North American VASA

42nd Annual

Festival Of Races

Presented by

Short's Brewing Company and Chemical Bank

February 10-11, 2018

Thanks for joining us in the all new 42nd Annual North American VASA, presented by Short's Brewing Company and Chemical Bank!

Race Day

We will continue with the 'Freestyle Saturday' and 'Classic Sunday' format. That's right! All the freestyle races, as well as the fat bike races on Saturday and all classic races on Sunday

Reverse Direction

Getting bored racing past the same old trees on the Vasa Pathway year after year? Well, we will change the scenery for you by reversing the direction of the course for all races. So now you can see the other side of those same old trees. But wait! Ski down the ‘WALL?'  Fear not, my friend. The bypass around the wall, treating you to a brand new, amazing part of the Pere Marquette State Forest, is just one of the changes in store for the all-new Vasa. 

Short's Beers

We are happy to have Short’s back as our co-title sponsor for the fourth year. Plenty of their great craft beers will be made available for your post-race ‘hoppiness’ in our toasty Event Tent at Timber Ridge. For more details check out the ‘What’s New’ section of our website.

Chemical Bank

Chemical Bank has become a major banking institution with ten local bank locations in the greater Traverse City area as well as their main branch at 625 South Garfield Avenue. They have been a Vasa sponsor since 2011 and will now share the Vasa Title Sponsorship role with Short’s Brewing. We are very pleased for all their support.

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Online registration is now available for the 42nd annual North American Vasa Races. To get the best rates, register before 11:59 PM October 15th. http://www.vasa.org/register/ Please note: The Vasa website is currently in the process of being updated with current information for the 2018 races. Please keep checking the website if the information you are looking has not been updated yet.

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News about the 2018 Michigan Cup Series. - New races & scoring changes.

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Here's a way to take your skiing to the next level. Coach K and Mary Lyon are doing this up in Marquette this week.

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The Board of the North American Vasa is deeply saddened by the recent death of Mike Seaman, killed by a drunk driver while cycling in Mt Pleasant. Mike was a regular on the Michigan Cup circuit and participated in many many Vasa races. He will be greatly missed.

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