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!
2005 US National Masters Plug
9/23/2004 3:48:00 PM
This message will fall under the "shameless plug" catagory. A group of skiers in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis & St. Paul will be your hosts for the 2005 US National Masters XC Ski Championships.
2005 Michigan Cup Schedule Released
9/23/2004 2:55:00 PM
Ernie Brumbaugh from the Michigan Cup Committee has released the 2004-2005 Michigan Cup Race Schedule.
The New Skate Technique
9/12/2004 - By flsyguk
The 'double pole' has become the basis of all the skating strokes. In the V2 and alternate V2 the skier should finish the double pole in the direction of the power-side gliding ski before stepping off onto the other ski., ,
Order Form for Team NSR Ski Suits
9/8/2004 8:08:00 AM
An order form for Team NSR.com ski suits can now be downloaded.
Team NSR Stylin' in Louis Garneau Racing Suits
8/30/2004 5:51:00 PM
Hey Team NordicSkiRacer.com members - and any one else who wants to wear NSR team colors this year - we're going to order two-piece racing suits from Louis Garneau.
WSTC Announces Club Trip Calendar
8/27/2004 4:30:00 PM
The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club out of Ann Arbor, Michigan, has announced its tentative trip calendar for the 2004-2005 ski season.
Seeking nominations for Jim Mudgett Award
8/22/2004 5:03:00 PM
To recognize the extraordinary efforts of local folks involved in trail advocacy, Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails is creating a hall of fame for trail advocates. We have named the award after Jim Mudgett, who passed away in January 2004.
Michigan Cup Adds 12 & Under Division
8/17/2004 8:05:00 PM
The Michigan Cup will be giving points to kids 12 and under at designated races this season.
Michigan Cup participation increases for 3rd year
8/11/2004 8:59:00 AM
Michigan Cup participation increased for the third year in a row during the 2003-2004 season, according to Carol Muelleur-Brumbaugh, Treasurer of the Michigan Cup.
Doublepole with Medicine Ball
8/1/2004 - By Mike Muha
Here's a medicine ball exercise we've adopted for our Team NordicSkiRacer Thursday night strength sessions that simulates doublepoling.,
GRA 10K Results from thh Ausable River Festival
7/26/2004 9:00:00 AM
Starting and finishing on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at the Grayling High School Football Stadium, this flat course traveled down the Wayne C. Koppa Pathway into Grayling. The top finishers were Pat Dantzer (34:17) and Kelly Stumpmier (45:36).
Seated Medicine Ball Toss for Two
7/26/2004 - By Mike Muha
Here's a seated medicine ball toss (also called a seated oblique toss) for two people that can really work your core muscles.,
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
Vasa Trail: The conditions were fast with control today. Get out there tomorrow before it the warming temps. the nipple and Jack Pine is not groomed, but was very skiable.
Vasa Trail:
Forbush Corner: Over 90 skiers came out today to enjoy beautiful weather and great spring skiing conditions. We are going to keep up the momentum by grooming east side trails with the Piston Bully and freshening up the west side skate deck with the Tidd Tech tomorrow leaving existing classic tracks alone. Open 9 to 5.
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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