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No surprise here: You get the members of the team out to race, you have some good results, and you win the overall Michigan Cup...again! Congratulations to the Cross Country Ski Headquarters!

Muffin Race wax recommendations

2/19/2026 11:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for this weekend's Muffin Race at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

A Small Town Dream

2/19/2026 12:02:50 AM - By Jake Ellis

This morning would be the 50th edition of the White Pine Stampede, one of the oldest cross country ski marathons in North America. For decades the race has started in my home town of Mancelona, MI. It is a true cross country race because you actually ski, well, cross country.

Latest update on the upcoming Muffin Race

2/18/2026 5:02:41 AM - By George Frye

After the warm up this week, it looks like we will possibly get some more snow later this week, so count on solid, fast conditions.

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis win Vasa Classic

2/18/2026 12:10:06 AM - By Mike Muha

Weston Willoughby and Rebecca Davis were the top seniors. Bode Dykstra and Lindsay Smith won the junior titles.

Dawson and Nemeth win 50K Vasa; Davis and Ditty take 27K

2/17/2026 12:52:10 AM - By Mike Muha

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the North American Vasa brought back the 50k Freestyle and 50k Classic. In a salute to her father - co-race director Ken Dawson - Natalie Dawson won the women's 50k in 2:42:36.

HHCCSS leads Brumbaugh Cup as of Feb 12, 2026

2/15/2026 5:07:42 AM - By Ernie Brumbaugh

With four races left, two each at the Vasa and Black Mountain, HHCCSS has a 132-point lead over Team NordicSkiRacer.

Michigan Cup standings as of Feb 12, 2026: XCHQ still in lead

2/15/2026 12:00:28 AM - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams with 19,801 points. Over 3,00 points behind in second place is Team NordicSkiRacer, with Grand Rapids Nordic sitting on their tail with 15,075 points.

It's Vasa weekend! Let's Wax!

2/12/2026 5:38:41 AM - By Mike Muha

Toko and Rex wax recommendations for the 2026 North American Vasa.

2026 Olympian Sophia Tsu Velicer raced in 2011 North American Vasa

2/10/2026 12:00:25 AM - By Mike Muha

Sophia Tsu Velicer, representing Chinese Taipei, just finished 52nd in the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis win Forbush Memorial Classic

2/9/2026 4:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

It was a Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop day, with the team taking both wins and 4 of the 6 podium spots.

Vanias and Wakeley top the 2026 White Pine Stampede

2/9/2026 2:00:00 AM - By Mike Muha

Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop skiers Kaitlyn Vanias and Jorden Wakely took the top spots in the 40km White Pine Stampede.

Headquarters in the lead! Beckham, Temkin, Davis and Davis top skiers

2/5/2026 3:00:00 PM - By Mike Muha

The Cross Country Ski Headquarters has a commanding lead over all the other teams in the Michigan Cup. Beckham Haberkorn and Shirel Temkin lead the juniors; Rebecca and Michael Davis lead the seniors. And welcome Crystal Nordic!

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

SUN, MAR 8

Hickory Hills: Very nice late-season conditions this morning at Hickory. The sprint loop, low grade road and lighted loop were all pistenbully groomed. Thank you to city staff for grooming the Nordic trails before working on the Alpine runs. That is so important this time of year. Although ungroomed, the entire upper trail system remains intact, including the lower portion of the beast which always breaks early due to sun exposure. I have high hopes that the even the upper trails will survive until the cold weather returns later this week. This is also my opportunity to recognize and thank Coach K for his tireless dedication and the other volunteer groomers for the incredible work on Hickory Meadows and the hillside early and throughout the season.

SAT, MAR 7

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Relay Course Update:
The trails took a hit over the past several days, but we have our snowmoving crew coming out this afternoon and working through the night to create the best and most ski-able race course we can. The course will be 2 loops of the Trappers Cabin trail per skier. Expect it to be wet and wild! Just like every year, we plan to make the most of it and have a heck of a party afterwards with plenty of food and a cold keg of beer which will make sitting on the sun deck at 50 degrees with the sun shining simply divine! See you tomorrow!

Boyne Mountain: Due to the deep base we've accumulated, trail conditions are holding up pretty well, considering the rain overnight. We have a few icy spots, but overall decent skiing. The season is winding down, so get out there one more time!

Forbush Corner: We will be closed starting Saturday March 7th until the warms temps and rain ends around Wednesday March 11th Looks like temps drop on Wednesday March 11th and some possibility of snow. We will reassess the trails at that time and decide when we can open again. We have a lot of base on the the trails and fully expect most of it to survive.

Founders day is next Saturday March 14th We will have hot dogs, black bean burgers, drinks and some sides. We usually do a potluck if you want to bring something to share. $10 trail fees for the remainder of the season.