Former Michigan Cup racer and current member of the Bridger Ski Foundation Pro Team Reid Goble has had a great couple weeks. First, he won the Minneapolis SuperTour race. Then he won a gold medal serving as a guide in the Paralympics. Finally, he's been chosen to race in the Men's 10km interval start classic race (3/20) at the FIS World Cup Finals in Lake Placid NY. Way to go Reid!
Austrian doping a well organized strategy
10/9/2008 - By APA
Doping by Australian nordic ski team members at 2006 winter Olympics in Turin was not an isolated case, but a well-organized strategy , acording to prosecutor.
Atomic dials-in boot fit with widths, BOA technology
10/9/2008 - By Mike Muha
Atomic will offer its top-of-the-line skate and classic boots in both narrower and wider widths, and use BOA technology to dial-in fit in their just-below racing boot model.
More on dartfish video analysis at Fall Technique Clinic
10/8/2008 - By Mike Muha
Here are some photos what show the power of Dartfish video analysis in improving your ski technique. Only at the Fall Technique Clinc on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 11-12.
Details of VO2 testing this Friday
10/8/2008 - By Mike Muha
Friday' Fall Clinic VO2 Max testing: what will you get? Accurate threshold levels, individual training intensity levels, oxygen utilization efficiency, and detail results.
27-mile multi-use pathway proposed for Leelanau
10/8/2008 - By NW Michigan Council of Governments
The proposed trailway would provide a continuous scenic pathway from M-22 and Manning Road at the south boundary of Leelanau County to the north boundary of the Lakeshore at Good Harbor Bay, County Road 651, all within Leelanau County
Brian, Caitlin and Koos accepted into In the Arena
10/7/2008 - By CXC Skiing
In the Arena is a youth development organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that facilitates the implementation of athlete-designed projects that seek to instill in under-served youths valuable elements of a character education.
Dick Naperala wins Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award
10/7/2008 - By Missy Luyk
Dick Naperala, a founding member of the Grand Traverse Hiking Club, has been a leader in the development and maintenance of 90 miles of hiking trails in northwest Michigan for over 15 years.
Extending the narrative
10/7/2008 - By Torin Koos
Whistler was a chance to chase stars. January, the time I next return, is another.
Women-only ski clinics
10/7/2008 - By CXC Skiing
The CXC Elite Team Ladies in conjunction with Ski & Tea will run a series of fall and winter XC ski clinics on the birkie trail for all women.
Yuriy Gusev headlines fall clinic
10/6/2008 - By Mike Muha
The head coach for this fall's ski technique clinic is Yuriy Gusev, a long time, experienced coach with an extensive background in education, racing, coaching and organization.
Rollerskiing on the Grayling Bicycle Turnpike
10/6/2008 - By Mike Muha
The Grayling Bicylce Turnpike runs about 6.1 miles from Grayling out to Hartwick Pines State Park. You can easily get in a 20K rollerski - and add more distance with a couple other options.
First frost! First snow!
10/5/2008 - By Jeff Kalember and Aaron Tarnow
First frost sighting in northern Michigan! First snow of the season at Mount Bachelor! Get the rock skis out!
UPCOMING
FRI, MAR 27, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 1.5km classic sprint
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
SAT, MAR 28, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 4 x 5km mixed gender club relay
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
Team NSR End-of-Season and Groomer Appreciation Party!
Huron Meadows Metropark Ski Center, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
SUN, MAR 29, 2026
2026 US Ski & Snowboard SuperTour Finals - 40km freestyle mass start
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT
TUE, MAR 31, 2026
Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
TUE, MAR 24
Hickory Hills: Excellent skiing at Hickory this morning. The Hills were completely groomed with the Pisten Bully. Good corduroy in the skate lane and deep classic tracks. The Meadows were groomed with the Tidd Tech behind a Gator. Upper Meadows had a nice skate lane, and deep classic tracks from yesterday's PB groom. East Meadows were groomed, but the Tidd Tech couldn't cut through the ski ruts and posthole footprints. Skiable, but not enjoyable. Stick to the Upper Meadows and Hills.
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Skiers! It's currently a very snowy morning up here, with a temperature of -7 C.
There was no grooming overnight, they're going to let the snow fall before taking to the trails. We will post if any updates.
Have a fantastic day!! :)
MON, MAR 23
Forbush Corner: Here is our plan going forward into the week. The shop will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday. The side gate on Roberts Rd will be left open, and the trails will be available to ski. If not a season pass holder, please leave a $10 trail fee in the slot provided near the east shop entrance.
On Friday, we will resume full operation through Monday. We expect that this will be it for the season.
Forbush Corner: Temps went below zero last night and some light lake effect snow is falling. We will be grooming, check Nordic pulse on our website later this morning for the fresh groom. We still have 100% coverage on our trail system. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
Forbush Corner: My third ski in the last 5 days and it was wonderful. I used my good skis on the beautiful corduroy. Glide was fast control perfect. I did pines to Hartwick Pines back on AB down that wonderful hill to Badlands loop to ridge. Could be my last day but what a winner. Thank you Forbush ( and Mother Nature) for this wonderful season.
Dunes Golf Club: Finally a very supportive crust has developed.
Cold nights and cold days with sunny times helps maintain funness!
Always use caution as crust has some surprises.
At the dunes golf conditions are more predictable and tree shading extends ski time as things soften throughout the day.
Crust areas are area wide like open farmland (corn and hay fields).
Limited parking at entrance
Serious fun
4mi east or Empire on m-72
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Monday Morning Skiers! It's another beautiful sunny morning....the temp is currently at -6 C, warming up to -1 C.
The groomer is currently out -- the skate lane on the entire Pinder system was freshened up with the Ginzu, and the 2k Lighted skate lane will be freshened up as well. The tracks are still in really good shape. Updates will be posted if further grooming is done.
The Mabel Lake trail was groomed yesterday morning.
We hope everybody has a great day!! :)
Forbush Corner: Temps went below zero last night and some light lake effect snow is falling. We will be grooming, check Nordic pulse on our website later this morning for the fresh groom. We still have 100% coverage on our trail system. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
SUN, MAR 22
Stokely Creek: Classic tracks away from the Lodge were total "chefs kiss" perfection! Skating lane looked great but could still be a little stiffer for spring zooming.
Nubs Nob: Top 2-3 skate of the season this AM at Nubs. Firm and fast powertilled cord on all the loops with a deep track set. After 3+ feet of snow last weekend conditions have been world class since Tuesday. Forecast looks great for this upcoming week and World Cup level grooming will continue until they close in two weeks. Hard to imagine better conditions anywhere in North America currently. Thank you to the crew at Nubs for their commitment to Nordic skiing. Thanks to their efforts we have had an amazing uninterrupted season out there since December 1.
Forbush Corner: The weird concrete snow that we received from the last storm turned into sugar mush yesterday once it was groomed. It rained this morning and is close to freezing. It's to warm to groom with the Pisten Bully at this time. We are going to try to use the Tiddtech to smooth out the skate lanes on the loop. If the base is too soft for the snowmobile we will not continue grooming. Classic tracks are icy at this. Colder temps tonight will allow us to groom on Monday. Base is in great shape with 100% coverage.
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