Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
2006 Central Cross Country Ski Coach's Symposium
4/21/2006 - By Scott Wilson
CXC Skiing is pleased to announce the 2006 Central Cross Country Skiing Coach’s Symposium starting, an annual educational weekend for Central Coaches at all levels; youth, middle and high school, junior, collegiate, club and also for adult/master skiers.,
Strait Striders John Hardin Passes Away
4/18/2006 - By Straits Striders
John Hardin passed away last Saturday while mountain biking with his wife Tracy at Black Mountain. His funeral will be this Friday in Cheboygan.,
Telemark Captures First ASTRO Top Award
4/13/2006 - By Scott Wilson
The USSA recognizes Central Cross Country Skiing and the CXC SuperTour at Telemark Resort as the top SuperTour event in the country for the 25 race 2005-2006 season.,
Beckie Scott Retires from Competitive Cross Country Ski Racing
4/13/2006 - By Chris Dornan
After nearly two decades of competitive cross-country ski racing, Beckie Scott has decided to officially retire, the two-time Olympic medallist announced on Wednesday at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary.,
US Pro-Ski Rollerski Distributership Changes Hands
4/11/2006 - By Gordon Lange
WebSkis/WebCyclery of Bend, Oregon has taken over the North American distributorship of PRO-SKI rollerskis from Sweden.,
Sharpen Your Rollerski Ferrules with a Dremel
4/5/2006 - By Veit Schenk
Something I find really useful for sharpening rollerski ferrules is a Dremel with a diamond-disc. The diamond disc cuts through the ferrule tips like butter. And you can take the Dremel with you on holidays!,
Rossi Moves HQ to Park City
4/2/2006 - By Heather Ambrose
Following the acquisition of the Rossignol Group by Quiksilver, Inc. in the spring of 2005 and the creation of a new Mountain Center in Park City beginning in June 2006, the Vermont operations of both Rossignol will close in June 2006.,
Lake Skiing in the Spring at Stokely Creek
3/31/2006 - By Howard Feit
We had a splendid time skiing on various lakes at Stokely Creek last Sunday. We skied on Pickard, Bojack, Shepard and Bone Lakes--the conditions were great.,
Sten Fjeldheim XC Ski Racing Camp on June 25-26
3/30/2006 - By Mke Muha
NordicSkiRacer.com is pleased to announce that Sten Fjeldheim and Jenn Ryan will hold a cross country ski racing camp in the Brighton area (southeast Michigan) on Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25.,
Beckie Scott Finishes 2nd Overall on World Cup XC Ski Circuit
3/30/2006 - By Mike Muha
Beckie Scott lost out to Marit Bjoerten of Norway by a mere 16 points. Kikkan Randall and Andy Newell best finishers for US.,
Bryan Fish Appointed CXC Team Head Coach
3/30/2006 - By Yuriy Gusev
Central Cross Country Skiing with the support of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is very pleased to announce Bryan Fish as the CXC Team Head Coach.,
Thursday Night Road Biking at Kensington Metropark
3/29/2006 - By Ken Dawson
Next week is the start of daylight savings time, so I thought I would let everyone know that we will be starting our weekly rides from Kensington Metropark on Thursday April 6.,
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
THU, JAN 8, 2026
US Cross-Country National Championships - Mass Start Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
TUE, DEC 23
Huron Meadows Metropark: Buck's Run is in great shape. "A" skis. Firm surface that staying firm from the cold seeping from the ground. A little softness on top. A couple places where it's a little hard. Tracks are in really good shape and deep. Get out and skiing!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received about a half inch of dense, fresh snow overnight. This has improved the trail surface significantly, as it has covered the pine needles and oak leaves with great success. The snow itself is pretty moist, but snow nonetheless! Enjoy the conditions early today as temps are on the rise. Classic tracks will be nice this morning. Day lodge and cafe are open.
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Christmas Eve Eve :) It's a warm one out there today....and it's currently foggy up here -- adding to the beautiful magic of skiing through the woods!
The 2 km Lighted was groomed for both classic and skate. The groomer is currently on the Crystal system cleaning it up. It will be set for both classic and skate when they're done.
We hope everybody has a great day!!
Hanson Hills: Due to warmer snow conditions, we’ve decided to keep grooming equipment off the trails for now to protect the base. The good news—conditions are still skiing well, so get out and enjoy a great day on the snow.
Lodge and Trails open at 9am
MON, DEC 22
Forbush Corner: Super fast, glazed, crunchy goodness, flying down the tracks. 27° F at 11 AM, no new snow, no wind. Rex liquid red klister was perfect, fast climbs and descents on fresh groom on Home Run Hill. Freeway connector was especially nice- deep, molded tracks, clean snow. Other fast skiers were using zero skis or skating..Tiny bits of drizzle and bursts of fat snowflakes near 12 gave way to softer snow by 2pm. Could still do fast laps on Linda’s link, though my grip could not hold for tracks on the hills at end, 34°F.
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!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Hey SK8TR BOIS: please try to keep your ski tips out of the classic tracks on Bucks Run. Instead, use that destructive energy to knock down the little berm the groomer leaves for you on the skate deck - thanks
Classic skiers: the man made snow is fast and there is good grip with fish scales going up the “hill” - enjoy!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Good morning! Groomer Mike snow combed all the trails this morning, leaving the trail surface very nice. The big debris has been cleared, but there are still little bits of debris down on the trails from the big winds of the last couple days. All trails are open. Classic tracks are in mixed condition, with some parts OK, and some parts washed out and/or glazed. The cafe and day lodge are open!
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning, it's Monday!! We hope everybody had a great weekend :)
The groomer was out last night -- All systems were groomed for both classic and skate, minus the Hiawatha loop on the Crystal system.
Come on up and enjoy this beautiful day! Why, you ask? Cross-country skiing gives you peace and energy. Your lungs are full of cold, clean air, a warm flush to your face, and the quiet confidence that only comes from moving your own body through real winter.
If winter feels long, this is the sport that turns it into something to look forward to :)
Have a great Monday everybody!!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails are open at 9am.
All Trails, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, and Sue’s Return have a packed skate deck with set tracks from yesterday.
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing M-93 and Red.
Wilderness has tracks set on Saturday and is skiing well.
Enjoy the trails and have a great ski day!
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!
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