UPCOMING

THU, FEB 20, 2025

Junior Birkie
Hayward, WI

FRI, FEB 21, 2025

Kortelopet Classic and Skate 29K
OO Trailhead to Hayward, WI

Prince Haakon 15K
Hayward, WI

SAT, FEB 22, 2025

American Birkebeiner - 50K Skate Race, 53K Classic Race
Cable to Hayward, WI

XC Ski HQ: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

XC Ski HQ: Ribs and Blues 50th Anniversary Celebration!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

SUN, FEB 23, 2025

UPDATED: 32nd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653

FRI, FEB 28, 2025

Michigan High School Nordic State Championship
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, MI

SAT, MAR 1, 2025

Michigan High School Nordic State Championship
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, MI

2025 Gaylord All Outdoors Tri 45 Winter Triathlon
Treetops Resort, 3962 Wilkinson Rd, Gaylord, MI US 49735

FLASH RACE to help support Reid Goble
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

Black Mountain 31K Classic and 10km Tour
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

XC Ski HQ: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

SUN, MAR 2, 2025

Michigan High School Nordic State Championship
Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, MI

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

THU, FEB 20

Michaywe: Groomed out the skating deck on maple ridge. Set fresh track on the lake loop, herringbone, nordic, and the river trail. Road commission is pushing back snow banks, so take caution on the road crossings until they can be dug out.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The snow continues to fall gently this morning, the woods are silent and white, and winter is reveling in all her glory. There will be fresh snow-combing this morning, a hot fire in the day lodge, and we look forward to seeing you!

Forbush Corner: Great conditions continues to be the story today. East side getting a fresh groom today for skate and classic. Sales on just about everything in the shop. Open 9 to 5.

Hanson Hills: NO HIBERNATING ALLOWED!

Mother Nature delivered, and the trails are calling! Get outside, breathe in that crisp winter air, and make the most of this incredible snow!

Lodge & Trails Open at 9 AM!
Senior Nordic Day – 55+ ski for just $10!

Grooming Report
Fresh classic tracks on Red – thanks, Groomer Jason!
M-93, Blue, Brown & Yellow – skate lanes getting combed today!
Wilderness – tracks set yesterday & looking great!

WED, FEB 19

Unlisted trail: Loud creek trail south east of Mio, Michigan
Snow was about 10 in. and was all nice powder. So it was quite nice. No tracks had been set. I broke trail on Circle creek trail and some snow shoeing folks helped by doing the Lazy 8 trail.

Overall good but very tiring.

Pigeon Creek: Afternoon conditions were excellent, very firm skate deck covered with 1.5-2 inches of light cold fluffy powder . With cold wax sking was fast ..

Vasa Trail: Thanks to the Piston Bully groomers-in-training this morning, the trail was perfect with deep, firm classic tracks, which provided great grip for climbing, glide on the downhills & db poling. I skied from the Bartlett trailhead up & down Headwaters, then backwards on the 10k loop, 800 ft elevation in 6.85 miles at 18F.

Independance Oaks: Trails have been rolled, no tracks. 16 degrees but not the hardpack I expected. Downhills are fully covered and very quick. Have Fun.

Huron Meadows Metropark: Skated golf course loops. Good conditions all around. Classic tracks also looked nice

Get skiing while snow is here!

Huron Meadows Metropark: This morning I skated around the golf course. On Coyote and Hawks the skating everything was very firm and in great shape, with just a few dirt spots or stubble. I was surprised to see classic tracks set around Cedar trace (in addition to being rolled). I ended up going all the way around the lake, which mostly hadn't been groomed (just rolled a few days ago), but skier made classic tracks were not bad, and just a few hikers had left their mark. Nice to see some different areas!

Shanty Creek - Schuss Mtn: We skate skied Pine Cone and the Mountain Trail to the base of the yellow chair lift, which were groomed this morning. Also skated Winterbrook and part of Poet's Loop that were groomed a day, or so ago. Everything skied well but the cold snow was very slow. The classic tracks were set a day, or so ago, but looked solid.

