Hanson Hills
Rebecca Davis and Michael Davis ski away from the field to become the 2026 Michigan Cup Classic Champions!
By Mike Muha
Feb 3, 2026
Rebecca Davis and Ryan Harris win MI Cup Champion Freestyle
Rebecca Davis dominated the women and Ryan Harris skied away from the pack at Forbush Corner during 2026 Forbush Freestyle / Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships.
By Mike Muha
Feb 3, 2026
Wax recommendations for the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic
UPDATED! Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup Championship races! Should be great snow conditions but a bit on the cold side...especially on Saturday.
By Mike Muha
Jan 29, 2026
Updated Michigan Cup JUNIOR standings
Points Keeper Ken Dawson has updated the current individual JUNIOR standings: "I included the latest Michigan Cup results for juniors that include Flying Squirrel and Beech Nuts races."
By Mike Muha
Jan 26, 2026
RESULTS: 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Thirty-two juniors raced in the 2026 Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race at Nubs Nob. The race is part of the Baic Cup for the best Junior Team on the Michigan Cup Race Series.
By Mike Muha
Jan 26, 2026
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions
The race dawned with a foot of heavy new snow on both the JACK RABBIT 3.5k and FLYING SQUIRREL 5k racecourses. Middle and High School skiers from Nubs Nob, Vasa Raptor and Crystal Nordic teams showed their grit and strength in these tough conditions. (Video and results)
By Beth Major
Jan 24, 2026
Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races
Wax recommendations for this weekend's COLD races! Toko and Rex recommendations.
By Mike Muha
Jan 23, 2026
Results: 2026 Flying Squirrel Junior Nordic Race
High school and middle school results from the Crystal Community Ski Club's annual Flying Squirrel Junior Nordic Race...and a video!
By Mike Muha
Jan 21, 2026
