News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Solda introduces non-fluoro ski waxes
Solda began to reformulate their waxes with fluorocarbon compounds of C6 or less. These new formulas conformed to the 2020 European Union regulations.
By Bert Hinkley
Feb 28, 2020
Michigan Cup Standings to date
New standings are available! Actually, Ken had the available immediately after the Boyne Vistas race but I've haven't had time to post until today (sorry Ken!).
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2020
UPDATED! Brumbaugh Cup standings remain the same
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a narrow lead over Team NordicSkiRacer, with Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop not far behind.
By Mike Muha
Feb 28, 2020
Results from 28th Annual Junior Muffin Team Sprint Relay
Racers in teams of two each did three 1.5km laps for a total of 6 laps per team. There were male, female and mixed teams.
By Mike Muha
Feb 27, 2020
Pure fluoro topcoats banned at MI High School Championships
For all High School State Championship Races this coming weekend, including distance races and sprints, the use of pure fluoro powder, liquid or block is prohibited.
By Ruth Oppliger
Feb 27, 2020
Wax recommendations for this weekend's races
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan High School Championships and Black Mountain Fest.
By Mike Muha
Feb 27, 2020
Milan Baic and Elizabeth Osteen win Boyne Vistas
Always a good time, the Boyne Vistas Freestyle features a huge climb right from the start line. Blow up here and kill your chances for a good finish!
By Mike Muha
Feb 26, 2020
An Open Letter to Nordic Ski Racers
The Black Mountain Race weekend is OUR ONLY FUNDRAISER for the year and that our Black Mountain Nordic Ski Club does all of the care and grooming of the 40 Km of trails at the Mountain WITHOUT ONE PENNY OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE DNR.
By John Gravlin
Feb 25, 2020
Competition is hot in Michigan Cup individual standings
As of last weekend, 539 racers have gained Michigan Cup points. A small set of those skiers lead the overall Michigan Cup.
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2020
Brumbaugh Cup: Headquarters, NordicSkiRacer, Hanson Hills/CCSS...
There's been no change to the order of teams in the Brumbaugh Cup after nine races: the Cross Country Ski Headquarters continues to leads with 819 points and Team NordicSkiRacer and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop hold second and third.
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2020
Birkie and Michigan Cup wax recommendations!
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races! The Birkie recommendations may be updated daily...
By Mike Muha
Feb 20, 2020
Vanias and Ross crowned 2020 Michigan Cup Freestyle Champions
The crowning of the champions in previous years was based on a racers three best freestyle events. The Michigan Cup Committee, after quite a bit of discussion, voted to make it winner-take-all in one event for 2020.
By Mike Muha
Feb 17, 2020
