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!
Ski Walking takes off in Europe!
12/25/2004 - By Pete Edwards
Elite cross-country skiers have been benefiting from Ski Walking during the off season for years. Technical – Yes! However, this new fitness trend in Europe termed “Nordic Walking” has recently been simplified for the masses.,
Hartwick Pines offers Guided Snowshoe Hikes
12/23/2004 10:10:00 AM - By Hartwick Pines
Hartwick Pines State Park will again offer several guided snowshoe hikes through the Old Growth Forest.,
Vasa Newsletter #2
12/23/2004 8:43:00 AM - By Jim Dombrowski & Pete LaPlaca
Just a reminder, the first price increase for the 29th annual North American Vasa will be on January 1st 2005.,
Baic & Nestor Win Nordican 10K Opener
12/22/2004 9:26:00 AM - By Hap Wright
Milan Baic and Sara Nestor were the top skiers in the Boyne 10K Season Opener this past Saturday. The Boyne Nordican at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, MI, held the Opener at the last moment when Crystal Mountain announced that it did not have enough snow to hold their race.,
Hartwick Pines State Park offers lantern-light ski
12/17/2004 6:00:00 PM - By Grayling Visitors Bureau
Hartwick Pines State Park, six miles northeast of Grayling, will be hosting to two nights of cross country skiing by lantern light on Jan. 22 and Feb. 19.,
DNR Announces Groomed Ski Trail List
12/17/2004 10:06:00 AM - By Brenda Curtis, DNR
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials today announced the list of State Forest pathways and trailheads that will be groomed for cross country skiing this winter., , ,
Boyne Nordican Race this Saturday
12/16/2004 2:29:00 PM - By Lou Awodey
With the unfortunate need to cancel the Crytal Mtn. event on Dec. 18, we have agreed to host an alternative, casual race event for the same day. Our snow conditions are adequate for a 5-10KM (higher golf course setting) Freestyle race Sat. Morning 12/18.,
Crystal Pre-Season Opener Cancelled
12/15/2004 5:14:00 PM - By Roger Putman, Crystal Mountain
The Crystal Pre-Season Opener is canceled. The race might move to Boyme Mountain.,
Pre-Register for NM2005 by Friday, Win Wax Bench?
12/15/2004 9:43:00 AM - By Brent Oja
Any skier that registers for the 2005 National Masters in Minnesota's Twin Cities (January 30 - February 5, 2005) between now and Friday, December 17 will be entered in a drawing for a single wooden wax profile bench ($80 retail value). ,
Yoko North America Night Race Series in Ohio
12/14/2004 8:01:00 PM - By Tom Cook, Ohio Nordic Ski Team
The Ohio Nordic Ski Team has launched a new Tuesday night race series under the lights at Chapin Forest Pine Lodge Ski Center in Kirtland, OH, with new sponsor, Yoko Poles.,
Changes to Grand View XC race
12/14/2004 9:39:00 AM - By CXC
Based on recent conversations among CXC, CCSA, Junior coaches, and the Wolverine organizers, several changes to the posted schedule will be implemented at the Grand View XC Ski Challenge in Wolverine this weekend.,
Chestnut Valley: Good race for new racers
12/13/2004 4:04:00 PM - By Mike Muha
Looking for your first cross counrry ski racer, ever? The Chestnut Valley Freestyle may be your race...,
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
SAT, MAR 28
Stokely Creek: Big groomer went out this morning to get the trails in good shape for the day. The snow has been falling so there’s so light snow on the fresh tracks. Office is open till 4 today!
Hickory Hills: Best of the season skating conditions at Hickory Hills this morning. Both the hillside and meadow have been PistenBully groomed. Get there before it warms up. No classic tracks as I assume the deck is getting thin in some places, but coverage on the hillside is 100%.
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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