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.
Janice Davidson named North American Vasa Race Director
9/29/2021 - By Pete LaPlaca
The North American Vasa is very pleased to announce the addition of Janice Davidson as our new Race Director for the 46th annual Festival of Races.
2022 Noquemanon Ski Marathon - Registration is now OPEN!
9/7/2021 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
At this time the race committee is planning for a return to the traditional point to point 50K and 24K courses and we look forward to hosting participants in-person.
Michigan Tech Nordic Ski team announces incoming class
8/24/2021 - By Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Team
Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Team incoming class is represented by student-athletes from Minnesota, Utah, Oregon, Switzerland, France, Canada, Norway, and Finland.
NNF Double the Drive for 25 kicks off
8/22/2021 - By National Nordic Foundation
NNF has committed to a robust-but-achievable goal of more than DOUBLING the number of $25 donations we secured in last year’s Drive for 25.
Rossignol appoints Nordic Category Manager for North America
8/17/2021 - By Verde Brand Communications
Expanded NorAm role to bring heightened focus and alignment to quickly growing category of cross country skiing.
Forbush Corner Nordic 2020-2021 Season Summary
8/12/2021 - By Todd Hubbard
As we prepare for another ski season at Forbush Corner we reflect back on a busy year with many accomplishments. We also look forward to new opportunities and a stronger financial position.
The NNF Online Auction is on!
7/6/2021 - By National Nordic Foundation
The auction has over 50 amazing items that you don’t want to miss, including Olympic Gold Medalists Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins autographed US Ski Team uniforms, autographed World Cup bibs...
Andy Keller Named NMU Nordic Ski Coach
6/23/2021 - By NMU
Northern Michigan University has selected Andy Keller as head Nordic ski coach. Keller served as associate head coach during the 2020-21 season and was the Wildcats' Assistant Coach for three years prior.
Copper Country Ski Tigers has two coaching positions open
6/17/2021 - By Jennifer Becker
The Copper Country Ski Tigers has two openings, one for a Competition Team Head Coach and a second for a Competition Team Assistant Coach.
Raising $4k for cancer research...and riding 100 miles for the very first time!
6/16/2021 - By Jeffrey Moore
It has been quite a while since participating in a fund raising event of this nature...and this will be the first time for me to ride 100 miles in one day.
Michigan Tech will host the 2023 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships
5/27/2021 - By Michigan Tech Nordic Ski Team
Michigan Tech will host the 2023 U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships! Thank you to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard organization and its constituents who afforded the opportunity to bring this National Championship event back to Michigan Tech!
US Cross Country Ski Team announced
5/11/2021 - By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
The 2021-22 team is highlighted by an experienced group of World Cup, World Championship, and Olympic athletes, including Olympic gold medalist and 2021 FIS Overall Champion Jessie Diggins.
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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