Rebecca Davis and Aaron Ditty crowned the Queen and King of the 2026 North American Vasa as the top skiers over the weekend. Davis took 3rd in Saturday's 27k and won the 15K classic on Sunday. Ditty won on Saturday and took 4th on Sunday.
A Korteloppet struggle
2/21/2026 1:00:00 AM - By Carol Mueller-Brumbaugh
Ernie and I agreed to start and finish the 2026 Korteloppet together as our first XC ski race skiing together in our 45 years of racing.
Muffin Race wax recommendations
2/19/2026 11:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
A Small Town Dream
2/19/2026 12:02:50 AM - By Jake Ellis
This morning would be the 50th edition of the White Pine Stampede, one of the oldest cross country ski marathons in North America. For decades the race has started in my home town of Mancelona, MI. It is a true cross country race because you actually ski, well, cross country.
Latest update on the upcoming Muffin Race
2/18/2026 5:02:41 AM - By George Frye
After the warm up this week, it looks like we will possibly get some more snow later this week, so count on solid, fast conditions.
Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic
2/18/2026 12:10:06 AM - By Mike Muha
Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis were the top seniors. Bode Dykstra and Lindsay Smith won the junior titles.
Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K
2/17/2026 12:52:10 AM - By Mike Muha
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the North American Vasa brought back the 50k Freestyle and 50k Classic. In a salute to her father - co-race director Ken Dawson - Natalie Dawson won the women's 50k in 2:42:36.
HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026
2/15/2026 5:07:42 AM - By Ernie Brumbaugh
With four races left, two each at the Vasa and Black Mountain, HHCCSS has a 132-point lead over Team NordicSkiRacer.
Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead
2/15/2026 12:00:28 AM - By Mike Muha
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams with 19,801 points. Over 3,00 points behind in second place is Team NordicSkiRacer, with Grand Rapids Nordic sitting on their tail with 15,075 points.
It's Vasa weekend! Let's Wax!
2/12/2026 5:38:41 AM - By Mike Muha
Toko and Rex wax recommendations for the 2026 North American Vasa.
2026 Olympian Sophia Tsu Velicer raced in 2011 North American Vasa
2/10/2026 12:00:25 AM - By Mike Muha
Sophia Tsu Velicer, representing Chinese Taipei, just finished 52nd in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.
Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis win Forbush Memorial Classic
2/9/2026 4:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
It was a Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop day, with the team taking both wins and 4 of the 6 podium spots.
Vanias and Wakeley top the 2026 White Pine Stampede
2/9/2026 2:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop skiers Kaitlyn Vanias and Jorden Wakely took the top spots in the 40km White Pine Stampede.
UPCOMING
SAT, FEB 21, 2026
American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI
2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy
Ribs and Blues Celebration!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, FEB 22, 2026
33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, FEB 24, 2026
CANCELLED: Detroit Public Schools kids learn to ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
WED, FEB 25, 2026
CANCELLED: Detroit Public Schools kids learn to ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
THU, FEB 26, 2026
CANCELLED: Detroit Public Schools kids learn to ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
FRI, FEB 27, 2026
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
SAT, FEB 28, 2026
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, MAR 1, 2026
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721
SAT, MAR 7, 2026
Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913
SUN, MAR 8, 2026
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Spring forward!
Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
SAT, FEB 21
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run: no connector; groomed for skate and classic. Classic tracks are 50% ice luge runs - especially in the corners. If skate traffic is light it may be better to classic ski on the skate
Deck.
Hanson Hills: Groomer Dan is combing Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93 this morning.
**Note we are hosting our Party at the Shack today, 1pm-3pm. Hikers/Snowshoers/Fat Bike and XC Skiers will be sharing the main trail system from the Trailhead to Easy Return to the Shack.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received a little snow yesterday and last night and the trails are open! We will start with grooming the practice field and demo area, and then move on to the main trail network afterwards. There are still some soft spots on the main network, so we may delay snowcombing across the street for an hour or two to let them firm up, but with the snow we got yesterday and last night, we're feeling very grateful! Our hope is to at least set some skate lanes after things firm up a bit, but we will not be setting new classic tracks just yet. Today is also our famous Rib's 'n Blues festival! Enjoy delicious ribs and an a live blues band from 2-4! Winter is coming back!!
