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!
2006 North American VASA Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Party
1/17/2006 - By Pete Edwards
The VASA Board would like to recognize and thank the many volunteers needed to host Michigan’s premier cross-country ski event scheduled for February 11-12, 2006.,
Coach John Kostrzewz Named 2005 Ski Coach Of The Year
1/17/2006 - By Pete Edwards
The Great Lakes Nordic Ski Council has named Traverse City, Michigan’s Coach John Kostrzewa the '2005 Ski Coach of the Year.',
Current GLD Points List
1/17/2006 - By Nick Baic
Here is the current Junior Olympic Points List for the Great Lakes District (GLD) as of Janaury 15, 2006.,
Vasa Announces 'Participation Award' For Students of Local Schools
1/17/2006 - By Pete Edwards
The Vasa will award a 2006 North American Vasa Team Champion Cup to the northern Michigan grade school, middle school or high school with the greatest number of participants (relative to school size).,
Cook and Camenisch Win Sprint Titles
1/16/2006 - By Gusev, Chief of Competition
Wisconsin-native and future Olympian Chris Cook out-dueled Atomic teammate and defending champion Zach Simons to capture gold in the men’s 1-kilometer classic technique sprint event at the 2006 FIS SuperTour Capitol Square Sprints.,
Wisconsin-Native Cook Captures Gold in the Main Event
1/16/2006 - By Yuriy Gusev, Chief of Competition
The first of the weekend’s two premier events took place Saturday night—the FIS SuperTour two-person team sprint skate relay.,
Photos from the 2006 Michigan Cup Marathon
1/16/2006 - By Mike Muha
Shots of the Junior start, of Seniors finishing, and a few folks having a great time enjoying the snow!,
Baic & Madion Win Michigan Cup Marathon
1/14/2006 - By Mike Muha
Who would have believed how good the skiing could be after a week of warm and rainy weather. It was unbelievable - and unbelievably fast.,
Hanson Hills Classic Cancelled
1/14/2006 - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills has officially cancelled Sunday's Hanson Hills Clasic ski race.,
Olympic Team Announcements Begin Jan. 16
1/13/2006 - By US Ski Team
The nordic combined team and ski jumping team will be announced Jan. 16, based on international results. The next day, Jan. 17, the cross country team will be unveiled.,
Michigan Cup Marathon is Officially a GO!
1/13/2006 - By Mike Muha
Justin Andre, race director, says the Michigan Cup Marathon course is 100% covered with snow and the race is on!,
Jesse Smith Wins Traverse Jan 10 Time Trial
1/13/2006 - By John Kostrzewa
Jesse Smith, Milan Baic, and Mik Kilpela top men. Ivanka Baic-Bershire, Ciesla Hannah, and Jessie Menning top women.,
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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