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!
Final Words of the Week on the Double Push
4/13/2007 - By Thomas Stöggl
The technique might be just applicable at start, finish-spurt and moderate uphills were you normally change to paddling.,
Solid season in Nordic Combined World B Series
4/13/2007 - By FIS
With the introduction of video jump length measurement for Ski Jumping and the use of transponders in Cross-Country, the overall quality of the Nordic Combined B series has increased significantly.,
Getting Started with the Double Push on Cross Country Skis
4/12/2007 - By Ken Roberts
I got the double push working on snow. This video is of my first time trying it on snow. My approach is to make a hop with my foot up in between those two pushes, and switch the aim of the ski while it's partly up in the air.,
More Photos of the Go Faster Clap System
4/12/2007 - By Joe Gollinger
Here are more pictures of the Go-Faster Clap System, including different angles and photos of skiers.,
The Double Push: More Visualization
4/11/2007 - By Mike Muha
Here are a couple videos - include one in slow motion - of Chad Hedrick doing the double push on inline skates. Think you can do this on skis?,
Introducing the Go Faster Clap System
4/11/2007 - By Joe Gollinger
The distinguishing feature of this new FIS-approved boot and binding system idea is the adaptation of the thrust system currently used in ice speed skating to cross-country skiing.,
So what IS the Double Push?
4/10/2007 - By Mike Muha
The best way to understand the double push is to watch an inline skater - the double push originated as an inline technique.,
Mother Nature Makes Up For A Snowless Christmas With A White Easter
4/10/2007 - By Pete Edwards
Riess Skrocki of Empire and Keefer Edwards of Glen Arbor can’t get enough of a good thing Easter Weekend.,
Double-Push Skating and Klap Skate in Cross Country Skiing
4/9/2007 - By Thomas Stöggl & Stefan Lindinger
Using the Double Push and Klap Skate, athletes were able to complete a 50m measurement track faster than using conventional skate technique.,
Oakland County to Create Highland Oaks Park
4/8/2007 - By Kathleen Gray
The 260 acres at Milford and White Lake roads in Highland Township would become Highland Oaks, a park that can be used for hiking, horseback riding, fishing or cross-country skiing.,
Bernd Eisenbichler Named High Performance Director for US Biathlon
4/8/2007 - By US Biathlon Team
New Gloucester, ME, April 4. Bernd Eisenbichler (Munich, GER) has been named High Performance Director for the US Biathlon Association.,
Bill Brundage: A Man for All Seasons
4/7/2007 - By Mark Urban
For Bill Brundage, variety is the spice of sport. The 56-year-old from Traverse City is involved in activities that often require more than one discipline, from canoe competitions to adventure races, triathlons to trail marathons - & Michigan Cup racing!,
UPCOMING
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
SAT, MAR 28
Vasa Trail: The conditions were fast with control today. Get out there tomorrow before it the warming temps. the nipple and Jack Pine is not groomed, but was very skiable.
Vasa Trail:
Forbush Corner: Over 90 skiers came out today to enjoy beautiful weather and great spring skiing conditions. We are going to keep up the momentum by grooming east side trails with the Piston Bully and freshening up the west side skate deck with the Tidd Tech tomorrow leaving existing classic tracks alone. Open 9 to 5.
Stokely Creek: Big groomer went out this morning to get the trails in good shape for the day. The snow has been falling so there’s so light snow on the fresh tracks. Office is open till 4 today!
Hickory Hills: Best of the season skating conditions at Hickory Hills this morning. Both the hillside and meadow have been PistenBully groomed. Get there before it warms up. No classic tracks as I assume the deck is getting thin in some places, but coverage on the hillside is 100%.
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 :)
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