October 12, 2025 - Join us February 14–15, 2026, as we celebrate 50 years of the North American Vasa at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City. Over 50 years, the North American Vasa has become one of the Midwest’s premier Nordic ski races.

Participants return year after year to enjoy high-quality grooming and the scenic Vasa Pathway and winter singletrack trails of the Pere Marquette State Forest – a Traverse City tradition since 1976.

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Weekend Highlights
• Saturday, February 14: 50K Classic/Freestyle, 27K Freestyle, 12K Freestyle, Junior Vasa, Adaptive Skiers, Bigfoot Community Relay (Sponsored by Cross Country Ski HQ), Community Celebration and Awards Ceremony at Park Place Hotel.
• Sunday, February 15: High School 6K Classic, 15K Classic, 6K Tour, Awards Ceremony at Timber Ridge.

Race Info here.

50 Years on the Trail
The North American Vasa started as a dream among friends who wanted to bring world-class Nordic skiing to northern Michigan. 50 years later, hundreds of skiers and bikers come together to celebrate winter trail sports. Help keep this beloved winter tradition alive.

To celebrate half a decade, we’re offering a commemorative 50th Anniversary pottery piece made by local potter, Clay Maas, to the first 50 donors who give $100 or more.

Donate here.