Fri, Jan 23: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Nordic Operations Update
Friday, January 23rd & Saturday, January 24th, 2026
With the extreme cold and winter weather moving into our area, we’ve made the tough call to close Nordic operations Friday and Saturday, and we will not be grooming during this time.
The combination of extreme cold and strong winds increases the risk of falling limbs and debris, which makes being on the trail unsafe for our groomers. On top of that, with blowing snow and drifting, any grooming we attempted would be inefficient and short-lived, making it difficult to keep trails in a usable condition.
This is never an easy decision. Our grooming team takes a lot of pride in the trail system, but the safety of our staff and everyone who uses the trails has to come first.
We have not yet made a decision regarding Sunday operations and will continue to watch the forecast closely and share updates as soon as we can.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support—we truly appreciate it.
- Justin Andre
Thu, Jan 22: Stoney Creek Metropark (Shelby Township)
Plenty of snow in woods and on golf course, woods was nicer, less wind. Trail was soft, easy climbing but not much speed on downhills. Only classic tracks were skier produced; it would be nice if the foot traffic would stop walking in the ski tracks.
- Dennis Damaske
Thu, Jan 22: Independance Oaks (Clarkston)
Entire system was rolled this afternoon and hardened up fast. Wind was rough on the east side of the lake. West side more sheltered. Park at nature center to cut the wind chill. Today Swix blue, tomorrow Polar. Fashion advice for the weekend, if you've got it wear it.
- Thirsty
Thu, Jan 22: Milham Park Golf Course (Kalamazoo)
The saying feast or famine comes to mind...tons of fresh snow made packing and setting a challenge today. The outside loop was set for both skate and classic skiing but to be truthful, and acknowledging this is a golf course, the remarkable amount of snow is being blown over our grooming efforts. Skate deck is soft and classic tracks being blown full but hey it's better than what we have seen too much of recently. Enjoy! Dave D
- DaveD
Thu, Jan 22: Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton)
Once the crew at Huron Meadows rolled the trails, it was a little on the soft side but much better than the half a foot of fresh snow that Mike made me ski in on the contractors loop. Conditions should firm up and be quite good the next few days if you can brave the cold! Thanks HM crew!
- Tony P.
Thu, Jan 22: Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton)
Bucks Run: classic tracks are blown in on the connector. In the woods is better protected from the wind. Skate deck looked firm and fast. The loop of Coyote that is behind Bucks is rolled - soft so great for classic - and very nice as it is even more protected from the wind.
- PRH
Thu, Jan 22: Michaywe (Gaylord)
Received 4-5 inches since yesterday. Still receiving additional wind blown snow with considerable drifting. Packed and rolled the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops. Weather is going to be pretty harsh the next 24-36 hours.
- Michael Normand
Thu, Jan 22: Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton)
Got here early enough (9am) that no grooming had been done. By the time I left (10:15), Bucks Run was groomed and the north golf course was rolled. Even with unrolled snow, the contractors loop was a fun albeit slow skate. (Tony begs to differ: "This sucks". Well I had fun!!!!)
- Mike Muha
Thu, Jan 22: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Mother Nature delivered 3 inches of fresh snow overnight! Groomer Dan has combed and set classic tracks on Yellow, Brown, Green, M-93, and the Novice Loops.
Blue Trail:
Day-old classic track—expect it to be a bit slower, but the skate lane was freshly combed this morning.
Senior Thursday Special (65+):
Enjoy the trails today with $13 Nordic trail passes.
- Justin Andre
Thu, Jan 22: Kensington Metropark (Milford)
Skate and classic tracks set yesterday. Hit the classic set after 1/2” snow spurt this morning. Not bad. Thin in some spots with grass, but nothing unreasonable. Tracks were starting to drift in on the hills with the high winds. Looks like they rolled the east woodland trail (#2) too.
- Scott P
Thu, Jan 22: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
We've got some of the best conditions of the year. All trails freshly groomed and tracked. Tomorrow will be COLD!
- George, Mariah, Stu, Erin, Missy, Krista, Alex & the HQ crew
Thu, Jan 22: Hiawatha Highlands (Sault Ste. Marie)
Good Morning Everybody :) It's another beautiful, snowy morning up here....temperature at -11 C.
The groomer was out this morning -- the 4k Pinder (the last to be groomed, finishing around 7 a.m.), the Red Pine system and the Crystal system were all Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate.
Mabel Flats, including the creek, was groomed yesterday afternoon.
The trails are in fantastic shape, so come on up and enjoy the beauty of the bush!
- Tina Bowen
Thu, Jan 22: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
We are definitely not lacking snow this year. Few more inches overnight, more in the forecast, and cold temperatures will preserve the snowpack. Grooming east side trails today for skate and classic. Open 9 to 5.
- MDB
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