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!
Wax Recommendations for White Pine Stampede
1/31/2014 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED! (Added SWIX). Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup race, the White Pine Stampede, plus links to other races. Check back for updates and additions...
Remembering Igor: A tribute to a legend
1/30/2014 - By Peter Graves (from CXC Skiing)
The global nordic skiing community and especially here at CXC, have suffered a loss that is rather impossible to process; our coach, our mentor,our ally, our friend Igor Badamshin passed away suddenly last week at only 47 years old.
MI Cup Standings through the Cote Dame Marie
1/30/2014 - By Ken Dawson
These are the Michigan Cup results through the Cote Dame Marie race (PDF), with the exception of the Junior scoring on that race. As you might be aware several of the junior skiers went a longer distance. We are trying to establish the best way to score t
Aspen Snowmass Nordic council mulls fat bike access to local ski trails
1/29/2014 - By Nelson Harvey
As the sport of fat biking continues to grow, the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Council is mulling whether to provide fat bikers with groomed access to other parts of its extensive trail network over time.
Why the suppliers are silent during the Olympic Games
1/29/2014 - By Ian Harvey
You may have noticed over the years that the equipment suppliers are either very quiet or providing very general information leaving out the most interesting details that aficionados would want to see. This is not by choice.
Popup Enduro race this Sunday
1/29/2014 - By Tom Cook
An Ohio Nordic/Hilltoppers XC tradition since 2005, we have held enduros all over - in multiple states. This is a "ski-as much as you (and your friends, neighbors and family) can/want in one hour" on a ~1K groomed loop.
White Pine Stampede update
1/28/2014 - By Jack McKaig
A mashed potato bar will be available for those involved in the race including race entrants, guests of entrants and volunteers, plus lots of Short's beer!
Heavy snow drives Vasa 50K back to 2-lap loop
1/28/2014 - By Pete LaPlaca
Due to the extremely heavy snow conditions this year, we have decided to go back to a two-lap 50k race. The constantly drifting snow and major equipment issues have forced this decision.
Youngest skiers have their own races at North American VASA
1/28/2014 - By North American Vasa
Junior VASA races are back for a seventh year offering classic and freestyle skiing events of one or two loops on the special Junior VASA course, grouped by ages.
Schaefer and Cook win Ohio Nordic Championship Pursuit
1/27/2014 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Michael Schaeffer and Olivia Cook took top honors in Sunday's Ohio Nordic Championship Pursuit. The race consisted of a 5K classic leg then a 5K freestyle leg.
Flanders, Schommer post big wins at Mt. Itasca freestyle events
1/26/2014 - By CCSA
Impressive individual performances from Michigan Tech's Alice Flanders and St. Scholastica's Paul Schommer saw the two juniors top the podium in the women’s 5K freestyle and the men’s 10K freestyle in bitterly cold conditions at Mt. Itasca.
Colorado skier Finkel surprises herself by winning Noque 50K freestyle
1/26/2014 - By Steve Brownlee
Informed shortly after coming indoors that she might be the women's winner of the 50-kilometer freestyle race at the Noquemanon Ski Marathon, she was incredulous.
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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