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!
Still skiing on Noquemanon Trail Network trails
1/20/2008 - By Susan Brian
Regardless of the warm and thawing weather conditions, and a full day of rain, the Noquemanon Trail Network (NTN) XC ski trails have held up very well in the Marquette & Munising Communities.,
GO-Get Outdoors event at Fayette State Park
1/20/2008 - By DNR
This is a great chance to GO-Get Outdoors and experience Fayette in a whole new light, whether you choose skis, snowshoes or mukluks - all are welcome on Saturday, Jan 26 from 6-8pm.,
Burke 26th in Antholz Sprint - Johnson 12th in European Cup
1/19/2008 - By US Biathlon Association
Antholz, Italy, January 18. Tim Burke (Paul Smiths, NY) led the US men with a 26th place finish in the 10K Sprint competition at the Antholz Biathlon World Cup today.,
Delta Air Lines Partners with USSA
1/19/2008 - By USSA
Delta will provide worldwide logistical support in delivering the team, coaches and equipment to their competition destinations both in the United States and throughout the world.,
USADA's ThatsDope.org Targets Teens
1/19/2008 - By USADA
Training tips and nutritional knowledge for improving athletic performance are just a few pieces of the useful information available at ThatsDope.org, a new Web site launched by the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).,
Sleeper State Park by candlelight
1/19/2008 - By DNR
Sleeper State Park will hold a GO-Get Outdoors candlelight cross-country ski evening on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. Skiers will find approximately 1.5 miles of groomed and track-st trails lit by luminaries every few feet.,
Collegiate Ski Race at Forestville this weekend
1/18/2008 - By Noquemanon Trail Network
NMU & the Noquemanon Trail Network will be hosting 7 colleges at the Forestville Trailhead this weekend after the last minute cancellation of the Mt Itasca SuperTour races.,
Waxing for Extreme Cold Conditions
1/18/2008 - By Ian Harvey
In extremely cold conditions (snow temperatures below 10F), a great disparity in the gliding performance of skis is often found. gliding performance of skis is often found.,
Housing for Marquette JOQ Race
1/18/2008 - By Gail Anthony
Matt Weier has asked me to extend a sincere invitation and special racers rate to you, your team and fans to stay with us at the Country Inn & Suites in Marquette Michigan when you are in Marquette for the Junior Olympic Qualifier Race on Feb 1-2.,
3 seconds...
1/17/2008 - By Mike Muha
The real competition this year is not for the overall Michigan Cup lead, but the 2nd annual "I beat you!" competition between Chris Weingartz and me.
Weekend Wax Recommendations
1/17/2008 - By Toko and Swix
Swix and Toko wax recommendations for this weekend's races, including the Garland Gripper and Garland Glide. Brrr, it's cold outside!,
Garland Grip and Glide have snow
1/17/2008 - By Mike Muha
Larry at Garland reports the Garland Grip and Garland Glide are on. There are a few places a little lean on snow, but the crew is shovelling snow on the course now, and another 1-5 inches of snow is expected by race time.,
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
WED, MAR 25
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Well, despite our best efforts, we are going to shut down the trail system for the season. Too many barespots and debris. We are closing the Cafe for the season as well. We will likely have a 'trail cleanup BBQ' sometime in early may, and rest assured, the trails will be glorious by next season.
We are incredibly grateful for the epic winter we had and all the wonderful skiing we got to do! Certainly a winter for the books. Thank you for skiing with us this year and bringing such good cheer to the skiing community. May the 'off-season' treat you well, and we look forward to skiing with you next year!
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Middle of the Week Everyone!! It's currently a calm morning, with more snow in the forecast today. The temperature is currently -4 C.
The groomer was out last evening -- all systems were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. With the cooler temps overnight, they may be a little icy to start the day.
Mabel Lake trail was groomed yesterday as of 1:30 p.m.
Have a great day, everyone!!
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.
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