Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Champion Q&A: Liz Stephen
10/27/2010 - By US Ski Team
While at home, U.S. Cross Country Ski Team member and Olympian Liz Stephen (East Montpellier, VT) is enjoying what New England has to offer before heading to Europe for the opening World Cup in mid November.
Williams wins Brick Wheels ski race
10/26/2010 - By Mike Muha
Ross Williams, training year-around for cross country ski racing, put in the fastest time trial at 27 seconds; Milan Baic was a couple seconds behind. In pursuit-style showdown, Williams and Baic started at opposite sides of the course and raced to catch
Photos from the Brick Wheels October On-Snow Race
10/26/2010 - By Eli Brown
Lots of photos taken by Eli Brown at the Brick Wheels October 23, 2010 On-Snow cross country ski race.
Swix US announces three new appointments
10/26/2010 - By Andrew Canniff
Swix US announced today the appointment of Chris Hall to the position of Swix US Nordic Racing Services Director. To Swix US Chris brings WorldCup waxing and service expertise that he will now share with Nordic racing enthusiasts nationwide.
The MOD's Specific Power Training for Skiing
10/25/2010 - By Mike Muha
Thought I'd share this video: The Methow Olympic Development Project outlines a couple of their power training secrets for cross country skiing in this video. Makes me hurt just looking at it.
Less than 30 days and counting
10/25/2010 - By Rick Halling
Top ski reps have spent the off season on Europe’s glaciers and ski tunnels. New designs, new constructions and new technologies have been tested and carefully vetted. However, it will be on November 20 that the new products are truly “combat tested.”
Traverse City holds first xc ski race in North America
10/24/2010 - By Pete Edwards
The snow was actually shaved ice from our Howe Arena, but looked and skied like typical spring skiing on man made snow. There were thrills and spills.
Kids programs at Yellowstone Ski Festival
10/22/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
Don’t wait for the whine over Thanksgiving Break this year. Bring the family to the Yellowstone Ski Festival and start a new holiday tradition. Spend time together and on-snow. Create memories to last a lifetime.
A Tribute to Butch Reimer
10/22/2010 - By Bryan Fish
Butch’s story is one that touches many of us in the Cross Country Ski community. I am one of many people that have been deeply inspired by Butch’s leadership and motivation.
CXC gets grant for to work with military veterans
10/21/2010 - By CXC Skiing
Our outreach program for Veterans started in June in many of the major Veterans Affairs Hospitals in the Midwest, and receiving this grant will only expand our efforts and extend our work with already-established Opportunity Centers.
Nordic skier among 7 inducted into Hall of Fame
10/21/2010 - By US Ski Team
Marcus Nash skied on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team for over a decade and participated in two Olympic Winter Games. Nash and 6 our US Ski Team veterans will be inducted into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame on Oct. 22.
Over 20 US skiers to contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener
10/20/2010 - By Andrew Gerlach
More than 20 U.S. Mordic athletes will contest Finland FIS Nordic Opener in just 25 days. Nine have trip subsidized by NCCSEF.
UPCOMING
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)
SUN, JAN 4, 2026
Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
US Cross-Country National Championships - 10 km Interval Start Classic
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Eric McDonald Live (2:30-4:30)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
MON, JAN 5, 2026
Discover Michigan Cross Country Skiing Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
TUE, JAN 6, 2026
US Cross-Country National Championships - Individual Sprint Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
MON, DEC 22
Forbush Corner: Looks like a nice winter day to be outside. All trails are open and tracked. Some limited grooming today, getting to the point where more snow is needed on the trails in the woods. Open 9 to 5 today. Then closed 23, 24, and 25. We will then reopen on the 26th and stay open, 9 to 5, everyday through Jan 5th. Happy Holidays all!
SUN, DEC 21
Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run was spectacular today with the beautiful blue sky day! Thanks to the wonderful crew who works so hard on making snow and grooming!
Forbush Corner: Mark your calendar’s and make your plans. Here is our Holiday schedule. We will be closed Dec 23, 24 and 25th. Then open on Dec 26th through Jan 5th, weather permitting. Happy Holidays!
