Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
USSA, SNAP Infusion SUPERCANDY announce partnership
7/25/2012 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced an official multi-year partnership with SNAP Infusion SUPERCANDY®, the first-to-market, Naturally Designed SUPERCANDY®.
Michigan Cup skiers turn pro with BISSELL Pro cycling team
7/24/2012 - By Mike Muha
Former Team NordicSkiRacer Mac Brennan turns pro with BISSELL Pro cycling team, along with the Cross Country Ski Headquarter's Alex Vanias.
My pedals were barely turning...
7/23/2012 - By Mike Muha
My longest ride to date was only 50 miles, and most other rides were far shorter. I was feeling less than confident in my abilities in the weeks and days leading to the 100 mile JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes in Burlington, Vermont.
Stephen and Randall finish 3rd and 6th in 7.5km uphill rollerski race
7/22/2012 - By Mike Muha
The USA's Liz Stephen and Kikkan Randall finish 3rd and 6th overall at the the Lysebotn opp, a 7.5km long roller skiing competition from Lysebotn and up the winding roads to Øygardstøl ("The Eagles Nest"), with the finish line 640 meters above sea level.
Dickinson, Richards lead incoming Saints skiers for 2013
7/19/2012 - By College of St. Scholastica
We have an incredibly strong team as it is, but if you look at our top incoming skiers, they all have skied in high school like many of our current varsity team, and we have a good varsity team. Our women continue to develop into a more competitive team.
Five student-athletes sign with Michigan Tech
7/18/2012 - By Michigan Technological University
Michigan Tech head coach Joe Haggenmiller has announced that five student-athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to join the cross country, Nordic skiing and track and field teams.
NNF Pledges $26,000 in Nordic Combined summer funding round
7/17/2012 - By NNF
The National Nordic Foundation will invest $26,000 in two Nordic Combined Pillar Projects in its summer round of NC 2012/2013 funding.
Michigan Cup skier to coach Petoskey cross country running
7/16/2012 - By Mike Muha
Top Michigan Cup skier Jim Harrington has just signed on to coach the Petoskey High School cross country running team.
More photos: TC2SB Rollerski
7/11/2012 - By Mike Muha
Missed these photos from Eli Brown in my email...
20 skiers out for rollerski to Suttons Bay
7/9/2012 - By Eli Brown
Great group ski today! Over 20 started, almost 10 made it out and back 30+ miles. No one got hurt. Let's do it again!
Teclaw takes over as Green Bay Nordic Skiing Coach
7/6/2012 - By Ryan Hartwig
Steve Teclaw becomes head coach of the men's and women's Nordic skiing teams after four seasons as an assistant with the school. In addition, former Northern Michigan standout Tim Cook has been hired as the program's associate head coach.
A summer (on snow) skate in Bend
7/2/2012 - By intrepid1traveler
Better base than usual, but skiing into June at Mt. Bachelor is pretty routine, actually. Altitude is around 6,000ft, or ~1,700 meters.
UPCOMING
SAT, DEC 20, 2025
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, DEC 21, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski: George Frye Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
THU, DEC 25, 2025
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XC Ski HQ Ski: JoeFrye Live
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
WED, DEC 17
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Middle-of-the-Week Wednesday :) Wow, it was a windy one overnight....and continuing with quite a bit of wind this morning, kind of felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.
There was no grooming overnight. The groomers will be out today cleaning up the trails.
Note: There is a big branch down on the Pinder 4k halfway to the White Pine extension over the skate lane.
Have a fantastic Wednesday!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails will be closed today and tomorrow to try to protect the base though the warm weather over the next 2 days. Things should get cold again Thursday night into Friday morning with a bit snow, so with any luck, we should still have good skiing by the weekend!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Skated Coyote from 8 to 10.
Softer and more control than Tuesday. Tracks are good with a lot of leaves.
Forbush Corner: Based on the predicted rain/warm temperatures we will continue to be closed today and Thursday. Should be able to reopen on Friday based on cooler temperatures returning.
Hanson Hills: It’s currently 36° and raining in Grayling, and with snow preservation in mind, we’ve made the decision to close the Cross Country Trail System for the day.
Warm rain is tough on our trails, and taking a short pause now helps protect the snow base so we can get everyone back out skiing sooner once conditions improve. We truly appreciate your cooperation and ask that you please respect the closure as we do our best to care for this precious winter resource.
Thank you for your understanding—and fingers crossed for colder temps ahead!
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
TUE, DEC 16
Vasa Trail: Fairly fast conditions on a firm deck this morning. Rex blue was the glide wax. Completed the 25k and 5k loop. Some dirt showing from the grooming effort. Would recommend B skis. Otherwise a good course and fun ski.
Independance Oaks: Start@ 10:00 AM. Trail hardpack with 1/2" of powder on top. No tracks. Swix Blue worked well. Snow softened up a bit after noon. Overall, a good ski with full coverage and minimal leaves. Get it while you can.
Crystal Mountain: Thanks to a significant accumulation of natural snow, we are currently sitting on a deep, solid base. Our grooming crew has been out in full force, and we are happy to report that the entire 25 km network is 100% groomed and in peak condition.
Classic tracks have been set and are firm, and coverage is excellent. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy these great conditions while they last.
Nubs Nob: All trails power-tilled flat with a classic track and wide skate deck. Conditions are very good.
Boyne Highlands: Unfortunately, The Highlands will have limited XC skiing available this season. There will be a trail on the golf course. Rentals will be available through the downhill center. The XC shop will not open.
Boyne Mountain: Lower trails are groomed and good to go! Upper trails need raspberries trimmed, which will happen soon. The shop and trails will open on Friday, December 19 for the season, from 9 to 5 daily.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I started skiing about 12:30, classic. Skate lanes were hard and fast - pick out your most stable skis of you plan to skate anywhere but Buck's Run.
There are classic tracks beside all skate trails. They vary from rock hard nice tracks (Cedar Trace / contractor's trail) to a mix of nice track/skied -in snow-blow track (golf course trails) to deep perfect tracks (Buck's Run). Connector trails did have track: the trail to Cedar Trace had no track, and the trail directly adjacent to Buck's Run had no track. No track was set where the snow depth wasn't there.
Overall, I had a good classic ski! It's was already 28 when I got to the park, but Toko Yellow kick wax worked pretty well on the mix of snow conditions.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
Hiawatha Highlands: Hey everybody....happy Tuesday :)
The groomer was out last night -- the entire Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed both classic and skate.
We hope everybody has a fantastic day!!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
Fresh corduroy is laid down on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills this morning.
Wilderness has fresh classic tracks set yesterday—prime conditions to get out and ski!
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