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.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters off to early lead in the Michigan Cup
1/6/2016 - By Ernie Burmbaugh
Results from the 6 Hour Michigan Cup Relay at Hanson Hills and the current Michigan Cup team standings.
Vasa Ski Club Sprint results: 1/5/2016
1/6/2016 - By Mark Esper
These are the results for the first of our Vasa Ski Club sprints at Timber Ridge for the season.
Sophie Caldwell wins! Tour de Ski Classic Sprint
1/5/2016 - By USSA
VIDEO: Sophie Caldwell races to a landmark victory for the United States in the 2016 Tour de Ski Sprint competition in Oberstdorf, Germany. Caldwell is only the second US women to win an individual World Cup race.
Cheese and Crackers anyone? Six-Hour Michigan Cup Relay Race
1/3/2016 - By Mike Muha
It's 11:30am. I'm targeting any skier who looks like they might be getting ready for another leg of skiing. Every one of them sees right through me. It's all fun and games at the Six-Hour Michigan Cup Relay Race.
VIDEO: Tour de Ski Stage 1, Women's final sprint
1/3/2016 - By USSA Sports Network
The US Ski Team's Sophie Caldwell finishes 4th in the freestyle sprint, Stage 1 of the 2016 Tour de Ski.
Nordic Ski Series resumes at Nub's Nob Jan. 6
1/3/2016 - By Ben Doornbos
Co-hosted by The Outfitter of Harbor Springs and Nub's Nob, the series begins Wed, Jan 6 at 6 p.m. with a focus on classic skiing. The focus will alternate each week between classic and skate skiing and continue every Wed night through March 9, 2016.
Three US women in top 8 at Tour de Ski sprint
1/1/2016 - By Mike Muha
After finishing second in the freestyle sprint qualifier, Sophie Caldwell went on to finish fourth in Stage 1 of the Tour de Ski in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Sadie Bjornsen and Jessie Diggins took 7th and 8th.
Get Waxing! Weekend wax recommendations
12/31/2015 - By Mike Muha
Fast Wax and Toko wax recommendations for the 6-hour Michigan Cup Team Relay race. Check back for updates from Solda and Swix.
Below normal snow marks the end of 2015
12/31/2015 - By Mike Muha
You may think that we don't seem to have the deep snow we expect at the end of December...and you'd be right!
11 Best cross country ski moments of 2015
12/31/2015 - By USSA
Take a look back on a few of the top moments of 2015 that reflect on the successes of this past year and hopefully propel the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team to success in 2016!
UPDATED: Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial a GO!
12/30/2015 - By Mike Muha
Justin Andre reports great skiing at Hanson Hills Recreation Area, with 7 inches of snow from the recent storm. Justin plans to hold the Michigan Cup 6 Hour Team Time Trial this Saturday as scheduled.
Volunteer crew prepares XC ski trails for U.S. Nationals
12/28/2015 - By Michigan Tech
A crew of 60 volunteers worked this morning to prepare the Michigan Tech Nordic Training Center for the upcoming U.S. Cross Country Skiing Championships. The event is scheduled to begin Jan. 3.
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FRI, MAR 20, 2026
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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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