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No surprise here: You get the members of the team out to race, you have some good results, and you win the overall Michigan Cup...again! Congratulations to the Cross Country Ski Headquarters!

RESULTS: Forbush Time Trial victories for Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias

12/16/2024 - By Mike Muha

Congratulations to Jorden Wakeley and Kaitlyn Vanias for taking the wins at the Forbush Time Trial! Jorden, you skied the course in 15 minutes flat! WOW! Kaitlyn: 17:25 and just beating Erica Ohearn and all but 14 of the men in a strong field? WOW!

Wax recommendations! Let the ski racing season begin!

12/12/2024 - By Mike Muha

Wax recommendations for the this weekend's races! (Hey Swix, FastWax, Rex, Rode, Solda...how about some recommendations....)

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.

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UPCOMING

FRI, MAR 27, 2026

2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 1.5km classic sprint
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT

SAT, MAR 28, 2026

2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 4 x 5km mixed gender club relay
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

FRI, MAR 13

Forbush Corner: The predicted heavy snow is falling, forecast is 6 to 8 inches in the next 24 hours. We expect to groom, but expect soft conditions and new snow accumulating. This is great news for tomorrow. We will be able to open up the whole trail system with great conditions. The forecast for Sunday and Monday is for a major winter storm. We may have to close and wait this storm out. Stay tuned. We will see how it goes. The forecast keeps changing!

THU, MAR 12

Boyne Mountain: The big thaw left our trails in very marginal condition. We will be closed Friday, the 13th, and reopening on Saturday, the 14th, trusting that Mother Nature is about to replenish our snow. We hope to be open through Sunday the 22nd, but will update as conditions dictate.

Nubs Nob: No bare spots anywhere- skied the red loop - a hard pack very well groomed base with an inch of fresh on top. . Snow was granular , high moisture and a bit sticky for my wax , HF7 : but I bet others got it right . Bluebird day on a great trail !

Dunes Golf Club: Looks like Dawson tracks all over the place...
As always best snow with a base is all the way in the back (south) on the east west fairway which is last to go in the spring. Some actually will walk for their last runs. See what we get in the next snow event.

"It's the hard core skiers who last out the season."
Ernie Brumbaugh

Stokely Creek: Full trail system groom with snow and perfect temps in the forecast. Peak ski season continues just quick border crossing away. One plus side to USA being rogue is no wait at customs!

Hiawatha Highlands: We are so excited!!! It's a beautiful sunny morning up here, we got some more snow overnight and the temps cooled down....currently at -9 C.

The groomer was out this morning -- all systems were groomed with the Piston Bully for both classic and skate.

It's a perfect day to grab your gear and head on up for a ski.....the trails are dialed in and looking splendid!

Forbush Corner: Opening back up today now that cooler temperatures have returned. Icing has also returned. Fresh groom on the man-made snow loops only. Snow is in the forecast, so we should be able to get some additional trails open over the weekend. Open 9 to 5. Spring trail fee $10.

WED, MAR 11

Stokely Creek: Surprisingly skiable despite no groom today. There's a half inch of slow snow in the tracks, so if you stayed in the tracks it was fine. Out of the track was a rutted frozen slush ridge clustermunch. Stay in the track.

Base is THICK so this weekend coming up looks like excellent skiing!