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!
Perfect snow conditions, man-eating holes, great road crossings, icy downhills, fast uphills, water hazards - there was something for everyone in this 2006 adventure of a race!,
Elliot Putman and Catarina Gulledge with the 10K.,
Jess Smith and Megan Madion, overall winners.,
Andy Triebold and Wendy Anderson, overall winners.,
Despite the challenges of mother nature, the City of Lakes Loppet, after a tiny snowstorm on Tuesday night, has brought out their shovels and decided to give the race a go.,
Crews are working on the trail this morning filling in thin spots and fortifying where necessary. A little light snow is expected late Friday and Friday night to top off today's work.,
Fischer introduces the lightest racing ski in the world, the RCS Carbonlite. Available in both Skating and Classic models, the new Carbonlite weighs in under 1000 grams.,
There are people in this world that are enigmas. You think you know them and then you donÂ’t. They bring you joy one minute and exasperation the next., ,
Rain and 40 degrees today leads to more great skiing at Aspen Park. Race time temps of about 36 degrees, solid fresh track, plenty of snow.,
The White Pine Stampede could use some help shovelling snow on Thursday and Friday. Join Hap Wright and others cover critical spots on the course.,
If you are still considering registration, know that the cost is still $55. There will be no increase for last minute registrations.,
Clear skies, 30 degrees, freshly groomed trails with 2 inches of fresh new snow from yesterday. The staff at Timber Ridge did a great job of grooming the fresh snow before tonight's race.,
Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan
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.
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%.