Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Copper Country Ski Tigers Capture State Nordic Title
2/22/2006 - By Blair Orr
For more than a decade the state Nordic skiing state title has moved back and forth between Marquette and Traverse City with other schools scrambling behind. Over the weekend the Copper Country Ski Tigers finally broke the two city domination.,
GLD Junior Olympics Point List
2/22/2006 - By Nick Baic
Great Lakes District points list after the Houghton High School Championships on Feburary 18-19, 2006,,
Newell 16th in Men's Sprint
2/22/2006 - By US Ski Team
Although he was 2nd overall in qualifications, Andy Newell had to settle for 16th in the finals.,
Randall Finishes Historic 9th in Ladies Sprint
2/22/2006 - By US Ski Team
American Kikkan Randall made history Wednesday as she was ninth in the Olympic cross country sprint, the best all-time Olympic finish by any U.S. woman.,
Michigan Cup Standings as of the Gran Travers
2/21/2006 - By Ken Dawson
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters is on top. Jesse Smith, Catarina Gulledge, Julie Houle and David McLean lead the individual standings.,
Copper Harbor Wins High School Championships
2/21/2006 - By Nick Baic
Copper Harbor wins the High School Championships; Traverse City places second and fourth. Jesse Smith wins classic, freestyle and pursuit!, ,
Girlz with Gunz: 10K Pursuit Photos
2/20/2006 - By Torino Olympics
Olympics photos from the Women's Biathlon 10K Pursuit on February 18.,
Stokely Creek 15K Nordic Time Trial
2/20/2006 - By Kathy Conway
On Saturday Feb 25 Stokely will host a 15K time trial. This is a special opportunity to race on wilderness trail in conditions that are among the best in the region and even North America. ,
2006 Crystal Highlander - Photo Set 2
2/20/2006 - By Mike Muha
More photos from the 2006 Crystal Highlander 18K Classic cross country ski race at Crystal Mountain on Sunday, February 19.,
2006 Crystal Highlander - Photo Set 1
2/20/2006 - By Aaron Tarnow
Photos from the 2006 Crystal Highlander 18K Classic cross country ski race at Crystal Mountain on Sunday, February 19.,
Pritchard & Houle Win Crystal Highlander 18K Classic
2/19/2006 - By Mike Muha
It was a small field, but the Crystal Highlander was held on some of the nicest snow of the year! Hugh Pritchard and Julie Houle finish on top.,
USA Men's 4 x 10K Relay Team 12th
2/19/2006 - By US Ski Team
Italy gave the home country fans something to cheer about in Pragelato, winning the men's 4 x 10-km cross country relay. The USA was 12th, a disappointment after finishing fifth in 2002.,
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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