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!
First US Ski Team Camp Takes Scientific Approach
6/1/2006 - By uqirdhfg
U.S. cross country athletes headed for home Tuesday after a non-holiday holiday weekend and their first training camp of the preseason., ,
Traverse City Smart Commute Week is next week! June 5-9, 2006
6/1/2006 - By Missy Luyk
It's that time of year again! Put your car away and get your bike tuned up, your tennis shoes laced up or buy a BATA pass in preparation for the 12th Annual Traverse City Smart Commute Week! ,
CXC Ski Team May Training Camp Recap, Time Trial and Strength Test Results
6/1/2006 - By Bryan Fish (Head Coach)
The first objective of the camp was to assess the athletes’ general fitness. These tests do not directly relate to ski specific performance, but they indicate general areas of general physical strength and weakness.,
Kensington Metropark Makes Trail Improvements
5/28/2006 - By Mike Muha
A trail reroute, a trail repair, and a new set of mile markers are nearly complete this spring on Kensington Metropark's hike-bike trail. The reroute will make the trail slightly longer while eliminating a hill.,
World's Longest Ski Tunnel Opens Soon
5/25/2006 - By Mike Muha
The construction of Swedens´ first and the world´s longest ski tunnel with the only indoor biathlon arena in the world was started in the spring of 2005 and the facility will be opened in the spring of 2006.,
Another Trip to the Grand Canyon
5/25/2006 - By Ken Dawson
Starting in May the weather gets a little hot, so the one thing I planned was being around water. In the GC that is not always an easy task.,
2006 CXC Coach's Symposium Recap
5/24/2006 - By Bryan Fish
The 2006 CXC Coach’s Symposium brought a large group of coaches from around the Midwest as far away as Traverse City and Detroit, MI. One of there tasks was to complete a SWOT analysis of Central Cross Country.,
Haven't Received Your Michigan Cup Results?
5/22/2006 - By Ken Dawson
Several individuals had their Michigan Cup results returned by the Post office due to an incorrect address. I'll mail another copy if you send me the correct address.,
Noque Trail Meeting on May 23
5/22/2006 - By Susan Brian
The NTN's annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30pm at UP Front & Company. The event will include a Members Reception, a Silent Auction & the Annual Business Meeting.,
More on US Nationals in Houghton
5/18/2006 - By US Ski Team
Houghton and Michigan Tech hosted the cross country Junior Olympics last season and was chosen over two other sites bidding for the championships, he said. Disabled cross country races will also be part of the national championships races in Houghton.,
Wadsworth Joins XC Coaching Staff
5/18/2006 - By US Ski Team
Three-time cross country Olympian Justin Wadsworth has been added to the U.S. Ski Team's World Cup coaching staff, Head Coach Pete Vordenberg said.,
So How WAS the Regional Development Team Selected?
5/18/2006 - By Sten Fjeldheim and Yuriy Gusev
Sten Fjeldheim and Yuriy Gusev have an interesting e-mail exchange discussing the impact selection criteria can have on developing skiers.,
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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