Kids - the next generation of racers - line up to race the 2026 North American Vasa!
Michigan Cup standings as the Boyne Classic
1/28/2024 - By Ken Dawson
After four races, Beckham Haberkorn and Avery Ludlow have the early lead in the Junior Division. Deanna Spencer and Eric Parrott lead the seniors.
NordicSkiRacer maintains narrow lead in Brumbaugh Cup
1/26/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
After four races, Team NordicSkiRacer is still leading but is only 9 points ahead of GRNST and 61 points ahead of HHCCSS. Looks like we are in for a real thriller.
How to prevent snow from sticking to No-Wax Ski Bases
1/26/2024 - By Ian Harvey
Many of the solutions commonly given to avoid this problem while good often don't contain the necessary scope of things to check or address to solve the problem for sure.
FLASH: Noque shortens 50K to 23K!
1/25/2024 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
The 50K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 24K has been shortened to a distance of 23K. The 50K and 24K will ski the exact same course (total distance of 23K).
Wax recommendations: Noquemanon Ski Marathon and Hickory Hills JNQ races
1/25/2024 - By Mike Muha
Mixed precipitation in the days leading up to the Noque will transform the snow, and high humidity will result in significant glazing during all races.
Weather forces Noquemanon course changes
1/25/2024 - By Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Course changes have been made to keep skiers safe and to have a high quality event because of deteriorating conditions for water crossing and expected weather.
Free Junior VASA ski race for ages 5 to 14
1/23/2024 - By Sara Cockrell, Vasa Ski Club Nordic Rocks Coach
This event can be skied in either classic or skate style. Each registered skier will wear a Junior VASA race bib and receive a medal and a goodie bag including a Cherry Republic cookie at the finish.
RESULTS: Wakely and Schlimmer win Boyne Classic 10km
1/22/2024 - By Mike Muha
The Innsbrook Trail at Boyne Mountain has had it's share of victims over the years. The 10K classic race course starts with a long climb that appears deceptively easy...but it's not.
RESULTS: Mandy Paull and Jorden Wakeley win Cote Dame Marie
1/21/2024 - By Mike Muha
It was around 6F at the start of the 2024 Cote Dame Marie at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, MI, but the trail was firm and fast...for cold snow
Looking for help with US Biathlon Paralympic skier
1/19/2024 - By Jim Szczygiel
I am looking for one other volunteer who could function as a guide or as a movement analysis and XC technique instructor to join us because, when I am guiding John, I cannot help him improve his technique.
Team NordicSkiRacer takes early lead in the Brumbaugh Cup
1/19/2024 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Team NordicSkiRacer tops the Brumbaugh Cup at the Frosty Freestyle, then extends lead at the Krazy Klassic.
Vasa-Raptors Tuesday race series open to all
1/19/2024 - By Ethan Goss
This is an opportunity for skiers of all abilities in our community to get together for some healthy competition. This event is put on by the Vasa-Raptors team, but everyone is encouraged to participate!
UPCOMING
TUE, FEB 24, 2026
CANCELLED: Detroit Public Schools kids learn to ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
WED, FEB 25, 2026
CANCELLED: Detroit Public Schools kids learn to ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
THU, FEB 26, 2026
CANCELLED: Detroit Public Schools kids learn to ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
FRI, FEB 27, 2026
Michigan Middle School and High School Championships - Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
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)
MON, MAR 9, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 7.5/5K Freestyle Interval Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
MON, FEB 23
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The grooming team set fresh classic tracks yesterday, and snowcombed all the trails this morning. The fresh snow we've gotten in the last 48 hours - about 3 inches - has revitalized the snow surface into beautiful conditions. The demo center and the Stone Turtle Cafe are open all day today.
Yesterday was the 33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race! We had a ball watching skiers age 3 to 19 years old compete in varying divisions, including an exciting Team Sprint Relay for the teenage division. In keeping of Muffin Race tradition, prizes were awarded for best costume! Thanks to all who participated.
Michaywe: Rolled and combed maple ridge. Rolled, combed, and set track on herringbone, most of the lake loop, and the front 9 loop. Conditions have significantly firmed up since yesterday.
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Monday Morning! It's a perfectly sunny morning up here....a little cooler than what we've been getting used to.....temp currently at -14 C.
The groomer is currently out on the trails -- The Pinder system and the 2k Lighted skate lanes have been Ginzu groomed, as well as the Crystal 5k. He is currently on the Red Pine.
We hope everybody has a terrific day.....get out and enjoy this beautiful sunshiny day :)
Hanson Hills: Fresh classic tracks were set yesterday on Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, and Easy Return.
Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
This morning Groomer Dan is out in the PB100 resetting track and laying fresh corduroy on Red and Jugivny.
Black Mountain: More than a foot of new snow last week and more on the way for Tuesday. Conditions should be excellent for Black Mountain Race Weekend. See you there
Forbush Corner: Open 9-5. Winter has returned. The surface has firmed up with the colder temps. Skiing should be pretty good, but do dress warmer than Saturday and Sunday. Everything was groomed yesterday, so the groomer will redo some of those trails today, the main loop for sure.
SUN, FEB 22
Vasa Trail: With 3" of snow the past couple of days, and a complete groom with the Pisten Bully yesterday, and freshening up the skate lane with the Tidd Tech today, things are back to normal after the big weekend of racing. The Vasa Trail survived the week of warm temps in fine condition, and I noticed no bare or thin spots on the 10K today.
Forbush Corner: 30° and 15mph at 11:30. I decided to do a short skate ski given blister prone ankle. A miracle, no blister today, so I followed the fresh groom on the Pines connector and Pines Loop. Fabulous fast conditions, 2” fresh snow was groomed into yesterday’s warmer moist snow. The wind increased in the early afternoon, making the corduroy crispy and faster. The Pines Loop was in the best condition of the season! Trees beautifully covered in snow. 11.4 miles /18.4km. Yesterday classic ski using Fisher RCR crown worked perfectly in glazed tracks -cool enough there were no mashed potatoes! 7miles/11.3km
Hanson Hills: Excellent skiing at Hanson today. First little bit felt icy but all trails great after that. I did yellow then blue then all trails back. No debris, bare spots, just snow! I should rewaxed from Vasa and Stokely as skis were slow, not conditions.
Michaywe: Groomed and track set the Lake Loop, Herringbone Trail, River Trail and Back Nine Golf Course Loop. Expect very soft conditions.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After a bit more snow last night, the trails are coming back to life! Groomer Mike is out snowcombing for the Muffin Race this morning, which means the Rolling Hills trail will be closed to the public between 10am-11:30am. Afterwards, all the trails will open back up for some nice skiing!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning resetting classic track and combing skate lanes on Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, and Easy Return
Forbush Corner: Looks like 2" of fluff will get groomed into the existing base today. Skiing should be great today. And it's in the mid-20s which is of course perfect!! Rentals will be limited in the AM - please call for availability A large group of girl scouts will be here learning to ski.
SAT, FEB 21
Huron Meadows Metropark: Saturday late afternoon - Mile circuit intact, skate deck fast, tracks mostly intact but icy. Great double pole conditions. Fairly clean groom, little spotty.
Stokely Creek: Still awesome! The first km from the Lodge has a bit of icy washboard, but after that you will be very happy.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run: no connector; groomed for skate and classic. Classic tracks are 50% ice luge runs - especially in the corners. If skate traffic is light it may be better to classic ski on the skate
Deck.
Hanson Hills: Groomer Dan is combing Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93 this morning.
**Note we are hosting our Party at the Shack today, 1pm-3pm. Hikers/Snowshoers/Fat Bike and XC Skiers will be sharing the main trail system from the Trailhead to Easy Return to the Shack.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received a little snow yesterday and last night and the trails are open! We will start with grooming the practice field and demo area, and then move on to the main trail network afterwards. There are still some soft spots on the main network, so we may delay snowcombing across the street for an hour or two to let them firm up, but with the snow we got yesterday and last night, we're feeling very grateful! Our hope is to at least set some skate lanes after things firm up a bit, but we will not be setting new classic tracks just yet. Today is also our famous Rib's 'n Blues festival! Enjoy delicious ribs and an a live blues band from 2-4! Winter is coming back!!
Michaywe: Received about 3-4 inches of heavy wet snow yesterday. Temps really didn't get below freezing here last night. Plan was to groom this morning, however due to the high moisture content in the snow we will be postponing grooming until tomorrow when conditions will be more favorable.
Forbush Corner: https://nordic-pulse.com/ski-areas/US/MI/Forbush-Corner-Nordic
Forbush Corner: Open 9-5. it is still snowing lightly; and the grooming process has commenced. It would be best if skiers let the deck and tracks sit until at least 10A to firm up. (setting up time is good for the groomed trails) Please use mdot to assess when and where driving is worrisome, and be careful in our parking lot. The snow is super wet and slippery on top of ice in some areas. Please use the Nordic Pulse app or website to see what has been groomed so far.
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