Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Does it Look like we're Kidding?
9/2/2008 - By Pete Vordenberg
Where have we been? What have we been doing? We've been getting it done.
Burke Wins IBU International Rollerski Biathlon Cup Sprint
9/1/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Ostersund, Sweden, August 30. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) claimed victory today over a strong field in the 10K Sprint at the 3rd IBU International Rollerski Biathlon Cup of the summer here today.
Video of 2007 Saku Suverull Rollerski Race
8/31/2008 - By Mike Muha
I have not seen video from the 2008 race, but this 2007 video gives you a flavor for the event.
Kowalczyk and Morilov: Saku Suverull sprint champions
8/31/2008 - By Saku Suverull
Justyna Kowalczyk oversprinted Russian girls and Virpi Kuitunen at the finish straight of Final A and took the first place. Nikolai Morilov and Andrey Parfenov managed to stay ahead of Jens Arne Svartedal.
Kowalczyk and Dementiev win Saku Suverull distance races
8/31/2008 - By Saku Suverull
The interval start distance race in classic technique at the Saku Suverull showed Justyna Kowalczyk’s dominance among women and very tight results among the men.
Bailey Leads US Team in Rollerski Races
8/30/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Ostersund, Sweden, August 29. Lowell Bailey (Lake Placid, NY) finished fourth in the 12K Rollerski race today, the first of three days of competition here for the US Biathlon Team.
Kangaroo Hoppet kicks off Worldloppet 2008/09 season
8/29/2008 - By FIS
The 2008/2009 season of Worldloppet will get underway on 30th August 2008 with the Kangaroo Hoppet. With the acceptance of the Polish race of Bieg Piastow, this season's Worldloppet will feature 15 races in 15 countries on four continents.
WebSkis offers special rollerski packages
8/28/2008 - By WebSkis.com
At the height of the roller ski season, Webskis.com is offering a special discounted Pro-Ski rollerski packages with boots and bindings for a very limited time.
NordicSkiRacer.com edition triathlon bike by Dufour
8/28/2008 - By Yvon Dufour
Team NordicSkiRacer.com racer Yvon Dufour builds his own carbon fiber frame and puts together a special NordicSkiRacer.com-edition triathlon bike with mightly flair!
A short photo essay of time spent on the Haig Glacier
8/27/2008 - By Alana Thomas
The Haig Glacier is located in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Alberta. It is about an 18km run away from just about anything so it makes for an excellent spot to focus on training and enjoying real skiing in July.
Time to start thinking tickets: Vancouver 2010
8/26/2008 - By FIS
VANOC, the organizer of the next Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver (CAN) in 2010, released its detailed competition schedules which were approved by the IOC Executive Board. The tickets to 2010 Games will go on sale on 3rd October 2008.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters Labor Day Sale
8/26/2008 - By Bob Frye
Giant Air Conditioned Labor Day Weekend Sale, Roller Ski Clinic & C.A.T. Ski Clinic. All 07/08 Columbia Kids and Adult Parkas 1/2 off! All 07/08 sweaters 1/2 off! Super Sale Prices on 08/09 North Face, Under Armour & Columbia! X-C Ski Pkgs from $189.
UPCOMING
SAT, DEC 20, 2025
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, DEC 21, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski: George Frye Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
THU, DEC 25, 2025
SUN, DEC 28, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski: JoeFrye Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
WED, DEC 17
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Middle-of-the-Week Wednesday :) Wow, it was a windy one overnight....and continuing with quite a bit of wind this morning, kind of felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.
There was no grooming overnight. The groomers will be out today cleaning up the trails.
Note: There is a big branch down on the Pinder 4k halfway to the White Pine extension over the skate lane.
Have a fantastic Wednesday!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails will be closed today and tomorrow to try to protect the base though the warm weather over the next 2 days. Things should get cold again Thursday night into Friday morning with a bit snow, so with any luck, we should still have good skiing by the weekend!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Skated Coyote from 8 to 10.
Softer and more control than Tuesday. Tracks are good with a lot of leaves.
Forbush Corner: Based on the predicted rain/warm temperatures we will continue to be closed today and Thursday. Should be able to reopen on Friday based on cooler temperatures returning.
Hanson Hills: It’s currently 36° and raining in Grayling, and with snow preservation in mind, we’ve made the decision to close the Cross Country Trail System for the day.
Warm rain is tough on our trails, and taking a short pause now helps protect the snow base so we can get everyone back out skiing sooner once conditions improve. We truly appreciate your cooperation and ask that you please respect the closure as we do our best to care for this precious winter resource.
Thank you for your understanding—and fingers crossed for colder temps ahead!
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
TUE, DEC 16
Vasa Trail: Fairly fast conditions on a firm deck this morning. Rex blue was the glide wax. Completed the 25k and 5k loop. Some dirt showing from the grooming effort. Would recommend B skis. Otherwise a good course and fun ski.
Independance Oaks: Start@ 10:00 AM. Trail hardpack with 1/2" of powder on top. No tracks. Swix Blue worked well. Snow softened up a bit after noon. Overall, a good ski with full coverage and minimal leaves. Get it while you can.
Crystal Mountain: Thanks to a significant accumulation of natural snow, we are currently sitting on a deep, solid base. Our grooming crew has been out in full force, and we are happy to report that the entire 25 km network is 100% groomed and in peak condition.
Classic tracks have been set and are firm, and coverage is excellent. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy these great conditions while they last.
Nubs Nob: All trails power-tilled flat with a classic track and wide skate deck. Conditions are very good.
Boyne Highlands: Unfortunately, The Highlands will have limited XC skiing available this season. There will be a trail on the golf course. Rentals will be available through the downhill center. The XC shop will not open.
Boyne Mountain: Lower trails are groomed and good to go! Upper trails need raspberries trimmed, which will happen soon. The shop and trails will open on Friday, December 19 for the season, from 9 to 5 daily.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I started skiing about 12:30, classic. Skate lanes were hard and fast - pick out your most stable skis of you plan to skate anywhere but Buck's Run.
There are classic tracks beside all skate trails. They vary from rock hard nice tracks (Cedar Trace / contractor's trail) to a mix of nice track/skied -in snow-blow track (golf course trails) to deep perfect tracks (Buck's Run). Connector trails did have track: the trail to Cedar Trace had no track, and the trail directly adjacent to Buck's Run had no track. No track was set where the snow depth wasn't there.
Overall, I had a good classic ski! It's was already 28 when I got to the park, but Toko Yellow kick wax worked pretty well on the mix of snow conditions.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
Hiawatha Highlands: Hey everybody....happy Tuesday :)
The groomer was out last night -- the entire Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed both classic and skate.
We hope everybody has a fantastic day!!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
Fresh corduroy is laid down on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills this morning.
Wilderness has fresh classic tracks set yesterday—prime conditions to get out and ski!
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