Happy 50th Anniversary Cross Country Ski Shop! Northbound Outfitters purchased the Cross Country Ski Shop in the fall of 2011 from owner Dick Fultz and looked forward to carrying on his 34-year presence in the Grayling community. And they did!
Northbound Outfitters / Cross Country Ski Shop owner Heather Compton received a plaque from the Michigan Cup that she awarded to Dick in honor of his founding the Cross Country Ski Shop 50 years ago. And it was party party party at the store after the Cote Dame Marie!
Estimating snow temperature that's far far away...
2/13/2024 - By Iain Harvey
How can the typical racer who doesn't arrive on the snow until the day of the race know how cold the snow is going to be?
Cross Country Ski Headquarters leads Michigan Cup
2/12/2024 - By Ken Dawson
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters takes a commanding lead in the Michigan Cup, accumulating 13,600 points as of the Forbush Memorial Freestyle. Individual standings also available.
UPDATE: Hanson Hills Classic moves to Forbush Corner
2/9/2024 - By Mike Muha
Forbush Corner will be hosting both the Michigan Cup freestyle and classic February 17 and 18 on the man made snow loop. Start time 9:30. Bib pickup 8:30 - 9:15.
Updated Brumbaugh Cup scoring
2/9/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team scoring for the Brumbaugh was based on rosters submitted January 1. The additional skiers added through January 31 are also scored and past Brumbaugh Cup race results have been adjusted to account for these additional skiers.
Michigan High School Championships wax recommendations
2/8/2024 - By Mike Muha
Fortunately, there's SNOW at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming, MI. That's good news for the Michigan High School Championships! Now, get waxing...
Team NordicSKiRacer extends lead in Brumbaugh Cup
2/6/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team NordicSKiRacer extends lead in Brumbaugh Cup in what is a tight race between NordicSkiRacer, Grand Rapids Nordic, and Hanson Hills/Cross Country Ski Shop.
RESULTS: Fast conditions at Marv Stevenson Memorial Classic
2/4/2024 - By Mike Muha
Absolutely beautiful skiing with Klister conditions, icy tracks, so fast!
RESULTS: Biac, Duclos (FS), Borton, Bianchini (CL) win White Pine Stampede
2/4/2024 - By Mike Muha
Totally climbing for the 10.5km race: 520 meters or over 1,700 feet! But snow conditions were good!
Wax recommendations for the White Pine Stampede and Forbush Memorial Classic
2/1/2024 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for this weekend's Michigan Cup races!
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RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle junior race [UPDATED]
1/30/2024 - By Tim Furbacher
A bout of cold weather and bountiful snowfall and Crystal Mountain's Nordic ski trails presented a winter wonderland to the 49 bold Juniors participating In Crystal Community Ski Club's Flying Squirrel Freestyle.
The Race Must Go On! White Pine Stampede update
1/30/2024 - By Ben Tarbutton
Just like in 2023, the 2024 WPS Course will use the slopes of Schuss Mountain’s King of The Hill loop. Each loop will total 3.4 km and go up and down 4 ski hills under the downhill ski lights. This course is challenging, but not dangerous.
RESULTS: Beech Nuts Youth Race at Nubs Nob
1/28/2024 - By Bradferd L Miller
The 2024 Beech Nut Jr Race at Nubs Nob on Sunday, January 28, 2024 is in the book, with an international flavor!
UPCOMING
WED, JAN 21, 2026
Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
FRI, JAN 23, 2026
Junior Noque
Al Quall Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI
SAT, JAN 24, 2026
Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Start
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI
Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ishpeming, MI
FLASH RACE to support Reid Goble
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Bavarian Ski Festival
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, JAN 25, 2026
Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Classic Individual Start / Mixed Relay
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI
Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
WED, JAN 28, 2026
Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
FRI, JAN 30, 2026
Winter Feast
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SAT, JAN 31, 2026
Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy
Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, FEB 1, 2026
Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy
Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
Paella on the Sun Deck (noon and 2:00pm)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Live Music with Kat and Wil (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Kat & Logan Live (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, FEB 3, 2026
Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy
WED, FEB 4, 2026
Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy
Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
THU, FEB 5, 2026
Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
TUE, JAN 20
Huron Meadows Metropark: The woods south of Hammel road were very beautiful this morning. Coverage is good, there are some fallen sticks (especially under the big pines) but easy to avoid. Tracks are just skier made and pretty washed out, but all in all it's a nice ski with fresh light snow on top (and knock on wood, saw very little foot traffic).
Michaywe: Received another 3-4 inches since yesterday. Groomed and set track on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops. Open areas on the golf course will be prone to a little drifting.
Reindeer Run Nordic Center: Empire airport snowmobile trailhead
Groomer packed the deep accumulatetion of snow early morning.
Nice build up, trail is in very good shape.
Parking lot plowed this morning.
Everything is a go... Corner of benzonia trail and Osborn rd.
Hiawatha Highlands: Whew......another snowy morning!! It's definitely a very crisp, fresh morning....temperature is currently at -18 C. I tell you though, it's definitely a beautiful white winter wonderland outside :)
The groomer was out this morning -- the Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate (Pinder finished around 7:30 a.m.).
Bundle up, stay warm, and have an amazing day!!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning giving Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93 Hills a fresh comb on the skate deck.
Classic tracks on these trails are two days old and still holding up well.
MON, JAN 19
Nubs Nob: Nubs Nob red and blue loop has 18” of hard packed base . Looks like we will be skiing late into the Spring!
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Monday Morning Everyone! What a fantastic weekend for racing, we hope some got out to watch!! It is a bit of a chilly morning....currently at -11 C, but everything is snowy white and beautiful as we got some more snow overnight.
The groomer is currently out this morning -- the Pinder system was completed at 8:30 a.m., he is currently on the Crystal system, followed by the 2k Lighted and then the Red Pine system. All systems are Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate.
We hope everybody has a fabulous Monday....bundle up and come get your dose of fresh air!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing skate lanes on Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, and Novice. Once complete, he’ll move on to open Wilderness and set fresh classic track later this morning.
**Red/Jugivny were combed and packed yesterday.
Forbush Corner: Waking up to a very cold and windy start. Limiting grooming to our more “wind protected” trails, Badlands and Green Trail.
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