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!
Garland/XCHQ Gripper: On the Course, Part 2
1/23/2007 - By Mike Muha
Another set of photos from the Garland Gripper, held at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake on Saturday, January 20.,
Garland/XCHQ Gripper: On the Course, Part 1
1/23/2007 - By Mike Muha
Photos from the Garland Gripper, held at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake on Saturday, January 20.,
Huskies Take Third at Nor-Am Series Stop at Mount Itasca
1/23/2007 - By Jon Oman, MTU
The Huskies finished third overall among CCSA teams with 320 points, trailing only Alaska-Fairbanks (352) and Northern Michigan (354). ,
NMU Beats Alaska at SuperTour
1/23/2007 - By David Faiella, NMU
In the overall two-day combined results the NMU team (men and women) were first with 354 point with Alaska second (352).,
NMU Top College at Mount Itasca SuperTour
1/23/2007 - By Matias Saari, CCSA
The Northern Michigan University men quietly stole the spotlight on Sunday from their school’s heralded women’s team at the Mount Itasca SuperTour race.,
Caitlin Compton and Eric Flora Notch Up another Super Tour Victory
1/23/2007 - By CXC Skiing
Caitlin Compton (CXC) won her sixth Super Tour title this season in Sunday’s 10km individual start Freestyle. Lars Flora (Subaru) continued his winning streak by topping the field in the 15km Freestyle.,
White Pine Distance Dropped to 10-12K
1/22/2007 - By White Pine Stampede
This year we will run a single event for all Stampeders; one mass start for a single course. The new start time, for all skiers, is 10:00 am, The distance will be aproximately 10-12km depending on snow conditions.,
Photos from the Gripper Classic Race Start
1/22/2007 - By Mike Muha
Photos from the starting area and intervals starts at the Garland Gripper, moved at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters for better snow.,
Noque Shortened to 45km; Finish Area Moved
1/22/2007 - By Noquemanon Marathon
The Noque race committee has decided to move the finish area to the Forestville Ski Stadium. The problem is getting clean snow for cover poorly covered sections of trail.,
Cielsa and Flynn Win Again!
1/22/2007 - By Mike Muha
Hannah Cielsa and Emily Flynn repeated yesterday's performance to win the Garland Glide Junior Girls and Senior Women's divisions. Steve Kuhl and Mac Brennen win the Men's and Junior Boys races., ,
Randall Sprints to First U.S. Women's Podium
1/22/2007 - By US Ski Team
Two-time Olympian Kikkan Randall (Anchorage, AK) earned the first World Cup cross country podium by a U.S. woman Sunday, finishing third in a photo finish in a 1.2K freestyle sprint. ,
Paull and Flynn Win the Gripper; Baic and Ciesla Top Juinors
1/21/2007 - By Mike Muha
A race at last! The snow came, although there wasn't enough of it to set a track at Garland for the Garland Gripper Classic Race, so the race was moved to the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.,
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
SUN, MAR 29
Forbush Corner: We will be open at 9 tomorrow, shop closing at noon. We will leave the side gate on Roberts rd open for those wanting to ski. We will not be grooming due to the warmup and rain in the forecast for the week.
Watching the weather, and if conditions are favorable we will continue operations this coming Saturday and Sunday. So, if you want to ski this week, we ask that you leave a $10 trail fee in the slot in the wall near the east front entrance.
Nubs Nob: Excellent base depth and grooming. The snow was already pretty sticky by 11:00am with the warm temps and sun. Possible snow later this week means there is still a chance of nice ski conditions right up until closing day on April 5th. If you can hit the freeze-thaw just right it’s awesome out there.
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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