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Rebecca Davis brings it home for the win at Black Mountain Classic! (Photo: Rachelle Howe)

Great Bear Chase and (hopefully soon) MI Cup Relays wax recommendations

3/5/2026 2:24:24 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races! Recommendations for the Bear Chase are out, but nothing is currently available for Sunday's Michigan Cup Relays. As soon as I have a recommendation, I'll update this article.

Results: Seven teams compete at 2026 Michigan HS and MS Nordic Ski Championships

3/4/2026 5:00:57 AM - By Mike Muha

Four teams from the upper peninsula and three from the lower peninsula competed this past weekend at the 2026 Michigan High School and Middle School Nordic Ski Championships at Hickory Hills in Traverse City, Michigan.

Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop wins 2026 Brumbaugh Cup

3/3/2026 3:15:44 AM - By Ernie Brumbaugh

HHCCSS won 8 of the 13 Brumbaugh Cup races, led by Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis and supported a roster of very strong skiers. Grand Rapids Nordic was second, holding off Team NordicSkiRacer who took third.

Harris and Newmister take the Black Mountain Freestyle

3/1/2026 12:01:47 PM - By John Gravlin

Ryan Harris and Sarah Newmister were the top finishers on the new course at the 2026 Black Mountain Freestyle.

Moore and Davis win Black Mountain Classic

3/1/2026 7:00:01 AM - By John Gravlin

It seems that every Friday before the Black Mountain Classic, Mother Nature throws a doozy of a curve ball at the Black Mountain trails.

Wax recommendations: Black Mountain and the HS Championships

2/26/2026 8:05:37 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races: Black Mountain and the HS Championships!

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Brumbaugh Cup: GRNST and NSR fight for second place. HHCCSS leads.

2/24/2026 7:06:15 AM - By Mike Muha

Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop continues to lead the Brumbaugh Cup as of the Muffin Race, with 705 points. Grand Rapids Nordic is in second with 934 points, just 12 more than third place Team NordicSkiRacer.

DeBruyn, Smith, Davis, and Wakeley lead MI Cup as of Muffin Race

2/24/2026 2:05:40 AM - By Mike Muha

Check out the overall individual Michigan Cup standings with corrections and current team rosters as of Feb 23, 2026 (PDF). This includes all races through the Muffin Race and includes any corrections.

2026 Muffin Results, Recap, and Pictures

2/23/2026 2:00:00 AM - By Cross Country Ski Headquarters

We had 42 young skiers compete at the 33rd Annual Junior Muffin races this year! Some truly fast skiers out there, and everyone competed with Heart!!

UPDATED! Black Mountain race changes; new course for skate race

2/23/2026 - By John Gravlin

The Skate race on Sunday will feature a New 12km Skate Course located entirely on the Presque Isle Side of the trail system. It will be shorter, but nobody said it had to be easier.

Reid Goble wins Super Tour 10K Classic in Minneapolis

2/22/2026 4:00:15 AM - By Jim Pryor

Michigan native and former Michigan Cup skier Reid Goble was the overall winner of the Men’s Super Tour 10K Classic mass start race held at Wirth Park in Minneapolis MN.

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.

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UPCOMING

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, MAR 7

Forbush Corner: We will be closed starting Saturday March 7th until the warms temps and rain ends around Wednesday March 11th Looks like temps drop on Wednesday March 11th and some possibility of snow. We will reassess the trails at that time and decide when we can open again. We have a lot of base on the the trails and fully expect most of it to survive.

Founders day is next Saturday March 14th We will have hot dogs, black bean burgers, drinks and some sides. We usually do a potluck if you want to bring something to share. $10 trail fees for the remainder of the season.

FRI, MAR 6

Stokely Creek: Great skating conditions this morning! The small uphills seemed non-existent with the free momentum rollercoastering me over the crests. Big hills had enough loose corn from the ginzu that they were perfectly controllable. Skating might be ok for a couple more hours, but touring skis will definitely be fine all day.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We will be closing the trails today, Friday, and tomorrow, Saturday, to preserve the base for the Michigan Cup Relay Race on Sunday.

THU, MAR 5

Nubs Nob: The morning sweet spot for the last 3 days has been awesome . The groomers are taking full advantage of the 20 inch hardpack base .

Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning! It's another milder morning up here....currently at -2 C. The sun is shining beautifully!!

The groomer is currently out with the Piston Bully -- the 2k Lighted has been groomed for both classic and skate. He is currently on the Crystal....at the moment is fixing up the Hiawatha loop (boots), and will finish up grooming the 5k, classic and skate. The Pinder system was done yesterday and is holding up well, as is the Red Pine system.

We hope everybody has an awesome sunshiny day!!

Hanson Hills: THURSDAY UPDATE — MARCH 5, 2026

?? Nordic Trail Update:
Skate lanes were groomed this morning on Yellow, Brown, Blue, and Easy Return.

This will be a wrap on our grooming operations for the season. Thanks to our grooming crew for keeping the trails in great shape all winter long.

?? Lodge and trails will remain open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM through Saturday.

If you’ve been thinking about getting out for one more ski, the window is still open. Come enjoy the trails while the snow lasts! ??