Forbush Corner: 17° and light wind, 1” snow overnight. I used my classic skis prepped and skied late yesterday afternoon. I skated 9 miles yesterday in great conditions, a combo of east and west side trails, as the whole system was freshly groomed. Noting while I skated that the classic track was rocket fast, Saturday late afternoon (34° F), I put a thin layer of Swix Blue klister on my Atomic ARCs and ironed it smooth. 1 mile test showed it was not quite grippy enough, so I added a layer of Rex liquid red klister. I skied 3.5 miles, including going up home run Hill in the track, after picking several Pineneedles out of the klister. Despite the temperature today being much colder, the skis worked perfectly! Less than a handful of leaf pieces adhered to the skis, no Pine needles at all, 11 miles, the loop, roller coaster, West side 8–11x2, A-D round trip. I chose blue klister yesterday because of the prediction that the temperature would be much colder today. More Rex red likely will be required tomorrow when temperatures come up to mid 30s. Given no significant snow in the near forecast, klister
or skins will be the best choice in these conditions.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Awesome skate and classic conditions! The skate lane was firm and fast but had enough softness on top to maintain control. I used my A racing skis.
The classic track was hard and deep - and definitely klister, skins, or fishscales required...or doublepole!
Hanson Hills:
Lodge and Trails open 9am.
Trail System received about an inch of new snow since yesterdays grooming.
PB 100 was out at 5am, Yellow, Brown, Blue, All Trails, Green are combed and tracked. Easy Return and M-93 have a combing pass down them. Wilderness received fresh tracks yesterday. Get out and Ski!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Strong, blustery winds blew down upon the trails last night, leaving a bunch of branches and a few down trees. Trail clean-up operations are under way, but there will be no grooming until the trails are cleaned up and cleared of debris. Trails are open, but there are many sticks and pine needles, rock skis may be advised. There is snow in fore cast for tomorrow, so hopefully we can get back to grooming tomorrow evening or Tuesday!
Forbush Corner: Quick update. Per our Nordic pulse on our website, looks like Larry has hit the west side trails in addition to east side. Should be really good skiing over there today
Forbush Corner: Per the calendar, winter officially arrives today. The last few days have been pretty windy with some snow mixed in. Trails are in nice shape, the only issue being tree debris scattered about in the wooded areas. Waxless skis (skins/fishscales) were the best choice yesterday for classic skiers, skaters just needed to avoid bark and pine cones. Since the whole system was groomed yesterday, Larry is just going to re-groom the 240 loop and Ridge.
SAT, DEC 20
Huron Meadows Metropark: Buck’s Run
Trail is good condition with leaf debris mixed in starting at the woods. Please Please Please stop in the building and pay the super expensive $5 fee for the only trail available within a two hour drive of Southeast Michigan. Thanks to all the staff that makes this trail possible.
Stokely Creek: Otters! Two fat otters bobbing in the rapids on Sayer Creek and meeping at me. Skiing also good as usual.
Hanson Hills: Put your worries about the warm up on the trails aside. Hanson was perfect today. 28 degrees windy only in the open areas. Could use good skis as no dirt or leaves on the skate deck. Firm and fast, my favorite conditions. Tracks looked great for classic as well. Looked like Team from Hanson hills out in full force!
Michaywe: Did a full groom and track set on the entire trail system. Open areas on both golf course loops and the lake loop have some wind blown areas. There is tree debris in some areas as well. The best snow conditions are on herringbone and the river trail. 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.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After cold temps and a bit of snow yesterday and last night, the trails are looking much better. The groomer is out snowcombing and chewing up the crust to make for great skate lanes, and we will cut some tracks as well. Should be a great day for skiing!
Hanson Hills: Trails are looking great! Groomer Dan is out this morning Combing skate lanes and resetting tracks on the main trail system with the PB 100. Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
Downhill and Tubing Operations will begin today as well! Stop in and grab a bite to eat and a warm hot cocoa after your ski!! Or stay and make a few runs down the Tubing Hill!
Forbush Corner: The Corner survived the rain and warmup, and it actually made our good trail base even better. An additional 4 inches of snow during the day yesterday didn’t hurt either. Albeit very windy and snowy weather, skiers were out and reporting that conditions were really good and not icy.
Full system groom today, including Pines Loop down into Hartwick Pines. Looks to be windy and a little snowy today, temperatures reaching the low 30’s. Open 9 to 5.
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