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Rebecca Davis brings it home for the win at Black Mountain Classic! (Photo: Rachelle Howe)

PSIA (Professional Ski Instructor Association) Clinics for 2025

11/27/2024 - By Amy Powell

PSIA has a clinic for everyone! It will equip you with the resources and knowledge to enhance your personal skiing and teaching skills.

Vasa honors skiers who have completed 30 or more Vasa races

11/18/2024 - By Ken Dawson

New this year, the North American Vasa will honor the tradition of the 49th annual NAV race by giving special recognition to the skiers that have completed 30 or more Vasa races.

High School Nordic Race Ski Equipment Rental Program

11/17/2024 - By Mariah Frye

Cross Country Ski Headquarters (XC Ski HQ) will offer a cross country ski equipment season rental program to junior racers this season.

Toko Nordic Fixation Options

11/4/2024 - By Ian Harvey

It’s time to think about setting up your ski and snowboard preparation area. Here are our options regarding tables and vises.

Happy 50th, Cross Country Ski Headquaters!

11/1/2024 - By Cross Country Ski Headquaters

Cross Country Ski Headquarters has been a beacon of authentic, outdoor experiences for half a century.

Toko news and musings

10/31/2024 - By Ian Harvey

New logo, US Ski Team visit, Ben Ogden, planned wax clinics for the West Yellowstone Ski Festival, and Team Birkie!

2024-2025 Michigan Cup race calendar

10/17/2024 - By Mike Muha

The schedule is nearly identical as last season's, with twenty-one races. The only change is the loss of the Lakes of the North Freestyle

The Vasa Tradition continues in 2025

10/16/2024 - By Gretchen Carr

We have partnered with Traverse City Parks and Recreation to add a backup site at Hickory Hills which has snow-making ability.

Sten Fjelheim inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame

9/17/2024 - By Mike Muha

The legendary Sten Fjeldheim will be inducted into the Northern Michigan University Hall of Fame on September, 20, 2024. Of the 73 Hall of Famers, Fjeldheim is the first to represent Nordic skiing.

Andy Liebner's Homer Epic 100k ski adventure

9/16/2024 - By Mike Muha

Andy Liebner created a mini-documentary about growing up in Alaska and competing in the 2024 Homer Epic 100k cross country ski race. The 100k route climbed 6,194 feet.

2024-25 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Announced

9/13/2024 - By U.S. Ski & Snowboard

U.S. Ski & Snowboard formally announced the 27 athletes who have accepted their nominations and have officially been named to the 2024-25 Stifel U.S. Cross Country Ski Team.

Cliff Onthank and Ken Dawson to co-direct North American Vasa

8/8/2024 - By North American Vasa

The North American Vasa Board of Directors is happy to announce that Cliff Onthank and Ken Dawson will share the position of race director.

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UPCOMING

SAT, MAR 7, 2026

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Great Bear Chase
Calumet, MI 49913

SUN, MAR 8, 2026

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
Spring forward!

Michigan Cup Relays at XC Ski HQ
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

THU, MAR 5

Nubs Nob: The morning sweet spot for the last 3 days has been awesome . The groomers are taking full advantage of the 20 inch hardpack base .

Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning! It's another milder morning up here....currently at -2 C. The sun is shining beautifully!!

The groomer is currently out with the Piston Bully -- the 2k Lighted has been groomed for both classic and skate. He is currently on the Crystal....at the moment is fixing up the Hiawatha loop (boots), and will finish up grooming the 5k, classic and skate. The Pinder system was done yesterday and is holding up well, as is the Red Pine system.

We hope everybody has an awesome sunshiny day!!

Hanson Hills: THURSDAY UPDATE — MARCH 5, 2026

?? Nordic Trail Update:
Skate lanes were groomed this morning on Yellow, Brown, Blue, and Easy Return.

This will be a wrap on our grooming operations for the season. Thanks to our grooming crew for keeping the trails in great shape all winter long.

?? Lodge and trails will remain open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM through Saturday.

