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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

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

SAT, MAR 7

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Relay Course Update:
The trails took a hit over the past several days, but we have our snowmoving crew coming out this afternoon and working through the night to create the best and most ski-able race course we can. The course will be 2 loops of the Trappers Cabin trail per skier. Expect it to be wet and wild! Just like every year, we plan to make the most of it and have a heck of a party afterwards with plenty of food and a cold keg of beer which will make sitting on the sun deck at 50 degrees with the sun shining simply divine! See you tomorrow!

Boyne Mountain: Due to the deep base we've accumulated, trail conditions are holding up pretty well, considering the rain overnight. We have a few icy spots, but overall decent skiing. The season is winding down, so get out there one more time!

Forbush Corner: We will be closed starting Saturday March 7th until the warms temps and rain ends around Wednesday March 11th Looks like temps drop on Wednesday March 11th and some possibility of snow. We will reassess the trails at that time and decide when we can open again. We have a lot of base on the the trails and fully expect most of it to survive.

Founders day is next Saturday March 14th We will have hot dogs, black bean burgers, drinks and some sides. We usually do a potluck if you want to bring something to share. $10 trail fees for the remainder of the season.

FRI, MAR 6

Stokely Creek: Great skating conditions this morning! The small uphills seemed non-existent with the free momentum rollercoastering me over the crests. Big hills had enough loose corn from the ginzu that they were perfectly controllable. Skating might be ok for a couple more hours, but touring skis will definitely be fine all day.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We will be closing the trails today, Friday, and tomorrow, Saturday, to preserve the base for the Michigan Cup Relay Race on Sunday.