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!
Germany’s first ski tunnel in Oberhof
9/23/2008 - By FIS
The tunnel will have a width of 8 m and be 4 m high. In total, a track of 1.9km length is planned and the profile will adapted to the terrain of the Thuringian woods, which means that challenging up- and downhills
Oberhof Germany new stop in Tour de Ski
9/23/2008 - By FIS
Today, we would like to introduce the newcomer Tour de Ski host city Oberhof in Germany. The popular winter sports city Oberhof is situated in the middle of the Thuringian Forest (800 m over sea level) in Germany.
Gathering Steam
9/22/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Kris did his first OD session since August today, and felt excellent. 2.5 hours downriver (well, downroad on rolling terrain, alongside the river), and then 2.5 hours back
GLD 2009 Junior Olympic qualifying schedule
9/22/2008 - By Nick Baic
Following is the 2008/9 GLD JO Qualifying Schedule. I will follow up with the slight rules tweak we have for the qualifying procedure (essentially a hange in points level for OJ class).
Minor rule changes for Tour de Ski
9/22/2008 - By FIS
For the third edition, the FIS Cross-Country Committee led by Chairman Vegard Ulvang reviewed the rules and made some small adaptations at the FIS Congress in Cape Town this spring.
100 Days to Tour de Ski
9/21/2008 - By FIS
100 days now remain until the start of the 2008/09 FIS Tour de Ski on December 27th, 2008.
Ski technique clinic in southeast Michigan, Oct 10-12
9/19/2008 - By Mike Muha and Yuriy Gusev
NordicSkiRacer.com and CXC Skiing are offering a two-day cross country ski technique clinic on Saturday and Sunday, October 11-12, with the option for VO2 testing on Friday, October 10.
My favorite features at CXC Academy
9/19/2008 - By Kristina Owen
The CXC Academy is not a new private boarding school; it’s an online education portal. It’s geared toward junior and masters skiers wanting inspiration and a few drills, to college and club coaches wanting to brush up on training physisiology theories.
A Changing of the Seasons
9/19/2008 - By Tazlina Mannix for TeamToday
Now it is decidedly fall here in Alaska, the midnight sun no longer graces us with its presence. I wake up to darkness at 6:30 AM, and there’s a nip in the morning air when I begin training.
Back in the saddle
9/18/2008 - By Zach Caldwell
Kris had a very minor cold when he got home from Park City. But he’s feeling much better already.
Switching over to Fall training mode
9/18/2008 - By Justin Demers, XC Ottawa
September usually means back to school and regular work hours. The last few months before the snow flies are probably the most determinant of the season and there are plenty of obstacles to overcome.
Fast and Female needs Director
9/17/2008 - By Chandra Crawford
Olympic Gold Medalist Chandra Crawford is looking for a seriously motivated, confident, skilled and outgoing person to lead the Fast and Female organization while she focuses on training for the 2010 Olympics.
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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