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!
Cross Country Ski in October - on Snow!
8/7/2006 - By Sanna Kortelainen
For 55 Euro a night, you too can ski with the international elite on artificial snow at the Saariselka Ski Resort in Finnish Lapland in October!,
Adrian's Race for Hope a Success
8/6/2006 - By Race for Hope
Team NordicSkiRacer Spencer Ruffner helped with this years 'Race for Hope' in Adrian, Michigan. Here's the results, story, and pictures.,
A Rollerski North of Cross Village
8/3/2006 - By Mike Muha
We're on rollerskis by 8:30am. We head north on a relatively smooth section of road with a few little ups and downs. Rick quickly takes the lead and I struggle to keep up.,
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
8/2/2006 - By Steve Born
Ninth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: Athletes who fail to replenish carbohydrates and protein shortly after workouts will never obtain full value from their efforts.,
Strong Team NordicSkiRacer Finish in Black Bear Bike Race
8/1/2006 - By Aaron Tarnow, Dave Fanslow, Steve Kuhl
Team NordicSkiRacer.com had an excellent ride on Sunday's Black Bear bicycle road race. Team members Aaron Tarnow, Steve Kuhl and Dave Fanslow all finished in the lead pack, with Dave taking fourth overall.,
Board Disagrees with Chair, Votes to Reconsider Sault Nordic Trail RFP
7/29/2006 - By Carol Martin
The Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority may decide to scrap its controversial request for proposals to manage its ski trails.,
Kinsmen Park and Hiawatha Highlands Ski Trails: Letter to the City Council
7/27/2006 - By Ray Boucher
For the past several years Sault Trails has been bled dry by the excessive monetary amounts demanded by the Conservation Authority as part of the operating agreement.,
West Yellowstone Ski Festival Right Around the Corner
7/26/2006 - By Jamie Green
We estimate that close to 3000 skiers were in West Yellowstone last year to celebrate the start of the ski season. It’ll be tough to top 2005 but we are sure going to try!,
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make
7/26/2006 - By Steve Born
Eigth in a series of articles about sports nutrition. In this installment: What if your nutrition plan is not working during an event?,
Sault Ste. Marie Cross Country Skiing at a Crossroad
7/25/2006 - By Kinsmen Club of Sault Ste. Marie
The sport of cross country skiing is about to suffer a major setback in Sault Ste. Marie. A popular sport that provides both recreational and economic benefits to this city may suffer significant harm.,
How Technique-Specific VO2 Max Affects Racing Performance
7/24/2006 - By Jenny Ryan, Phil Watts & Randy Jenson, NMU
Jenny Ryan et al. recently gave a presentation in Finland about how technique-specific VO2 Max can impact overall cross country ski performance. What are the implications for your training?,
Summer Biathlon National Championships
7/22/2006 - By US Biathlon
Deb Nordyke captured her second national title to go along with the one she earned in 2004. Doug Hoover produced a 4 penalty shooting performance to lead the men’s field by 29 seconds.,
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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