Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Michigan to host Inaugural National J2 Ski Camp in July
5/4/2010 - By Mike Muha
This training camp will provide top Junior 2 age class cross country ski racers (age 14-15) with a great opportunity to work with other top J2’s from across the USA for a week of intensive training and education.
Nordic walking classes in Traverse City on May 12
5/4/2010 - By Pete Edwards
Nordic walking classes return to NMC’s (Northwestern Michigan College) Lifelong Learning Campus Day on May 12, 2010.
IOC sanctions Kornelia Marek (POL) for failing doping test
5/4/2010 - By IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Kornelia Marek, cross-country skiing, from Poland committed an Anti-Doping Rules violation at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
World Cup skiers rake in the cash
5/3/2010 - By FIS
With the prize money for the Tour de Ski and for the overall World Cup ranking that was awarded for the third time, the top Cross-Country athletes earned good money this season and are on par with the top stars in the other FIS disciplines.
Telmark Lodge to close; Birkie looking at alternatives
5/3/2010 - By Mike Muha
Big plans to sell Telemark Lodge to Telemark Partners, LLC and to turn Telemark into a ski and mountain bike Olympic Training Center have not moved fast enough to keep the lodge from closing on May 5.
Post card reminders going out to Michigan Cuppers
5/3/2010 - By Ken Dawson
I'll send out post cards to Michigan Cup members instructing them where they can print the results from NSR website. In addition they can email me a request for a mailing and we will more than happy to send a copy out.
Max VO2 intervals: Timing the length?
4/30/2010 - By Bryan Fish
What are Max VO2 intervals? What should be the duration of each interval, and why? Should I start out hard, or ramp up during the interval?
Grover outlines U.S. Ski Team Vision 2011
4/29/2010 - By Chris Grover, Head Coach, USST
I thought it would be appropriate to share the vision the staff and I have for the coming season. I hope it sheds some light on what we are up to and why we are excited about our overall progress and outlook for future progress.
NMU names Laura DeWitt as Athlete of the Year
4/28/2010 - By David Faiella
Laura DeWitt from the Northern Michigan University Nordic ski team has been named the NMU Athlete of the Year. The award is based on athletic performances from the 2009-10 academic year. A male and a female were selected.
Mountain bike biathlon in West Yellowstone
4/28/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
WYSEF invites all mountain bikers and biathletes to the Mountain Bike Biathlon at the Rendezvous Ski Trails on June 26, 2010. The race will consist of five biking laps totaling 12.5 kilometers and 4 shooting rounds. No shooting experience required!
Demong, Lodwick, Spillane nominated to 2011 Nordic Combined Team
4/27/2010 - By US Ski Association
The following is the USSA’s preliminary list of nominations for the 2011 U.S. Nordic Combined Team. The nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria.
CXC Academy 2010/2011 training season III begins April 26
4/26/2010 - By CXC Skiing
April 26 will highlight the beginning of Training Season III in CXC Academy. Here are some of the new and exciting additions that will be taking 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
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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.
TUE, DEC 16
Vasa Trail: Fairly fast conditions on a firm deck this morning. Rex blue was the glide wax. Completed the 25k and 5k loop. Some dirt showing from the grooming effort. Would recommend B skis. Otherwise a good course and fun ski.
Independance Oaks: Start@ 10:00 AM. Trail hardpack with 1/2" of powder on top. No tracks. Swix Blue worked well. Snow softened up a bit after noon. Overall, a good ski with full coverage and minimal leaves. Get it while you can.
Crystal Mountain: Thanks to a significant accumulation of natural snow, we are currently sitting on a deep, solid base. Our grooming crew has been out in full force, and we are happy to report that the entire 25 km network is 100% groomed and in peak condition.
Classic tracks have been set and are firm, and coverage is excellent. We invite everyone to come out and enjoy these great conditions while they last.
Nubs Nob: All trails power-tilled flat with a classic track and wide skate deck. Conditions are very good.
Boyne Highlands: Unfortunately, The Highlands will have limited XC skiing available this season. There will be a trail on the golf course. Rentals will be available through the downhill center. The XC shop will not open.
Boyne Mountain: Lower trails are groomed and good to go! Upper trails need raspberries trimmed, which will happen soon. The shop and trails will open on Friday, December 19 for the season, from 9 to 5 daily.
Huron Meadows Metropark: I started skiing about 12:30, classic. Skate lanes were hard and fast - pick out your most stable skis of you plan to skate anywhere but Buck's Run.
There are classic tracks beside all skate trails. They vary from rock hard nice tracks (Cedar Trace / contractor's trail) to a mix of nice track/skied -in snow-blow track (golf course trails) to deep perfect tracks (Buck's Run). Connector trails did have track: the trail to Cedar Trace had no track, and the trail directly adjacent to Buck's Run had no track. No track was set where the snow depth wasn't there.
Overall, I had a good classic ski! It's was already 28 when I got to the park, but Toko Yellow kick wax worked pretty well on the mix of snow conditions.
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.
Hiawatha Highlands: Hey everybody....happy Tuesday :)
The groomer was out last night -- the entire Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed both classic and skate.
We hope everybody has a fantastic day!!
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails Open 9am.
Fresh corduroy is laid down on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills this morning.
Wilderness has fresh classic tracks set yesterday—prime conditions to get out and ski!
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