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.
Jessie Diggins 5th in snowy Rybinsk sprint
1/27/2015 - By USSA
After a strong qualification that saw seven Americans move through to the rounds, Jessie Diggins moved through the heats to finish fifth overall and to lead the U.S. at the World Cup freestyle sprint Saturday in Rybinsk.
Liz Stephen 1st women to podium in World Cup- distance race
1/27/2015 - By USSA
Liz Stephen finished second on Friday in the 10k freestyle race in Rybinsk, Russia—the top World Cup distance result by an American woman.
Borah Teamwear expands to 25 Nordic race suit designs
1/26/2015 - By Ben Wizner
From head to toe, Borah Teamwear has expanded its retail Nordic collection to over 25 stock XC race suit designs and matching XC Tassel hats.
Trolls do well at 2015 Noquemanon Ski Marathon
1/25/2015 - By Mike Muha
The Trolls bettered the Yoopers at the 2015 Noquemanon Ski Marathon. The top two Michigan skiers in the premier 50K Classic event were Milan Baic, Daniel Yankus (men) and Kaitlyn Patterson and Rebecca Davis (women).
Wax recommendations for the Noquemanon Ski Marathon
1/22/2015 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup cross country ski race, the Noquemanon Ski Marathon.
Brumbaugh Cup scoring to date
1/21/2015 - By Chris Jones
Here is the Brumbaugh Cup scoring for top senior team for the Frosty Freestyle, Frosty Classic and the Cote Dame Marie.
Vasa Tuesday Sprint results: Jan 20
1/21/2015 - By Mark Esper
Results from the Vasa Ski Club Tuesday Night 4k Classic Sprints on January 20, 2015 at Hickory Ridge.
Swedish National Team races in new Craft suit
1/21/2015 - By Lisa Lazarczyk
The Kurbits Race Suit is made from a new very thin and lightweight Italian polyester that offers superior function and body-temperature management. Compression fabrics keep the muscles focused while ultrasonic taped seams create optimal aerodynamics.
Muffin Race rescheduled to March 15
1/20/2015 - By Bob Frye
Due to the very late start of the 2014 - 2015 Cross Country Ski Season here at Higgins Lake we have decided to change the date of the 22nd Annual Muffin race from February 8, 2015 to Sunday March 15, 2015.
Kids bundle up for Frosty Kids Race
1/20/2015 - By Lisa Kaniewski
It was nothing short of amazing to see young cross country skiers preparing to compete in a 2.5K race in wind chills of up to 15 below at Huron Meadows early Saturday morning.
Sargent and Brennan 6th in Otepää freestyle team sprint
1/19/2015 - By USSA
Ida Sargent and Rosie Brennan skied to a sixth place in today’s World Cup freestyle team sprint after Kikkan Randall left the World Cup to recover from fatigue.
Not a great day for US sprint skiers in Otepää...
1/18/2015 - By USSA
Sadie Bjornsen, Simi Hamilton, and Andy Newell failed to progress beyond their quarterfinal heat with Bjornsen leading the USA in 15th. Hamilton was 16th and Newell 17th.
UPCOMING
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
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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!
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SUN, MAR 29, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 40km freestyle mass start
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TUE, MAR 31, 2026
Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
FRI, MAR 20
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We attempted to clear the Rolling Hills trail yesterday, but the falling ice from the trees made it too precarious. We will not be grooming the practice field today or tomorrow due to warmth, but we will try to groom it Sunday morning. Trappers Cabin and Blizzard are still covered in sticks and pine needles, but 'skiable'. Everything else is closed. This will be the case for Saturday as well, and we will reassess Sunday morning.
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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