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!
Michigan Cup Registrations Increases to $6 for 2007
9/4/2006 - By Mike Muha
The Michigan Cup Committee voted to increase the cost of joining the Michigan Cup from $5 to $6 per individual to cover increased costs of postage, medals, pins, etc.,
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for new paving on Leelanau Trail
9/1/2006 - By Missy Luyk
TART Trails invites our members and the public to join in a ribbon-cutting celebration on September 9 for a newly paved section of the Leelanau Trail.,
Noque Work Parties to Begin; Volunteers Needed!
8/30/2006 - By Susan Brian
The Noquemanon Trail Network has done substantial work on the trail system this summer! We need LOTS of volunteers to clean and level trails, clear debris for the ski stadium & learning area, and also prep the interior floor of the pole barn for concrete.,
NordicSkiRacers Houle and Pritchard Tie the Knot!
8/29/2006 - By Mike Muha
Team NordicSkiRacers Hugh Pritchard and Julie Houle announce their marriage on July 23, 2006 in Ann Arbor.,
Use Plyometrics to Develop Explosive Strength for Cross Country Skiing
8/28/2006 - By Mike Muha
At the NordicSkiRacer.com June Training Camp, Coaches Fjeldheim and Ryan demonstrated six different plyometric drills to develop explosive strength in cross country skiers. Here's photos and video.,
Summer Biathlon World Championships Live via Internet
8/25/2006 - By US Biathlon Team
he IBU (International Biathlon Union) today announced that both live and on-demand broadcasts of all nine competitions at the upcoming Summer Biathlon World Championships would be available on its website.,
Minnesotans Top Summer Biathlon Rollerski Festival Competitions
8/24/2006 - By US Biathlon Team
Brynden Manbeck won both the Women’s Sprint and Pursuit competitions, while her brother Kevin Patzoldt and Mark Johnson each won one of the Men’s titles at last weekend’s Summer Rollerski Festival at the Ethan Allen Firing Range. ,
Nordic Coach & Olympian Icon Warren Chivers Dies at 91
8/22/2006 - By US Ski Team
Warren Chivers, two-time Olympian, U.S. National Hall of Fame member and longtime ski coach at Vermont Academy (VA), has died. He was 91,
Michigan Cup Committee Modifies Relay Scoring for 2007
8/20/2006 - By Mike Muha
Two changes have been made in the scoring of the relay race for the 2007 Michigan Cup Series: a fourth age group has been added and the points awarded to 1st place finishes has been reduced.,
It's All About Technique
8/19/2006 - By Mike Muha
Took 2 minutes off my time trial time. Could it be better technique learned from Sten Fjeldheim and Jenny Ryan?,
Membership Growth Causes Change in Michigan Cup Team Scoring
8/19/2006 - By Mike Muha
The success of recruiting new members to the Michigan Cup Series has led to a change in the way team points are calculated. For the 2007 season, the ranking scores of a team's top 38 skiers will be used toward team points,
Section of Leelanau Trail to Close for Paving
8/18/2006 - By Missy Luyk
Beginning Monday, August 21, a section of the north end of the Leelanau Trail will be closed two weeks for paving,
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
Forbush Corner: We will be out grooming again tomorrow morning. Results have been springlike, fast solid skate deck early that softens with traffic and warming temperatures, and classic tracks that are fast early and variable in depth. Coverage is still 100%. Open at 9. Gates close at 5.
Forbush Corner: Great day of classic and skate skiing today. Classic tracks were shallow but still very skiable. Skate lane hard and fast. All east side trails and pines loop all groomed. Nice job groomers.
Thanks for a great day everyone at Forbush!!
Nubs Nob: If there is a Holy Grail for skate and classic Nordic Skiing , it is at Nubs Nob today !
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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