Kids - the next generation of racers - line up to race the 2026 North American Vasa!
Two-hour doublepole distance workout
10/4/2011 - By US Ski Team
A two hour doublepole rollerski with Andy Newell and Skyler Davis.
2011-2012 Michigan Cup Schedule
10/4/2011 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: The Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series features 24 races this year, including the first race of the season in the entire USA.
Level 4 bounding intervals 7x4 minutes
10/3/2011 - By US Ski Team
Level 4 ski bounding intervals (7x4 minutes) with Andy Newell and Skyler Davis
Ann Haag: Training with the Americans
10/3/2011 - By Atomic
Last June, Liz Stephen and Kikkan Randall of the US Ski Team went to Sweden and connected with Olympic and World Championship medalist Anna Haag for some intense Scandinavian dry land training.
Funding raising dinner for NNF
10/3/2011 - By Andrew Gerlach
Fundraising Dinner with Olympians Andy Newell and Liz Stephen plus NNF Director Dave Knoop in support of the National Nordic Foundation, Oct 30, 2011 4 P.M.
Rossignol announces new Nordic Division Manager
10/2/2011 - By Tait Wardlaw
The Rossignol Group announced it has hired Ryan Green as its Nordic Division Manager for the US market.
Baic and Hardin win inaugural Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon.
10/1/2011 - By Mike Muha
VASA Ski Club's Milan Biac narrowly beat Jeff Koch by a mere 3 seconds at the inaugural Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon in Gran Marais, Michigan, this morning.
CANCELLED: Eli Brown skating clinic, Oct 2 in Southeast Michigan
9/30/2011 - By Mike Muha
We did not have enough people sign up and it appears its not worth waiting until 5:00pm to make the call. RECOMMENDATON: Eli will be holding a rollerski clinic in Traverse City on Sunday October 23.
Time to start thinking about the Yellowstone Ski Festival
9/29/2011 - By Dan Cantrell
Everyone is invited to West Yellowstone, Montana Nov. 22-26 for the Yellowstone Ski Festival, a week-long celebration of cross-country skiing. Join thousands, from Olympic athletes to first timers alike.
Noque improvements for 2012
9/28/2011 - By Noquemanon Trail Network
The 2012 year will continue to show our quality and perseverance to change for the better. Here are a couple of the changes that we can release now, with a couple more to come within the next month.
USA Nordic Opener in Traverse City
9/23/2011 - By Mike Muha
Brick Wheels in Traverse City, Michigan will host the first cross country ski race of the 2011-2012 season in the entire USA on Saturday, October 22. The race will run on a short loop, snow courtesy of Zambonis from local ice rinks.
Mt. Borah extends “Gear For A Year” design contest deadline
9/23/2011 - By Chris Jackson
Mt. Borah Custom Nordic has extended their “Gear For A Year” contest deadline from Sept 28th to Nov 28th. The new deadline will allow plenty of time for your team or club members to submit custom designs with the chance to win free custom Nordic apparel.
UPCOMING
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
WED, MAR 11, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - Classic Sprint
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
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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.
MON, FEB 23
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run in great shape, groomed Monday morning. Get here while you can! Very fortunate to have this great facility despite the recent melt.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Deep tracks,somewhat icy. Skin skis worked great. Skate lane looked fast and fine. There 's no trail to Bucks run. Suggest walking but be careful of the ice.
Forbush Corner: 16° and 20 mph wind, 1/2” dry powder. Fresh groom on East side trails where skate deck was flat, firm, crispy and fast. I used Rode super blue on classic skis, hitting Pines connector to Pines B as it was out of the wind. Medium speed due to fresh snow blown in the track, which were in great shape since yesterday‘s groom. Next, Badlands, which was clean and fast. Homerun Hill, 240 and Roller Coaster had very fast tracks, where previously skied, but occasional spots were crunchy with very shallow side walls. On a couple steep downhills, nervous about jumping the track, I did one leg snow plow on the very even deck and bled speed; I exceeded 20 mph on the steeps. Beautiful blue sky with white puffy clouds and occasional snow devils, as wind picked up. 9.8 miles/15.8 km
Forbush grooming has been consistently outstanding. This weekend had excellent conditions despite the major warm-up and heavy rain Thursday, plunging to 15° and 1° windchill Monday.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Hard to believe how nice it is after last week rain & melt. 20 degrees and sun. Solid base with a soft top. Swix blue Xtra worked great. Better than Sundays Olympics. That looked painful, especially the new wax stickies at the ski exchange.
Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail: 6" of fresh snow at the Rte. 271 trailhead area. Good skiing on the gated forest roads, but not enough snow to carve downhill turns--negotiate, but not carve. Remember, the huge snow-depth gauge on web cam at Rte. 653 generally reads low. How can that be you say? My theory is that something about the sheer size of the thing and/or proximity to the building affects the snow depth around it. As the snow gets higher and higher, the measurement bias seems to get worse and worse. At any rate, going off my experience reading that snow gauge, and the snow I skied on 40 miles north of there at Rte. 271...I think there is a little more snow in the southern highlands than the north.
Black Mountain: Black and Blue Day at Black Mountain. Groomers have been out rolling and widening the race course. With our recent major accumulation, and more on the way, We have adjusted the race courses a little more with all races now being held on the Presque Isle side of the system
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.
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