Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
2007 Central Regional Training and Testing Camp
6/8/2007 - By Yuriy Gusev
Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce the 2007 Regional Training and Testing Camp for CXC Ski Team, CXC Junior Development Program, Central Regional Development Group, State Development Groups and petitioned athletes. ,
Tour de Ski Schedule for 2007/2008 Confirmed
6/8/2007 - By Tour de Ski
3 countries, 5 different venues, 8 competitions in 10 days. In the second edition of the Tour, the athletes will have to race a total of more than 55 km (ladies) and more than 90 km (men).,
Vasa Ergometer: Increase Poling Power in Less Time?
6/7/2007 - By Rob Sleamaker
Is it possible for masters and elite skiers to achieve more productive, safer and more meaningful workouts using an upper body ergometer for single & double poling than other traditional training methods, including roller skiing?,
What's New in the 2008 Tour de Ski?
6/6/2007 - By Tour de Ski
The Tour de Ski introduces the Tour Team Cup. In each Stage, the racing results (time) of the two best ladies and two best men per nation count for the Team Cup.,
Community's Support Needed in Purchase of Stokely Creek Lodge and King Mount
6/6/2007 - By Alg0ma Highlands Conservancy
The Algoma Highlands Conservancy is entering the final stretch of a pledge drive to purchase 2600 acres of land, including the Stokely Creek Lodge and King Mountain.,
Birkie Announces Marathon Relay, Half Marathon & 5K Trail Run
6/5/2007 - By Leslie Hamp
Ned Zuelsdorff, Executive Director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, announced a new trail run event will be launched as part of the 35th anniverary of the American Birkebeiner.,
The 2007 Club Kilometer Contest is On!
6/5/2007 - By Jonathan Rova - TeamToday.org
Juniors and junior coaches: Please try to get your registrations in by the 10th of June, the date of the first training log submissions. Upon receipt of your registration a package will follow with t-shirts and other information for your athletes.,
A litle friendly competition among skiers on the Vasa Ergometer
6/4/2007 - By Mike Muha
A couple NordicSkiRacers have been out playing with the Vasa Ergometer. We've been trying different competitive scenarios: Who can do a fixed distance fastest and who can do the most distance in a fixed time.
A little friendly competition among skiers on the Vasa Ergometer
6/4/2007 - By Mike Muha
A couple NordicSkiRacers have been out playing with the Vasa Ergometer. We've been trying different competitive scenarios.
Junior Biathletes Train at Colorado Camp
6/4/2007 - By Gary Colliander
The first Junior Development Camp was held May 3-6 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. During the first full day, athletes were fitted to rifles and went through the process of learning the basic shooting mechanics in the two story indoor shooting facility.,
Over 40 Traverse City businesses pledge to travel 'smart' next week
6/3/2007 - By Missy Luyk - TART
Smart Commute Week, a TART Trails program, serves to promote, encourage and showcase alternative transportation options in Traverse City.,
May's Cross Country Ski Fitness Test
6/1/2007 - By Mike Muha
To get myself more motivated, I decided I'd do the US Ski Team fitness test (also called the "Medals Test") in May to set a baseline for the year.
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
MON, DEC 22
Forbush Corner: Looks like a nice winter day to be outside. All trails are open and tracked. Some limited grooming today, getting to the point where more snow is needed on the trails in the woods. Open 9 to 5 today. Then closed 23, 24, and 25. We will then reopen on the 26th and stay open, 9 to 5, everyday through Jan 5th. Happy Holidays all!
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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