Sat, Dec 13: Michaywe (Gaylord)
Received another 2 inches of fluffy snow overnight. Skate lanes and classic track have been set on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops. There is some drifting in the open areas, otherwise conditions are good. Full-service bar & dining located on the ski trail at Michaywe. "Inn the Woods" Restaurant is open Tuesday - Saturday. Visit www.michaywe.com for hours & menu.
- Michael Normand
Sat, Dec 13: Boyne Mountain (Boyne Falls)
Groomed lower trails yesterday. This morning we have 4" of new fluff! Skiing is quite good--it's nice to be in the woods and out of the wind!
Vistas has not been groomed yet, but is marked.
Upper trails don't have enough snow for the big groomer yet.
- Anne
Sat, Dec 13: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
Groomer Mike set fresh tracks last night so they could firm up in the cold temps, and snowcombed the skate lanes this morning and the conditions are excellent! We have about 5-8" of packed snow on the trails, and 12-15" in the woods.
- XCSKIHQ
Sat, Dec 13: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Mother Nature sprinkled about an inch of fresh fluff overnight, and Groomer Dan wasted no time firing up the Pisten Bully this morning. He’s out combing skate lanes on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and the M-93 Hills, leaving things smooth, fast, and very ski-worthy.
Trail conditions: excellent.
Classic tracks: holding beautifully and skiing even better.
Note on Wilderness:
Wilderness has not been groomed and does not have tracks at this time while our grooming snowmobile is in the shop. Still wild, still beautiful—just not freshly set.
Grab your skis, enjoy the fresh fluff, and thank Dan when you see those perfect lines out there. Winter is doing its thing.
- Justin Andre
Sat, Dec 13: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
Welcome to race day at Forbush! Racing will be on the east side trails from 10 am to 11 am. Trails on the west side will be available to non-racers. When parking, please be efficient. Grooming will be done as needed.
- MDB
Fri, Dec 12: Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton)
Skied Coyote Run with waxless classic skis. No real tracks to ski in. Trails were hard packed and slick. No bare spots. Skaters seemed to be going well even without nice corduroy. Overall a great day to be out skiing.
- Denny
Fri, Dec 12: Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)
Plenty of snow at Crystal Mountain. Excellent classic tracks, very good skate lane that was a bit soft in places.
- Paula Dreeszen
Fri, Dec 12: Kensington Metropark (Milford)
THE GOOD: The golf course is groomed for skating and Classic. The woods are groomed for Classic.
THE BAD: The oak leaves are so thick in the woods it's almost unskiable. The golf course tracks are also thickly covered in many spots. Use waxless skis.
THE UGLY: It's been a while since I've skied the golf course and forgot how incredibly loud it is on the section that parallels the highway.
- Ken
Fri, Dec 12: Maybury State Park (Northville)
Double set track (mostly), fast hardpack sticks leaves dirt. Use rock skis. It's still a good workout.
- Jim Gobeski
Fri, Dec 12: Unlisted trail (Unlisted)
Loud Creek-Mio-The BigM of Huron Natl Forest- Freshly groomed classic trail. Excellent coverage . No walkers. Big hills. Very fun ski.
- KGR
Fri, Dec 12: Big M (Cadillac)
About 6? of fresh snow fell Thursday night. The following trails were groomed Thursday evening: Corkpine, most of Lumberjack, most of Camp 24, Big Wheel, Double Bit, Ryberg Rd and Catamount.
The plan is to groom all of the trails again on Friday or Saturday, so conditions should be excellent for when most people can get to Big M!
- Big M Trails
Fri, Dec 12: Corsair Ski Trails (East Tawas)
And a new ski season begins! Corsair Trail Council groomers, Dan and Karl, have been working long hours the past few days. They’ve been packing, grading snow and setting tracks on the Corsair and Silver Valley trail sections. The Wright’s Lake section is packed and graded. Skiers were enjoying the freshly groomed tracks this afternoon, taking advantage of the early season snowfall and good trail conditions,
- Corsair Ski Trails
Fri, Dec 12: Independance Oaks (Clarkston)
They have indeed rolled all the trails here! Some gravel churned up in just a couple spots so leave the A skis in their glass case. If you bomb down the east side of the big hill on "i", just know it veers to the right instead of the typical left after the stand of pines. Caught me by surprise!
Fast eddy
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Fri, Dec 12: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
After yesterday's snow, the trails are in superb shape! Classic tracks are set and skating lanes are combed and gorgeous. Looks like a great weekend of skiing! We have about 5-8" of packed snow on the trails, and 12-15" in the woods.
- XCSKIHQ
Fri, Dec 12: Hiawatha Highlands (Sault Ste. Marie)
Good Friday Morning! It's another beautiful sunny morning up here :)
There was no grooming done overnight as only a bit of the fluffy white stuff came down early this morning.....however, it looks promising for snow later today into tomorrow!
Reminder - the Jackrabbit kids program starts tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Have a great day everyone :)
- Tina Bowen
Fri, Dec 12: Independance Oaks (Clarkston)
Just called IO, they haven't updated the automated trail report but the person answering the phone said they groomed yesterday and they have 5" base
- Fast Eddy
Fri, Dec 12: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Today is one of those winter days at Hanson Hills. The snow is just right, the skiing is smooth and fast (if you are waxed correctly), and the views through the hardwood forest are absolutely beautiful—quiet, snowy, and pure Northern Michigan magic.
Trail Report:
Groomer Dan is out this morning on the main trail system, combing skate lanes to keep conditions dialed in.
Freshly reset classic tracks (set yesterday) on:
• Green
• Blue
• Brown
• Yellow
• Easy Return
Wilderness grooming is temporarily paused while our grooming snowmobile is in for repairs—but the rest of the trail system is skiing great and ready for adventure.
Lodge & Trails Open at 9am
Trail passes available in the lodge
If you’ve been waiting for a perfect day to get out and ski… today is it.
- Justin Andre
Fri, Dec 12: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
Wow! Looks like are headed north of 100 racers for tomorrow’s Forbush Corner Nordic Opener. Course is set and has been shared on our Facebook page. Larry has finished up moving and tilling the snow made last weekend on the 240 loop and Ridge. The Pines connector and loop will get a fresh groom today, as well as some of the east and west side trails. Check Nordic Pulse on our website for current conditions.
- MDB
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