Cross Country Ski Headquarters reports that the ice storm took its toll on the ski trail, with downed trees and sticks lodged in the ice. They are working to open a trail. Forbush Corner is still investigating the damage but hopes to have something open this coming Thursday.
RESULTS: Yvon Dufour and Rebecca Davis dominate Krazy Klassic
1/13/2025 - By Mike Muha
It was a paddler's fest as both Yvon Dufour and Rebecca Davis completely doublepoled the course.
RESULTS: Glenn Goodman and Karin Rand dominate Frosty Freestyle
1/11/2025 - By Mike Muha
Goodman and Rand skied away from the pack on a beautifully groomed trail and in great weather.
Hanson Hills - Cross Country Ski Shop continues to lead Brumbaugh Cup
1/9/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop held off a charge by the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team to maintain their lead in the Brumbaugh Cup.
King Vasa Club to be honored at 2025 North American Vasa
1/9/2025 - By North American Vasa
A new highlight to this year’s event is honoring skiers who have completed thirty or more Vasa races. These skiers will be recognized with a commemorative bib featuring the Royal Coat of Arms of Swedish King Gustav I Vasa.
Wax recommendations for the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races
1/9/2025 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the Frosty Freestyle and the Krazy Klassic, put on by Team NordicSkiRacer!
Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races have snow!
1/8/2025 - By Mike Muha
On the fence about registering for the Frosty Fest!? Don't be. As of now, the course will be 1.5 kilometers including a connector from the clubhouse to the trail in the woods.
RESULTS: Mandy Paull and Ryan Harris win 2025 Winter Wolf Skiathlon
1/5/2025 - By Mike Muha
Skiers raced four laps around the same loop for a total distance of about 12k. The first two laps were classic, then skiers went through a transition zones to exchange skis and poles. The last two laps were freestyle.
Winter Wolf Skiathlon course and transition rules announced
1/3/2025 - By Forbush Corner
Registration ends this afternoon! Classic leg is first, followed by skate leg. You must remove skis and poles in the tranistion area. Course map and transition area map...
Wax Recommendation for the Winter Wolf Skiathlon
1/2/2025 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup race, the Winter Wolf Skiathlon. Finally - a skiathlon on the Michigan Cup circuit!!!!
Winter Wolf Skiathlon moved to Forbush Corner
12/30/2024 - By Justin Andre
Hanson Hill's Winter Wolf Skiathlon has officially moved to Forbush Corner this coming Saturday, January 4, 2025
UPDATED: Frosty Freestyle & Krazy Klassic prices rise after Dec 31!
12/29/2024 - By Ken Roth
The price of Frosty Freestyle & Krazy Klassic Cross Country Ski Race 2025 is about to go up, don't miss out on this opportunity to sign up before the price increase!
Brumbaugh Cup 2025 opens with a big win for Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop
12/29/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team HHCCSS came with all guns to the Forbush Time Trial, including Alex and Caitlyn Vanais, and Jordan Wakeley.
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
WED, MAR 18
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.
TUE, MAR 17
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.
Stokely Creek: Wow, a bonus day of perfect cold snow skiing! Blue sky, blue wax and a pristine track to Norms Cabin.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Well, what an eventful couple of days. We had a major storm system move though Sunday night, and with it, lots of ice and winds. The shop has been without power or phone lines for 2 days, but our generators have kept the heat on and all is well inside. Outside is a different story...
The trails have been hit pretty hard, to the point where most are impassable without hurdling fallen trees. Not to mention the 1,000,000 sticks that have lodged themselves into the ice throughout the 19km network. It will be a big project to clean up. This afternoon, there was a gentle, picturesque snow fall, lightly dusting the devastation with a layer of fresh fallen snow. Though beautiful, slightly painful to watch because we knew we couldn't really ski on it due to the massive amount sticks and branches everywhere. The trails have about 1/2" of fresh snow on top of 1" of ice crust, with 3-4" of soft powder underneath, rendering the use of heavy equipment null.
We will do an extensive survey tomorrow to see if we can salvage one trail for the rest of this season, and will update from there. Rest assured we will keep our heads high and carry on! The shop will be open 10-5 if anyone wants to come warm up and say hi. Stay safe, and stay warm!
Forbush Corner: Well, the storm left us with a weird mess of frozen snow. We spent over an hour trying to break it up and access the doors of the shop, yurt, ski school and vault toilets. We were unsuccessful with the vault toilets, but will try again once it warms up. Wednesday's plan is to get the piles of built up cement snow out of the entrances and get the parking lot plowed. We will also check the trails for downfall.
We plan to open up this Thursday through Monday. Looks like another great week of skiing is on tap.
MON, MAR 16
Forbush Corner: Well it's a mess up north right now. We are busy digging out our own properties and waiting for the snowplows to clear the roads before venturing out to check the trails. We will assess the facilities and trails tomorrow and post plans for the week later on Tuesday.
Timber Ridge: In response to the Timber Ridge "charging" trail conditions post, this was an error our our staffs part and if you have purchased a season pass for the 2025/2026 season you may still use it and not pay the $10 day pass fee. While the season pass has expired, we will still honor it for skiing. Please note that while our grooming efforts will be considerably less, you are still welcome to ski with your pass. We set an expiration date to let you know the date that we will be cutting back on grooming efforts but it is still valid for skiing. If you have questions related to our management practices, please feel free to reach out to us. We would much rather correct that in person than have to find out about it on a trail conditions forum :)
Timbers Recreation Area: In response to the Timber Ridge "charging" trail conditions post, this was an error our our staffs part and if you have purchased a season pass for the 2025/2026 season you may still use it and not pay the $10 day pass fee. While the season pass has expired, we will still honor it for skiing. Please note that while our grooming efforts will be considerably less, you are still welcome to ski with your pass. We set an expiration date to let you know the date that we will be cutting back on grooming efforts but it is still valid for skiing. If you have questions related to our management practices, please feel free to reach out to us. We would much rather correct that in person than have to find out about it on a trail conditions forum :)
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