Cross Country Ski Headquarters reports that the ice storm took its toll on the ski trail, with downed trees and sticks lodged in the ice. They are working to open a trail. Forbush Corner is still investigating the damage but hopes to have something open this coming Thursday.
Get waxing! White Pine Stampede wax recommendations
2/4/2016 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: The White Pine Stampede 50k and 20k.
The right way to apply a Toko Tribloc HF Blue and XCold Powder mix
2/2/2016 - By Ian Harvey
The XCold Powder makes your skis have better breakaway speed - they accelerate better in cold snow...but only if you apply it correctly!
PHOTOS: 2016 Fobush Freestyle by Blair Zordell
2/2/2016 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Blair Zordell took over hundred photos of the 2016 Forbush Freestyle!
RESULTS: Michael Davis and Rebecca Davis win Hanson Hills Classic
1/31/2016 - By Mike Muha
It was in the mid-30's with a bit of sun at the Hanson Hills 12km Classic. Part of the Meijer State Games of Michigan, the forecast had been for rain, but the downpour waited until all the racers were in.
RESULTS: Alex Vanias and Ellen Witala win Forbush Freestyle
1/31/2016 - By Mike Muha
It was a two lap course for the 17km Forbush Freestyle, part of the Meijer State Games of Michigan. The temperature at the start was around 29. Conditions softened up by the second lap.
Vasa Ski Club sprint results: 1/26/2016
1/28/2016 - By Mark Esper
Vasa Ski Clud sprint results: Freestyle Sprints at Hickory Hills on January 26, 2016.
Get waxing! Michigan Cup and GLD waxing recommendations
1/28/2016 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup and GLD cross country ski races.
RESULTS: 2016 Noquemanon Ski Marathon
1/23/2016 - By Sam Graci
Kyle Bratrud and Natalia Naryshkina win the 50K classic. Eli Brown and Ellen Wittalla were the top lower peninsula 50k classic skiers, each finishing just off the podium in fourth place.
Two PSIA classes offered at Crystal Mountain
1/22/2016 - By Amy Powell
PSIA is offering two classes at Crystal Mountain Resort starting January 30, 2016: XC Fundamentals Workshop/Instructor Training Workshop, and Cross Country Level 1,2,3.
Volunteers needed for Forbush Freestyle
1/22/2016 - By Mario Kennedy
We are in need of volunteers for several pre-race and race day activities, which include and are not limited to registration, food prep, award ceremony, race course set up and race course monitoring/water.
Get waxing! Noquemanon waxing recommendations
1/21/2016 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski race, the Noquemanon Ski Marathon.
RESULTS & PHOTOS: Cote Dame Marie Kids Race
1/21/2016 - By Gabe Williams
Kids from the ages of 2 to15 showed up to compete in three different sprint races, a 2K skate, a 1K classic, and a 1/2K. Though this event is called a race, it is really for all little guys and girls that want to participate.
UPCOMING
FRI, MAR 20, 2026
FRI, MAR 27, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 1.5km classic sprint
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
SAT, MAR 28, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 4 x 5km mixed gender club relay
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
Team NSR End-of-Season and Groomer Appreciation Party!
Huron Meadows Metropark Ski Center, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
SUN, MAR 29, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 40km freestyle mass start
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
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
THU, MAR 19
Sleeping Bear Dunes: ***Grooming Update!***
Our amazing Trail Groomer Milan, was out on the Norther Section of the trail this Tuesday, grooming the amazing 3 to 4 feet of powder we received with the recent blizzard. Today's warmer temps are going to make the snow a little slushier.
From Crystal River Trail head to Lawr Farm have been groomed.
Stokely Creek: Wow, one of the best tracks of the season! The last week has stacked a whole second base worth of snow on top of the already above average base.
Hickory Hills: This might be my last ski of the season so I wanted to thank the people at Hickory Hills for the fantastic grooming they have been doing all winter. For a family downhill ski venue, Hickory Hills has done so much for the Nordic skiers that it seems it is more of a Nordic center now than a downhill ski area. The downhill looks like they are closed for the season yet they are grooming with the piston bully on the Nordic trails. Special thanks to coach K who works numerous hours using the sleds to groom the trails. The last couple of days when no one was grooming, John had to spend 6 hrs a day laying a skating lane and setting a track. Saw lots of skiers still taking advantage of the great snow. Gave some instructions to a lovely lady named Margaret who I found out was a professional marathon runner in her youth and competed in the 1988 summer Olympics in South Korea. Amazing the people you meet on the trail.
WED, MAR 18
Forbush Corner: It took a couple of days but we are dug out, and all trails are clear. 100%+ coverage. We plan to be open the next 5 days, Thursday through Monday, 9 to 5. Grooming plan for skate and classic (might change depending on weather): East side trails will be groomed tomorrow. West side Friday, and Pines Loop on Saturday.
Big M: Perfect, but warming tomorrow, thursday
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After a long day's work, the practice field, Blizzard Trail, and Trappers Cabin trail are all skiable. There are some really pleasant sections, as well as area with sawdust, branches embedded in ice, jack pine needle clumps, and some precarious looking trees!
After the chainsaws and tractors went through, we were able to snowcomb a path. Classic skiing on fishscale skis is recommended, as waxable classics and skins may attract unwanted pines needle and sawdust!
We have rentals available for anyone who doesn't want to use their "A" skis. Skating is not recommended, except on the practice field. We will get back out there tomorrow and see if there is anything else that we can open up. Thank you for your patience and you good cheer!
Stokely Creek: I was told there would be Spring Skiing. I'm running out of blue wax.
Unlisted trail: Crawford County
Crust skiing is at optimal levels. The recent ice and snow storm has produced a ski surface throughout the local region that only comes once in a great while.
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