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!
Team NordicSkiRacer Captures VASA Team Win
2/18/2009 - By Ed Anderson
Team NordicSkiRacer notched their 2nd Team win this past weekend at the 50K Vasa freestyle race with GRNST close behind and HH/CCSS taking 3rd. SS, TNSC and CCSH came in 4th, 5th and 6th, respectively.
Burke Splits Bullets, Misses Gold
2/18/2009 - By US Biathlon Association
Pyeongchang, Korea February 17. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) missed two shots in his final stage of shooting and finished 14th in this afternoon’s 20K Individual competition at the Biathlon World Championships.
Burke 21st in Pursuit: 10th Fastest on Skis
2/18/2009 - By US Biathlon Association
Pyeongchang, Korea Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) finished 21st in the wind-battered 12.5K Pursuit competition.
First time Wabos Loppet adventure
2/18/2009 - By Jeanne Manigold
Today was The Wabos Loppet (meaning a rabbit's long journey)!! 27K of Cross Country Skiing just north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. So sit back, grab a drink, and hear the long tale of my trip.
RollerskiShop.com - Best prices of the season
2/17/2009 - By Clayton Keim
Summer isn’t far away, and now is a great time to start thinking ahead to next season and how you can improve over summer.
NMU’s Banerud wins Camp Ripley freestyle
2/17/2009 - By Matias Saari
Martin Banerud of Northern Michigan University won his second freestyle race of the season on Sunday, edging Santiago Ocariz of Wisconsin-Green Bay and NMU teammate Phil Violett in a 20-kilometer mass start Sunday at Camp Ripley.
NMU’s Dewitt wins exciting Camp Ripley freestyle
2/17/2009 - By Matias Saari
With nine other skiers contending for the win, Laura Dewitt of Northern Michigan University claimed a 15-kilometer mass start Central Collegiate Ski Association freestyle race Sunday at Camp Ripley.
Considering Hairies
2/17/2009 - By Jess Snyder
It would seem that the hairs on the hairies are too fine to function in the same way as fishscales and enable a simple mechanical kick. It's quite possible that I could be wrong here, but I'd like to present another idea on how hairies work.
Wax recommendation for Feb 17 Traverse City sprints
2/16/2009 - By Pete Edwards
Swix wax recommendation for Feb 17 Traverse City classic sprints at Hickory Hills.
Paull and Hardin take Gran Travers Classic
2/16/2009 - By Bryce Dreeszen
Denny Paull of Cheboygan held off Cliff Onthank to win the men's 16K event. It was Paull's 2nd consecutive win in the Gran Travers Classic. Tracy Hardin of Cheboygan easily won the women's 16K event.
TC Central win overall and girls HS Nordic ski title
2/16/2009 - By Maureen Schick
Traverse City Central High School took the Girls State Title and combined with the Boys third place finish to win the Overall State Title in the Michigan High School State Finals in Nordic Skiing, defeating 5-time defending champs, Copper Country.
Demong wins last race beofre Worlds
2/16/2009 - By US Ski Team
Billy Demong (Vermontville, NY) packed in the sixth World Cup win of his career Sunday, finishing seventh in the jumps and second in the cross country to take the win in the last World Cup before nordic World Championships begins Feb. 19.
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
WED, MAR 25
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Well, despite our best efforts, we are going to shut down the trail system for the season. Too many barespots and debris. We are closing the Cafe for the season as well. We will likely have a 'trail cleanup BBQ' sometime in early may, and rest assured, the trails will be glorious by next season.
We are incredibly grateful for the epic winter we had and all the wonderful skiing we got to do! Certainly a winter for the books. Thank you for skiing with us this year and bringing such good cheer to the skiing community. May the 'off-season' treat you well, and we look forward to skiing with you next year!
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Middle of the Week Everyone!! It's currently a calm morning, with more snow in the forecast today. The temperature is currently -4 C.
The groomer was out last evening -- all systems were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. With the cooler temps overnight, they may be a little icy to start the day.
Mabel Lake trail was groomed yesterday as of 1:30 p.m.
Have a great day, everyone!!
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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