Michaywe: Received about 3-4 inches of heavy wet snow yesterday. Temps really didn't get below freezing here last night. Plan was to groom this morning, however due to the high moisture content in the snow we will be postponing grooming until tomorrow when conditions will be more favorable.
Forbush Corner: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/MI/Forbush-Corner-Nordic
Forbush Corner: Open 9-5. it is still snowing lightly; and the grooming process has commenced. It would be best if skiers let the deck and tracks sit until at least 10A to firm up. (setting up time is good for the groomed trails) Please use mdot to assess when and where driving is worrisome, and be careful in our parking lot. The snow is super wet and slippery on top of ice in some areas. Please use the Nordic Pulse app or website to see what has been groomed so far.
FRI, FEB 20
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks lives! Still a connection all the way around. And the tracks are still there, frozen but usable .Refreezing when I was out (3-4/30pm) with still a lot of spots that are still white and not boilerplate. Some dirt showing thru in only a few spots. There is debris from the wind but actually not as bad as I thought. They should be able to groom it for decent conditions this weekend. Hopefully it won’t bring up to much dirt.
Forbush Corner: The weather must've been smokin' something today (or the weather forecasters). It started snowing before 10 AM - wet snow - snow globe level of snowing - no wind - and now we have over 2 inches. This bodes well for the weekend.
Stokely Creek: Awesome skating again this morning until 10:30am when it started to drastically slow down. Classic should be fine all day even in mixed precip. Trail should stay plenty firm all day, just getting moist on top and slow.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails are closed today due to a wintery-mix. We should start seeing some real snow around 3/4pm continuing through the night, with accumulation up to 2", which should put us in a good spot for tomorrow!
Hanson Hills: Due to ongoing rain and soft surface conditions, Cross Country Ski Trails are closed for the day to preserve the integrity of the trail base and prevent damage during saturated conditions.
Protecting our snow surface and ensuring safe operating conditions for our guests and staff remains our top priority.
Forbush Corner: No grooming today but if a brave soul wants to ski in the rain and mixed precipitation (later, like noonish), we will be here. Grooming probably Saturday AM after the temps drop. Fish scale skis might be best.
THU, FEB 19
Forbush Corner: The forecast for tomorrow is still uncertain. Trails held up well today. We will evaluate conditions and grooming potential in the AM. Check here or facebook for an 8 AM update.
Forbush Corner:
Stokely Creek: Excellent trail conditions today for both skating and classic. The base is deep with cold dry snow so the crust from the last couple of days blended up nicely with the fresh inch on top to make a very controllable surface with just a dash of ice for the speed lovers amongst us.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails are open today, but we will not be grooming. I went out on Trappers Cabin today and it is very skiable! We still have a very thick base and though some spots are a little glazed over and the tracks are pretty washed out, the skiing was lovely! Tall Pines has a fair amount of debris and some of the downhills might be a little slick on Rolling Hills, but with a good snowplow technique, very manageable! Things will be more firm this morning, and then will soften up with the sun in the afternoon. Trails will most likely be closed tomorrow (Friday) due to precipitation in the morning, but that will transition into snow by tomorrow evening and then we are forecast to get snow Saturday and Sunday, so we should have decent skiing this weekend!
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Snow Peeps!! We got a bit of snow overnight, freshening things up beautifully! The temperature is currently at -3 C.
The groomer was out this morning -- ALL systems have been Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate....and trails are looking terrific!!
We hope everyone has a super awesome, ridiculously fantabulous, crazy good, happy kind of day.....how could you not if you're up here skiing! :)
Hanson Hills: THURSDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing the entire trail system with our Tidd Tech groomer, freshening things up after recent weather .
Forbush Corner: Trails are holding up to the unsettled spring-like weather. Some limited grooming on the east side is expected. Check out Nordic Pulse on our website for groomers choice. Open 9 to 5.
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