UPCOMING

WED, JAN 28, 2026

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

FRI, JAN 30, 2026

Winter Feast
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Middle Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Forbush Freestyle
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Short Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Meijer State Games - Hanson Hills Classic
Hanson Hills Recreation Area, 7601 Old Lake Rd, Grayling, Michigan 49738 (989-348-9266)

Paella on the Sun Deck (noon and 2:00pm)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Live Music with Kat and Wil (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Kat & Logan Live (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

TUE, FEB 3, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Relay Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

WED, FEB 4, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

THU, FEB 5, 2026

Masters World Cup 2026 in Sappada/ITA - Long Distance Races
Sappada - Forni Avoltri, Italy

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona High School, 9300 W Limits Rd; Mancelona MI 49659

Pre-Birkie 26K and 42K
Hayward, Wisconson

Valley Spur Classic 5/10k
Valley Spur, E8017 State Highway M-94, Munising, MI

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Barnelopet
Maasto Hiihto, Hancock

2026 Winter Olympics - Women's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

SUN, FEB 8, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Nordic Ski Junior Racers training session (Team NordicSkiRacer)
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Forbush Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W County Road 612, Frederic, MI 49733 (989-889-2843)

Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's 10 + 10 km Skiathlon
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

TUE, FEB 10, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - Men's/Women's Sprint qual.+ final
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

THU, FEB 12, 2026

2026 Winter Olympics - 10 km freestyle women
Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Italy

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

WED, JAN 28

Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail: LHHT--Northern Terminus. A foot of dense snow covers Western Pennsylvania and most everywhere else. The snowpack is a mix of existing snow and the 14"+ that fell on Sunday the 25th. It is really a thick consistency. Even the steeper, rockier parts of the LHHT are quite skiable. You can even ski off-piste in the forested city parks in Pittsburgh right now, a real rarity.

Stinchfield Woods : Stinchfield was snowy and beautiful. About half of the trails I went on had some foot traffic, but it wasn't too annoying. There were some fallen logs, but they were mostly on flats and easy to navigate. The roller coaster was in fine shape.

Also stopped by Hudson Mills afterwards. Their website says it was rolled on Saturday (before the snow storm) . Overall, a pleasant ski on skier made tracks, in fluffy snow.

Kensington Metropark: Beautiful trackset in the woods. A loop was perfect, B loop a little wind blown in the open areas. Thank you groomers!

Huron Meadows Metropark: Wed 12:30-1:15pm - South golf course not rolled or groomed. Parked at first lot on left. Groomed from there and headed towards contractors loop, it was groomed and tracks set once you got out to the loop. Soft and slow for skate, tracks had grass and dirt showing. Did 1/2 of Coyote and bailed. Soft, slow and digging trenches. Had it been rolled on Monday today would have been great. Really bummed they are not rolling and packing down the fresh snow and then grooming. If you are strong and robust stick with Bucks unless things firm up. Cheers!

Stoney Creek Metropark: Almost all trails have fresh park set tracks, but exposed areas were sometimes drifted over. There are some oak leave patches in the woods where deer have been digging for acorns. Despite these issues skiing was the best I've seen at Stoney in a long time,

Kensington Metropark: A fresh groom on the golf course, really, really nice conditions. I highly recommend Kensington today!

Vasa Trail: Outstanding grooming and snow conditions. Hard set tracks, excellent skate deck. Get out and ski and consider volunteering for the vasa ski races at vasa.org

Michaywe: Another couple inches of snow during the day yesterday. Groomed the skate deck on maple ridge. Groomed and set track on the rest of the trail system. Conditions remain good! Full-service bar & dining located on the ski trail at Michaywe. "Inn the Woods" Restaurant is open Tuesday - Saturday. Visit www.michaywe.com for hours & menu.

Hiawatha Highlands: Happy Snowy Morning!! Sounding like a broken record here, but....it is an absolutely gorgeous morning up here. The trees are winter white after the snowfall and it's serenely calm!!

The groomer is currently out -- the 2k Lighted and the Pinder system were finished around 8:45 a.m., he is currently out on the Crystal system and will then head to the Red Pine system. All systems are Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate, and looking fantastic!

Come on up and take advantage of our beautiful trails -- no noise, no stress....it's just you, the snow, and the sound of your skis :)

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Fresh grooming on all trails today. Come on out and enjoy these exceptional winter conditions!

Hanson Hills: WEDNESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 28, 2026

Nordic Trail Update:
Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We received about 2 inches of new snow yesterday—a nice refresh for the trail system.

Groomer Dan is getting a well-earned day of rest today. Justin will be heading out on the groomer after this morning’s GRA Board meeting, which means grooming efforts will begin around 9:30 AM.
Red Trail will be the first pass once grooming starts.

TUE, JAN 27

Maybury State Park: Double tracked for classic and plowed for walkers. A-Ski day, no limbs, twigs or bare spots.

Independance Oaks: They rolled everything yesterday but it was a little slow with some fresh powder on top--probably about 3/4" by the time we left. What a season!

Crystal Mountain: Groomed and laid tracks on everything but the hills and the trail to kinlochen. It was tough going. I measured 7.5 at my house 5 miles away. The hills only been packed with the snowmobile. I ran out of time and was afraid of getting stuck. Tim should be able to get them groomed tomorrow.

Huron Meadows Metropark: The only trail open today is Buck's Run (and the connector). Great skate deck, deep classic tracks. It was probably too windy to groom (or ski) the golf course, but I wish they'd groom Cedar Trace and the Contractors Loop.

