Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
Paralympic Team Named
3/5/2010 - By US Ski Team
The cross country action starts March 14 with men's 15K and women's 10K in the sitting discipline. U.S. Adaptive Cross Country Coach Greg Rawlings said the team is as prepared as they can be.
Wax recommendations for Black Mountain
3/4/2010 - By Mike Muha
Wax recommendations have started rolling in - check back for updates.
Excellent snow coverage for Black Mountain Classic
3/4/2010 - By Denny Paull
Excellent snow coverage remains at Black Mountain and should be expected for the 7th annual Black Mountain Nordic Classic 31 km classic and 10 km freestyle/tour scheduled for this Saturday March 6th.
Sprinting: Slowing Down to Go Fast?
3/4/2010 - By Chris Cook
As the sprint courses have grown in distance and time, not only on an international level but also domestically, controlling your tempo has become more and more crucial to laying down the fastest time of the day.
A look at the new NNN/NIS Xcelerator bindings
3/4/2010 - By Mark Waechter
More than any other single piece of equipment that I've seen for the coming (2010/2011) season, I'm really stoked to see the updated NNN/NIS bindings.
How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis
3/3/2010 - By Frank Lundeen
How to apply pure fluro wax to your cross country skis using the corking method.
Whistler notes
3/3/2010 - By Mark Waechter
The work at Whistler was rewarding on many levels. It was great to join the team from Slovenia again. Equally enjoyable is the opportunity to see the athletes and coaches who have become good friends.
Randall gets another top 20
3/2/2010 - By US Ski Team
Kikkan Randall (Anchorage) wrapped up her 2010 season with yet another top 20 finish, skiing her way to 17th in 10K Freestyle in the final weekend of the FIS Cross Country World Cup.
Michigan Cup Sprint donates $270 to LiveStrong
3/2/2010 - By Mike Muha
Even though it there was a small turnout, the 2010 Michigan Cup Sprints generated $270 in proceeds that were donated to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Norway wins Cross-Country medals ranking
3/2/2010 - By FIS
Norwegian cross-country team won the Olympic medal ranking. Five Gold medals, two silver and two bronze. Swedish team collected seven with 3-2-2. Third best cross-country nation became Germany with five (1-4-0). In total eleven nations were on the podium.
Yellowstone Rendezvous Race this weeked
3/2/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
TheThe Yellowstone Rendezvous Race is within sight on the calendar. With a bit of luck, a season’s worth of long skis, interval training, and hill climbs will pay off when the boom of the cannon signals the start of the race.
More on abnormal heart rates in cross country skiers
3/2/2010 - By Peter Vackx
The most prevalent racing heart condition, particularly in trained aerobic athletes such as soccer players, basketball players and especially X-country skiers, rowers and speed skaters, is without question atrial fibrillation (AF).
UPCOMING
FRI, DEC 12, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SAT, DEC 13, 2025
Forbush Opener (Freestyle)
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, DEC 14, 2025
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
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
WED, DEC 10
Hanson Hills: Lodge Closure Notice
Consumers Power and our local electricians will be updating the electrical service to our Main Lodge today. This upgrade requires a full power shut-off for most of the day, which means no lights, no heat, and no water in the building.
Because of this, the Lodge and Offices will be closed today.
The good news: Our Trails remain open for use, and the DHHS Family Christmas Giving Donation Drop-Off will still be available as planned.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements. Stay warm and enjoy the trails!
Trail Report: 1/2inch of new snow overnight. Groomer Dan will be combing and resetting tracks on Green, Blue, Brown, M-93.
TUE, DEC 9
Vasa Trail: There was a little drizzle this morning in town, but when I got to Timber Ridge, the tracks & skate deck were perfect silky glide. I skied the 25k to the Special K, then the 10k to the 25k split & back, passing several ski friends along the way enjoying the mild weather & great grooming.
Huron Meadows Metropark:
From the park website: Bucks Run is currently closed. Snow is currently being made for Bucks Run and construction will being in the coming weeks. The golf course trails, Coyote Run and Hawk Hills, along with Cedar Trace were rolled December 9, 2025. No additional grooming has taken place.
Kensington Metropark: Kensington was rolled and has great base. Will need a once over after tomorrow.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: It is snowing this morning, and as of this writing, we have about 2 inches of fresh snow. More snow is forecast to fall in the next 24-36 hours. Groomer Mike is snowcombing the trails this morning. The skating is wonderful, and classic skiing is really nice even without tracks. The grooming team plans to set classic tracks tomorrow. We have about 4-7" of packed snow on the trails, and 10-14" in the woods. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open for lunch, snacks, and beverages! Join us this coming Sunday for live music with Derek Boik from 2-4pm!
