Brrrrr! Junior start of the Cote Dame Marie at Hanson Hills.
New Madshus Redline Intelligrip ski and MOVE binding system
1/29/2018 - By Madshus
With the Madshus Redline Intelligrip ski and MOVE binding system, the skier can adjust grip and glide on the skin ski by moving the binding backward and forward on the binding plate without taking the skis off.
Noquemanon Ski Marathon waxing recommendations
1/25/2018 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for upcoming races: Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Clark skiing 36th Great Bear Chase this year
1/24/2018 - By Angela Luskin
The first Great Bear Chase took place in 1981 and Richard Clark was there. This year marks the 36th annual ski marathon and Richard Clark plans to be there, just as he has for every Great Bear Chase.
Swix to sell Finite Ski Tools
1/23/2018 - By Swix
Called the black box secret at World Cup and Olympic Nordic Ski races for over a decade, Finite creates precise ski structure tools with unmatched accuracy and versatility.
RESULTS: Vanias and Darnton win relocated Cote Dame Marie Loppet
1/20/2018 - By Mike Muha
Alex Vanias (Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop) holding off Sam Holmes (Vasa Ski Club) to finish first for the senior men. Cheryl Darnton takes the women's victory!
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop leads Brumbaugh Cup
1/19/2018 - By Mike Muha
There have been many changes to the Brumbaugh Cup standings since the end of 2017, with the Vasa Ski Club sinking from first place to fourth, and Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop taking over first place.
Cote Dame Marie waxing recommendations!
1/18/2018 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED! (added Toko). Just what you need to figure out how to wax for warming weather and a relocated race!
Brenda Carlson and Glenn Goodman lead Michigan Cup after 5 races
1/18/2018 - By Mike Muha
It's official: The five Michigan Cup races that award individual points are over! Ken Dawson has provided updated Michigan Cup Standings to date.
Cote Dame Marie relocates to Forbush Corner
1/17/2018 - By Justin Andre
Forbush Corner has volunteered to serve as temporary course host for this year’s race, since poor snow conditions at Hanson Hills preclude using the normal course.
UPDATED: Rundle Sport FLEX Skate Roller Skis tame rough roads
1/17/2018 - By Mike Muha, Tony Percha, Ricarado Lung
Tame that chip and seal with Rundle's new FLEX rollerski. Create a customized ride, based on your weight, a get a snow-like feel.
RESULTS: Krazy Klassic sees repeat winners
1/16/2018 - By Mike Muha
Many if not most of the skiers double-poled the entire course, eschewing kick wax for better glide and faster times.
RESULTS: Frosty Freestyle a close contest
1/15/2018 - By Mike Muha
The men's 15k race was close - very close, with a sprint to the finish by the top three men.
UPCOMING
TUE, JAN 22, 2019
4-H Junior Ski Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon, MI
FRI, JAN 25, 2019
Junior Noque
Forestville Trailhead, Marquette, MI
SAT, JAN 26, 2019
Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Marquette, MI
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson (XCHQ)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon, MI
Get your Fill at the Grill – Fire on the Mountain!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon, MI
SUN, JAN 27, 2019
Get your Fill at the Grill – Fire on the Mountain!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon, MI
Retro Ski
Maasto Hiihto/Churning Rapids trail system, Hancock, MI
TUE, JAN 29, 2019
4-H Junior Ski Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Roscommon, MI
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
MON, JAN 21
Huron Meadows Metropark: Buck's Run was great for skate and classic. Very fast for classic! The north 5k loop was groomed for skate and decent (you could classic there too but not enough snow for deep tracks). Use your rock skis though. Some ground showing through in some spots but decent overall. It was a nice break from BR and the sun was out!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Another great day of classic skiing on buck's run.
Lost Lakes Pathway: A fun 1:40 hr afternoon ski close to home with Paula at Lost Lakes Pathway. The Campground loop has enough coverage for good skis, but not much of a track. As always, the big, back loop, that weaves around several lost lakes, had more snow, 4-6" & deep tracks. We skied clockwise so we could return along the shore of Lake Dubonnet, and since there were fishermen out on the ice, we skied across part of the lake, checking out 2 augered holes of approx 4-5" depth. There was no wind chill in the woods, and the sun felt warm! One of my favorite skis this season at LL!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Nice Classic and Skating at Huron Meadows this afternoon. Tracks deep, skate lane fast. Buck's Run is in fine shape!
The golf course has been rolled - no tracks, lots of wind-blown areas from yesterday. No grooming elsewhere, although lots of classic skiers have broken trail around the lake and the south side of Hammel Road. Cold, sunny...and no wind! Great day to ski!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Skied 9:30 ish so pretty cold. Stayed on Buck’s Run to skate loops, conditions very good
Saw the groomer on golf course but did not venture out
Get outside and pay your$ for them maintaining Bucks Run
Stokely Creek: The cold weather is passing and going up to 27 degrees by Wednesday. Starting tomorrow we have 3 days of snow in the forecast. Fresh snow alway makes things better. Our trails are in great shape no bare spots and all trail are open. Howard a regular skier said his skin skis were working great.
On Saturday Feb 2 , you can ski-snowshoe-ski. Ski to Stokely Lake Cabin put on your portered snowshoes and follow Bob Yankus for a guided tour around Moose Mt, Lonesome Beaver ponds, and ice cliffs. Back at Stokely Lake Cabin enjoy a Stokely lunch before skiing back to the lodge. Call 866-stokely for reservations.
Forbush Corner: Whole system in great shape. Skate deck is firm, skiing slow of course due to the extreme cold but should get better as it gets warmer this afternoon. Classic tracks are in really nice shape. Come on out!
Shanty Creek - Schuss Mtn: Great skiing, fast track on hard snow. Best bet are Pine Cone, Winter Brook and King of the Hill. It’s a brisk sunny day for skiing at SCR...
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Many hearty souls took to the trails in the crisp sunshine yesterday, and enjoyed some great ski conditions on the Headquarters trails. Groomer Mike will snow comb the skating lanes later this morning. Tracks on the Trappers Cabin are still in great shape. The best conditions are on the Rolling Hills, Trappers Cabin, Wild Turkey and Manitou trails. Barring some oak leaves, conditions are overall very good for skating and good for classic, with some fabulous stretches out there. The skiing will be wonderful today, with temps in the low teens the sun shining. More snow on the way this week!
Today's Stone Turtle Cafe lunch special is the Gourmet Mac 'n Cheese Bar! Feast on our deluxe, cheesy mac ‘n cheese, and choose from a variety of toppings to create your own mac-sterpiece. Plus, the 2020 Fischer Speedmax 3D Skate Skis are now here! Stop by HQ for a free demo (psst... they're on sale, too!). Enjoy the great skiing and sunshine today!
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