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!
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel racers and tough conditions
1/24/2026 3:00:00 AM - By Beth Major
The race dawned with a foot of heavy new snow on both the JACK RABBIT 3.5k and FLYING SQUIRREL 5k racecourses. Middle and High School skiers from Nubs Nob, Vasa Raptor and Crystal Nordic teams showed their grit and strength in these tough conditions. (Video and results)
Wax recommendations: Noque, Reid Goble, Beech Nuts Junior races
1/23/2026 7:03:01 AM - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's COLD races! Toko and Rex recommendations.
Noquemanon issues cold weather protocols, race updates
1/20/2026 8:01:03 AM - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
ATTENTION – Cold Weather Protocols in place. Please review below! Junior Noque may cancel. 50k may postpone.
Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis+Dufour lead MI Cup
1/20/2026 4:05:00 AM - By Mike Muha
The leaders of the Michigan Cup have largely remained the same, but there are several strong racers who have not yet completed five races. Who are we watching?
Erica O'Hearn and Ryan Harris win Nub's Nob Classic
1/19/2026 7:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
The snow and racing were excellent at the 2026 Nub's Nob Classic on the three-lap course on the upper cross country ski trails at Nub's Nob.
Cote Dame Marie: Wakeley and O'Hearn ski away from competition
1/19/2026 3:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
Jorden Wakeley (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) and Erica O'Hearn (Vasa Ski Club) showed who's boss - both skied away from the competition.
Dick Fultz to receive plaque in honor of Cross Country Ski Shop 50th anniversary
1/16/2026 6:11:05 AM - By Heather Compton
Northbound Outfitters / Cross Country Ski Shop will be having party immediately after the Cote Dame Marie Loppet, with special star, Dick Fultz! The shop turns 50 and Dick will be receiving a special plaque on behalf of the shop in celebration of the wonderful shop.
Wax recommendations: Cote, Nub's, Flying Squirrel races!
1/15/2026 6:53:07 AM - By Mike Muha
Toko and Rex wax recommendations for Saturday's Cote Dame Marie, and Sunday's Nub's Nob Classic 5k & 12k and CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic races.
Haberkorn, Smith, Davis, and Davis lead 2026 Michigan Cup
1/14/2026 11:58:39 AM - By Mike Muha
We are five races into the 2025-2026 Michigan Cup season - one junior race and four senior races - and Ken Dawson has released the individual standings to date.
UPDATED! Help let Detroit students experience cross country skiing
1/14/2026 5:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha
NEW DATES! Last year, Team NordicSkiRacer volunteers assisted students from the Detroit Public Schools with learning how to cross country ski. We're looking for volunteers for this year!
FLASH RACE to support Reid Goble on Jan 24
1/14/2026 3:00:00 AM - By Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Join us for an informal race around the Trapper’s Cabin Loop and help support Reid Goble, Michigan’s U.S. SuperTour Series and International cross-country ski racer!
Swix has new World Cup series of racing glide wax
1/14/2026 - By Swix
The Swix World Cup series has been built on the principle that you’ll always find the right wax if you follow three steps: first, identify the snow type, then check the humidity, and finally, the temperature.
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
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.
SUN, MAR 22
Stokely Creek: Classic tracks away from the Lodge were total "chefs kiss" perfection! Skating lane looked great but could still be a little stiffer for spring zooming.
Nubs Nob: Top 2-3 skate of the season this AM at Nubs. Firm and fast powertilled cord on all the loops with a deep track set. After 3+ feet of snow last weekend conditions have been world class since Tuesday. Forecast looks great for this upcoming week and World Cup level grooming will continue until they close in two weeks. Hard to imagine better conditions anywhere in North America currently. Thank you to the crew at Nubs for their commitment to Nordic skiing. Thanks to their efforts we have had an amazing uninterrupted season out there since December 1.
Forbush Corner: The weird concrete snow that we received from the last storm turned into sugar mush yesterday once it was groomed. It rained this morning and is close to freezing. It's to warm to groom with the Pisten Bully at this time. We are going to try to use the Tiddtech to smooth out the skate lanes on the loop. If the base is too soft for the snowmobile we will not continue grooming. Classic tracks are icy at this. Colder temps tonight will allow us to groom on Monday. Base is in great shape with 100% coverage.
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