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RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle junior race [UPDATED]

1/30/2024 - By Tim Furbacher

A bout of cold weather and bountiful snowfall and Crystal Mountain's Nordic ski trails presented a winter wonderland to the 49 bold Juniors participating In Crystal Community Ski Club's Flying Squirrel Freestyle.

The Race Must Go On! White Pine Stampede update

1/30/2024 - By Ben Tarbutton

Just like in 2023, the 2024 WPS Course will use the slopes of Schuss Mountain’s King of The Hill loop. Each loop will total 3.4 km and go up and down 4 ski hills under the downhill ski lights. This course is challenging, but not dangerous.

RESULTS: Beech Nuts Youth Race at Nubs Nob

1/28/2024 - By Bradferd L Miller

The 2024 Beech Nut Jr Race at Nubs Nob on Sunday, January 28, 2024 is in the book, with an international flavor!

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.

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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

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UPCOMING

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)

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

WED, FEB 25

Huron Meadows Metropark: Perfect classic tracks! Thank you to the groomers at Huron Meadows. The skate lane was also great.

Vasa Trail: So proud of our grooming crew and the job they did all year long. They always stuck to their plan even if the ski community didn't agree. Grooming with the sleds early season provided a great base until the major snow began to fall. Once it was suitable for a piston bully groom, they were able to continue that process all of January and February. The result was the best grooming the Vasa Trail ever had in its history. Today it skied like they were grooming for the Vasa race and we all know how great that was. I worked with Dave Hunter a lot during the preparation of the Vasa race and I can't say enough about what a team player he is and such a nice guy. It is a reflection of the great staff who has provided so much enjoyment for the skiers in our community. Sometimes like today when it is late in the season, we forget to comment or write a report about trail conditions which sometimes we take for granted. I know I speak for a majority Vasa skiers when I say we are so appreciate of the job our groomers have done so far this season and we still have a lot of skiing left.

Big M: All the XC ski trails were groomed today Feb. 25th. The tracks look great and bonus that there are not so many snowy, droopy trees over the trails as there have been this winter.

Michaywe: Received about 3" since yesterday so far. Groomed skate deck and reset track on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops. Open areas are getting a little drifting and we are still receiving snow. Full-service bar & dining located on the ski trail at Michaywe. "Inn the Woods" Restaurant is open Tuesday - Saturday. Visit www.michaywe.com for hours & menu.

Hanson Hills: An early start in Grayling allowed an early ski. Trails were freshly groomed. A beautiful ribbon of corduroy snaking trough the woods. A couple of inches fresh snow were groomed in creating the perfect trail. I did yellow, brown, blue and 93 hills. I felt like it was all groomed for me. What a feeling! No leaves or debris. Solid skate deck and firm track. Our days are limited as March is coming so come out and enjoy!!

Hiawatha Highlands: Yay!!! We got snow :) It's looking beautifully white outside, and it has warmed up.....currently at -7 C. Plus, the sun is supposed to peak this afternoon.

The groomer is currently out on the trails -- the Pinder system has been Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. He is currently on the 2k Lighted, the Red Pine will be next, followed by the Crystal system.

We hope everybody has a fantastic snowy day enjoying the warmer weather :)

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received about 1-2" of fresh snow last night and the grooming team is out snowcombing the trails as we speak. The tracks should be much nicer today with the addition of the snow, and the skiing should be just lovely!

Crystal Mountain: We finally got our utv fixed so i was able to groom everything yesterday. Got a decent trackset but by time i got done some were drifting over. Skating lanes a little soft. Some debris but not as bad as i thought. Tim is regrooming today as we got several inches over night. Should be good

Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails open 9am. 2 inches of new fluff overnight. PB100 was out this morning combing and setting track on Yellow, Blue, Brown, M-93 and Easy Return.

TUE, FEB 24

Timber Ridge: After a little drizzle last weekend, I’ve gotten 5” of snow at home since with a frozen base. The Piston Bully groom today was deep, firm classic tracks, and perfect corduroy, esp on the 25k, so get out & enjoy while it lasts. Timber Ridge Season Passes expire 3/1, which will probably be the end of TART grooming at TR. Skiers will still be able to access the Vasa trail from the Bartlett trailhead, the Rock, and the Singletrack, when groomed, so check the Grooming Report before you head out since we may be lucky to enjoy more days to ski in March than other yrs in the past! Let it snow!

Towpath Trail: Center Road parking lot, Clinton
What a fine day skiing! The extra inch we got overnight was staying powdery. Easy skiing on this multi purpose trail. Went South to Lock 2 and back. North would probably be good too from there.
Get out! It's not going to last!

Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning!! It's a chilly one this morning....temperature sitting at -19 C.

There was no grooming overnight/this morning -- we simply need some new snow (which is supposed to be coming today)!

Have a great day everyone :)

NOTE: Please be cautious in the parking lots as they are slippery. Also, due to the winds debris has settled on the trails, please be careful.