Rebecca Davis and Aaron Ditty crowned the Queen and King of the 2026 North American Vasa as the top skiers over the weekend. Davis took 3rd in Saturday's 27k and won the 15K classic on Sunday. Ditty won on Saturday and took 4th on Sunday.
Vittoz injured in Gällivare
11/24/2010 - By FIS
The best French Cross-Country skier, World Champion from Oberstdorf 2005 Vincent Vittoz, was injured in Sunday’s relay in Gällivare.
Help fund Cadillac Path trail grooming
11/24/2010 - By Friends of Cadillac Pathway
The state will not fund XC ski trail grooming this winter for the Cadillac Pathway. The Friends of the Cadillac Pathway need your help to raise $1,000 to pay for grooming the Cadillac Pathway.
Two feet of snow in West Yellowstone
11/23/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
There is almost two feet of snow on the ground in West Yellowstone. The groomer has worked tirelessly to keep up with it and the result is excellent skiing on the Rendezvous Ski Trails. Winter storm warnings and travel advisories are in effect...
Video: USST training in Gällivare
11/23/2010 - By Mike Muha
Video by Matt Whitcomb of the US Ski Team training in Gällivare, Finland. Great footage of V1 technique, plus a litte V2 and some classic. Look at the difference in tempo between easy distance and diagonal stride speeds!
Q&A Rasmus Damsgaard, FIS Anti-Doping Expert
11/23/2010 - By FIS
In this interview, FIS Anti-Doping expert Rasmus Damsgaards takes stock on the work done so far and the current state of affairs with the FIS Anti-Doping program.
It is a winter wonderland in West Yellowstone
11/22/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
The official start of the Yellowstone Ski Festival is just days away. The Rendezvous Ski Trails are groomed and in “race ski” shape. There is a diverse and exciting line-up of on-snow action and evening activities planned for Thanksgiving week.
Biathletes selected for December World Cup, IBU Cup
11/22/2010 - By US Biathlon Association
The International Competition Committee have nominated the teams for the December World Cups and the IBU Cups.
Freeman, Randall rocket through Gällivare relays
11/21/2010 - By US Ski Team
Kris Freeman rocketed through the field with the third fastest leg time; Kikkan Randall posted the fourth fastest time.
Swedish men take Gällivare relay, barely
11/21/2010 - By FIS
The Swedish relay team of Mats Larsson, Johan Olsson, Daniel Rickardsson and the local favourite Marcus Hellner claimed victory in the 4 x 10 km World Cup competition in Gällivare, beating out the Russians by less than a second.
Norway women takes victory in first relay of the season
11/21/2010 - By FIS
The Norway I relay team with Vibeke W. Skofterud, Therese Johaug, Kristin Stoermer Steira and Marit Bjoergen won the relay of 4 x 5 km by 26.8 seconds in Gällivare, Finland today.
Freeman in top 10; Randall 19th
11/20/2010 - By USSA
The U.S. Ski Team's Kris Freeman opened the 2010 FIS Cross Country World Cup cracking into the top 10 in a 15k freestyle event Saturday in Sweden. Kikkan Randall led the U.S. women in 19th.
Marit Bjeorgen opens the season with clear victory
11/20/2010 - By FIS
Marit Bjoergen from Norway claimed victory in the first race of the season, the interval start over 10 km free technique.
UPCOMING
FRI, FEB 20, 2026
Kortelopet 29K Race
Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center, 12205 County Hwy-B W, Hayward, WI 54843 (OO Trailhead)
Prince Haakon 15K
Phipps Road, north of Hayward, WI
SAT, FEB 21, 2026
American Birkebeiner 53k Classic Race / 50k Skate Race
Cable to Hayward, WI
2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
2026 Winter Olympics - 50 km classic style men
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy
Ribs and Blues Celebration!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, FEB 22, 2026
33rd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, FEB 24, 2026
CANCELLED: Detroit Public Schools kids learn to ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
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
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
WED, FEB 18
Nubs Nob: Outstanding today - perfect groom over 28” hardpack , blue sky , sweet spot timing between 10:30 and 12:30 - simply wonderful!
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Crystal Mountain: Hills are currently closed until they can be groomed out. We recommend classic ski only right now. Fat tire bike trails are also closed but road riding is available.
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Wednesday!! It's still a pretty mild morning, sitting at -3 C, and a lot of snow expected to come today :)
There was no grooming done due to no snow overnight, so skiing will be fast today; however, the wind gusts are expected to be high today, so please be careful out there.
Have a great day everyone!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Due to freezing rain and glazed over trails, we will be closing the trails today due to dangerous conditions. Our hope is that we will be able to chew thing up by tomorrow and reopen. We do see some snow in the forecast for the weekend! Stay tuned!
Hanson Hills: We’re receiving a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow this morning. Due to the weather and surface conditions, no grooming will take place today.
TUE, FEB 17
Black Mountain: Black Mountain Ski Race Weekend is almost here!!!! Plenty of snow at Black Mountain and a new 25km distance for the Classic race on 2/28. There will also be a 10km option. The Sunday Freestyle Race will be held on a new course utilizing the Presque Isle side of the system with no road crossings. Registration is on Runsignup.com and closes at 10 pm on 2/27. See you there.
Nubs Nob: Outstanding today - perfect groom over 28” hardpack , blue sky , sweet spot timing between 10:30 and 12:30 - simply wonderful!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We groomed the practice field today, but left the main network alone so as not to do any damage with the warmer temps. Skate deck is still firm and very skiable, classic tracks are a bit glazed over in many spots, with a few good sections still out there. There is some mixed precipitation forecast for tonight and depending on which way the temperatures swing, we will certainly have some kind of news tomorrow! If we get snow, and the trails firm up, we will groom, if we get rain and the trails get mushy, we will not groom. Only time will tell.
Hanson Hills: Update:
Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93 and Easy Return received fresh grooming. New tracks on Yellow, Brown, M-93 and Easy Return.
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Everyone!! It's going to be another warm day.....temperature already sitting at -2 C.
The groomer was out this morning -- The complete Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. The skate lanes were freshened up on the Crystal system with the Ginzu.
We hope everyone has a fantastic day!!
Hanson Hills: TUESDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 17, 2026
?? Nordic Trail Update:
?? Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Trails are firm and fast this morning. Blue and M-93 received a fresh groom first thing and are skiing great to start the day.
Groomer Justin had to step away for a 9:00 AM meeting but will be back out shortly to continue grooming operations.
A beautiful day to get out and glide—see you on the trails! ??
Dunes Golf Club: Holy wah!
Crust alert! Now till daily warm up, short lived due to a wet forcast.
Not to worry the slab is here till final spring showers rains it out.
Of course sun up is the time to be on it, mornings are always best of course.
What a way to celebrate the winter.
No need for e-skimo skis here minimal friction and hyper glides.
Plowed parking as always.
No fees as always
4 mi east of empire on m-72
2nd highest elevation in leelanau county
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