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!
GLD Points After the Houghton Christmas Classic & Freestyle
12/24/2005 - By Nick Baic
Great Lakes District points list after the Houghton Christmas Classic and Freestyle race on December 17-18, 2005,
Vasa Top 10 Improvements for 2005
12/22/2005 - By Missy Luyk
To recognize and celebrate these successes, TART Trails, Inc. has come up with our inaugural 'Top Ten' list for 2005 improvements,
Women's Snowshoe Building Class in Graling
12/21/2005 - By Lynn Marla
The Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program today announced a snowshoe building class at Twin Pine Lodge near Grayling, Jan. 27-29, that also features a guided snowshoe hike at Hartwick Pines State Park.,
Women's Winter Weekend in Porcupine Mountains
12/21/2005 - By Ann Wilson DNR
A weekend packed with snow-related activities (cross country, downhill and telemark skiing as well as snowshoeing) for women is planned for Feb. 11-12 at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. ,
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Offers Winter Getaway
12/21/2005 - By Lynn Marla, DNR
The Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is offering a winter skills workshop for women Feb. 24-26 at the DNR's MacMullan Conference Center at Higgins Lake.,
First Aspen Park Race 5km Results
12/21/2005 - By Jeff Kalember
Conditions 20 deg F, rock solid freshly groomed track. 100% coverage, great conditions.,
Review: The 2005/06 Atomic RS11 192 Warm/Hard Skating Ski
12/21/2005 - By James Hull
With a quiver of first year Atomic RS10's in a soft marathon flex, paired with last years Rossignol F2's, my intention was to find an all-around ski with the flex targeted to complement the firmer Rossi's. I elected to go the Atomic RS11 route.,
Invest in Groomer for Independence Lake!
12/20/2005 - By Ron Sell
A used Tidd Tech groomer and a Skidoo Alpine is available. I propose we put together a group of 'investors' to buy it and loan to help Bill Kaltz groom Independence Lake.,
Hooked on the Crystal Mountain Season Opener!
12/19/2005 - By Dell Todd
I sensed that I could move up a place or, so I tried to bridge up that second or two on the first short straight. I was nearly back in close contact with Stephen & Don Camp, with Melzar & Todd Vigland on my tail, when I...,
Learn to Make Snowshoes at Ludington State Park
12/19/2005 - By Mary Dettloff, DNR
Ludington State Park is hosting a series of snowshoe-making workshops this winter at the park's warming shelter.,
Burchfield Park Serious about Skating
12/19/2005 - By Andy Stevens
As I recently posted in the trail review section, I was surprised to see Burchfield Park in Holt groomed, more or less, for skating. That motivated me to sit down with the park management to discuss grooming. I was encouraged by the conversation.,
Kate: The New Beckie Scott???
12/18/2005 - By Mike Muha
Kate leads mom and her soccer coach around Independence Oaks. See pictures and her sprint debut movie!,
UPCOMING
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 :)
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