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2008 Brumbaugh Cup Champs
2005 Michigan Cup Champs!

3rd place in 2006, 2nd in 2007. Help us win in 2009!

Sponsored by Motioneering Publishers of "The New Steady Ski", "Armit", and "RepMotions". Team Members get Pro Pricing on Motioneering products. Contact Mike Muha for the Pro Pricing order form.

Want to Join?

All it takes is 10 bucks (or less) and a completed membership form (PDF or Word). Or sign up with a credit card using PayPal!

Juniors ski free!

In the Press!

Duathlon run-ski event challenges fitness buffs (2.6 MB PDF).
"The race is the highlight of the month for Team Nordic Ski Racer, a group of avid rollerskiers / fitness buffs who meet weekly at Island Lake and Kensington Metro Park to work out..."
Livingston County  News, Nov 26, 2004
Adapting to the climate, for the sake of fitness (854 KB PDF).
"West Bloomfield resident keeps fit on the township's safety paths while wearing special wheeled cross country skis."
The Observer & Eccentric, Jan 1, 2003

The 2010 Team!

Aaron Ditty
Alexy Vermeulem


Bill Haefner
Bill Kaltz
Bobby Ljubic
Brady Brennan*
Brendan Baic*

Dan Motowski
Dave Fanslow
David Crawford
Doug Heady
Douglas Cornell

Ed Clary
Ed Reid
Emily Flynn

Frank Nizio

Garrett Ruffner*
Greg Worrel

Hubert Smulski

Joanne Keeling
Joann Cavaletto
Julie Hewett

Karen Dawson
Ken Dawson
Kevin Dittmer
Kevin Maki


Leonid Tikh
Lexanne Creitz
Linda Allen
Lisa Kaniewski
Lucas Wall

Mac Brennan*

Margaret Robinson
Maria Iwaniec
Mark LaMoreaux
Mark Madorski

Megan Ditty
Michael Heidinger

Michael Thiel
Mike Muha
Mike Schaefer


Natalie Dawson
Nick Baic


Spencer Ruffner
Steve Kuhl

Ted Wenzlick
Tim Feldkamp
Tim Mulhall

Yvon Dufour

Zbigy Zlobicki

*Junior racers

Team News

Black Mountain – Defending the Classic Tradition

Tue, Mar 9, 2010 - By Ken Dawson

There was a brief moment at Black Mountain on Saturday where I too took the liberty to get a little over zealous in my classic technique and someone brought it to my attention. As it was a violation of the rules, I am going to disqualify myself.

Michigan Cup Sprint donates $270 to LiveStrong

Tue, Mar 2, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Even though it there was a small turnout, the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints generated $270 in proceeds that were donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Michigan Cup

Team Vasa leads Michigan Cup

Mon, Mar 1, 2010 - By Ken Dawson

Just what everyone has been looking for, the team scores as we get down to crunch time. This year is unique because we have a new scoring system that counts everyone’s race with no limit on individual races.

Michigan Cup

Michigan Cup individual standings to date

Fri, Feb 26, 2010 - By Ken Dawson

Just what everyone has been looking for, the up-to-date Michigan Cup Results. The individual results have been update to also show who is on the appropriate team.

King VASA's Viking Club New Members

Sat, Feb 13, 2010 - By Pete LaPlaca

We founded the King VASA Viking Club two years ago to recognize and honor our core skiers who have completed at least 20 VASA races. The Club has over 40 members to date and this year we have 7 new members.

Frosty Freestyle: The Video

Thu, Jan 21, 2010 - By PrimitiveDude

Frosty Freestyle cross-country ski race at Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI January 16, 2010.

The most important race in Michigan?

Tue, Jan 19, 2010 - By Ken Roth

If Nordic skiing is to continue its viability as a competitive sport for the Michigan Cup, and if it is to continue as a viable form of recreation with access to good venues, we need to have more people, and younger people participating.

Michigan Cup

Maclean and Darton win inaugural Frosty Freestyle 15K

Sun, Jan 17, 2010 - By Mike Muha

UPDATED RESULTS. After a week of above freezing temperatures and bright sun, the weather cooled to below freezing, setting the stage for a fast race course.

US Championships

Good breeding, Dawson parents!

Thu, Jan 7, 2010 - By Erica Madison

That's her, that's my room mate, no one skis up hills like her.(A Team NordicSkiRacer member does good at US Nationals)

Michigan Cup rosters due

Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - By Ernie Brumbaugh

This is just a friendly reminder about rosters. They are due in to Ken Dawson and Carole Brumbaugh-Mueller by the team captain , and postmarked by December 31, 2009.

NordicSkiRacer Brennan dominates Cat 3 at West Branch Classic

Fri, Jun 5, 2009 - By Pat Brennan

The first annual West Branch Classic was a big hit! The course was very fast with many rollers, smooth low traffic roads and one big thigh buster of a hill finish!

CXC expands masters team program

Thu, May 21, 2009 - By CXC Skiing

This year the CXC Masters Team is expanding programming by establishing specific chapters around the region, including Lower Michigan. CXC coaches will be assigned to each chapter to work with Master skiers in group and individual settings.

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Why Join "The Team"?

Find the snow! We know the secret spots that hold snow in southeast Michigan.

Ski more! You'll ski more if you're around other skiers.

Ski faster! We have some top skiers who are more than happy to share their expertise on technique, conditioning, and waxing.

Travel! Many members car pool to races, make day trips to better snow, share hotel expenses, or go on extended trips.

Get in ski shape! We organize rollerski, bike, running and/or strength training outings during the off season.

Volunteer! Help organize outings, races, training, or special events.

Promote skiing! Promote the sport in our region. Help it grow and improve.

We Don’t Just Ski...

We're year around active people who rollerski, bike, run, paddle, inline skate, swim, circuit train, hike - you get the idea