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.
Simi Hamilton takes 11th in Ostersund sprint
2/16/2015 - By USSA
After the US qualified four skiers for the sprint rounds, Simi Hamilton led the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team at the Ostersund World Cup Classic Sprint event, finishing 11th.
Gran Travers: Yankus and Davis win, but Goodman saves his day!
2/15/2015 - By Mike Muha
Maybe the wind wasn't as bad as yesterday's North American Vasa, but the temperature was 20 degrees colder at the start of today's Gran Travers. At least kick waxing was easy...
RESULTS: Vanias and Patterson win 50K North American Vasa
2/14/2015 - By Mike Muha
Both Alex Vanias and Kaitlyn Patterson added to their Michigan Cup victories today by winning the 50K Vasa. Milan Baic and Eric O'Hearn took the top spots in the 27K.
Mitch Delong and Sarah Goble MI State High School Pursuit Champs
2/14/2015 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan High School Championships Pursuit race was held on the Michigan Tech Trails in Houghton Michigan on Friday, February 13. It was not an unlucky day for Mitch Delong and Sarah Goble, however. Both topped the pursuit podium.
Cold could impact Vasa races
2/13/2015 - By Vasa
Our current plan is to run all events as scheduled on Saturday. That will change only if conditions deteriorate beyond what is forecasted. The start of the Sunday's races could be delayed...or cancelled.
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's (BRRRR!) races
2/12/2015 - By Mike Muha
UPDATE 2: Wax recommendations (Fast Wax, Toko, SOLDA and Swix) for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski races: Vasa, Gran Travers, Michigan High School Championships
Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: Feb 10
2/12/2015 - By Mark Esper
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Freestyle Sprints on February 10, 2015, 2015 at Hickory Hills.
Ben Saxton added to World Championship Team
2/11/2015 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association announced the addition of Ben Saxton (Lakeville, MN) to the Falun World Championships roster. Saxton will join the 16 skiers already named on January 26.
Toko HF Black for wet, dirty snow
2/11/2015 - By Toko
Toko HF Black is most effective in snow that contains both free moisture and dirt. It can be used straight or mixed with another wax such as HF Yellow depending on conditions.
754 PHOTOS: 2015 Forbush Freestyle
2/10/2015 - By Mario Kennedy
Mario Kennedy dopped off 754 photos from the 2015 Forbush Freestyle at Forbush Corners in Frederic, Michigan.
Vasa Pasta pre-race dinner fundrasier for high school teams
2/10/2015 - By Anne Lipp
Traverse City Central and West Nordic Ski Teams will be hosting a Vasa Pasta pre-race dinner on Friday February 13, 2015 from 5-8pm at Timber Ridge Resort located at 4050 Hammond Rd E. The dinner will be held in Timber Ridge’s banquet facility adjacent to
1,500 photos from the 2015 White Pine Stampede
2/9/2015 - By Beth McKaig, Lydia Cadena, Andrew Johnson, and Alyse Tarbutton
Photos by the crack White Pine photography team of Beth McKaig, Lydia Cadena, Andrew Johnson, and Alyse Tarbutton.
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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