News, tips, and guides for the Nordic Ski Racer
Crystal Community Ski Club host 2k junior race
Thirty-five Nordic Middle and High School skiers raced this past Saturday, some first time racers, at Crystal Mountain. The new Nordic ski club, Crystal Community Ski Club (CCSC), hosted a 2k classic and skate interval start junior race.
By Amy Powell
Feb 26, 2019
Team NSR moves into third in MI Cup standings; Vasa still leads
Team NordicSkiRacer has overtaken Grand Rapids Nordic to move into third place in the overall Michigan Cup standings. There have been big changes in the individual junior and senior standings, too!
By Mike Muha
Feb 26, 2019
Team NordicSkiRacer still leads Brumbaugh Cup competition
Team NordicSkiRacer continues to lead the Brumbaugh Cup competition as the most powerful team, with a 46 points lead over Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop.
By Mike Muha
Feb 26, 2019
RESULTS: Ellie Callison and Kevin Tarras win fast Boyne Vistas race
The race started with a 300 foot climb straight up an alpine ski slope with an average climb of 8%. That's average: the climb actually ranged from around 1.5% to a gradient of almost 16%.
By Mike Muha
Feb 24, 2019
Waxing recommendations: Michigan Cup and latest Birkie suggestions
Waxing recommendations for Boyne Vistas, the Muffin Race and the latest round of Birkie suggestions.
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2019
Vasa continues to lead Michigan Cup after Hanson Hills Classic
Not much has changed with the finish of the Forbush Freestyle and Hanson Hills Classic: Vasa Ski Club has increased it lead over the Cross Country Ski Headquarters and the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team is still in third.
By Mike Muha
Feb 22, 2019
Over 36 inches of packed snow on Great Bear Chase course
he 39th annual UP Health System Great Bear Chase is almost here! Conditions are looking great, with a packed base of 36” on the course and great temperatures leading up to Saturday, March 9th.
By Angela Luskin
Feb 22, 2019
Team NordicSkiRacer leads Brumbaugh Cup by 13 points
Team NordicSkiRacer continues to lead the Brumbaugh Cup competition as the most powerful team, with 960 point. But Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop is closing in, just 13 points behind.
By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2019
Birkie wax recommendations
American Birkebeiner wax recommendations have started. See what people are recommending... Toko, FastWax, Swix, Rex, Start, Star, Vauhti...
By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2019
RESULTS: Emily Blackmer and Kyle Hanson will Forbush Freestyle
The Meijer State Games Of Michigan / Forbush 8K/17K Freestyle race was held this past Saturday on an excellently groomed trail, with cool temperatures and little wind. The course wound around most the Forbush Corner trail system.
By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2019
RESULTS: Kyle Hanson and Emily Blackmer win Hanson Hills Classic
Kyle Hanson and Emily Blackmer win Hanson Hills Classic after both winning the Forbush Freestyle the day before. UPDATED RESULTS FOR EVERYONE ELSE!!!
By Mike Muha
Feb 18, 2019
Wax recommendations: Michigan Cup and Michigan HS Championships!
UPDATED WITH SOLDA! Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup and Michigan HS Championship races!
By Mike Muha
Feb 15, 2019
