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.
Thanks for helping to fund my trip to the U23 World Championships!
5/12/2020 - By Sarah Goble
I wanted to thank everyone who generously donated to help fund my trip to U23 World Ski Championships in Oberwiesenthal, Germany. I am grateful to have come from such a supportive ski community who have always been encouraging and supportive.
2020 Coaching and ski certification programs from Andy Liebner
4/23/2020 - By Andy Libner
Andy Liebner is again offering private coaching, public ski clinics, and - new for this year - a ski technique certification program.
Andy Newell leaves US Ski Team for coaching job
4/22/2020 - By Mike Muha
Andy Newell will work with the competitive Nordic racers, collegiate skiers, and the incoming Elite Team as Bridger Ski Foundation's Nordic Elite Team Coach.
Sarah Goble and Reid Goble win Most Outstanding Skier Award
4/6/2020 - By Michigan Tech Huskies
Sarah Goble and Reid Goble received the Michigan Tech Huskies'' 2020 Most Outstanding Skier Award
Sarah Goble All-American at NCAA Championships
3/28/2020 - By Michigan Tech Huskies
Former Michigan Cup skier Sarah Goble had an All-America performance in the 5-kilometer skate after finishing seventh with a time of 14:11.7.
Vasa Ski Club grows the sport of XC skiing
3/24/2020 - By Vasa Ski Club
The Vasa Ski Club have been successful in not only promoting Nordic skiing in our community, but more importantly, developing and maintaining youth programs.
The best of the best: Michigan Cup 10% Club
3/22/2020 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Committee recognizes the racers who are the best of the best: the top ten percent in each age category.
Results: Juniors soar at Flying Squirrel
3/21/2020 - By Tim Furbacher
Sunny skies, comfortable temperatures, nicely transformed snow and a bounty of awards and food made for a great day of racing at Crystal Mountain.
RESULTS: Cross Country Ski Headquarters fields 20 teams at Relays
3/21/2020 - By Mariah Frye Colie
It was a Michigan Cup Relays for the books this year, with racers from all over Michigan, plus Canada, Pennsylvania, and a few other states participating in the annual grand finale of the Michigan Cup Race Series at Cross Country Ski Headquarters.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins Michigan Cup
3/18/2020 - By Mike Muha
Cross Country Ski Headquarters had a stellar year, but there were many champions to go around!
Remainder of 2020 XC Junior Nationals cancelled
3/12/2020 - By Mike Muha
The 2020 XC Junior Nationals Facebook page has announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2020 U.S. Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard cancels all remaining domestic events
3/12/2020 - By U.S. Ski and Snowboard
Due to the recently enacted European travel restrictions, and ongoing concerns in the United States and Canada regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), U.S. Ski & Snowboard is cancelling all remaining U.S. domestic events.
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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