Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!
Baic and Dawson win Gran Travers
2/9/2014 - By Mike Muha
Milan Baic came back from a third place finish in yesterday's brutal North American Vasa 50K Freestyle to win today's 16K Gran Traverse Classic race at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City Michigan. Natalie Dawson was tops in the women's race.
2014 North American Vasa results - 12K and 6K
2/9/2014 - By Vasa
Full results for the 2014 North Americna Vasa 12 K and 6 K cross country ski races, held Saturday, February 8, 2014
2014 North American Vasa results - 27K
2/9/2014 - By Vasa
Full results for the 2014 North Americna Vasa 27 K cross country ski race, held Saturday, February 8, 2014
2014 North American Vasa results - 50K
2/9/2014 - By Vasa
Full results for the 2014 North Americna Vasa 50 K cross country ski race, held Saturday, February 8, 2014
Record-Eagle article on 50k Vasa
2/9/2014 - By Dennis Chase
I grew up racing and cheering on my dad, O’Hearn said. I used to dream about this. Winning the Vasa is amazing. It’s pretty special.
2014 North American Vasa fatbike results
2/8/2014 - By Vasa
Full results for the 2014 North Americna Vasa fatbike race, held Saturday, February 8, 2014
Brown and O'Hearn win 50K Vasa
2/8/2014 - By Mike Muha
Eli Brown made it three in a row by winning the 2014 North American Vasa. Erica O'Hearn, coming off in win in last week's 20K White Pine Stampede Freestyle, took home the women's title in her first VASA 50K Freestyle race.
Diggins Eighth in Opening Sochi Skiathlon
2/8/2014 - By USSA
First-time Olympian Jessie Diggins skied into an impressive eighth and secured the top spot for Team USA in the women’s skiathlon Saturday, the opening Olympic cross country event.
Wax Recommendations for the Vasa and Gran Travers
2/6/2014 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED! Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the North American Vasa and the Gran Travers, plus links to other races. Check back for updates and additions...
Todd Lodwick honored as Olympic Flag Bearer
2/6/2014 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Todd Lodwick (Steamboat Springs, CO) received the ultimate honor from his fellow Olympians, being named flag bearer for Team USA.
Yellowstone Rendezvous Race on March 8
2/6/2014 - By Moira Dow
The Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series, and there are six different race divisions offered for skiers of all ages. Register before February 25th to save on entry fees.
Vasa Ski Club Nordic Sprint Race results for Feb 4
2/5/2014 - By Mark Esper
Here are the results from Tuesday evening's freestyle 4 km race at Timber Ridge in Traverse City.
UPCOMING
FRI, MAR 20, 2026
FRI, MAR 27, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 1.5km classic sprint
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
SAT, MAR 28, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 4 x 5km mixed gender club relay
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
Team NSR End-of-Season and Groomer Appreciation Party!
Huron Meadows Metropark Ski Center, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
SUN, MAR 29, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 40km freestyle mass start
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
TUE, MAR 31, 2026
Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
FRI, MAR 20
Stokely Creek: Pretty close to perfect tracks, but skate lane was a bit soft in spots since so much fresh snow. Saw a Long Tailed Weasel on Sayer Creek, in the track! He couldn't resist the perfect grooming.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We attempted to clear the Rolling Hills trail yesterday, but the falling ice from the trees made it too precarious. We will not be grooming the practice field today or tomorrow due to warmth, but we will try to groom it Sunday morning. Trappers Cabin and Blizzard are still covered in sticks and pine needles, but 'skiable'. Everything else is closed. This will be the case for Saturday as well, and we will reassess Sunday morning.
Forbush Corner: We plan on being open today but the overnight rain and temps above freezing do not bode well for any new grooming. Temperatures go below freezing tonight so we plan on a full system groom for Saturday.
THU, MAR 19
Sleeping Bear Dunes: ***Grooming Update!***
Our amazing Trail Groomer Milan, was out on the Norther Section of the trail this Tuesday, grooming the amazing 3 to 4 feet of powder we received with the recent blizzard. Today's warmer temps are going to make the snow a little slushier.
From Crystal River Trail head to Lawr Farm have been groomed.
Stokely Creek: Wow, one of the best tracks of the season! The last week has stacked a whole second base worth of snow on top of the already above average base.
Hickory Hills: This might be my last ski of the season so I wanted to thank the people at Hickory Hills for the fantastic grooming they have been doing all winter. For a family downhill ski venue, Hickory Hills has done so much for the Nordic skiers that it seems it is more of a Nordic center now than a downhill ski area. The downhill looks like they are closed for the season yet they are grooming with the piston bully on the Nordic trails. Special thanks to coach K who works numerous hours using the sleds to groom the trails. The last couple of days when no one was grooming, John had to spend 6 hrs a day laying a skating lane and setting a track. Saw lots of skiers still taking advantage of the great snow. Gave some instructions to a lovely lady named Margaret who I found out was a professional marathon runner in her youth and competed in the 1988 summer Olympics in South Korea. Amazing the people you meet on the trail.
WED, MAR 18
Forbush Corner: It took a couple of days but we are dug out, and all trails are clear. 100%+ coverage. We plan to be open the next 5 days, Thursday through Monday, 9 to 5. Grooming plan for skate and classic (might change depending on weather): East side trails will be groomed tomorrow. West side Friday, and Pines Loop on Saturday.
Big M: Perfect, but warming tomorrow, thursday
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After a long day's work, the practice field, Blizzard Trail, and Trappers Cabin trail are all skiable. There are some really pleasant sections, as well as area with sawdust, branches embedded in ice, jack pine needle clumps, and some precarious looking trees!
After the chainsaws and tractors went through, we were able to snowcomb a path. Classic skiing on fishscale skis is recommended, as waxable classics and skins may attract unwanted pines needle and sawdust!
We have rentals available for anyone who doesn't want to use their "A" skis. Skating is not recommended, except on the practice field. We will get back out there tomorrow and see if there is anything else that we can open up. Thank you for your patience and you good cheer!
Stokely Creek: I was told there would be Spring Skiing. I'm running out of blue wax.
Unlisted trail: Crawford County
Crust skiing is at optimal levels. The recent ice and snow storm has produced a ski surface throughout the local region that only comes once in a great while.
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