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!
Still skiing on Noquemanon Trail Network trails
1/20/2008 - By Susan Brian
Regardless of the warm and thawing weather conditions, and a full day of rain, the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) XC ski trails have held up very well in the Marquette & Munising Communities.,
GO-Get Outdoors event at Fayette State Park
1/20/2008 - By DNR
This is a great chance to GO-Get Outdoors and experience Fayette in a whole new light, whether you choose skis, snowshoes or mukluks - all are welcome on Saturday, Jan 26 from 6-8pm.,
Burke 26th in Antholz Sprint - Johnson 12th in European Cup
1/19/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Antholz, Italy, January 18. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) led the US men with a 26th place finish in the 10K Sprint competition at the Antholz Biathlon World Cup today.,
Delta Air Lines Partners with USSA
1/19/2008 - By USSA
Delta will provide worldwide logistical support in delivering the team, coaches and equipment to their competition destinations both in the United States and throughout the world.,
USADA's ThatsDope.org Targets Teens
1/19/2008 - By USADA
Training tips and nutritional knowledge for improving athletic performance are just a few pieces of the useful information available at ThatsDope.org, a new Web site launched by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).,
Sleeper State Park by candlelight
1/19/2008 - By DNR
Sleeper State Park will hold a GO-Get Outdoors candlelight cross-country ski evening on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. Skiers will find approximately 1.5 miles of groomed and track-st trails lit by luminaries every few feet.,
Collegiate Ski Race at Forestville this weekend
1/18/2008 - By Noquemanon Trail Network
NMU & the Noquemanon Trail Network will be hosting 7 colleges at the Forestville Trailhead this weekend after the last minute cancellation of the Mt Itasca SuperTour races.,
Waxing for Extreme Cold Conditions
1/18/2008 - By Ian Harvey
In extremely cold conditions (snow temperatures below 10F), a great disparity in the gliding performance of skis is often found. gliding performance of skis is often found.,
Housing for Marquette JOQ Race
1/18/2008 - By Gail Anthony
Matt Weier has asked me to extend a sincere invitation and special racers rate to you, your team and fans to stay with us at the Country Inn & Suites in Marquette Michigan when you are in Marquette for the Junior Olympic Qualifier Race on Feb 1-2.,
3 seconds...
1/17/2008 - By Mike Muha
The real competition this year is not for the overall Michigan Cup lead, but the 2nd annual "I beat you!" competition between Chris Weingartz and me.
Weekend Wax Recommendations
1/17/2008 - By Toko and Swix
Swix and Toko wax recommendations for this weekend's races, including the Garland Gripper and Garland Glide. Brrr, it's cold outside!,
Garland Grip and Glide have snow
1/17/2008 - By Mike Muha
Larry at Garland reports the Garland Grip and Garland Glide are on. There are a few places a little lean on snow, but the crew is shovelling snow on the course now, and another 1-5 inches of snow is expected by race time.,
UPCOMING
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
FRI, MAR 27
Forbush Corner: We will be out grooming again tomorrow morning. Results have been springlike, fast solid skate deck early that softens with traffic and warming temperatures, and classic tracks that are fast early and variable in depth. Coverage is still 100%. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
Forbush Corner: Great day of classic and skate skiing today. Classic tracks were shallow but still very skiable. Skate lane hard and fast. All east side trails and pines loop all groomed. Nice job groomers.
Thanks for a great day everyone at Forbush!!
Nubs Nob: If there is a Holy Grail for skate and classic Nordic Skiing , it is at Nubs Nob today !
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Sunny Friday Morning!! It's a gorgeous morning up here....albeit a little more chilly, temp currently at -16 C. However, it's going to be a splendous day up here!
The groomer is currently on the trails -- the 2k Lighted was completed, Piston Bully groomed, for both classic and skate. He is currently on the 4k Pinder (no loops will be groomed today, still in good shape). The Crystal system will be done after that. We will update if the Red Pine system will be done.
Come on everybody, grab your gear, and take in this beautiful sunny day!!
Reminder: Come up tomorrow (Saturday) from 12-4 p.m. for our Customer Appreciation BBQ.....enjoy a hotdog (or two), and enjoy a lovely social afternoon :)
THU, MAR 26
Forbush Corner: The rain is moving out soon and the temps will be dropping well below freezing tonight, allowing us to head out on the trails tomorrow. We still have 100% coverage, but expect that the grooming will be a bit slower than usual. East side trails and Pines Loop will get the fresh groom. Trails and shop open at 9. Gates close at 5. (We plan to be open tomorrow through Monday).
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Everyone!! It's another calm morning, a bit foggy. The temperature was warm overnight, now sitting at -1 C.
There was no grooming with the warm overnight temps, the trails are still in good shape.
We hope everybody has a great day :)
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