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.
RESULTS: O'Hearn and Roe stride to victory in Forbush Memorial Classic vic
2/4/2025 - By Mike Muha
Although the course map looked like a bowl of spaghetti, race officials were on hand to direct traffic where it wasn't obvious. Overall, it was an excellent course and racers loved it!
RESULTS: Roe and Davis win 40K White Pine Stampede!
2/3/2025 - By Mike Muha
Edward Roe and Rebecca Davis win the 40k. Mandy Paull and Mark Salik take the 22k race
Wax recommendations for White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic
1/30/2025 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic!
After six races: The more things change, the more they stay the same
1/29/2025 - By Mike Muha
After six Michigan Cup races, our overall leaders have not changed: Rayne Newmister, Shirel Temkin, Rebecca Davis, and Yvon Dufour lead the Michigan Cup.
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop expands lead in Brumbaugh Cup
1/28/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
After a week of below zero temperatures, fresh snow and temperatures in the 20’s greeted Michigan Cup skiers for the Boyne Mountain Classic. The challenging course, originally designed as a World Class venue, tested the mettle of even the best racers.
RESULTS: Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race!
1/28/2025 - By Brad Miller
Athletes from the Finnish Nordic Ski Club (Soo Canada), the Crystal Community Ski Club, and the Lake Michigan Cross Country team competed in perfect winter conditions.
White Pine Stampede final course maps!
1/28/2025 - By Ben Tarbutton
The snow is looking great! Official race distances are approximately 12.5K/ 22K / 40K. Maps show the cutoffs for the various distances.
RESULTS: Wakeley and O'Hearn conquer 1,000 vertical feet in Boyne Classic
1/27/2025 - By Mike Muha
You know it's going to be a tough 10k race when you realize over the most difficult trails at Boyne Mountain...
After five races, who reigns supreme?
1/26/2025 - By Mike Muha
Ken Dawson has tabulated the results from the first five Michigan Cup races, through the Cote Dame Marie. Who's on first?
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Race!
1/25/2025 - By Beth Major
Sun and crisp cold temps greeted the 50 racers who gathered at Crystal Mountain XC center for the 7th annual Flying Squirrel Freestyle race on Sunday Jan. 19th. Skiers came from Crystal Nordic, Vasa Raptors, Lake Michigan XC, and Icy Instincts.
Wax recommendations for the Boyne Classic and Beech Nuts Junior Race
1/23/2025 - By Mike Muha
Getr waxing! Wax recommendations for the Boyne Classic and Beech Nuts Junior Race
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop continues lead in Brumbaugh Cup
1/21/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
The HHCCSS team wasted no time getting down to business at the Cote Dame Marie, finishing first in both the men's and women's division in the Brumbaugh Cup.
UPCOMING
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)
MON, MAR 9, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
SAT, FEB 21
Stokely Creek: Still awesome! The first km from the Lodge has a bit of icy washboard, but after that you will be very happy.
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.
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