Team NordicSkiRacer Sarah Newmister leads a train in Sunday's Krazy Klassic. Sarah took first in the 40-49 age class! (Photo by Rachel Rosenbaum).
Raffle Fundraiser for Reid Goble
2/5/2025 - By Reid Goble Fundraiser
Support this Michigan skier on his journey to the Olympics! Reid Goble's goal is to compete on the international stage, including the F.I.S. World Cup and Winter Olympics.
GRNST gains on HH/CCSS in Brumbaugh Cup
2/4/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop still leads...but Grand Rapids Nordic pulled closer to first place by winning the Forbush Corner Memorial Classic.
RESULTS: O'Hearn and Roe stride to victory in Forbush Memorial Classic vic
2/4/2025 - By Mike Muha
Although the course map looked like a bowl of spaghetti, race officials were on hand to direct traffic where it wasn't obvious. Overall, it was an excellent course and racers loved it!
RESULTS: Roe and Davis win 40K White Pine Stampede!
2/3/2025 - By Mike Muha
Edward Roe and Rebecca Davis win the 40k. Mandy Paull and Mark Salik take the 22k race
Wax recommendations for White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic
1/30/2025 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races, the White Pine Stampede and the Forbush Memorial Classic!
After six races: The more things change, the more they stay the same
1/29/2025 - By Mike Muha
After six Michigan Cup races, our overall leaders have not changed: Rayne Newmister, Shirel Temkin, Rebecca Davis, and Yvon Dufour lead the Michigan Cup.
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop expands lead in Brumbaugh Cup
1/28/2025 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
After a week of below zero temperatures, fresh snow and temperatures in the 20’s greeted Michigan Cup skiers for the Boyne Mountain Classic. The challenging course, originally designed as a World Class venue, tested the mettle of even the best racers.
RESULTS: Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race!
1/28/2025 - By Brad Miller
Athletes from the Finnish Nordic Ski Club (Soo Canada), the Crystal Community Ski Club, and the Lake Michigan Cross Country team competed in perfect winter conditions.
White Pine Stampede final course maps!
1/28/2025 - By Ben Tarbutton
The snow is looking great! Official race distances are approximately 12.5K/ 22K / 40K. Maps show the cutoffs for the various distances.
RESULTS: Wakeley and O'Hearn conquer 1,000 vertical feet in Boyne Classic
1/27/2025 - By Mike Muha
You know it's going to be a tough 10k race when you realize over the most difficult trails at Boyne Mountain...
After five races, who reigns supreme?
1/26/2025 - By Mike Muha
Ken Dawson has tabulated the results from the first five Michigan Cup races, through the Cote Dame Marie. Who's on first?
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Race!
1/25/2025 - By Beth Major
Sun and crisp cold temps greeted the 50 racers who gathered at Crystal Mountain XC center for the 7th annual Flying Squirrel Freestyle race on Sunday Jan. 19th. Skiers came from Crystal Nordic, Vasa Raptors, Lake Michigan XC, and Icy Instincts.
UPCOMING
WED, FEB 5, 2025
BARC Learn to Ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
SAT, FEB 8, 2025
North American Vasa Freestyle
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Rd East, Traverse City, MI 49696
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: Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com
Ladies Ski & Sip Saturdays
Crytstal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
SUN, FEB 9, 2025
North American Vasa Classic
Timber Ridge Resort, 4050 Hammond Rd East, Traverse City, MI 49696
Team NordicSkiRacer Junior Ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
XC Ski HQ: Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com
XC Ski HQ: Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com
Airsoft Biathlon
Crytstal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
XC Ski HQ: Wade Whittington Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com
TUE, FEB 11, 2025
Vasa Ski Club Raptors Tuesday Night Race Series
Hickory Hills Recreation Area, 2000 Randolph Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
WED, FEB 12, 2025
BARC Learn to Ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
FRI, FEB 14, 2025
XC Ski HQ: Winter Fest Kick-Off
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com
SAT, FEB 15, 2025
CXC Jr. Cup / Great Lakes Division - Freestyle Mass Start
Houghton, MI - Michigan Tech Trails, MTU
Meijer State Games Forbush Corner Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733
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, FEB 16, 2025
CXC Jr. Cup / Great Lakes Division - Classic Interval Start
Houghton, MI - Michigan Tech Trails, MTU
Meijer State Games Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, MI
WED, FEB 19, 2025
American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI
THU, FEB 20, 2025
Junior Birkie
Hayward, WI
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
TUE, FEB 4
Huron Meadows Metropark: Crispy cold at 1830 running fast in firm machine snow classic tracks. Toko blue gave great glide, skins did good on uphills.
Vasa Trail: Ditto Bryce, I skied the entire 27k loop and snow coverage is better than has been in a very long time. The piston bully has been out 3 out of the last 4 days and with a couple more passes this will be the best trail conditions the Vasa has ever seen. If you are reading this and you are from WI or MN, it is not too late to register and join the fun. Northern Michigan has the more snow than anywhere in the Midwest. www.vasa.org
Corsair Ski Trails: Yesterday’s snowfall looks great on the Corsair Ski Trails! Groomer Dan has rolled, packed and set tracks on the Silver Valley and Corsair trail sections. He has also rolled and packed the Lost Lake loop in the Wright’s Lake trail section. The parking lots have been plowed and we’re ready for skiers. Come out and enjoy the winter forest !!!
