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Rollerskiers: The long wooden bridge on the Kensington Metropark bike path (next to I-96) is closed for maintenance! No word on how long it will take...

Rollerskiers: The long wooden bridge on the Kensington Metropark bike path (next to I-96) is closed for maintenance! No word on how long it will take...

Ode to Dave
Ode to Dave

Ode to Dave

4/4/2014 - By Mark Madorski

My life was changed and would never be the same again. I can’t help but think much of it was due to those absolutely magnificent tracks laid down by Dave Forbush over 35 years ago.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins second consecutive Michigan Cup Title
Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins second consecutive Michigan Cup Title

Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins second consecutive Michigan Cup Title

4/4/2014 - By Tom Rzeznich

The conditions were quite possibly the best they have ever been for this almost-springtime race, and skiers enjoyed fast, plentiful snow without any rain, bare spots, or sunburn!

DNR seeks input on Grand Traverse County’s Vasa Pathway
DNR seeks input on Grand Traverse County’s Vasa Pathway

DNR seeks input on Grand Traverse County’s Vasa Pathway

4/3/2014 - By Michigan DNR

On April 28, the DNR and TART staff will provide background information on the Vasa Pathway and then receive public comments regarding the mixed-use recreation experience associated with cross-country skiing and fat-tire biking.

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First Ever Brighton B-Rec Back 2 Back: Report and Pics
First Ever Brighton B-Rec Back 2 Back: Report and Pics

First Ever Brighton B-Rec Back 2 Back: Report and Pics

4/3/2014 - By Stan Dinkel

Spring skiing, forty-degree weather, mashed potato snow all had *nothing* to do with the first Brighton Rec B2B Cross Country Ski Race. The temperature for the race seemed frighteningly cold, a chilly 10 degrees, with an afternoon high of 23.

Sign petition to ban fatbikes from Vasa Trail during ski season
Sign petition to ban fatbikes from Vasa Trail during ski season

Sign petition to ban fatbikes from Vasa Trail during ski season

4/2/2014 - By Pete LaPlaca

We have formed a coalition of dedicated Vasa trail skiers who are requesting a Director’s Order from the DNR to ban fat bikes from the Vasa ski trails during ski season. We ask you sign our online petition

Dave Forbush Birthday Party this Saturday
Dave Forbush Birthday Party this Saturday

Dave Forbush Birthday Party this Saturday

4/2/2014 - By Mario Kennedy

Dave is back home and under hospice care now...and we're having a birthday party for him! He would really like to visit with all of his friends. If you want to see Dave, I recommend that you do not delay your visit.

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VASA Skiers lament fatbike invasion
VASA Skiers lament fatbike invasion

VASA Skiers lament fatbike invasion

4/2/2014 - By Jim Datsko

Building a local Nordic Camelot doesn’t happen in one, five, or even ten years; but tearing it down can be accomplished in just a couple years.

Michigan Cup Committee acquires Huron Meadows Metropark
Michigan Cup Committee acquires Huron Meadows Metropark

Michigan Cup Committee acquires Huron Meadows Metropark

4/1/2014 - By Mike Muha

In order to grow the sport, we need to attract skiers from major metropolitan markets. Having a trail system so close to Detroit is ideal, says Ernie Brumbaugh.

Fatbike Friday FAQ Check
Fatbike Friday FAQ Check

Fatbike Friday FAQ Check

3/31/2014 - By Andrew J. White

I was concerned that the information that TART presented – “Fatbike Fridays FAQs” - was very inaccurate at best. So I began to research this issue myself.

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Brenda Carlson and Jim Beebe top Paintball Biathlon standings
Brenda Carlson and Jim Beebe top Paintball Biathlon standings

Brenda Carlson and Jim Beebe top Paintball Biathlon standings

3/30/2014 - By Justin Andre and Mariah Frye

Individuals were challenged to ski laps around a designated course. At the end of each lap, participants had to shoot at 5 targets using a paintball gun. For each target hit 10 seconds of time was deducted from their time.

Sadie Bjornsen and Noah Hoffman take U.S. Distance Titles
Sadie Bjornsen and Noah Hoffman take U.S. Distance Titles

Sadie Bjornsen and Noah Hoffman take U.S. Distance Titles

3/30/2014 - By USSA

Noah Hoffman and Sadie Bjornsen both capped their respective seasons Friday with U.S. distance titles to wrap up the 2014 U.S. Cross Country Championships.

Six CCSA skiers earn All-American status at NCAA Championships skate race
Six CCSA skiers earn All-American status at NCAA Championships skate race

Six CCSA skiers earn All-American status at NCAA Championships skate race

3/21/2014 - By CCSA

Second-place finishes for both Alaska’s Max Olex and Northern Michigan’s Rosie Frankowski in the mass start freestyle races wrapped up a banner week for the CCSA at the NCAA Championships at Soldier Hollow Resort in Utah.

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UPCOMING

SAT, NOV 1, 2025

Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI

Cross Country Ski Headquarters Opening Weekend and Pre-Season Sale!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Roller Ski Clinic with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, NOV 2, 2025

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Fall back!

Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI

SUN, NOV 9, 2025

Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski Workout
Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI

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