Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Continental Cup launches down-under
7/21/2011 - By FIS
While many people in the Northern Hemisphere are at the beach, the racing season in the Southern Hemisphere is kicking off. The FIS Cross-Country Continental Cup will launch it’s competition season on 23rd-24th July 2011 at Falls Creek, Australia.
Threshold testing on rollerskis and ski walking
7/20/2011 - By Matt Whitcomb
While running hill climb tests of 12-20 minutes are a good way to assess VO2max (high-end) fitness throughout a preparation period and career, a threshold test can be used as a way of seeing work efficiency from stage to stage throughout the entire test.
Agility training for cross country skiers
7/18/2011 - By Matt Whitcomb
The US Ski Team uses rollerski agility speed test to push the athlete outside their comfort zone so that zone can grow that much larger. When that ice patch surprises you in on skis, you're ready for it.
Start Wax & Poles enages Endurance Enterprises and Q-Outdoor
7/15/2011 - By Andrew Gerlach
Startex Oy, owner of the Start wax and pole brands, is launching a two-pronged U.S. marketing, sales and fulfillment program.
Swix moves to larger US digs
7/14/2011 - By Swix
The 65-year-old Swix brand has outgrown its current location in Wilmington, MA and is moving into an updated warehouse facility in Haverhill.
50k Rollerski race proposed for Oct 1, 2011
7/13/2011 - By Denny Paull
The town of Grand Marais, Michigan is contemplating hosting a 50 km freestyle roller ski race on Saturday October 1, 2011.
9 minutes to test your XC ski strength
7/11/2011 - By Mike Muha
This is a fast and easy strength test that takes only nine minutes. Compare yourself to Junior and Senior Standards. Just how strong ARE you? (Video)
87 hours to pick skis
7/7/2011 - By Rick Halling
US distributors of the top ski companies have made it a point to bring over their engineers and race directors from Europe to visit American retailers. The visitors have consistently been blown away by the attention to detail and the obsession with fit.
2018 Winter Olympics awarded to PyeongChang, Republic of Korea
7/6/2011 - By IOC
PyeongChang won in the first round of voting with 63 votes, against Munich (25 votes) and Annecy (7 votes).
New XC ski rules for World Cup
7/6/2011 - By FIS
Several new World Cup cross country ski rules were defined and approved by the FIS Council at the recent FIS Calendar Conference in Portoroz, Italy. Here's a summary.
NMU's Banerud gets NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
7/5/2011 - By Calvin Larson
Former Northern Michigan University Nordic skier Martin Stuge Banerud has been awarded a $7,500 scholarship from the NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Committee.
Six Athletes sign NLI's with Michigan Tech
7/1/2011 - By Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech head coach Joe Haggenmiller announced that six athletes have signed National Letters of Intent to join the cross country, Nordic skiing and track and field teams.
UPCOMING
SAT, JAN 3, 2026
Winter Wolf Skiathlon
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, JAN 4, 2026
Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
US Cross-Country National Championships - 10 km Interval Start Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Eric McDonald Live (2:30-4:30)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
MON, JAN 5, 2026
Discover Michigan Cross Country Skiing Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, JAN 6, 2026
US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
THU, JAN 8, 2026
US Cross-Country National Championships - Mass Start Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
FRI, JAN 9, 2026
US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
SAT, JAN 10, 2026
Vasa Raptor Rush Classic
Hickory Hills Ski Area, 2000 Randolph St, Traverse City, MI 49684
Bob’s Bean Bomb at the Stone Turtle Cafe
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SISU Ski Fest
ABR Trails, E5299 West Pioneer Road, Ironwood, MI 49938
“Pure Michigan” Winter Trails Day with the Great Lakes Winter Trails Council
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Frosty Fest! Frosty Freestyle 5K/15K
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)
SUN, JAN 11, 2026
Bob’s Bean Bomb at the Stone Turtle Cafe
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Frosty Fest! Krazy Klassic 7K/12K
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Golden Years Ski School!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
MON, JAN 12, 2026
Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, JAN 13, 2026
Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
WED, JAN 14, 2026
Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
THU, JAN 15, 2026
Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
FRI, JAN 16, 2026
Silver Streak Week (Jan 12-16)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SAT, JAN 17, 2026
Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Cote Dame Marie Ski Loppet
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
THU, JAN 1
Huron Meadows Metropark: December 31st: “No grooming will occur on Bucks Run on Jan 1st”
January 1st: “Buck’s Run was groomed today”
I travel an hour to ski, so I have to plan ahead, and skipped a great ski day, assuming the information on the 31st was correct.
So frustrating, Huron Meadows.
Huron Meadows Metropark: December 31st: “No grooming will occur on Bucks Run on Jan 1st”
January 1st: “Buck’s Run was groomed today”
I travel an hour to ski, so I have to plan ahead, and skipped a great ski day, assuming the information on the 31st was correct.
So frustrating, Huron Meadows.
Huron Meadows Metropark: My take is a little different… I found the grooming to be a pleasant surprise. I bought my A and B skis, also coming from over an hour away. Based on yesterday’s report, I knew it would be skiable. To find out I could skate with my A skis on fresh corduroy was just a bonus. Ken described conditions perfectly below. Well done, Huron Meadows! Get out there and enjoy it!
Huron Meadows Metropark: December 31st: “No grooming will occur on Bucks Run on Jan 1st”
January 1st: “Buck’s Run was groomed today”
I travel an hour to ski, so I have to plan ahead, and skipped a great ski day, assuming the information on the 31st was correct.
So frustrating, Huron Meadows.
