Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
MTU inducts Milan Baic into Hall of Fame
9/27/2007 - By MTU Athletics
Michigan Tech will induct seven new members into its Sports Hall of Fame during induction ceremonies scheduled for Saturday, October 27. Included is Michigan Cup skier Milan Baic, known as the man to beat on the Michigan Cup race circuit.,
When Roto Corking is Faster than Ironing
9/27/2007 - By Ian Harvey
In powder or non-transformed conditions, a rotocork applied fluorocarbon ski is faster than an ironed-on fluorocarbon ski.,
Noque Race Fees Go UP after Sept 30!
9/26/2007 - By Mike Muha
Heads up! Save up to $35 by registering for the Noquemenon by September 30! ,
Toko Tech Manual 07/08 Available
9/26/2007 - By Mike Muha
The Toko Tech Manual has been updated! The Toko Tech Manual is written in a clear manner and includes what waxes and techniques to use, why, and when. It also gives a great overview of principles of ski preparation.,
First Snow in West Yellowstone
9/26/2007 - By Jamie Greene
Snow has returned to West Yellowstone! Although it didn't stick very well in Town, the surrounding mountains are white again - strong evidence that the Yellowstone Ski Festival is only two months away!,
Viessmann FIS World Cup Cross-Country 2007/2008
9/25/2007 - By Tour de Ski
In the coming season, where no Olympic Games and World Championships will take place, the World Cup will include a total of 27 World Cup races per gender on two different continents. ,
Pretty Good
9/25/2007 - By Zach Caldwell
Well, Kris is now the second-fastest guy on record up mt Moosilauke. Except that he’s not on-record. He’d have to show-up when Ruff and Cami are actually timing the event in order to go on-record. And that may be on the agenda for this Fall...,
Mixed Signals
9/24/2007 - By Zach Caldwell
Because we know from experience that heart rate suppression accompanies high training loads under a volume regime we have to acknowledge the possibility that Kris is feeling the stress of a high training load.
NordicSkiRacer Robinson 12th Overall at State Tri Championships
9/24/2007 - By Mike Muha
It was in the 30's over night, but that did not stop NordicSkiRacer Ryan Robinson and friend Mike Kotajarvi from racing in the Michigan Triathlon Championships at Pontiac Lake on September 16.,
2nd Annual TART Trail Trek on the Boardman Lake Trail
9/22/2007 - By Missy Luyk
The second annual Ross Cogger Memorial TART Trail Trek takes place on October 7. The TART-sponsored event is a fundraiser for the expansion of the Boardman Lake Trail and starts at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 7 ,
Free Get Your Nordic On clinics in Seely, WI
9/21/2007 - By CXC Skiing
The Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC Skiing) is pleased to announce three FREE Get Your Nordic On! clinics in the Hayward area. Join local CXC Team skiers Kristina Owen and Brian Gregg who will be leading the clinics.,
Havasu Falls Trekking Adventure
9/21/2007 - By Doug Cornell
Rob led the way with the Jo, Alisa, and Carol following. It's hard to explain what happened next, but all I can say is that my over-developed bicycling muscles did not react positively to a continued downhill trek.,
UPCOMING
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)
THU, JAN 1, 2026
SAT, JAN 3, 2026
Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, JAN 4, 2026
Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
US Cross-Country National Championships - 10 km Interval Start Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Eric McDonald Live (2:30-4:30)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
MON, JAN 5, 2026
Discover Michigan Cross Country Skiing Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, JAN 6, 2026
US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
SUN, DEC 21
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run was spectacular today with the beautiful blue sky day! Thanks to the wonderful crew who works so hard on making snow and grooming!
Forbush Corner: Mark your calendar’s and make your plans. Here is our Holiday schedule. We will be closed Dec 23, 24 and 25th. Then open on Dec 26th through Jan 5th, weather permitting. Happy Holidays!
