Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Vasa Nation, Listen Up!
1/31/2022 - By Gussie Peterson
The number one thing you need to know right now is that registration closes for good on Wednesday, February 9, at 6:00pm. There will be no onsite registration.
RESULTS: Abby Johnson and Samuel Fay tame THE BEAST!
1/31/2022 - By John Gravlin
The sun came out and the 19 degree temps were almost balmy for the racers as they skied
RESULTS: Rebecca Davis and Jordan Wakely win the Black Mountain Classic
1/31/2022 - By John Gravlin
Sunshine, temps in the teens, fresh snow groomed to near perfection, and a group of talented skiers eager to experience
Canadian Ski Marathon...in Michigan?
1/27/2022 - By Marvin Boluyt
Due to the ongoing pandemic, however, the Canadian Ski Marathon will be virtual this year. This provides a unique opportunity to participate in the CSM locally...at Huron Meadows Metropark!
Wax recommendations for the Black Mountain and CCSA-GLD races
1/27/2022 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations for the this weekend's Michigan Cup races (Black Mountain Classic and Freestyle) and the CCSA/GLD race up in Houghton.
Black Mountain race registration closes at 8:00pm on Friday
1/26/2022 - By John Gravlin
Registration for this year's Black Mountain Classic and Black Mountain Freestyle races closes for both races at 8pm on Friday, January 28.
Toko HP Hot Wax vs. HP Liquid Paraffin: What is Better When?
1/25/2022 - By Ian Harvey
In general, Toko High Performance Hot Wax covered with Toko High Performance Liquid Paraffin is faster, with one exception. Ok, make that two exceptions...
RESULTS: Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race
1/24/2022 - By Traci Kelly
Full results from the Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race at Crystal Mountain.
USS&S nominates cross country ski team roster for 2022 Olympic Winter Game
1/21/2022 - By US Ski and Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today its nominations for the U.S. Olympic Cross Country Team to represent Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 from February 4-19, 2022.
Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop move to first in Brumbaugh Cup
1/21/2022 - By Mike Muha
With the Cote Dame Marie behind us, Hanson Hills / Cross Country Ski Shop moved into first place, dropping Team NordicSkiRacer into second. The Vasa Ski Club displaced the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team to take over third.
Wax recommendations for the Noquemanon and Flying Squirrel
1/20/2022 - By Mike Muha
Going to be a colder weekend for Noquemanon Ski Marathon and the Flying Squirrel Freestyle Junior Race!
CCSA teams standardize on Toko glide waxes for season
1/20/2022 - By CCSA
The Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) standardized wax protocol began on January 17th, 2022 in alignment with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard fluorocarbon wax ban for the remainder of the 2021-22 ski season.
UPCOMING
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
THU, JAN 8, 2026
US Cross-Country National Championships - Mass Start Freestyle
Mt Van Hoevenberg, 31 Van Hoevenberg Way, Lake Placid, NY 12946
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)
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
THU, DEC 25
Forbush Corner: Posting a day early so you can make your plans tomorrow!
We are entering our Holiday stretch. Open tomorrow, 9 to 5, December 26 through January 5th. Then back to normal, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Trails are in good shape and there is snow in the forecast. The entire trail system is open, tracked throughout. We have been out clearing leaners and face slappers. Expect some thin spots and some tree debris in the wooded areas. Due to the weather forecast tomorrow for sleet/freezing rain, the man made snow loops might be the only grooming undertaken.
Hickory Hills:
Merry Christmas to all. Bay Meadows at Hickory Hills was groomed today and if you like fast, controllable conditions, it's the best its been all year!! They didn;t groom everything, but was groomed was outstanding. Get out and Ski! Cliff Onthank. PS Sign up for the Vasa ski race.
WED, DEC 24
Crystal Mountain: We’re still seeing good coverage throughout most of our trail system! The flats are ready for you, though we’ve had to put the hills on pause for just a bit. The great news? Next week’s forecast is calling for more snow, which should really help us dial in those conditions.
If you're heading out, the morning sessions are definitely the way to go. Our grooming crews have been hard at work, and the trails are at their best when the temperatures are still crisp. See you out there!
Hanson Hills: Though not perfect the trails were wonderful to skate on this morning. It was 30 degrees and they were fast even on my rock skis waxed with scraped storage wax. (Sad I Know ). Trails were freshly, lightly groomed so control was excellent. Skating was best at least on all trails as track icy though Wilderness looked better. Some dirt sticks and leaves but avoidable. I did yellow brown and blue both ways. So much fun. My early Christmas present. Saw skiers from Vasa and Forbush, smiles abounded to be on such lovely trails.
Stokely Creek: Perfect rocket fast skating with enough control for the eye watering downhills on Baas Bypass. Classic track firm and deep too. Not the whole system open yet, but enough to tire out my old legs.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Buck's Run still has complete coverage! But you'll have to walk a bit to get to it: the clubhouse is closed as is the clubhouse parking lot. Classic tracks are very hard pack or ice but still deep enough to stay on the track. The skating lane is hard pack but several people were skating without any trouble. Me? Klister. But my Rex "Oi" just wasn't working very well, probably because of the rushed job of waxing. Great day to doublepole!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After the warmup yesterday, things cooled back down overnight and the grooming team is out there this morning scraping up some of the glazed over sections. Some areas in the shade are still quite nice, but there are also some slick sections out there that would respond well to metal edge skis. Looks like snow Friday morning, so we should have nice skiing this weekend!
Hanson Hills: Warm temps yesterday, but everything firmed back up overnight and the trails are holding up well. Groomer Dan is out with the PB 100 this morning, scratching up the skate lanes on Yellow, Brown, and Blue to freshen things up.
Lodge and Trails open at 9am.
Get out and enjoy it!
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Christmas Eve Morning Snow Lovers!!
The groomer was out this morning -- the Pinder system, Red Pine system and the 2 km Lighted have all been Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate.
Reminder: We are open today until 3 p.m. and closed tomorrow (Christmas Day), back open Boxing Day 10 a.m.
Come on up and take advantage of our beautiful trails -- no noise, no stress, it's just you, the snow, and the sound of your skis. Even a short loop can feel like a retreat from the busyness that this season can bring :)
The staff at Hiawatha Highlands wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas....have fun on the trails!
Huron Meadows Metropark: Question- If Bucks was not groomed this morning, will it be too icy to skate today seeing how cold it got last night?
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