Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!
Southam, Rorabaugh pace Alaska skiers on first day of U.S. National Championship
3/25/2009 - By Matias Saari
Becca Rorabaugh used a little home-course advantage to land on the podium for the 5-kilometer classic race that opened the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships Tuesday night at Birch Hill Recreation Area.
Strandberg, Southam Take Classic Titles
3/25/2009 - By US Ski Team
Kristina Strandberg of XC Oregon and James Southam of Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Club Kicked off the 2009 U.S. Distance Cross Country Championships by grabbing U.S. Championship titles in the women's 5K and men's 10K classic races in Fairbanks.
Traverse Nordic rises to capture Brumbaugh Cup
3/25/2009 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Traverse Nordic Ski Team is the 2009 winner of the Brumbaugh Cup. They narrowly beat out Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop by 2 points.
Michigan Cup Corrections
3/25/2009 - By Ken Dawson
Corrections to the High School Championships and Joel Moore's age class. Any other corrections?
Volcano threatens US XC Distance Championships?
3/25/2009 - By US Ski Team
First it was freezing cold for the Cross Country Championships back in January. Now Alaska has a volcano to deal with...
Atomic Proliferation?
3/25/2009 - By Mark Waechter
The Atomic World Cup "red cheetah" skate skis are fast and stable. The World Cup classic skis kick easily and have excellent control in and out of the tracks.
On-Demand video of World Cup Finals
3/24/2009 - By Patrick Vesely
We have added the World Cup Finals from Falun, SWE on March 20 – 22. Thanks for adding these links to NordicSkiRacer.com.
Distance Nationals Head To Fairbanks
3/24/2009 - By US Ski Team
With the World Cup tour wrapped up for 2009, U.S. cross country skiers are getting ready to close out the season as they head to Fairbanks for the second time in as many years for the 2009 U.S. Distance Cross Country Championships March 24-29.
Arne Borgnes finishes third in class in the Birkebeinerrennet
3/24/2009 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Local Michigan Cup racer Arne Borgnes finished third in class in the Birkebeinerrennet (Norwegian Birkie) with a time of 4:47:05, just 46 seconds out of the silver.
Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays: Third leg
3/24/2009 - By Mike Muha
Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays , mostly of the third leg and some candid photos.
Rossignol RED-WHITE-BLUE Support Program
3/24/2009 - By Ira Edwards
With the help of the top race department in the industry, Rossignol is offering you the support you may need to make that next step in your racing career.
Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays: Awards Ceremony
3/23/2009 - By Jim Pryor
Photos from the 2009 Michigan Cup Relays award ceremony, including photos of the Michigan Cup and Brumbaugh Cup winners.
UPCOMING
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
TUE, MAR 24
Hickory Hills: Excellent skiing at Hickory this morning. The Hills were completely groomed with the Pisten Bully. Good corduroy in the skate lane and deep classic tracks. The Meadows were groomed with the Tidd Tech behind a Gator. Upper Meadows had a nice skate lane, and deep classic tracks from yesterday's PB groom. East Meadows were groomed, but the Tidd Tech couldn't cut through the ski ruts and posthole footprints. Skiable, but not enjoyable. Stick to the Upper Meadows and Hills.
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Skiers! It's currently a very snowy morning up here, with a temperature of -7 C.
There was no grooming overnight, they're going to let the snow fall before taking to the trails. We will post if any updates.
Have a fantastic day!! :)
MON, MAR 23
Forbush Corner: Here is our plan going forward into the week. The shop will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday. The side gate on Roberts Rd will be left open, and the trails will be available to ski. If not a season pass holder, please leave a $10 trail fee in the slot provided near the east shop entrance.
On Friday, we will resume full operation through Monday. We expect that this will be it for the season.
Forbush Corner: Temps went below zero last night and some light lake effect snow is falling. We will be grooming, check Nordic pulse on our website later this morning for the fresh groom. We still have 100% coverage on our trail system. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
Forbush Corner: My third ski in the last 5 days and it was wonderful. I used my good skis on the beautiful corduroy. Glide was fast control perfect. I did pines to Hartwick Pines back on AB down that wonderful hill to Badlands loop to ridge. Could be my last day but what a winner. Thank you Forbush ( and Mother Nature) for this wonderful season.
Dunes Golf Club: Finally a very supportive crust has developed.
Cold nights and cold days with sunny times helps maintain funness!
Always use caution as crust has some surprises.
At the dunes golf conditions are more predictable and tree shading extends ski time as things soften throughout the day.
Crust areas are area wide like open farmland (corn and hay fields).
Limited parking at entrance
Serious fun
4mi east or Empire on m-72
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Monday Morning Skiers! It's another beautiful sunny morning....the temp is currently at -6 C, warming up to -1 C.
The groomer is currently out -- the skate lane on the entire Pinder system was freshened up with the Ginzu, and the 2k Lighted skate lane will be freshened up as well. The tracks are still in really good shape. Updates will be posted if further grooming is done.
The Mabel Lake trail was groomed yesterday morning.
We hope everybody has a great day!! :)
Forbush Corner: Temps went below zero last night and some light lake effect snow is falling. We will be grooming, check Nordic pulse on our website later this morning for the fresh groom. We still have 100% coverage on our trail system. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
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