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.
Skiing community mourns loss of longtime skier and racer
12/14/2021 - By Frank Rynalski
Longtime skier and racer Larry Kanaby passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Wax recommendations for this weekend's MI Cup races!
12/9/2021 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's MI Cup races: Lakes of the North Freestyle and Forbush Freestyle Time Trial.
Several PSIA clinics available in December and January
12/5/2021 - By Amy Powell
PSIA-Central Division has several clinics coming up to help you ski better or help you become a Cross Country Level I instructor.
North American Vasa announces title sponsors
11/30/2021 - By Pete LaPlaca
We are very excited to introduce our co-title sponsors for our 2022 events. Both Huntington Bank and Serra Subaru Traverse City are very community oriented companies that we are proud to be affiliated with.
For Sale: Tidd Tech G2 7ft snow groomer
11/12/2021 - By Don Helinski
We have a Tidd Tech G2 7ft snow groomer that was used for one season back when the original ownership of Forest Dunes offered groomed XC trails. If interested....
Five skiers named to 2021-22 Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
11/8/2021 - By US Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 21 athletes of the Davis U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2021-22 season who will kick off the competition season with the traditional World Cup season opener in Ruka, Finland, Nov. 26-28.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters ready for another BIG season
10/14/2021 - By Mariah Frye Colie
Skiers of all ages and abilities flocked to the trails last winter, and this winter looks to be no different.
Vasa nixes Skiathlon, drops marathon
10/12/2021 - By Mike Muha
Registration for the 2022 North American Vasa opens Friday, October 15, 2021. But it's not going to be the Vasa you expected in 2021, or even the Vasa that was run in 2020.
Paid head coach position open for Vasa Ski Club High School Team
10/11/2021 - By Mike Muha
The Vasa Ski Club High School Team, The Raptors are in search of a new Head Coach for the upcoming season after Coach Ruth Oppliger’s departure to join the coaching staff at NMU.
2021 Yellowstone Ski Festival
10/11/2021 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival
Come and join our professional coaching staff to get a "jump start" on your 2021 - 2022 ski season during the Yellowstone Ski Festival, November 23-27, 2020.
Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap, October 16
10/8/2021 - By Vasa Ski Club
It's time to Gear Up at the annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Ski Swap. This is our 11th year holding this event, and it's a great way to kick things off and celebrate our cross country ski community.
Michigan Cup Committee shifts race schedule
10/3/2021 - By Mike Muha
With an extra weekend in January, the Michigan Cup Committee was able to let race directors to shift the schedule to take advantage of more reliable snow conditions.
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
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.
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.
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