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!
Not What it Seems!
7/24/2004 - By Dan Motowski
The 4th lap 11:40? Whoa! Panic time - was I sick, I don't feel that bad? I was really pushing that last lap, too??,
Developing Plan to Keep Forbush Corner Open
7/18/2004 4:26:00 PM
The Lower Peninsula's first premier cross country ski center, Forbush Corner, has been teetering on insolvency for several years. Poor snow years and additional competition have each added to reduced skier turnout. Concerned patrons for Forbush are meeting shortly to develop plans to keep the center open for the 2004-2005 season.
Subaru Factory Team Fund Raising Trip to NZ
7/14/2004 5:30:00 PM
Subaru Factory Team is working on getting this August's trip to New Zealand going. This trip is a fundraiser for the US Ski Team and will include coaching by Trond Nystad (USST Head Coach), Pete Vordenberg (USST Assistant), and Nathan Schultz (Subaru Factory Team) as well as lectures and presentations by USST athletes and Chris Hall, USST wax technician.
HCMA Boards Recommends Canceling Parkland Sale
7/10/2004 10:14:00 PM
James Young, Chairman of the HCMA board, announced that the proposed sale of the property connecting Kensington Metropark to Proud Lake State Park will be postponed until the Milford bond proposal is decided in the November election.
The Michigan Cup Committee Meets on August 8
7/10/2004 10:05:00 PM
The Michigan Cup Committee meets on August 8 to discuss the upcoming season. Items to discuss include the schedule, whether to include sprint races, backup sites, rules governing skating in classic races, and the impact of relays on overall team point totals.
CXC/Birkie Big Summer Camp - August 2-5
6/25/2004 9:00:00 AM
The CXC/Birkie Big Summer Camp will be held August 2-5 at Telemark Resort, in Cable, WI. Costs are $260 Room and Board and Coaching all inclusive. Discounts for members of summer training groups and scholarships available on request.
Homes to be built on park lands
6/22/2004 10:18:00 PM
Fight plans to replace the Kensington to Proud Lake connector trail with new homes.
Team NordicSkiRacer Announces Team House Plans
6/22/2004 - By Mike Muha
Team NordicSkiRacer.com today announced plans to purchase a house for the Team to stay during race trips from southeastern Michigan. ,
Spots Open for Grand Rapids Aalberg Camp
6/15/2004 9:41:00 AM
The Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team / John Aalberg Training Camp has a few openings available! The camp will meet at Pando Ski Area in Rockford (just north of Grand Rapids) on Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20.
Houle & Tikh Overall Points Leaders for Team NSR
5/7/2004 - By Mike Muha
Here are the Michigan Cup results for everyone on Team NordicSkiRacer.com, sorted every which way... , , , ,
Physiology Performance Testing Opportunity
4/20/2004 9:27:00 AM
Participate in a Michigan State University study and get a treadmill VO2 max test with concurrent, pre-and post-exercise lactate monitoring (via finger stick), body composition analysis, and $50!
"Let's Get Moving" kick-off on May 15
4/17/2004 4:10:00 PM
Sara Cockrell says, "I think the Grand Traverse area can beat Alpena easily if we all participate by logging our miles from hiking, biking, rollerskiing, running, paddling, and many other summertime activities, and still have lots of fun. Join in and help us WIN!!!!
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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