Forbush Corner: 17° and light wind, 1” snow overnight. I used my classic skis prepped and skied late yesterday afternoon. I skated 9 miles yesterday in great conditions, a combo of east and west side trails, as the whole system was freshly groomed. Noting while I skated that the classic track was rocket fast, Saturday late afternoon (34° F), I put a thin layer of Swix Blue klister on my Atomic ARCs and ironed it smooth. 1 mile test showed it was not quite grippy enough, so I added a layer of Rex liquid red klister. I skied 3.5 miles, including going up home run Hill in the track, after picking several Pineneedles out of the klister. Despite the temperature today being much colder, the skis worked perfectly! Less than a handful of leaf pieces adhered to the skis, no Pine needles at all, 11 miles, the loop, roller coaster, West side 8–11x2, A-D round trip. I chose blue klister yesterday because of the prediction that the temperature would be much colder today. More Rex red likely will be required tomorrow when temperatures come up to mid 30s. Given no significant snow in the near forecast, klister
or skins will be the best choice in these conditions.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Awesome skate and classic conditions! The skate lane was firm and fast but had enough softness on top to maintain control. I used my A racing skis.
The classic track was hard and deep - and definitely klister, skins, or fishscales required...or doublepole!
Hanson Hills:
Lodge and Trails open 9am.
Trail System received about an inch of new snow since yesterdays grooming.
PB 100 was out at 5am, Yellow, Brown, Blue, All Trails, Green are combed and tracked. Easy Return and M-93 have a combing pass down them. Wilderness received fresh tracks yesterday. Get out and Ski!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Strong, blustery winds blew down upon the trails last night, leaving a bunch of branches and a few down trees. Trail clean-up operations are under way, but there will be no grooming until the trails are cleaned up and cleared of debris. Trails are open, but there are many sticks and pine needles, rock skis may be advised. There is snow in fore cast for tomorrow, so hopefully we can get back to grooming tomorrow evening or Tuesday!
Forbush Corner: Quick update. Per our Nordic pulse on our website, looks like Larry has hit the west side trails in addition to east side. Should be really good skiing over there today
Forbush Corner: Per the calendar, winter officially arrives today. The last few days have been pretty windy with some snow mixed in. Trails are in nice shape, the only issue being tree debris scattered about in the wooded areas. Waxless skis (skins/fishscales) were the best choice yesterday for classic skiers, skaters just needed to avoid bark and pine cones. Since the whole system was groomed yesterday, Larry is just going to re-groom the 240 loop and Ridge.
SAT, DEC 20
Huron Meadows Metropark: Buck’s Run
Trail is good condition with leaf debris mixed in starting at the woods. Please Please Please stop in the building and pay the super expensive $5 fee for the only trail available within a two hour drive of Southeast Michigan. Thanks to all the staff that makes this trail possible.
Stokely Creek: Otters! Two fat otters bobbing in the rapids on Sayer Creek and meeping at me. Skiing also good as usual.
Hanson Hills: Put your worries about the warm up on the trails aside. Hanson was perfect today. 28 degrees windy only in the open areas. Could use good skis as no dirt or leaves on the skate deck. Firm and fast, my favorite conditions. Tracks looked great for classic as well. Looked like Team from Hanson hills out in full force!
Michaywe: Did a full groom and track set on the entire trail system. Open areas on both golf course loops and the lake loop have some wind blown areas. There is tree debris in some areas as well. The best snow conditions are on herringbone and the river trail. Full-service bar & dining located on the ski trail at Michaywe. "Inn the Woods" Restaurant is open Tuesday - Saturday. Visit www.michaywe.com for hours & menu.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After cold temps and a bit of snow yesterday and last night, the trails are looking much better. The groomer is out snowcombing and chewing up the crust to make for great skate lanes, and we will cut some tracks as well. Should be a great day for skiing!
Hanson Hills: Trails are looking great! Groomer Dan is out this morning Combing skate lanes and resetting tracks on the main trail system with the PB 100. Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
Downhill and Tubing Operations will begin today as well! Stop in and grab a bite to eat and a warm hot cocoa after your ski!! Or stay and make a few runs down the Tubing Hill!
Forbush Corner: The Corner survived the rain and warmup, and it actually made our good trail base even better. An additional 4 inches of snow during the day yesterday didn’t hurt either. Albeit very windy and snowy weather, skiers were out and reporting that conditions were really good and not icy.
Full system groom today, including Pines Loop down into Hartwick Pines. Looks to be windy and a little snowy today, temperatures reaching the low 30’s. Open 9 to 5.
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