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!
From Speedskating to Skiing: Clapskis
11/27/2006 - By Mike Muha
FINN BV in the Netherlands, a producer of clapskates for iceskaters, has a line of clapski bindings. The system apparently is in use on the World Cup sprint circuit.,
Freeman Tops U.S. in Rainy Kuusamo
11/26/2006 - By US Ski Team
Kris Freeman was the top American in the in the rainy 15K classic World Cup race in Finland today, finishing 33rd.,
CXC Places 3 in top 5 in West Yellowstone SuperTour Sprints
11/26/2006 - By CXC Skiing
Laura Valaas in the women’s sprint race with Caitlin Compton coming in a strong third. Finishing second was Swiss skier Karin Camenisch. In the men’s race Garrott Kuzzy won the B Final taking 5th place overall.,
TART Grooming Badge
11/26/2006 - By TART Trails
TART Trails will again be grooming the Vasa Pathway and the Leelanau Trail this winter. You can help offset the cost of grooming by purchasing a seasonal TART Trail grooming badge.,
Newell, Randall Lead Four U.S. Into World Cup Points
11/25/2006 - By US Ski Team
Andy Newell and Kikkan Randall each finished 12th Saturday in a fog-wrapped, classic technique sprint event, leading four U.S. cross country skiers into World Cup points.,
Ironing: What to Buy, How to Use, When to Iron
11/25/2006 - By Phil White, SWIX Colorado Racing Service
When you use the iron, go from tip to tail in one continuous motion. Don’t stop in the middle to adjust your iPod, just keep moving.,
US Sprinter and Distance Teams Head for Finland
11/24/2006 - By US Ski Team
A full U.S. Ski Team is on hand for the third stop on the World Cup tour in weather-challenged Kuusamo. Classic technique is the order of the day for sprints Saturday with men's 15K and women's 10K races Sunday.,
31-31-31 Vasa Deal
11/24/2006 - By North American Vasa
In recognition of Vasa's 31st anniversary, we are offering the 31-31-31 plan: $31 for our 31st anniversary until 31 days before the race.,
6 Inches New Snow at Yellowstone Ski Festival
11/23/2006 - By Jamie Greene
The warm weather is gone today and my Thanksgiving prayers were answered when 6 inches of new snow fell this morning. ,
SKITRAB Skis Marked for Klister and Hard Wax Conditions
11/23/2006 - By Joe Gollinger
SKITRAB classic skis will come with Polka Dot markings for both klister and hard wax kick zones,
New Vasa Race Director
11/23/2006 - By North American Vasa
Bryce Dreeszen has been named Race Director for the 2007 North American Vasa.,
Help Shape the Future of the Huron Clinton Metroparks
11/22/2006 - By HCMA
The Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority wants you to attend one of a series of upcoming park planning activities. (Hmmm - snowmaking?),
UPCOMING
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%.
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