News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Alex Vanias and Mariah Frye Colie win fast Lakes of the North Freestyle
UPDATED! Pity those racers with soft skis or poor balance at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle! There was plenty of snow, and the trail was groomed so three skiers could skate side-by-side much of the 7.2km trail, but the snow surface surface...
By Mike Muha
Dec 16, 2019
Vanias and Colie win Forbush Time Trial
Well, what difference 24 hours and a change of venue makes! Warm temperatures and tricky trails at Saturday's Lakes of the North Freestyle gave way to a colder race (19F), a little new snow, and smooth as silk grooming for the Forbush Corner Freestyle.
By Mike Muha
Dec 16, 2019
Midwest Nordic Rendezvous: Ski and teach better!
Learn to ski better or learn to instruct other skiers how to ski better!
By Amy Powell
Dec 15, 2019
Waxing recommendations for this weekend's MI Cup and JNQ races
So far, only Toko has posted any recommendations, and the Swix recommendation site is gone! I'll update if other recommendations are released!
By Mike Muha
Dec 12, 2019
What wax to use when?
Picking the right wax is more complicated than simply looking at a wax chart. Snow and air temperature, free moisture, and snow crystal type all play a role.
By Ian Harvey
Dec 12, 2019
WADA bans Russia for 4 years
Russia has been banned from the Olympics and other competitions for 4 years because of drug testing data manipulations.
By Mike Muha
Dec 10, 2019
Work bees for Noque Trail
There are four scheduled volunteer events planned starting Friday including two at Forestville and two at Big Bay to deal with all the downed trees across the trails.
By NTN Trails
Dec 5, 2019
ABR makes USA Today 10 Best list
ABR Trails made USA Today's 10 Best list, the only Michigan resort to do so. Stokely Creek Lodge also made the list.
By Mike Muha
Dec 2, 2019
Nordiq Canada bans medium and high fluoro waxes
Nordiq Canada has banned the use of medium and high fluoro waxes in all Tier 2 and some Tier 1 races
By Mike Muha
Nov 27, 2019
Forbush Corner ribbon cutting and youth day, Dec 7
Forbush corner is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new snowmaking system plus a Youth Day for kids on Saturday December 7.
By Mike Muha
Nov 27, 2019
White Pine Stampede: New Race Director and Committee Members
The White Pine Stampede Committee announced a new director and committee members as they kick off official preparations for the 44th annual race to be held Feb. 1, 2020.
By White Pine Stampede
Nov 25, 2019
FIS bans fluorine waxes for the 2020/2021 season
The International Ski Federation's (FIS) Committee for Competition Equipment has banned the use of fluorinated ski waxes or all FIS disciplines starting with the 2020/2021 season.
By Mike Muha
Nov 24, 2019