Huron Meadows Metropark: Talked with Paul at Hudson Mills Metropark office. Said maybe they will roll the golf course on Thursday. He said they have been busy adding new snow to Buck's Run (not sure why) and plowing. If it is just a money thing, I would be willing to pay to ski on all trails, not just Buck's Run. The rental shop suggested the groomers may be short staffed.

Huron Meadows Metropark: Golf courses not rolled, not groomed. Ground cold enough and snow deep enough to perhaps create a nordic skating deck. Echoing the sentiment of Bill Bradley yesterday.
Bucks Run is immaculate.
A committed Livingston County Resident paying for an annual MetroParks pass who wants skate ski terrain.

Michaywe: Groomed and set track on the lake loop, herringbone, and the river trail. Groomed out the skate deck on the front 9 loop. Snow intensity has picked up, most of today's grooming is already starting to get covered with fresh snow.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: We received about an inch of fresh snow last night. All trails are snow combed, and classic tracks are set. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open for lunch, drinks, and warming up by the fire. Excellent conditions on all trails!

Hiawatha Highlands: Good Morning Skiers!! It's a beautiful snowy morning....temperature sitting at -16 C and currently very very lightly snowing.

The groomer was not out this morning, trails are still in great shape.

Mabel Lake Flats was groomed yesterday afternoon as of 3 p.m.

Have a great day everybody!!

Hanson Hills: TUESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 27, 2026

Nordic Trail Update:
Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We picked up about ¼ inch of new snow overnight. Blue received a fresh combing pass, and new classic tracks were set on Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills.

The rest of the trail system still has a very skiable skate deck and classic tracks, just lightly snow-covered.
Wilderness received fresh tracks yesterday and is skiing well.

Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails today with a $13 Nordic trail pass.

A great day to get out and ski—see you on the trails!

MON, JAN 26

Huron Meadows Metropark: Monday night Bucks run excellent for classic. Tracks deep intact with good glide & great kick, very clean - I would use A skis if I had any!

Corsair Ski Trails: Skiing conditions are very good after four inches of new snow blanketed the trails yesterday. Groomers Dan and Karl put in a long day today, operating two machines to get the trails in top shape. They rolled, packed and set tracks at the Silver Valley, Corsair and Wright’s Lake trail sections. It’s time for some outdoor fun!

Nubs Nob: Nubs has an 18 inch groomed in hardpack base . Today a fresh groom of new snow made for hero skiing . It was cold : but LF 6 made it work . And the wind was light . Excellent !

Huron Meadows Metropark: Devastating news: They didn’t roll the golf course. The guys in the clubhouse (shout out the lovely guys in the clubhouse!!) didn’t know why. The good news is, there’s a ton of snow and very cold temps in the extended forecast.

Bucks is in great shape.

Huron Meadows Metropark: Devastating news: They didn’t roll the golf course. The guys in the clubhouse (shout out the lovely guys in the clubhouse!!) didn’t know why. The good news is, there’s a ton of snow and very cold temps in the extended forecast.

Bucks is in great shape.

: Skied local wooded area in Oakland Co. Broke trail in 5" fresh snow. Made nice 1/4 mi. loop. 1st hour sun and 18 degrees. Clouds and wind came in and broke up the party but we'll be back. Swix blue special was the wax of the day. SKI LOCAL.

Milham Park Golf Course: Skate deck on the perimeter is non-existent. Was really hoping it would be regroomed today, but no dice. Understandable with how cold it's been.

Classic tracks are nice, but very soft. Hard to pole in some areas, as poles will just sink in far. The wind has also blown leaves into the tracks in a few areas, but that's not unexpected. Still, it's skiing in Kalamazoo, so can't complain too much!

A few grooming passes would really make Milham shine this season. Happy to help out, if I can ever be of service.

Shanty Creek - Schuss Mtn: 3-4" of fresh snow on top of an uneven groomed trail, This has become the norm for Schuss Mnt operations sadly. Despite it being the closest venue to our home, I doubt we'll return again.

Michaywe: Rolled and groomed the skate deck on maple ridge. Freshened the skate on most of herringbone. Reset track on most of the lake loop. Conditions are good!

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: All trails are snow combed, and classic tracks are set. The skiing is marvelous, and a light snow is falling. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open for lunch, drinks, and warming up by the fire. There are a small number of tickets left for Winter Feast this Friday, so reserve your seat soon! 989-821-6661

Hiawatha Highlands: Welcome back to a beautiful Monday morning, with the sun playing peek-a-boo. The temperature is currently sitting at a calm -17 C.....perfectly balmy!

The groomer was out this morning -- the Pinder 4k classic track, the 2k Lighted and the Crystal system were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. All trails are looking amazing!

Come on up and take in the beauty of the trails.....enjoy your day :)

Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing skate lanes and making a grooming pass down Konopniki. Plans are in place to reset classic track on Wilderness.

HANSON HILLS CLASSIC — THIS SUNDAY!
Don’t miss the Hanson Hills Classic, part of the Meijer State Games of Michigan, happening this Sunday.

Register online:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/MeijerStateGamesHansonHillsClassic

Maybury State Park: The best snow conditions at Maybury in years . Deep double set tracks. A skis, blue swix classic only.

Forbush Corner: Albeit cold, for those willing to venture out, skiers are being treated to the best trail conditions, dare I say, ever. Entire trail system is open, east and west side groomed yesterday, and I hear Pines loop gets the fresh groom today. Open at 9, gates close at 5.

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