Hanson Hills: Grayling Weather Update + Trail Report
Light snow is falling in Grayling this morning, setting us up for another gorgeous winter day!
Lodge and Trails open at 9am.
Cross Country Trail Report:
Groomer Dan is out for a short morning spin in the groomer, but today’s plan is to let the fresh snow build naturally on our already beautiful base. Think of it as Mother Nature adding the perfect finishing touch.
Enjoy the peaceful snowfall, get out for some winter adventure, and we’ll keep the trails in top shape as this new snow settles!
MON, DEC 8
Independance Oaks: I have been skiing Independence Oaks for 18 years this winter, current conditions for the lake loop are as good as ever! Snow is fast, good coverage, and saw the groomer out for a touch up. Get out there!
Reindeer Run Nordic Center: Snowmobile trail head parking plowed but the logging operation also plowed the trail! So if you have D rated skis forget that trail till later.
Sleeping Bear Dunes: Um, the glen Arbor to empire was groomed today surprisingly so good news bad news the classic tracks were very good. But of course the skate portion had the traditional groomer grove in the center of the narrow skate lane insulted walkers on the fresh groomed trail. As impressive as it was traditional way that they groom, not really good.
There is a impressive base this early in the season but it is lost with not a comprehensive rail plan.
Choose wisely as skaters are not a priority
Kevinski slowski
Kensington Metropark: I skied the golf course at Kensington for the first time today. It was really nice! Amazing how options increase when there is good natural snow on the ground. Sunday’s 1-2” of snow had not been groomed in yet, but skating was still fairly easy. Trail was marked with pink flags, which made it easy to navigate. If they groom after our next snowfall it will be primo. Thank you metropark staff!
Crystal Mountain: Groomed everything today. Still trying to figure out the new Polaris tracked vehicle. Having a hard time making sharp left hand turns for some reason- snow too soft, operator error? Idk. With that being said please br careful on down hills like the last curve on Nepsa and the last one on hawks and squirrel. Other than that, trails turned out pretty good with deep trackset
Skating lanes are still soft but hey we got good snow:)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Bitter cold temps through the night have given way blue skies and beautiful trails! The skating lanes are excellent. Conditions for classic skiing are very good, too, though we still need a couple more inches of snow to set classic tracks. There is more snow forecasted early in the coming week, and we hope to get enough to have classic tracks by Wednesday! We have about 4-6" of packed snow on the trails, and 10-12" in the woods.
Huron Meadows Metropark: MAN-MADE SNOW IS BEING ADDED TO BUCK'S RUN! Tony Percha and I arrived at Huron Meadows at 7:45am this morning. A brisk 7 degrees out but no wind..we could see the snow plum.from.one of the snowmaking guns in the distance. As we put our boots on, the groomer came by setting fresh corduroy over the inch or two of new snow that fell last last night. Conditions were a little faster than I expected given the temps.
We skied over to the section of Coyote Run that loops through the trees behind Buck's Run for an easy ski. I also wanted to donate speed workout (10-15 second all-out sprints). The trail was in great shape. We could hear equipment running and all of a sudden the park's material hauler came out on the trail heading back to the snow pile for more snow! We of course got way off the trail to let it by - we certainly didn't not want to slow him down!
Fingers crossed - maybe Buck's Run will be open this weekend!
Forbush Corner: Fresh grooming in progress on east side trails. Ridge and the 240 loop are closed due to snowmaking over the weekend. The whales are drying out. Please for your safety, do not ski these trails. All other trails are open. Refer to Nordic Pulse for the latest fresh groom.
Hanson Hills: Trail Update – Today in Grayling, MI ??
??? Temps today: Starting out cold at -5 °F (-21 °C) this morning, warming to a high near 22 °F (-5 °C).
? Lodge & trails open at 9 AM!
Trail Reports:
• Fat Bike Trail: Firm and fast — Groomer Jorden gives it a 9/10!
• Cross Country Trails: Groomer Dan is out with the Pisten Bulley this morning, leveling and smoothing skate lanes.
Downhill / Tubing: Snowmaking is going strong! Groomers have been pushing and shaping lanes on our main tube hill. We’re hopeful to announce an early tubing opening… stay tuned!
Dunes Golf Club: Lots of snow
Plowed parking at entrance
Perfect classic conditions
Make your own tracks
Wilderness skiing on a golf course with hills
4 MI east of Empire on m-72
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