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!
First US Ski Team Camp Takes Scientific Approach
6/1/2006 - By uqirdhfg
U.S. cross country athletes headed for home Tuesday after a non-holiday holiday weekend and their first training camp of the preseason., ,
Traverse City Smart Commute Week is next week! June 5-9, 2006
6/1/2006 - By Missy Luyk
It's that time of year again! Put your car away and get your bike tuned up, your tennis shoes laced up or buy a BATA pass in preparation for the 12th Annual Traverse City Smart Commute Week! ,
CXC Ski Team May Training Camp Recap, Time Trial and Strength Test Results
6/1/2006 - By Bryan Fish (Head Coach)
The first objective of the camp was to assess the athletes’ general fitness. These tests do not directly relate to ski specific performance, but they indicate general areas of general physical strength and weakness.,
Kensington Metropark Makes Trail Improvements
5/28/2006 - By Mike Muha
A trail reroute, a trail repair, and a new set of mile markers are nearly complete this spring on Kensington Metropark's hike-bike trail. The reroute will make the trail slightly longer while eliminating a hill.,
World's Longest Ski Tunnel Opens Soon
5/25/2006 - By Mike Muha
The construction of Swedens´ first and the world´s longest ski tunnel with the only indoor biathlon arena in the world was started in the spring of 2005 and the facility will be opened in the spring of 2006.,
Another Trip to the Grand Canyon
5/25/2006 - By Ken Dawson
Starting in May the weather gets a little hot, so the one thing I planned was being around water. In the GC that is not always an easy task.,
2006 CXC Coach's Symposium Recap
5/24/2006 - By Bryan Fish
The 2006 CXC Coach’s Symposium brought a large group of coaches from around the Midwest as far away as Traverse City and Detroit, MI. One of there tasks was to complete a SWOT analysis of Central Cross Country.,
Haven't Received Your Michigan Cup Results?
5/22/2006 - By Ken Dawson
Several individuals had their Michigan Cup results returned by the Post office due to an incorrect address. I'll mail another copy if you send me the correct address.,
Noque Trail Meeting on May 23
5/22/2006 - By Susan Brian
The NTN's annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:30pm at UP Front & Company. The event will include a Members Reception, a Silent Auction & the Annual Business Meeting.,
More on US Nationals in Houghton
5/18/2006 - By US Ski Team
Houghton and Michigan Tech hosted the cross country Junior Olympics last season and was chosen over two other sites bidding for the championships, he said. Disabled cross country races will also be part of the national championships races in Houghton.,
Wadsworth Joins XC Coaching Staff
5/18/2006 - By US Ski Team
Three-time cross country Olympian Justin Wadsworth has been added to the U.S. Ski Team's World Cup coaching staff, Head Coach Pete Vordenberg said.,
So How WAS the Regional Development Team Selected?
5/18/2006 - By Sten Fjeldheim and Yuriy Gusev
Sten Fjeldheim and Yuriy Gusev have an interesting e-mail exchange discussing the impact selection criteria can have on developing skiers.,
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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