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.
End of an Era: Sten Fjeldheim retires after years of excellence
3/30/2021 - By Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University's most decorated head coach, Sten Fjeldheim, will retire after 34 years as leader of the Wildcat Nordic ski team.
Sten Fjeldheim named CCSA Coach of the Year
3/26/2021 - By Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan's Nordic Ski head coach Sten Fjeldheim has been named the 2020-21 Central Collegiate Ski Association Men's and Women's Coach of the Year.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2020-2021 Michigan Cup
3/17/2021 - By Mike Muha
It was a short season, marked by many race cancelations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Headquarters was still able to get the team out to win the overall Michigan Cup.
It was a fabulous day for the MI Cup Relays!
3/11/2021 - By Mariah Frye Colie
Twenty-nine relay teams took on the course, which consisted of several trails and plenty of sections that had been bolstered by artificial snow. Skiers from all the Michigan Cup teams showed up and reveled in great spring conditions and camaraderie.
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop wins Brumbaugh Cup
3/6/2021 - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop has won the 2021 Brumbaugh Cup for most powerful senior team on the Michigan Cup circuit. HH/CCSS finished with 468 points, well ahead of second place Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team.
Haapala, Jean, Wakeley, and Davis win overall 2021 Michigan Cup
3/5/2021 - By Mike Muha
Ken Dawson, Michigan Cup's esteemed points keeper, has released this year's individual winners, including individual winners, the 10% club, and the skiers with the most points.
Wax recommendation for the Michigan Cup Relays
3/5/2021 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the final Michigan Cup race of the 2021 season, the Michigan Cup Relays at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
Headquarters leads Michigan Cup into final weekend of racing
3/5/2021 - By Mike Muha
The Cross Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead going into the final weekend of racing. With 14,771 points, the Headquarters has nearly 2,600 points more than second place Team NordicSkiRacer.
UPDATED - RESULTS: Haapala and Olson win 2021 Muffin Race
3/3/2021 - By Mariah Frye-Colie
What a fabulous Muffin Race yesterday! A record 68 kids, ranging from age 2 to age 19, showed up and raced varying distances, most of them in costume!
UPDATE: Michigan Cup Relays moves to March 7!
2/23/2021 - By Mariah Frye Colie
The relays have moved up a weekend to Sunday March 7. Here's registration Info and COVID-19 protocols.
RESULTS: Ross and Wakeley win Hanson Hills Classic
2/21/2021 - By Mike Muha
Jordyn Ross and Jordan Wakeley repeated Saturday's victories at Forbush Corner with wins at the Michigan Cup Classic Championships / Meijer State Games of Michigan 14km Classic at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI.
RESULTS: Ross and Wakeley, MI Cup Freestyle Champions
2/21/2021 - By Mike Muha
Jordyn Ross and Jorden Wakeley took no prisoners at Saturday's Meijer State Games / Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships at Forbush Corner.
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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