Vasa Trail: If you’ve been sitting on the fence about registering for this weekend’s Vasa races because of “iffy” conditions, it’s time to jump in! Yesterday’s 5+” snow was Pisten Bully groomed last night. The skate lane is still a bit soft, and lake effect snow made skating tough today, but a couple of more circuits by the PB should make conditions perfect for Saturday. The classic tracks were deep and firm, with no dirt showing. They should be perfect for Sunday’s races. Come join the fun!
Unlisted trail: Willow Creek Golf Course, Vassar MI: Made an attempt at crust skiing today with recent freeze and thaw going on here in the Thumb of Michigan. Snow depth varies from a half inch to around 6 inches. The crust was best where the snow depth was lower. In deeper areas, I would still sink through from time to time. Also, this golf course has begun (unfortunately) plowing some of the cart paths for some of the walkers who like to frequent the greens in the winter, so I had to take my skis off a few times.
The crust may be more suitable for an average or smaller skier (I am built more like a tight end than an endurance athlete), but I would still say one more freeze/thaw cycle would help sturdy the crust up for much better conditions. But it was still good to get out, especially since it is so close to home for me!
Black Mountain: The volunteer groomers were out setting track on the whole Cheboygan side and 2/3rd of the PI side. There’s a skate deck, but it is not firm or even. Still dealing with low snow totals. The classic track looks great. If you are on FB find our page at Black Mountain Nordic Ski Trails/TOMTC. The only parking lot not connected is the 489 lot. Still no grooming of the BEAST
Sleeping Bear Dunes: The park volunteers are rolling trails in the park today, tomorrow will set tracks and a ginzu finish.
To check their groomed trails you must first go to their park trail website as they are late or don't pass on trail status with NSR in a timely manner if at all as volunteers are unpredictable...
Kevinski slowski
Reindeer Run Nordic Center: Empire airport snowmobile traihead
Groomer on course from trailhead heading to thompsonville and back this morning. Probably will repeat by the weekend.
Skate city for sure, go have fun!
Everywhere else is unbelievable deep classic snow just waiting.
Michaywe: We received just over 5" of new snow yesterday. The Lake, Herringbone, River and Golf Course Trails are freshly groomed with classic tracks set. Expect soft conditions. Tomorrow I'm planning to hit the upper trails.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received 6 inches of snow in this last system since Sunday! The trails are all freshly groomed with classic tracks and corduroy skate lanes. Conditions are the best they've been in years. Get out there and enjoy it!
Hanson Hills: We received 6-8 inches of new system snow yesterday. Groomer Jason will be out breaking trails open this morning, rolling and setting track on Wilderness first. Pisten Bulley will be out combing and setting fresh tracks on green, blue, yellow and brown. Please give us a little time this morning to allow trails to set up.
MON, FEB 3
Nubs Nob: This morning’s snow was the icing on the cake over a well layered and constructed base .
Beautiful groom - well done Nubs crew ! LF 7
Huron Meadows Metropark: Skating was actually really good from 12 to 3 today. A few areas started to get slushy but overall was good. Classic tracks looked good in the woods. Still a double track for most of the trail.
Dunes Golf Club: Fyi
Over a foot of the white stuff in the last 36hrs! It is nice to see a good base like this.
Bust your own or stay at home... Or ski somewhere else
I will watch for the groomer at the snowmobile trailhead. This last 5 days was a blast with very good skate conditions till today's snow burst... Groomers keeping the trail wide like never before so it remains flat.
Stokely Creek: Perfect deep classic tracks on Hakon Lien today. Easy climbing on Madshus skins and smooth, controllable, looong downhills! And Canada is still mostly sane and very friendly as long as you aren't a redhatter.
Hanson Hills: Trails are beautiful!! Groomer Dan is out combing skate lanes this morning and will be setting fresh track on Red. Lodge and Trails open 9am.
Michaywe: 2-3 inches of wet snow so far and still snowing. Skating deck has been groomed and tracks have been set on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and the front 9 loop.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We have received about 4 inches of fresh snow, and it continues to snow. Groomer Butch is rolling the trails this morning to pack the snowfall before grooming it. Likely to be a full day grooming effort today. It's truly a winter wonderland out there!
Hanson Hills: I am not sure who posted on my behalf this morning... (Hackers?)
Here is the real Hanson Hills post for Feb 3 at Hanson:
3-6 inches of snowfall predicted today. Groomer Dan is only combing Yellow and Easy Return this morning. Then we are going to let the snow fall instead of chasing our tail. Full Grooming will begin again Tuesday morning.
Lodge and Trails open 9am.
Hanson Hills: Trails are beautiful!! Groomer Dan is out combing skate lanes this morning and will be setting fresh track on Red. Lodge and Trails open 9am.
Forbush Corner: Looks like a morning of wet system snow, maybe 3 inches or so. We will be grooming the east side this morning. Open 9 to 5.
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