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!
Many Changes to 2006 Michigan Cup Series
9/26/2005 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
Many changes are planned for the 2006 Michigan Cup Series, including scoring changes and our first UP race.,
2006 Michigan Cup Series Race Schedule
9/25/2005 - By Ernie Brumbaugh
The 2005-2006 Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series race schedule is now out!,
New Solda Waxes for the 2005-2006
9/21/2005 - By Mike Muha
Solda has released several new waxes for the 2005-2006 season. Here's the hype with a few comments...,
Blueberry Ridge Trail Restoration Begins
9/20/2005 - By Michigna DNR
Michigan Department of Natural Resources work crews last week began renovation of approximately 4,000 feet of the Blueberry Ridge Pathway near Marquette. ,
Reuse Old Bearings in New 100mm Rollerski Wheels
9/18/2005 - By Mike Muha
You can buy 100mm replacement wheels with or without bearings. Buying without bearings - and reusing your existing bearings - can save you 25% of the purchase costs.,
Toko Tech Manual 2005-2006
9/15/2005 - By Toko
Describes - in great detail - base structuring, glide waxing, kick waxing, waxing tools, ironing techniques, and glide testing. A must read for any racer, even if you don't use Toko waxes. 438KB PDF file,
TART Seeking nominations for Jim Mudgett Award
9/12/2005 - By Missy Luyk
TART Trails is seeking nominations for the 2nd annual Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Award. Nominations are open for anyone who has advocated for building, maintaining and using trails in the Traverse area.,
U.P. Group Seeks Volunteers for Junior Olympics
9/8/2005 - By Dean Woodbeck
The top junior cross-country skiers in the country will converge on Houghton, Michigan during March 2006 for the Chevrolet Junior Olympics. Organizers seek volunteers.,
A Trio of Ski Skett Classic Rollerskis
9/1/2005 - By Ben Arians
I have used a lot of classic rollerskis, and over the last several years have found that the Ski Skett Nord classic models are light, flexible, come in a variety of wheel speeds/durometers, and handle incredibly well.
VASA Rejoins American Ski Marathon Series
8/26/2005 - By Mike Muha
The North American Vasa race has once again joned the American Ski Marathon Series for 2006.,
Four Team NSR Skiers do Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic
8/22/2005 - By Mike Muha
Team NordicSkiRacer.com memebers Andy Stevens, Aaron Tarnow, Phillip Maguire and Randy Kessler just completed the Saturday, August 20, 2005 Ore to Shore Mount Bike Epic.,
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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