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.
Coronavirus alert from Michigan Cup Relays
3/12/2020 - By Mariah Frye Colie
A racer at the Michigan Cup Relays has reported flu like symptoms but has not been tested for the flu or for coronavirus, due to limited availability of tests in northern Michigan.
Minneapolis Cross Country World Cup CANCELLED
3/12/2020 - By John Munger
Due to ongoing and evolving concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Fastenal Parallel 45 Festival, the Coop FIS Cross Country World Cup race, and all associated events scheduled for March 14-17, 2020 in Minneapolis are cancelled.
Final 2020 Michigan Cup individual standings!
3/9/2020 - By Mike Muha
Congratulations to all the top finishers and particularly to our 2020 Champions: Joe Thuente, Ariell Jean, Erin Lipp, and Alex Vanias!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins 2020 Brumbaugh Cup
3/5/2020 - By Mike Muha
It's final: The Cross Country Ski Headquarters is the 2020 Brumbaugh Cup Champion! The Headquarters pretty much held the lead the entire season, finishing with 1,127points.
Michigan High School Champions named to GLD Junior National Team
3/5/2020 - By Mike Muha
Central Cross Country Skiing has named the 2020 Great Lakes Junior National Team and it includes Arielle Jean, Ericka Asmus, and Joseph Wood, recently crowned Michigan High School Champions.
Battle for 4th in the Michigan Cup team competition!
3/5/2020 - By Mike Muha
The real battle in the Michigan Cup competition is for fourth place! Since the last Brumbaugh Cup update, Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop moved ahead of Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team into 4th overall, leading by a measly 14.2 points.
Waxing recommendations: Great Bear Chase and MI Cup Relays
3/5/2020 - By Mike Muha
Waxing recommendations for this weekend's Great Bear Chase and Michigan Cup Relays
Tie for first at Michigan High School Championships!
3/5/2020 - By Mike Muha
The Copper Country Ski Tigers ski dynasty was officially broken last weekend as the Traverse City High School tied with the Ski Tigers for first place in the Michigan High School Ski Championships.
Sarah Goble takes on the World
3/2/2020 - By Mike Muha
Former Michigan Cup junior racer Sarah Goble finished 47th overall in the U23 (under 23) World Championship 1.2km Freestyle Sprint at the U23 Cross-Country World Ski Championships on March 1, 2020
Harris and Frye-Colie tame THE BEAST
3/2/2020 - By John Gravlin
UPDATED: Ryan Harris held a comfortable lead from start to finish, and Mariah Frye-Colie demonstrating her nearly flawless skating technique.
Gebhart andHarris win Black Mountain 31k Classic
3/2/2020 - By John Gravlin
In the Classic race, Ryan Harris and Denny Paull battled the entire 31 kms, never being much more than a ski length apart! In the final sprint to the finish line...
Masters World Championships 2020 CANCELLED over coronavirus
2/29/2020 - By Mike Muha
American Cross Country Skiers announced that the Masters World Cross Country Ski Championships 2020 event in Cogne, Italy is cancelled over concerns related to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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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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