Winter Wolf Skiathlon photos are available at https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/ChrisLarnerPhotos/MI/Grayling/WinterWolfSkiathlon!
Michigan Tech releases first details around 2023 US XC Ski Championships
8/1/2022 - By Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech will host the 2023 Toyota U.S. Cross Country Ski National Championships presented by Hampton Inn & Suites of Houghton at the Tech Trails from January 2-7, 2023.
2022-23 Junior National Qualifying events announced
7/22/2022 - By Nick Baic
The CXC Cup Schedule for the Junior National Qualifying events is now set for 2022-2023 ski season. Two of the events will be held in Michigan, including races at Hickory Hills in Traverse City on January 28-29 and another weekend in Houghton on December.
103 Miles for a cause
6/24/2022 - By Jeff Moore
I am seeking your support again this year to help raise a minimum of $3,000 for cancer research via Pelotonia 2022. You may recall that I rode 103 miles for Pelotonia last year and with your help, I was successful raising over $10,000.
FIS votes for equal distances for women and men
6/3/2022 - By Mike Muha
The FIS Cross Country Committee (CCC) votes 57% to 33% that women and men will race the same distances starting with the upcoming World Cup season. The vote was approved by the FIS Council.
2022 Michigan Cup final standings and awards
5/30/2022 - By Mike Muha
Final team and individual standings for the 2022 Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series.
Marvin Stevenson passes on
5/16/2022 - By Gwenn Stevenson
Marv had a passion for cross-country skiing and made special friendships racing as a member of the Cross-Country Ski Headquarters team. He was often told at ski races what an inspiration he was to younger skiers.
Rollerski Technique Clinics, May 21-22
4/23/2022 - By Andy Liebner
Ski Technique review check-up! (on roller skis) 2 days only. Individual and group sessions available. Plus a rollerski time trail!
Huron Meadows Groomer Appreciation Party, April 2
3/18/2022 - By Ken Roth
This year there will be an extra thank you for purchasing the Tornado! What a game changer that’s been.
Sunday ski for the Ukraine!
3/17/2022 - By Wendy Anderson
Ski at Forbush Corner this Sunday and collectively show and offer monetary support to both the people and animals of Ukraine.
Forbush Corner almost halfway to Capital Campaign goal
3/11/2022 - By Forbush Corner
As Founders Day is approaching this Sunday we wanted to provide everyone with an update on our Forbush Corner Nordic (FCN) $200,000 Capital Campaign launched last year around this time.
Michigan Relays hosts 41 teams
3/7/2022 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Relays at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Roscommon: Warm and wet was the weather, and fast was the course!
Huron Meadows: Tornado Warning!
3/4/2022 - By Ken Roth
After extensive research; based upon the recommendation of Regional Equipment manager Adam Haberkorn, the park recently purchased a Mueller Tornado. Never heard of it? Join the crowd. Most people haven’t.
UPCOMING
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)
Team NordicSkiRacer Skating Clinic
Buck's Run, Huron Meadows Metropark, Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
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)
SUN, JAN 18, 2026
CCSC Flying Squirrel Nordic Race
Crystal Mountain, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, Michigan, United States
Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Nub's Nob Classic 5k and 12k
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
MON, JAN 19, 2026
Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
Bavarian Ski Festival
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, JAN 20, 2026
Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan
WED, JAN 21, 2026
Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
FRI, JAN 23, 2026
Junior Noque
Al Quall Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI
SAT, JAN 24, 2026
Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Start
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI
Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ishpeming, MI
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
FRI, JAN 9
Hanson Hills: Trail base seems to be holding up well to the weather. We will remain closed again today. Cooler temps in the forecast with snow! Grooming will resume as soon as we can operate without risk of destroying the trail.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Trails will closed again today due to warm weather and precipitation. Around 8pm tonight temps drop back below freezing and will remain so all night. Our hope is to get the grooming team out early tomorrow to start chewing up the crusty trails and snowcombing. Our base was pretty strong to start so we should be in ok shape. Trails will be open tomorrow, but expect crusty conditions in the morning. We are set to receive a bunch of snow starting tomorrow afternoon, and then a good stretch of cold temps into next week!
