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Flash Race this Saturday at Twin Birch in Kalkaska

11/29/2012 - By Curt Peterson

We are going to have another flash race at Twin Birch Golf Course in Kalkaska, Saturday, December 1 at 11:00am. This will be very low key (no entry, no prizes, and no announced placings). Approx 7km. Use as a training race or just a workout.

Athlete Spotlight: Kikkan Randall

11/27/2012 - By USSA

Kikkan Randall is the first American woman to claim a cross country World Cup sprint title and this month's Athlete Spotlight.

Salomon athletes made history

11/26/2012 - By Salomon

Salomon athletes, Holly Brooks, Kikkan Randall and Jessie Diggins, made history Sunday as part of the four member U.S. relay squad that scored the countries first ever World Cup Distance Relay podium.

USA Girls 3rd Place Gallivare: The Video

11/26/2012 - By Simi Hamilton

On a historic day for U.S. XC skiing, U.S. Ski Team Athletes Holly Brooks, Kikkan Randall, Liz Stephen, and Jessie Diggins win 3rd in the women's 4x5km World Cup in Gallivare, SWE.

First ever podium finish for US Women in relay

11/25/2012 - By USSA

The U.S. Cross Country Ski Team scored an historic first ever podium finishing third in the 4x5k relay in Gaellivare.

Randall 2nd, Brooks 5th in World Cup opener

11/25/2012 - By USSA

Defending sprint champion Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) scored her first non-sprint podium, finishing third in the 10k freestyle race. Holly Brooks (Anchorage) had a career best fifth.

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El Niño this winter now seems unlikely

11/23/2012 - By NOAA

The appearance of an El Niño this winter now seems unlikely, which usually means less predictable U.S. winter climate conditions...

Thanksgiving Weekend Sale and Bean Bomb Bash begins Friday

11/21/2012 - By XC Ski Headquarters

Turkey Day is officially upon us, and the crew at Cross Country Ski Headquarters is preparing a feast, for eaters and shoppers alike...

General public can get World Cup coaching Dec 20-23

11/21/2012 - By Shane Munro

Canada’s best coaches will share their expertise in a camp geared to the general public, Dec 20-23, following the Alberta Nordic Skiing World Cup in Canmore.

Pre-Turkey Rollerski time trial at Kensington Metropark

11/20/2012 - By Dan Yankus

Jon Morgan, Rob Fairman and I will be out at the West Boat Launch parking lot (off Kensington Rd) in Kensington Metropark on Thanksgiving Thursday at 8am sharp so the holiday can still be enjoyed.

GLD announces Junior Olympic Qualifer races for 2012/13

11/19/2012 - By Nick Baic

Below is the updated 2012/13 Great Lakes District (GRD) Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) schedule. As with previous years, we will score JNQ's in other districts or National Ranking List (NRL) races against the competition at that race.

4th Annual SkiErg World Sprints kick off ski season

11/19/2012 - By Suzanne Hudson

The SkiErg Sprints is an international race of 1000 meters on the Concept2 SkiErg. This year’s event held November 9-10, 2012, drew 831 participants from eight countries, with ages ranging from 5 to 88.

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UPCOMING

SAT, FEB 28, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Freestyle and Classic Pursuit
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 31K Classic
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

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

SUN, MAR 1, 2026

Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Mixed Relay
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Black Mountain 12km Freestyle
The Chateau at Black Mountain, 10621 Twin Lakes Road, Cheboygan, MI 49721

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)

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

FRI, FEB 27

Forbush Corner: Posting early for tomorrow, Feb 28th. Well, that was a warm one today. However cold temps are returning and normal winter conditions will be returning the next few days. Some melting but trails are in great shape. Pines loop and east side trails will get the fresh groom for skate and classic. All trails are tracked. Open at 9. Gates close at 5. Worth the drive.

Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Friday Morning!! It's a perfectly gorgeous morning up here, sun is shining, wind is mild and temperature is perfect.....currently at -5 C.

The groomer is currently out -- the Pinder system and the 2k Lighted have been Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. He is currently on the Crystal system, and the Red Pine system will be after that.

Mabel Lake Flats and Hills were groomed as of yesterday afternoon at 2 p.m.

We hope everybody has a fantastic day enjoying this weather :)

Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan will be out cleaning up skate lanes on the entire trail system and plans to set track on Wilderness later this morning! Tracks are set on RED, YELLOW, BROWN, BLUE, GREEN, M-93 and Easy Return.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: It's another sunny morning over here! Fresh snowcombing will make skiing in the morning the best. Things will warm up later in the day, softening the trails. Our recommendation is that the most ideal window for both skate and classic will be 9:30 - 12:30.

Huron Meadows Metropark: The classic tracks in Bucks Run were very well defined considering the sunny conditions they have been subjected to. The skate deck was mostly icy with a small portion of mashed potato - I am concerned about what today's warming temps will do. The connector to Buck's Run is at best very thin hardpack - no tracks.

Forbush Corner: West side trails and a few more of the well used trails yesterday on the east side will get the fresh skate and classic groom today. The short warm up today will not hurt the trails much because we have plenty of base. Open at 9. Trails and building close at 5.

West side trails and a few more of the well used trails yesterday on the east side will get the fresh skate and classic groom today. The short warm up today will not hurt the trails much because we have plenty of base. Open at 9. Trails and building close at 5.

THU, FEB 26

Huron Meadows Metropark: Skied Thursday evening. With the slightly warmer weather, the snow was slightly soft, which was actually from the somewhat icy conditions we've had lately. Skate deck was still very skiable. The classic tracks had a few parts that were getting a little thin, but no bare spots yet. Good skiing.

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail: 5" of sunken, heavy, transformed snow at the Rte. 653 area (I purposefully avoid the ridiculous laurel-everything nomenclature of the laurel highlands). Fine, Klistery skiing on the ungroomed xc ski trails. Is your klister creosote based? Effective, but Phuew, stinky--don't bring those skis in the house!

Stokely Creek: Continuous light lake effect since the last system snow passed through Tues night. Erling Strom, Hakon Lien, Trappers and Pickard Lk were all freshly tracked this morning. Kinda slow downhills but on the plus side never had to get outta the track on even the steepest climbs. Should be great for a while depending on the grooming schedule.

Michaywe: Groomed and set track on the south side of the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and the front 9 loop. Conditions are good.

Forbush Corner: Shaping up to be a wonderful 5 day stretch of xc skiing at the corner. We have plenty of snow on the trail system. The brief warm up into the 40s on Friday will be short lived with colder temps returning overnight and into the weekend. The east side trails will get a fresh groom today including the crowd favorite Pines Loop. Need some advice on how to improve your skiing? Head to our website and sign up for a lesson under the ski school tab in the drop down menu. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: It's a beautiful sunny morning out there with fresh snowcombing and nice firm tracks on all trails. Get out there and enjoy the rest of this winter while you still can!

Hiawatha Highlands: Soooo, we got more snow overnight, and it's still coming down ever so lightly.....it's absolutely beautiful!! The temperature is -9 C.

The groomer is currently out -- the Pinder system and the 2k Lighted have been Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. He is heading to the Red Pine system, followed by the Crystal system. Note: Nordic Pulse live tracking seems to be having issues so may not show green on the map.

Come on everybody, get yourselves up here....it's going to be a glorious day with all this new snow!

Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails open 9am. Groomer Dan will be out with the PB100 Setting fresh track and Comb on Red and Jugivny, first thing this morning.
Senior Thursday: (65+) $13 Trail Passes!