No surprise here: You get the members of the team out to race, you have some good results, and you win the overall Michigan Cup...again! Congratulations to the Cross Country Ski Headquarters!
Are MI Cup leaders Davis and Wakeley unstoppable?
2/21/2025 - By Mike Muha
HH/CCSS's Rebecca Davis and Jorden Wakely have a perfect 1,000 score with five wins each. Juniors? Shirel Temkin and Traverse O'Hearn lead...for now.
Wakeley and Davis take 5th wins at Meijer State Games / Hanson Hills Classic
2/20/2025 - By Mike Muha
The conditions made for a great Michigan Cup Classic Championships! Four Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop racers, racing on their home course, stood on the podium at the end of the day.
RESULTS: Wakely and Paull crowned Freestyle Champs; HHCCSS keeps overall lead
2/17/2025 - By Ernie Burmbaugh and Mike Muha
Jorden Wakeley and Mandy Paull were crowned the 2025 Michigan Freestyle Champions at the Meijer State Games Forbush Corner Freestyle. HHCCSS extends their lead in the Brumbaugh Cup.
GRNST only 2 points behind HHCCSS in Brumbaugh Cup
2/14/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
GRNST rocked the Vasa Classic to close in on HHCCSS in the overall Brumbaugh Cup. HHCCSS only leads by two points!
Vasa Ski Club rules North American Vasa Freestyle in Brumbaugh Cup
2/11/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team Vasa ruled the day in the North American Vasa Freestyle, but Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Headquarters still leads overall.
Hanson Hills Classic course map
2/10/2025 - By Mike Muha
Justin Andre has released the course map for the 2025 Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic this coming Sunday, February 16.
New Fischer Speedmax skating skis for 2025-2026
2/8/2025 - By Fischer Nordic
Fischer introduces a new line of Speedmax skating skis for the 2025-2026 season. The skis are designed for racing and divided into 100, 90, and 80 models.
REVIEW: Rundle Impact and Podium poles rock!
2/7/2025 - By Mike Muha
The more I skied on the Rundle Impact and Podium poles, the more I found myself automatically grabbing these poles rather than an existing pair as I head out to ski. They just feel natural in my hands. Recommended!
Brumbaugh Cup adjustments after final rosters and Forbush Memorial Classic
2/6/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
The tope three teams are still Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop 52 points ahead of Grand Rapids Nordic and 163 points ahead of Team NordicSkiRacer.
Wax recommentations for the 2025 North American Vasa!
2/6/2025 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's North American Vasa races!
Raffle Fundraiser for Reid Goble
2/5/2025 - By Reid Goble Fundraiser
Support this Michigan skier on his journey to the Olympics! Reid Goble's goal is to compete on the international stage, including the F.I.S. World Cup and Winter Olympics.
GRNST gains on HH/CCSS in Brumbaugh Cup
2/4/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop still leads...but Grand Rapids Nordic pulled closer to first place by winning the Forbush Corner Memorial Classic.
UPCOMING
WED, MAR 11, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
FRI, MAR 13, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
SAT, MAR 14, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
FRI, MAR 20, 2026
More events...
LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
TUE, MAR 10
Forbush Corner: Looks like the warmer weather is going to retreat to wherever it came from and let colder weather and a good chance of measurable snow return. We are watching the weather forecasts just like you. A recon of the east, west and south trails today looks promising for really good skiing if we get the snow predicted this Friday and Sunday. There is adequate base, but there are a few places where dirt is showing, some icy spots and debris from the wind storms this winter is mixed in. So here is what we are planning:
Thursday and Friday: Man-made snow loops groomed for skate and setting fresh classic tracks. Total of 3.3k.
Saturday: We are hopeful that the predicted winter storm will drop enough snow to groom more trails in addition to the man-made loops. We will also be celebrating Founders Day (Dave Forbush’s birthday). We will have hot dogs, chips, cookies, baked beans, bean burgers, beverages, etc. If you want, bring a dish to pass.
Sunday: We could be skiing in a winter storm.
Monday: Should be winter like. Maybe a full system groom?
We will make a call on Monday about being open for the rest of the week.
More trail reports...