If you’ve been thinking about getting out for one more ski, the window is still open. Come enjoy the trails while the snow lasts! ??

WED, MAR 4

Forbush Corner: It’s Wednesday, and we are forming a plan for the next couple of days. Tomorrow and Friday will probably be in play for some decent skiing. Tomorrow for sure. Going to groom up the 240 loop, Pancake, Linda’s Link, Badlands and the Pines loop for skate and classic. There are good classic tracks on the trails that won’t be groomed. Friday will be a bit more challenging for grooming, but maybe we can do the 240 loop, Linda’s link and Ridge. We expect to be closed to skiing on Saturday (ugly weather forecast) and not reopening until Thursday, March 12 following the warm temps. We hope that we will be open the following weekend based on cooler temps. Hold off on putting your skis away!

Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Snow Lovers!! It's a beautiful sunny morning up here....and shaping up to be a warmer one today. The temperature is currently at -1 C.

The groomer was out this morning -- the Pinder system was groomed for both classic and skate. The Red Pine system and Crystal system are holding up.

Come on up and enjoy this fantastic day!

Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
(Lodge closes at 3:00 PM)

No new grooming today. The PB100 really worked the snow yesterday grinding in new tracks, so we’re going to let the trail rest today.

Groomer Dan will be back out tomorrow morning to assess trail conditions and groom as conditions allow.

In the meantime, enjoy the sunshine and get out for a glide!

Swedetown: The Swedetown Trails will be closed to skiing and ski testing starting the morning of Friday, March 6, through 7:00 am Saturday, March 7. This will allow us to ensure quality groomed trails for the Great Bear Chase on March 7.

The current weather forecast shows a good chance of rain Friday afternoon and evening. This could mean grooming challenges and damage to the course by skiers while it is warm and wet. We want to groom and preserve such that everyone has a good experience on Saturday.

We want to keep Great Bear Chase skiers coming back, as each year the race contributes $20,000 or more to the Swedetown Trails Club for trail improvements and maintenance.

TUE, MAR 3

Hanson Hills: Amazing conditions. Slicks form when sun sets but the grooming and trail maintenance continues to delight. Good skate deck and crisp classic tracks. Thank you, Hanson!!!! ????

Huron Meadows Metropark: Excellent again. Fresh groom/till this AM held up well…fast and hard. Probably another day left tomorrow since it will freeze again tonight.

Stokely Creek: Today's and especially yesterday's grooming was fantastic for classic with skins today. At 3:20 pm there are no dripping icicles so it seems that tomorrow morning will be fantastic again. Worst case scenario it will be good spring skate skiing if the classic is too icy for you.

Hickory Hills: The best skiing in Traverse City is at Hickory. Both the Meadows and Hills were Pisten Bully groomed this morning. Everything is well covered with the exception of gray ice at the top of the first hill east of the parking lot, and some exposed gravel on The Beast. Skating is a bit soft, but fast. Classic tracks are well formed and deep. I used “B” skis, but “A” skis would be fine if you’re careful. Assuming they use the PB tomorrow, it should be great in the morning.

Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning!! It's a calm, milder morning....temperature -8 C.

The groomer headed out this morning -- he will be freshening up the skate lanes with the Ginzu, beginning with the Pinder system, the Crystal system will be next and then the Red Pine system.

Have an awesome day!

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Similar conditions to yesterday, Groomer Mike is snow combing the fresh man-made snow, and Trappers Cabin, Rolling Hills, Adventure, and Blizzard are holding up fairly well. All other trails are closed. Expect good conditions in the morning, softening up in the afternoon. Tomorrow looks like the same story. Thursday and Friday do not look promising, and we may have to close the trails to preserve the base for the relay race on Sunday. We'll see if the forecast changes, but right now, it does not look great for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We'll send another update Thursday morning.

Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open 9am (Lodge closes at 3pm). My turn to sit in the PB100. Tracks and fresh comb are being reset on Yellow, brown, blue and easy return this morning.