Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)
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!
Noque Trail Network receives 238 acres donation to preserve trail
12/20/2023 - By Noquemanon Trail Network
The NTN is proud to announce the generous donation of 238 acres of land north of the Dead River that will help preserve the Noquemanon Ski Trail corridor between North Basin Drive and the NTN 510 Trailhead.
8th Annual 2024 Midwest Nordic Rendezvous starts first week of January
12/17/2023 - By Amy Powell
Two Clinics: Jan 6 and 7 offer clinics to help skiers improve their technique. Jan 3, 6, and 7 are clinics for becoming a PSIA Level 1 instructor or to get CEU credits.
Yellowstone Ski Festival: No snow!
11/15/2023 - By Yellowstone Ski Festival Committee
The 10 day forecast looks bad - less than an inch of snow is forecasted. The Committee is cancelling the Ski Festival Clinics and all races.
FIS Awards Homologation Certification to Hickory Hills
11/13/2023 - By City of Traverse City
Hickory Hills becomes the only homologated cross-country ski course in Michigan’s lower peninsula and joins two other homologated courses in Michigan, both in the Upper Peninsula: Ishpeming and Houghton. There are only 37 homologated courses in the US.
What to do with new or freshly stoneground skis?
11/1/2023 - By Iain Harvey
OK, so you got some new skis or you stoneground some skis... There are three steps you need to make the skis ready for snow.
Roller Ski Clinic with Jordyn Ross
10/31/2023 - By Mariah Frye
UPDATED! It's getting cold in the north woods, time to start your ski season training! Cross Country Ski Headquarters is hosting a Roller Ski Clinic with Jordyn Ross on Saturday, November 11th.
Toko: New Nordic products for this season
10/24/2023 - By Ian Harvey
Toko has a number of new products including High Performance Powders, to be applied on top of a hot waxed and scraped and brushed HP layer.
Toko Brand Overview
10/17/2023 - By Toko
We are innovation driven: first dedicated waxing iron, first fluorinated hydrocarbon glide wax (ie HF, LF), first brand to use molybdenum, first perfluorocarbon in bloc form (Streamline/WetJet/JetStream).
What's new at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters
10/13/2023 - By Mariah Frye Colie
In a busy world, plan simple, authentic winter fun at Cross Country Ski Headquarters!
2023-24 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team announced
10/11/2023 - By U.S. Cross Country Ski Team
U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announces the 23 athletes representing the Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for the 2023-24 season.
FIS Fluor ban in effect: Clean your skis and wax tools!
10/11/2023 - By Mike Muha
After passing a ban on fluor waxes in November of 2019, the FIS has finally decided to enforce it during the 2023-2024 season. The delay came from the inability of the FIS to find a way a reliable and cost-effective method to detect fluor on skis.
UPCOMING
SAT, NOV 29, 2025
Team NordicSkiRacer Rollerski or Ski-walking Workout
East Boat Launch Parking, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
SUN, NOV 30, 2025
Team NordicSkiRacer On-snow ski
Kensington Metropark West Boat Launch parking lot, Milford, MI
FRI, DEC 12, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SAT, DEC 13, 2025
Forbush Opener (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, DEC 14, 2025
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
FRI, NOV 28
Bay Meadows GC: Me again, after skating I went over to Bay Meadows and it was about the same as yesterday, used my Evo's and worked just fine. Someone looks like they tried to skate, bet it was Cliff. Some wind blown spots but they had a thin crust to ice. Hope to get rid of the wind.
Hickory Hills: Coach K groomed the meadows and although it was rock skis, the fall trail that had been cut real low provided enough groomed snow to make it very skiable. Although marginal, the skating was pretty good for the 4" of packed snow we had. Add another couple of inches and another groom and it will be very good.
Forbush Corner: Larry is out clearing the parking lot and will start tilling all the snow to get it ready for skiing on Saturday. We will open for the season at 9am Saturday November 29th.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: What an amazing Thanksgiving gift! We received 8" of fresh snow over the past 2 days and the snowy woods are a welcome sight! The ground is still not quite frozen, so we will not be grooming today, but the trails are open for powder skiing and rentals. Our plan is to at least pack the snow sometime before tomorrow evening, and then if we get the 4-5" forecasted for Saturday night, potentially snowcomb some trails by Monday! (fingers crossed) The cafe will be open for food Next Saturday, Dec 6th, but we will have the fire going and some drinks available this weekend! We will send another update Sunday.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend!
THU, NOV 27
Interlochen Golf Course: Skied-in a track in 3" of fresh snow, and enjoyed the glide on the way back, esp since I had the wind at my back. I measured 7.5 " at home nearby, so there's a big difference in different parts of town.
ABR Trails: We picked up another 5-6 inches of snow overnight, a full groomer crew was out most of the day grooming 15 km and prepping more for Friday. The bigger Pisten Bully was out powertilling and setting track with multiple passes. Skate lanes were much firmer than expected and tracks were solid…all white so you can use your best skis. Friday morning we plan to regroom the 15 km as needed and open Memory, and head to the south and work on the Highlands. Happy Thanksgiving, see you
Bay Meadows GC: About 4" of good heavy snow with some areas of deep snow drifts and some areas of snow ice crust on top. Used my Evo's and they were good with kick and glide. Pretty windy but it was nice to see winter arrive with a bang.
Came home to see Lions lose heart breaking game to GB.
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