Happy 50th Anniversary Cross Country Ski Shop! Northbound Outfitters purchased the Cross Country Ski Shop in the fall of 2011 from owner Dick Fultz and looked forward to carrying on his 34-year presence in the Grayling community. And they did!
Northbound Outfitters / Cross Country Ski Shop owner Heather Compton received a plaque from the Michigan Cup that she awarded to Dick in honor of his founding the Cross Country Ski Shop 50 years ago. And it was party party party at the store after the Cote Dame Marie!
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.
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!
UPCOMING
WED, FEB 18, 2026
American Birkebeiner, Kortelopet & Prince Haakon Open Track
Hayward, WI
2026 Winter Olympics - Team Sprint Women's/Men's Qual.+ Final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy
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
MON, FEB 16
Huron Meadows Metropark: Classic skied from 12 to 2. Decent donditions with good tracks. Areas in shade were really good and sunny spots were slower. Still nice to get out and do somethng. Connector still there for now.
Hopefully traiil in the woods makes it through the next few warm days. Maybe we get another week or so iin woods with no connector if all goes well.
Thanks for doing what you guys do to keep us going in trying weather conditios.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: What a fantastic weekend, with the excellent skiing and sunny skies! While the base is still very strong, the warmth and sun have created slickness in the classic tracks. The skating lanes have been snowcombed this morning, and the hard pack is softening up as the sun climbs higher. Peak conditions will be when the snow has softened but not started to melt, probably between 11-2 today.
Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM.
Groomer Dan is out this morning laying fresh corduroy on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93.
Forbush Corner: Trails are holding up very well in spite of the recent warmup. Grooming will be limited today to preserve the base. Open 9 to 5.
SUN, FEB 15
Maybury State Park: Perfect day to use your B skis. The base at Maybury is still pretty solid and was very icy this morning. I’m guessing will be slushy this afternoon. Most of the tracks are decent except that people have walked on them and the sun doesn’t help. I saw one other skier out there this morning. Enjoy the natural snow while you can!
Vasa Trail: Absolutely gorgeous morning and amazing grooming. The snow that was compacted and icy from yesterday’s warm up was transformed into perfect conditions for skating. Tracks looked great as well for striding. Should be great another great day for the Vasa races.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Groomer Mike is out snowcombing the skate lanes, and the tracks are still mostly in good shape, albeit a little glazed over here and there. Should be a fun day for getting out in the winter woods!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails open 9am
Groomer Dan is out this morning laying fresh corduroy on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93, keeping the trail system in great shape.
Vasa Trail: Best ever Vasa trail for North American Vasa race
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