Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
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.
Wax recommendations for the Michigan Cup Relays
3/3/2022 - By Mike Muha
UPDATED: Wax recommendations for the final Michigan Cup race of the 2021 season, the Michigan Cup Relays - Toko and Start!
Record number of skiers in 2022 Muffin Race
3/3/2022 - By Mariah Frye Colie
A record number of skiers turned out for this year's Muffin Race: 34 juniors competed in the Michigan Cup Junior Team Sprint Relays (ages 13-19), and 53 juniors competed in the Mini Muffin races.
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop wins Brumbaugh Cup!
2/24/2022 - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop has won the 2022 Brumbaugh Cup! After they hit their stride, HHCCSS placed first in 6 races.
FIVE Michigan Cup individual champions!
2/23/2022 - By Mike Muha
The last junior race still needs to be run, but the top junior and senior champions for the year are ready to call...and there was a tie!
RESULTS: Jorden Wakeley and Rebecca Davis, Michigan Cup Classic Champions!
2/20/2022 - By Mike Muha
(UPDATED) Things were a little better day two of the Michigan Cup Championships. The weather warmed up to 23! The sun was out! It was (slightly) less windy!
RESULTS: Jorden Wakeley and Jordyn Ross, Michigan Cup Freestyle Champions!
2/20/2022 - By Mike Muha
Brutal winds! Cold! Slow! Dry snow, wind and cold made everyone suffer. Everyone was cooked by the end. But Jorden Wakeley and Jordyn Ross were crowned Michigan Cup Freestyle Champions!
Forbush Freestyle Championships course map
2/18/2022 - By Michael Bourassa
The course for the Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships is attached. Note that the race does the West Trail System in reverse!
Hanson Hills Classic relocated to Forbush Corner
2/18/2022 - By Justin Andre
Due too poor snow levels and unsafe trail conditions at Hanson Hills, we have decided to move the location of our race to our neighbors to the north (Forbush Corner). Forbush has plenty of snow on their trails suitable for our Classic event.
Wax Recommendation for the Michigan Cup Championships
2/17/2022 - By Mike Muha
It's the Michigan Cup Freestyle Championships and the Michigan Cup Classic Championships!
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop have tenacious hold on Brumbaugh Cup
2/16/2022 - By Mike Muha
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop continues to fend off all comers in the Brumbaugh Cup competition. Team NordicSkiRacer remains in second place; Vasa holds third place.
UPCOMING
SAT, DEC 20, 2025
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, DEC 21, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski: George Frye Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
THU, DEC 25, 2025
SUN, DEC 28, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski: JoeFrye Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
THU, JAN 1, 2026
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)
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
THU, DEC 18
Forbush Corner: Just confirming that we will be closed today due to the rain and warm up. Cold temperatures will return tomorrow along with some lake effect snow. We do plan on reopening tomorrow and welcome the return of winter over the weekend.
Hanson Hills: Trail Closure Update
Due to today’s rain and warmer temperatures, we are temporarily closing our Cross Country and Fat Bike Trails until colder conditions allow the trails to firm back up. This helps protect the trail surface so we can get back to great conditions as soon as possible.
Please be mindful if you are skiing, walking, hiking, or snowshoeing. A good general rule of thumb: if you are sinking in and leaving ruts or footprints, the trails are too soft and we ask that you discontinue that activity.
Thank you for your patience and for helping us protect the trails—we’ll be back to smooth conditions soon.
WED, DEC 17
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Middle-of-the-Week Wednesday :) Wow, it was a windy one overnight....and continuing with quite a bit of wind this morning, kind of felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz.
There was no grooming overnight. The groomers will be out today cleaning up the trails.
Note: There is a big branch down on the Pinder 4k halfway to the White Pine extension over the skate lane.
Have a fantastic Wednesday!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails will be closed today and tomorrow to try to protect the base though the warm weather over the next 2 days. Things should get cold again Thursday night into Friday morning with a bit snow, so with any luck, we should still have good skiing by the weekend!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Skated Coyote from 8 to 10.
Softer and more control than Tuesday. Tracks are good with a lot of leaves.
Forbush Corner: Based on the predicted rain/warm temperatures we will continue to be closed today and Thursday. Should be able to reopen on Friday based on cooler temperatures returning.
Hanson Hills: It’s currently 36° and raining in Grayling, and with snow preservation in mind, we’ve made the decision to close the Cross Country Trail System for the day.
Warm rain is tough on our trails, and taking a short pause now helps protect the snow base so we can get everyone back out skiing sooner once conditions improve. We truly appreciate your cooperation and ask that you please respect the closure as we do our best to care for this precious winter resource.
Thank you for your understanding—and fingers crossed for colder temps ahead!
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I skied from 10-11:30 today. A very icy wind blown skate deck but still fun. Classic tracks were mostly intact on cedar trace and coyote run, but wind had filled them in on hawks hills. I had a very nice ski.
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