The Cross County Ski Headquarters got their skiers out in mass to win the overall 2024 Michigan Cup - again! Congratulations on a job well done. (Photo: Gwenn Stevenson)
RESULTS: Mandy Paull and Jorden Wakeley win Cote Dame Marie
1/21/2024 - By Mike Muha
It was around 6F at the start of the 2024 Cote Dame Marie at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI, but the trail was firm and fast...for cold snow
Looking for help with US Biathlon Paralympic skier
1/19/2024 - By Jim Szczygiel
I am looking for one other volunteer who could function as a guide or as a movement analysis and XC technique instructor to join us because, when I am guiding John, I cannot help him improve his technique.
Team NordicSkiRacer takes early lead in the Brumbaugh Cup
1/19/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team NordicSkiRacer tops the Brumbaugh Cup at the Frosty Freestyle, then extends lead at the Krazy Klassic.
Vasa-Raptors Tuesday race series open to all
1/19/2024 - By Ethan Goss
This is an opportunity for skiers of all abilities in our community to get together for some healthy competition. This event is put on by the Vasa-Raptors team, but everyone is encouraged to participate!
Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Classic wax recommendations!
1/18/2024 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Cote Dame Marie and Boyne Classic Michigan Cup races!
The VASA is all systems go!
1/17/2024 - By North American Vasa
The 48th Annual North American Vasa Festival of Races is on schedule for February 10-11th at Timber Ridge Resort. Many skiers were on the Vasa trail this past weekend and have reported excellent early season ski conditions.
Results: Parrott, Rand, and Thompson win during Frosty Fest Weekend
1/16/2024 - By Mike Muha
It was another miracle at Huron Meadows Metropark: There was no snow...and then there was. But a winter storm arrived just in the nick of time.
New guidance from Toko on how to use and apply waxes
1/11/2024 - By Ian Harvey, with Mike Muha
Toko made a number of changes this season around what waxes to use when. Here's Ian's guidance, followed by questions the use Toko's Liquid Paraffins, Ian's response, a new guidance on applying Toko's Liquid Paraffins.
Wax recommendations for Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic
1/11/2024 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races! The Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic will officially open this year's Michigan Cup!
Crazy, Hard, and Worth It
1/3/2024 - By Mariah Frye Colie
Relive the extraordinary 2023 White Pine Stampede, a race no one will every forget!
Midwest Nordic Rendezvous moves to Forbush Corner
12/31/2023 - By Amy Powell
The skier clinics and PSIA workshops have been moved to Forbush Corner to take advantage of Forbush's snowmaking.
Raffle Fundraiser for Sarah and Reid Goble
12/22/2023 - By James Pryor Jr.
Forbush Corner Nordic has organized a raffle fundraiser to engage the Michigan skiing community to support Sarah and Reid and help them reach their goals. Several of our ski shops, businesses and suppliers have generously donated over $4,000 in prizes!
LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
WED, MAY 1
Unlisted trail: Mt Bachelor, Oregon:
It's the first of May and conditions are absolutely exquisite! The sky is brilliantly blue, the peaks are freshly powdered, and sunshine is dancing through the sparkling forests. Best of all, the trails are laced with flawless packed powder! The morning snow temp of 20*F is calling for Blue Extra wax. The skiing and silky and firm; truly dreamy snow conditions for skate and classic alike. We'd highly recommend bringing the full quiver and doing it all today! Every trail in the Nordic network (except Maiden's Bluff) is prepped with crisp tracks flowing corduroy. It's a joy to be able to ski The Lower Trails this late in the season... and on such epic snow! Don't miss out!
The current air temperature is 12*F and headed for a high in the 30's. The air is still but brisk and refreshing. SPF and sunglasses are essentials today, plus a few extra layers if you plan to ski early. The snowshoe trails are being re-packed by the Nordic Trail Steward this morning and are soon to be in great shape for hiking. Join us at the mountain to celebrate this epic May day.
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