Reindeer Run Nordic Center: Empire airport trailhead
The jolly green trail groomer today was out on trail. They do a great job
Winter seems to be ongoing.
New fluff on top dampens any snow machine traffic and this is midweek and snow just keeps on falling!
Go fast for and go long is the theme.
Morning is best to be on it.
Ski it to believe it!

Michaywe: Full groom and reset track on the lake loop, herringbone, nordic, the river trail, and both golf course loops. Conditions are good.

Black Mountain: Our volunteer groomers are out setting track on the Cheboygan side this morning. The PI side was done yesterday and should still be in great shape!

Dunes Golf Club: Deep fresh snow
A free alternative
Wear dark glasses when the sun is out
Natural conditions
4- MI east of Empire on m-72

Hanson Hills: Today's Cross Country Grooming Report:
Pristine skate deck & perfect set tracks on Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Easy Return, M-93 Hills, and Red! Groomer Jason will be breaking trail on Wilderness later this morning.

Lodge and Trails Open at 9am.

Sleeping Bear Dunes: All backcountry ski trails (not the groomed sometimes when they feel like it). Our national park here has a collection of beautiful trails in both the south and north districts.
They are all in superior condition with skied in tracks all take you to some of the interiors secrets and beauty!
The last few weeks have put snow down in amounts that equals the snows of the mid 70's and the fun that is available right now!!!!
Upcoming forecasts only predict sun, cold nights with warming days that is perfect for ski touring outings.
Check out their trail maps.
Easier trails are in the south district with the more challenging trails in the north with good harbor trail Being very easy. Of course the stocking drive and surrounding area is loaded with trails and has deep snow.
So from today till it decides to have the rains and melt downs of spring, these epic trails are the go to place for skiing in the backcountry.
The Trails were established in th late 70's and early 80's.
So grab some friends, snacks and the wine skin and ski some fun...
Well yeah ya have to have a park pass or risk a note from a ranger if they exist..
Natural conditions exist with no influence of volunteers or weird grooming!
Kevinski slowski

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Marvelous conditions continue! The trails are nice and firm after these cold temps, with fresh tracks and snow-combing.

TUE, FEB 18

Hanson Hills: Excellent trail conditions at Hanson today. Despite the high winds and frigid temperatures, it was a perfect classic day. Special green wax was the right choice for great kick. All the trails were perfectly groomed and the skate deck was solid. It just does not get much better, well maybe a little warmer wouldn’t hurt!

Nubs Nob: Winter has arrived at the top of Nubs Nob : but inspite of the wind and the low temps , the skiing was mostly sheltered and pleasant , especially on the Blue loop . The groom and snow conditions are very good. My LF6 was acceptable on the cold snow .

Huron Meadows Metropark: Classic skied Coyote and Bucks. Both had double tracks most of the way around. Tracks on golf course started drifting in by 2:00 or so.
Both sides of the golf course were groomed for skate and classic today.

Maybury State Park: Looks like it was good yesterday. They must have plowed the paved path again this morning and threw that snow up over the tracks. The set of tracks near the pavement was basically completely covered. The other set was 50/50. Did one lap. Disappointing. Gave up and went to Huron Meadows.

Nubs Nob: Winter has arrived at the top of Nubs Nob : but inspite of the wind and the low temps , the skiing was mostly sheltered and pleasant , especially on the Blue loop . The groom and snow conditions are very good. My LF6 was acceptable on the cold snow .

Black Mountain: The Presque Isle side was rolled and tracked today. Lots of snow . Lions great! The Cheboygan side and the BEAST were packed and rolled yesterday. No track there yet.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received about an inch of snow last night. Fresh tracks were set last night, and Groomer Mike is snow combing this morning. Conditions are excellent! Come demo our selection of Back Country Skis, and get equipped to enjoy the copious adventures that await you off the groomed trails!

Hanson Hills: Fresh Snow & Perfect Trails! Nordic Tuesday is Here!

The trails are absolutely glowing under a fresh 2 inches of lake-effect snow—hello, winter wonderland!

Green, Blue, & Easy Return: Groomed with set tracks early this morning!
Yellow & Brown: Next up for fresh grooming!

Nordic Tuesday Special: $10 Trail Passes!
Lodge & Trails open at 9 AM

Grab your skis and come carve up these perfect tracks—winter doesn’t get better than this!

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