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!
Selecting the Right Kick Wax
11/22/2006 - By Swix
Ski far enough to give the wax a chance to become "conditioned" by the snow. Usually during the first hundred meters or so the wax might feel a bit slippery, which is normal.,
GRNST Trains at West Yellowstone
11/21/2006 - By Curt Peterson
Here is a picture from yesterday of team GRNST at Yellowstone. More pictures later this week.,
Swix Nordic Walking Poles
11/21/2006 - By Mike Muha and Julie Pritchard
This is sort of an interesting review: what's a ski racer doing reviewing Nordic Walking Poles? I now understand the the term 'ski walking' can encompass more than walking.,
Part Two: Structure & the use of the Swix T401 & T405 Imprint Tools
11/21/2006 - By Kevin Sweeney
After classifying different structures, Kevin gives some practical guidelines when setting structure with hand held tools.,
Good Weather for Final Fall Duathlon
11/20/2006 - By Mike Muha
A slight rerouting of the running course increased the vertical to 330 feet. Snow damped the pavement, making it a bit slippery for rollerskis on the painted lines.,
The Fundamentals of Ski Trail Grooming
11/20/2006 - By Mike Muha
Eric Anderson has pulled together a wealth of knowledge and practical application to produce a great DVD on trail grooming. Geared mainly to touring centers, the DVD also provides a wealth of information that can be used by the home groomer.,
Gallivare Wrap Up
11/19/2006 - By Pete Vordenberg - TeamToday.org
The first weekend of distance world cup races is over. I have mixed feelings. For one we didn't ski up to potential but for two we have not prepared to be at our potential this early.,
What is Lake Effect Snow?
11/19/2006 - By Bruce B. Smith
Lake Effect Snow (LES) is very common across the Great Lakes region during the late fall and winter. LES occurs when cold air, often originating from Canada, moves across the open waters of the Great Lakes.,
Kris Freeman 18th in Swedish World Cup
11/18/2006 - By US Ski Team
Kris Freeman opened his World Cup season Saturday with an 18th-place finish in a 15K freestyle race north of the Arctic Circle.,
Hitting the Road, and the Transition to Snow…
11/18/2006 - By Pat Casey for TeamToday.org
It is a tough time of year for training. The weather this time of year rarely cooperates with your training plan.,
Wisconson's Cook finishes 45th in FIS 15K
11/17/2006 - By US Ski Team
Chris Cook (Rhinelander, WI) represented the U.S. Saturday, finishing 45th in a pre-season FIS 15K classical race Friday in Muonio, Finland. Germany's Tobias Angerer won.
British Biathlete Lands in the County
11/17/2006 - By Lisa Roose-Church, Daily Press & Argus
Hugh Pritchard's slim build is easy to spot as he pumps his arms in rhythm, gliding along on roller skis at the Huron Meadows Metropark in Green Oak Township.,
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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