Rebecca Davis brings it home for the win at Black Mountain Classic! (Photo: Rachelle Howe)
North American VASA improvements
10/7/2011 - By VASA
We always study the results of our skier surveys and attempt to implement changes where possible. Some of the most important changes from last years' race are...
Nordic Fest schedule announced
10/7/2011 - By Eli Brown
The 2nd Annual Vasa Ski Club Nordic Fest & Ski Swap will run from Friday, Oct 21 through Sunday, Oct 23 and include The first ski race of the season in the U.S.A, a ski swap, a rollerski clinic, shopping, movies, and a party
Preseason discount trail passes available for Yellowstone Ski Festival
10/6/2011 - By Dan Cantrell
Prepaid trail passes are now available for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Passes are valid from November 1-30. Order by October 31, 2011 for the best rate.
Brutal winter in store for 2011-2012
10/6/2011 - By Mike Muha
AccuWeather reports a brutal 2011-2012 weather for the midwest and Great Lakes region. Says AccuWeather Meteorologist Heather Buchman, "La Niña will tend to drive storms through the Midwest and Great Lakes."
Level 3 rollerski skate intervals
10/5/2011 - By US Ski Team
Training challenge #2: Toughen up and get down on some L3 skate intervals with the US Ski Team.
Broken wheels, broken poles: Grand Marais Rollerski Marathon
10/5/2011 - By Randy Bladel
A few skiers came with very fast wheels, allowing them to breeze along with little perceived effort. Composite fabrication wizard Yvonne Dufour showed up with custom carbon fiber skis with ultra fast wheels.
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.
UPCOMING
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
FRI, MAR 13, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 14.6/11.3/8K Classic Mass Start
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
SAT, MAR 14, 2026
2026 Cross Country Junior National Championships - 4-Person Mixed Gender Freestyle Relay
American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI
FRI, MAR 20, 2026
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
FRI, MAR 6
Stokely Creek: Great skating conditions this morning! The small uphills seemed non-existent with the free momentum rollercoastering me over the crests. Big hills had enough loose corn from the ginzu that they were perfectly controllable. Skating might be ok for a couple more hours, but touring skis will definitely be fine all day.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We will be closing the trails today, Friday, and tomorrow, Saturday, to preserve the base for the Michigan Cup Relay Race on Sunday.
THU, MAR 5
Nubs Nob: The morning sweet spot for the last 3 days has been awesome . The groomers are taking full advantage of the 20 inch hardpack base .
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning! It's another milder morning up here....currently at -2 C. The sun is shining beautifully!!
The groomer is currently out with the Piston Bully -- the 2k Lighted has been groomed for both classic and skate. He is currently on the Crystal....at the moment is fixing up the Hiawatha loop (boots), and will finish up grooming the 5k, classic and skate. The Pinder system was done yesterday and is holding up well, as is the Red Pine system.
We hope everybody has an awesome sunshiny day!!
Hanson Hills: THURSDAY UPDATE — MARCH 5, 2026
?? Nordic Trail Update:
Skate lanes were groomed this morning on Yellow, Brown, Blue, and Easy Return.
This will be a wrap on our grooming operations for the season. Thanks to our grooming crew for keeping the trails in great shape all winter long.
?? Lodge and trails will remain open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM through Saturday.
If you’ve been thinking about getting out for one more ski, the window is still open. Come enjoy the trails while the snow lasts! ??
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