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: Beech Nuts Youth Race at Nubs Nob
1/28/2024 - By Bradferd L Miller
The 2024 Beech Nut Jr Race at Nubs Nob on Sunday, January 28, 2024 is in the book, with an international flavor!
Michigan Cup standings as the Boyne Classic
1/28/2024 - By Ken Dawson
After four races, Beckham Haberkorn and Avery Ludlow have the early lead in the Junior Division. Deanna Spencer and Eric Parrott lead the seniors.
NordicSkiRacer maintains narrow lead in Brumbaugh Cup
1/26/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
After four races, Team NordicSkiRacer is still leading but is only 9 points ahead of GRNST and 61 points ahead of HHCCSS. Looks like we are in for a real thriller.
How to prevent snow from sticking to No-Wax Ski Bases
1/26/2024 - By Ian Harvey
Many of the solutions commonly given to avoid this problem while good often don't contain the necessary scope of things to check or address to solve the problem for sure.
FLASH: Noque shortens 50K to 23K!
1/25/2024 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
The 50K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 24K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 50K and 24K will ski the exact same course (total distance of 23K).
Wax recommendations: Noquemanon Ski Marathon and Hickory Hills JNQ races
1/25/2024 - By Mike Muha
Mixed precipitation in the days leading up to the Noque will transform the snow, and high humidity will result in significant glazing during all races.
Weather forces Noquemanon course changes
1/25/2024 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Course changes have been made to keep skiers safe and to have a high quality event because of deteriorating conditions for water crossing and expected weather.
Free Junior VASA ski race for ages 5 to 14
1/23/2024 - By Sara Cockrell, Vasa Ski Club Nordic Rocks Coach
This event can be skied in either classic or skate style. Each registered skier will wear a Junior VASA race bib and receive a medal and a goodie bag including a Cherry Republic cookie at the finish.
RESULTS: Wakely and Schlimmer win Boyne Classic 10km
1/22/2024 - By Mike Muha
The Innsbrook Trail at Boyne Mountain has had it's share of victims over the years. The 10K classic race course starts with a long climb that appears deceptively easy...but it's not.
RESULTS: Mandy Paull and Jorden Wakeley win Cote Dame Marie
1/21/2024 - By Mike Muha
It was around 6F at the start of the 2024 Cote Dame Marie at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI, but the trail was firm and fast...for cold snow
Looking for help with US Biathlon Paralympic skier
1/19/2024 - By Jim Szczygiel
I am looking for one other volunteer who could function as a guide or as a movement analysis and XC technique instructor to join us because, when I am guiding John, I cannot help him improve his technique.
Team NordicSkiRacer takes early lead in the Brumbaugh Cup
1/19/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team NordicSkiRacer tops the Brumbaugh Cup at the Frosty Freestyle, then extends lead at the Krazy Klassic.
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
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.
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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