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.
Three US women in top 20 in Holmenkollen 30k
3/15/2015 - By USSA
A furious start to the 30k Holmenkollen event set the stage for aggressive racing and impressive performances from the U.S. women competing in the famed race to close the World Cup season. Liz Stephen finished ninth, tying her own USA-best-ever 30k.
Brian Gregg top US male with 35th in Holmenkollen 50k
3/15/2015 - By USSA
rian Gregg (Winthrop, WA) led the U.S. men in 35th place at the venerable 50K race at Oslo’s Holmenkollen venue. The race, run under sunny skies and fast tracks, stayed together for much of its length.
Norway crushes everyone in Drammen classic sprint
3/15/2015 - By USSA
Norway made short work of the final World Cup sprint of the season, a classic race in their home country, by sweeping both the men’s and women’s podium and taking seven of the top ten places in both competitions.
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Muffin Race
3/12/2015 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations (Fast Wax and Toko so far....) for this weekend's Muffin Pursuit race.
Bjornsen sibs top US skiers in 10/15K Classic race
3/12/2015 - By USSA
Sadie Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) led the U.S. in the Lahti 10k classic race with a 14th place, while her brother Erik Bjornsen (Winthrop, WA) led the U.S. men in 38th place.
Kaitlyn Patterson 2nd, Alex Vanias 4th in Great Bear Chase Skiathon
3/7/2015 - By Mike Muha
In a photo finish, the Lower Peninsula's Kaitlyn Patterson was just edged out of first place in the Great Bear Chase 50K Skiathon by just four-tenths of a second.
KiKkan's back on the podium!
3/7/2015 - By USSA
Kikkan Randal returned to the World Cup podium with a third place finish in the Lahti Freestyle Sprint. Jessie Diggins finished just behind Kikkan in fourth.
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races
3/6/2015 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Great Bear Chase and the Michigan Cup Relays.
The Brighton B2B (or Stan's Great Adventure)
3/5/2015 - By Stan Dinkel
Twenty-four skiers and one fat biker showed up to perfect temperatures, and precisely dusted, not groomed, trail. The trails skied are the hiking trails, Penosha and Kachin, nearing a distance of 6 miles and a challenging 500 feet elevation gain per lap.
HH/CCSS wins Brumbaugh Cup for second year in a row
3/4/2015 - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop led from the beginning and never looked back, and are officially the Brumbaugh Cup winners of the 2014-2015 Michigan Cup season.
Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: March 3
3/4/2015 - By Mark Esper
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Classic Sprints on March 3, 2015, 2015 at the Vasa Headwaters.
Finding Motivation: Why We Do What We Do
3/3/2015 - By Ian Harvey
The "why" is difficult to explain except to note that we skier types all seem to have this inexplicable yearning for outdoor adventure in common.
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
FRI, MAR 20
Forbush Corner: We plan on being open today but the overnight rain and temps above freezing do not bode well for any new grooming. Temperatures go below freezing tonight so we plan on a full system groom for Saturday.
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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