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!
Kip Brady Clinic at XCHQ Postponed
12/15/2006 - By Bob Frye
The snow is not good enough and we have to postpone the Kip Brady Clinic, possibly to over the Christmas - New Years Break. ,
SIA Works to Reduce Tariffs on Cross Country Ski Footwear
12/15/2006 - By SAI
SnowSports Industries America has had another success in its efforts to reduce tariffs on imports of manufactured snow sports products.,
XCHQ Kip Brady Clinic Still On
12/14/2006 - By Bob Frye
The decision to proceed with or postpone the Kip Brady Classic and Skate Clinic scheduled for this Saturday will be made Friday morning. We still have a good amount of man made snow in the practice field.,
Christmas Classic Race Cancelled
12/14/2006 - By Joe Haggenmiller
No snow, so we are canceling the Dec 16-17, 2006 races and refunding all entries. But we will have a new race on the 23rd so you can try out the US Nationals course!,
Roenning, Kuitunen Win Italian CL Races
12/14/2006 - By US Ski Team
Men's World Cup leader Eldar Roenning of Norway padded his points lead Wednesday by winning a 15K classic technique race while Finn Virpi Kuitunen took the women's World Cup lead by winning a 10K CL race.,
Just Say NO! to Wax Remover
12/14/2006 - By Mike Muha
Using wax remover on your skis is generally not the optimal method for cleaning your skis. It's not that waxing solvents are necessarily bad for the base material, it really has to do with how it impacts your ski's performance.,
Baic and Baic Offer 3 Day Classic Clinic
12/13/2006 - By Nick Baic
Milan Baic and Nickola Baic are offering a three-day classic clinic, Thursday-Friday, December 28-30 at the Boyne Valley Lodge in Wallon Lake, MI.,
Christmas Classic Race has Registration Woes
12/13/2006 - By Joe Haggenmiller
Our university had the unfortunate timing of an unplanned upgrade in our computer systems, which meant our online registration system has been affected.,
SuperTour Heads to Soldier Hollow
12/13/2006 - By US Ski Team
High-level competitions within the nordic ski world converge on Utah as the USSA Cross Country SuperTour and the nordic combined World Cup-B open at the 2002 Olympic cross country trails and ski jumps this week.,
Grinch Steals Crystal Opener
12/12/2006 - By Roger Putman
Sad to report the Grinch has stolen our race for this Saturday. Recent rains and warm temps have decimated the trail system unfit for consumption. ,
Tight Duels at Top of SuperTour
12/12/2006 - By US Ski Team
After three stops on the $130,000 Cross Country SuperTour schedule, three men are battling for the overall lead while Central Division CXC teammates Laura Valaas and Caitlin Compton are atop the women's standings.,
Michigan Tech Team Opens Seaon with Races at Ironwood
12/12/2006 - By Jon Oman
The Michigan Tech Nordic skiing team opened the 2006-07 season Grand View Cross Country Ski Challenge at Wolverine Nordic Ski Club this past Saturday and Sunday.,
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
FRI, MAR 27
Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Sunny Friday Morning!! It's a gorgeous morning up here....albeit a little more chilly, temp currently at -16 C. However, it's going to be a splendous day up here!
The groomer is currently on the trails -- the 2k Lighted was completed, Piston Bully groomed, for both classic and skate. He is currently on the 4k Pinder (no loops will be groomed today, still in good shape). The Crystal system will be done after that. We will update if the Red Pine system will be done.
Come on everybody, grab your gear, and take in this beautiful sunny day!!
Reminder: Come up tomorrow (Saturday) from 12-4 p.m. for our Customer Appreciation BBQ.....enjoy a hotdog (or two), and enjoy a lovely social afternoon :)
THU, MAR 26
Forbush Corner: The rain is moving out soon and the temps will be dropping well below freezing tonight, allowing us to head out on the trails tomorrow. We still have 100% coverage, but expect that the grooming will be a bit slower than usual. East side trails and Pines Loop will get the fresh groom. Trails and shop open at 9. Gates close at 5. (We plan to be open tomorrow through Monday).
Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Everyone!! It's another calm morning, a bit foggy. The temperature was warm overnight, now sitting at -1 C.
There was no grooming with the warm overnight temps, the trails are still in good shape.
We hope everybody has a great day :)
WED, MAR 25
Nubs Nob: Absolutely great today . Nubs groomers are showing off their deep hard pack base with near daily grooming and fresh snow contributions. The Spring Sweat Spot seems consistent between 10 AM to 1:30 pm . Not to be missed !
Nubs Nob: Perfect late March conditions this AM on all the upper and lower loops. With the base being measured in feet, and persistent grooming, this Friday-Sunday AM should be some of the best conditions of the entire winter at Nubs!
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!!
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