Lake Ann Pathway: This ungroomed DNR pathway had 8-10" of this week's fresh, dry snow over an icy snow base. All trails had been tracked by other skiers, but only the farthest loop west of the road hadn't been tromped by hikers. I counted 13 trees down over the trail, with some at the bottom of hills, so take care if skiing here. We use classic fishscale EVOs here. Trails west of the road are very hilly, east of the road flat to gentle hills, but with more walkers.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run was groomed and is in excellent condition for skating and classic. The classic is probably the best that it's been all year. The connector from the clubhouse to the trail has enough snow that if you're careful you can ski out there but use caution. If you're skating, I would recommend double polling out to the trailhead and staying in the classic tracks that have been skied in , just be a little bit cautious when you go across the Gravel Road . Once you're on bucks, it's A ski conditions for sure.
Boyne Valley Trailway: Groomed for skating, classic & fat tire biking from the Boyne City airport easterly to M-75 near Boyne Boyne Mountain.
Michaywe: Received another 4" since yesterday. Groomed and set track on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops. Conditions are good. Happy New Year!
Crystal Mountain: 4" of fresh snow fell yesterday and trails are now groomed and trackset. It's beautiful and conditions are excellent! Open 9am - 5pm daily.
Hanson Hills: Winter Wolf Skiathlon: SATURDAY JANUARY 3RD! Course is looking great!!!
Online Registration Only: Closes at 6pm Friday! https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/WinterWolfSkiathlon
Huron Meadows Metropark: Parks website now says bucks run will be groomed for skate and classic today with no connector trail. This is different than what they said yesterday.if someone goes out there,please post an update.
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
Groomer Dan has been out combing and tracking All Trails, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, Easy Return, M-93 and Novice Loops this morning. We are hopeful to break trail and set track on Wilderness this afternoon.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received 3-4"of fresh snow yesterday and the grooming team is out setting fresh tracks and snowcombing the entire trail network. It should be an absolute dream to ski today!
Forbush Corner: Another year behind us and new hope and adventure ahead! Looks like the snow is going to let up today, and another fresh groom for the trail system, including Pines Loop. Solid skate deck, deep classic tracks. Open 9 to 5.
WED, DEC 31
Wildwood Pathway: 10+ inches of snow in the past 48 hours. Entire system is in exceptional shape. Deep firm track with great glide. One of the best classic layouts in Michigan!
Nubs Nob: Lots of lake effect snow ! Firm groom this AM was covered this afternoon with 2 to 3 inches of fairly light snow resulting in a pleasant skiable skate deck . The classic tracks look great and those skiers were moving fast . The best access is through Valley road dead end as the Lodge side is very busy with the downhill crowd .
Vasa Trail: At my noon TH arrival I was surprised to see the parking lot essentially full. It turns out there were quite a few out-of-town visitors today as I saw them studying the maps, stopping at trail posts to figure out where they were, and asking me for info on the various loops. The big snowfall from Monday's storm has now been groomed twice, but there was a couple inches of fresh fluff on top of this morning's grooming that fortunately didn't slow down the skating. Classic tracks also were in good shape.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run will be open for skiing tomorrow but will not be groomed. The building will be open for its usual hours. The park says that the next possible groom date is January 2nd. At 3:30 today it's snowing really hard and the trail is filling in nicely. Might be a good classic day as the track is rock solid and once it's skied in a little bit it should be good. Not so sure about skating for tomorrow.
Boyne Mountain: Mother Nature is finally providing! We're getting caught up from the new storm. Lower trails are rolled and tracked, although we've had several more inches during the day.
Vistas and upper trails coming soon!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run was firm with about an inch of new snow on top of a groomed skate deck that made it controllable while still being fast. The classic tracks were firm as well and there we a lot of skiers out enjoying the firm trail on the last day of 2025. Thanks Huron Meadows!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Huron Meadows reports that Buck's Run will be open at noon, groomed for both skate and classic.
Michaywe: Received another 2+ last night. Groomed and set track on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and the front 9 loop. Snow is starting to intensify, so expect some fluff if not more. Conditions continue to improve with each snowfall. 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.
Michaywe: Received another 2+ last night. Groomed and set track on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and the front 9 loop. Snow is starting to intensify, so expect some fluff if not more. Conditions continue to improve with each snowfall. 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.
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy New Year's Eve!! It's a beautiful morning up here....a little snow fell this morning -- it's looking like a winter wonderland :)
The groomers were out early this morning, everything's looking fantastic -- The Pinder system (minus the White Pine and the Sugar Bush as they were good from yesterday), the Red Pine system and the Crystal system (minus the Hiawatha loop) were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate.
Don't forget to come on up and ski by lantern light this evening, starting at 6 p.m. -- the Pinder 4k will be lit for a beautiful evening ski.
Happy New Year's Eve.....and we can't wait to see everybody in the New Year :)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After more snow yesterday, the trails are looking good. Groomer Mike is out snowcombing the skate lanes, and the tracks set yesterday are holding up pretty well. Solid tracks in some areas, with a few washed out sections, but very skiable! We're supposed to receive another inch or two today and the good conditions should just keep getting better!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails open 9am. 2-3 inches of lake effect is getting combed on All Trails, Yellow, Brown, Blue. Groomer Dan will be grooming a skate lane on Red as well today. Tracks were set yesterday on All Trails, Yellow, Brown, Blue. Great day to ski! Lodge will be open until 5pm today. Have a safe and Happy New Year's!
Forbush Corner: Another snowy day, 4 to 8 inches today through 7pm tomorrow. The whole system was cleared yesterday and groomed for skate and classic. Definitely mid winter conditions. Nordic Pulse on the website is working again, please check for the latest grooming. Open 9 to 5 today. Be safe.
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