Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Maybe we should add a Nordix race to the Michigan Cup circuit...
4/6/2010 - By Mike Muha
Watch the Red Bull Nordix event - Jumps, downhills, uphills: four skier heats.
Ocariz and DeWitt Athletes of the year; Reimer and Fjeldheim/Ryan top coaches
4/5/2010 - By Dylan Dethier
Santiago Ocariz of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Northern Michigan’s Laura DeWitt were named CCSA Athletes of the year. Their coaches, Wisconsin-Green Bay's Butch Reimer and MNU's Sten Fjeldheim and Jenny Ryan, took home Coaches of the year.
Kikkan's Season Finale
4/2/2010 - By Kikkan Randall
"I really began to pick up speed from the Olympics on, it felt great to finish the season on a high note."
New Salomon SNS Propulse Classic Bindings
4/2/2010 - By Mark Waechter, Nordic Ultratune
While I was working at the Olympics in Whistler, I saw very few skiers using the Pilot Classic bindings... most skiers who are still on SNS bindings were using the new SNS Propulse. And for good reason.
Paintball Biathlon
4/2/2010 - By US Biathlon Team
A great video showing how a paintball biathlon was put on by NENSA and US Biathlon.
Season recap with Tim Burke and Per Nilsson
4/1/2010 - By US Biathlon Team
Two video statements by Tim Burke and Head Coach Per Nilsson after the 2009/2010 season.
Ohio's Lake Metropark have best ski season ever
4/1/2010 - By Jeffrey L. Frischkorn
"We were open for 65 days and saw at least 66 inches of snow on our groomed trails. Our rentals for skis and snowshoes was 8,833 sets," Fowler said.
Rossignol announces RED - WHITE - BLUE athlete support program
3/31/2010 - By Ira Edwards
The Red/White/Blue Support Program offers greater levels of support as the athlete shows greater commitment and results. The program is a feeder program for Rossignol’s elite program which helps feed the US Ski Team.
Huron Meadows receives $3,090 from Frosty Freestyle and WSTC
3/30/2010 - By Mike Muha
$2,590 in proceeds from the Frosty Freestyle XC Ski Race were donated to Huron Meadows on Saturday, along with another $500 from the Washtenaw Ski Touring Club, part of the Groomer Appreciation Day festivities.
Witgren and Hardin win BYOB
3/29/2010 - By Bob Roll
Eight racers showed up from all around and all were blown away by the good conditions. Four paticipated in the 25K Skate and two in the 25K classic race.
Newell and Randal win Spring Series
3/29/2010 - By Mike Muha
Although neither won the final Hill Climb event, Andy Newall and Kikkan Randall held on to win the overall Spring Series.
Koos and Randall win classic sprint
3/29/2010 - By Mike Muha
Although he only had the 6th fastest qualifying time, Torin Koos edged pat Andy Newell to win the Men's Sprint in Madawaska, Maine
UPCOMING
SAT, DEC 20, 2025
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
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SUN, DEC 21, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski: George Frye Live
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THU, DEC 25, 2025
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XC Ski HQ Ski: JoeFrye Live
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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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