THU, JAN 8
Forbush Corner: Getting this out now so you can make your plans. Rain is predicted to start at 8pm tonight and end around 10am tomorrow. Temperatures are in the 40’s overnight as well. We do not go below freezing until late Friday evening. Therefore we will be closed tomorrow, reopening on Saturday. We should be able to resume grooming, thankful for the colder temps and some snow in the forecast. NOTE: The skate clinic scheduled for 3:30pm with Callie Knapp is a go for those that signed up. Please arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of time.
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Thursday Morning! It's another foggy, calm and warm morning....currently sitting at 0 C.
The groomer was out last night -- The Pinder system, 2k Lighted and the Crystal 5k were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate.
Mabel Lake flats, bush side, was tracked to the return yesterday. No trackset creekside.
Have a great day everyone! :)
Reminder: The Jackrabbit kids program is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Hanson Hills: Trails will remain closed today. Temperatures predicted to reach mid 40's today. A great day to be outside, just not on our winter trails. Once Temps drop and the trail system firms up, we will be grooming. (Looking like Friday/Saturday)
Forbush Corner: Well, after arriving and evaluating conditions, no new grooming today. Manmade snow loops are soft enough to ski on. Closing at 1pm today. All trails closed except the man made snow loops
Forbush Corner: We will be open today in spite of the current warmup. Only the man made snow loops will be groomed. Expect soft to softer conditions as the day goes on. The rest of the trail system is closed to protect the base. Tomorrow is wait and see. Check back tomorrow. If we get the rain predicted, we will probably be closed. Weekend looks alot better.
WED, JAN 7
Huron Meadows Metropark: Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic races this coming weekend??????
As David Glasgow Farragut said in the battle of 1864 Battle of Mobile Bay: "Damn the torpedoes ... full speed ahead."
Yes, we running our races! We fully expect the Buck's Run to survive the weather. The trail has a solid ice base and the could ground is keeping it frozen. There are also piles of man-made snow ready for action. The course WILL, however, start in the woods on Buck's Run. The loop will be one mile. The longer race will be 6 laps (I can't count any higher), and the short race will be 3 laps, both days.
Are we Krazy? Of course we are! But the race must go on.
Chip timing.
Prizes from Hammer Nutrition and Dough Mom's for everyone.
Special awards for age group and overall winners.
Four Toko bags and two cooler bags/backpacks for door prizes.
Lunch for everyone!
Be Krazy! Talk about this weekend for years to come!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Had a good hour ski - including a couple intervals - on Buck's Run. Classic track is moderately deep and firm...and a little moist in places. The skate lane was very firm but got a little less so as we skied in the trail. Fulll snow coverage. Conditions were much better than I expected since Huron Meadows did not groom this morning. Get out and ski!
Michaywe: Just wanted to recognize Mike & Jamie’s effort keeping up with grooming the Michawye xc ski trails. The coverage is 100% as of this report. Even though the weather is not proper, classic skiing in the tracks set the other day was pretty good. Skate deck is softening with the warmer temperatures though, and susceptible to rutting. Thanks Mike and Jamie. Nice to have a groomed trail to ski on out your back door.
Crystal Mountain: Cross-Country trails are currently closed.
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning!! It's another foggy, warm day up here, lightly snowing....temperature sitting at 0 C.
The groomer was out early this morning -- the Pinder system, 2k Lighted and the Crystal system (minus the Hiawatha loop) were ginzu groomed for both classic and skate.
Remember, skiing isn't about waiting for perfect conditions -- it's about making the best of whatever nature gives us. After all, it's not just the snow that defines our experience, but how we embrace the moment, cold or warm, light or heavy.
So, grab your gear....there's always joy to be found on these trails -- no matter the forecast. Have a great Wednesday :)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Temps dipped to 31 last night, so things may have hardened up slightly, but chances are most spots will still be soft. We are closing the trails at noon once again to prevent rutting and to preserve the base as best we can. The trails will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, for that same reason. Rain Thursday night leading into Friday will more than likely mean no skiing Friday either, but we'll wait to make the final call on that until early Friday. Luckily we see temps dropping fast Friday evening and then snow Friday night and all day Saturday, so with any luck, we'll be back on the trails for the weekend!
Hanson Hills: Rain yesterday and above-freezing temperatures have left the snow surface too soft for grooming. Using the trails under these conditions would rut the surface and damage the base, so the trail system is closed today to preserve conditions.
We’ll be back at it once the trail system freezes back up and conditions allow.
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