UPCOMING

WED, JAN 22, 2025

RESCHEDULED! BARC Learn to Ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

FRI, JAN 24, 2025

CANCELLED: Noquemanon Ski Marathon: Junior and Adaptive Races
Al Quaal Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI

SAT, JAN 25, 2025

CANCELLED:Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Al Quaal Recreation Area (Ishpeming, MI) and NTN 510 trailhead

CXC Jr. Cup / Great Lakes Division - Freestyle Sprint
Minneapolis, MN -- The Trailhead, Loppet

Camp NordicSkiRacer - Skate Technique
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

XC Ski HQ: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

XC Ski HQ: Bavarian Ski Festival
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

Lantern-lit Trail
Fayette Historic State Park, 13700 13.25 Lane, Garden, Michigan, 49835

SUN, JAN 26, 2025

CXC Jr. Cup / Great Lakes Division - Freestyle Mass Start
Minneapolis, MN -- The Trailhead, Loppet

Boyne Mountain Classic 10k
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, MI

Beach Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nubs Knob, Harbor Springs

Camp NordicSkiRacer - Classic Technique
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

XC Ski HQ: Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

XC Ski HQ: Eric McDonald Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

TUE, JAN 28, 2025

Vasa Ski Club Raptors Tuesday Night Race Series
Hickory Hills Recreation Area, 2000 Randolph Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

WED, JAN 29, 2025

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

FRI, JAN 31, 2025

XC Ski HQ: Winter Feast
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

SAT, FEB 1, 2025

White Pine Stampede
Mancelona, MI

XC Ski HQ: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

SUN, FEB 2, 2025

Team NordicSkiRacer Junior Ski
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Forbush Corner Memorial Classic Race
Forbush Corner, 4971 W Co Rd 612, Frederic, MI 49733

Valley Spur Classic 10km
Valley Spur, e8238 M-94, Munising, MI 49862

XC Ski HQ: Paella on the Sun Deck
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

XC Ski HQ: Live Music with Kat and Wil
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd, Roscommon, MI 48653. 800-832-2663, [email protected], CrossCountrySki.com

TUE, FEB 4, 2025

Vasa Ski Club Raptors Tuesday Night Race Series
Hickory Hills Recreation Area, 2000 Randolph Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

WED, FEB 5, 2025

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

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

WED, JAN 22

Hanson Hills: Beautiful. 0f and fresh snow called for a classic day. Perfect kick and quite fast considering fresh inch of cold snow. I skied out the normal skate lane and discovered the PB&J classic single track…absolutely perfect and beautiful…never noticed it after skiing at Hanson for 40 years! Grooming was excellent on the whole trail system. Swix purple extra perfect.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Subzero temps remain through this morning, but the grooming team will be snow-combing all the trails set fresh, squeaky corduroy. Coverage remains solid on all trails, and Trappers cabin tracks should be reset today as well. Temps should warm back up to the teens by this evening, but there is some magic in this bone-chilling cold.. don't let it go to waste!

TUE, JAN 21

Huron Meadows Metropark: Another good day out skating. Skate lane and tracks in good condition. A little slower due to frigid temperatures. Sounds like skiing on styrofoam. Tracks blown in on connector, but good in the woods.

Michaywe: Received about 2 inches overnight. Reset track on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and the front 9 loop. The golf course and other open areas are seeing some drifting otherwise trails are in good condition.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails are open today, and were groomed yesterday. We will not be grooming this morning, but you are welcome to ski and warm up inside by the fire with hot food and drink!

MON, JAN 20

Huron Meadows Metropark: Very nice grooming on Buck’s Run. Classic tracks were deep and firm, although the wind had blown in some debris (oak leaves, pine needles, a few twigs). Still, great gliding on VR30 and some other prior waxes. Tracks were fast despite the extreme cold temps. The skating lane looked nice, it’s wide with just a slight ridge.

Unlisted trail: LHHT northbound from Hwy. 31. Two feet of snow in the Laurel Highlands. 1’ of cold, champagne powder on top of a denser layer. It’s deep!

Pigeon Creek: Frigid morning skate on a couple inches of fluffy lake effect snow. No groomers today on the MLK holiday but the skate track was still skiable. Classic tracks are still set and in good shape. Be cautious of the wind chills even though the trails are well protected by the trees.

Michaywe: Received a dusting of new snow overnight. Skate lane was groomed and track reset where needed on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops. Conditions are good.

Hanson Hills: We received a dusting of new snow overnight. Groomer Jason will be out combing skate lanes today Green, Blue, Brown, Yellow, Easy Return, and M-93 Hills. Wilderness has tracks.
Lodge and trails open at 9am. Trail Passes required.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The trails are open today! The ski surface remains in good shape and will be snowcombed this morning. The classic tracks on Trappers Cabin and the Blizzard trails are still in decent condition, and most other trails have skied-in tracks. Lots of warm clothing on sale and warm things to eat and drink at the Stone Turtle Cafe! Enjoy!

Forbush Corner: Full system groom today to work in and compact the few inches of lake effect snow we received yesterday. Expect subzero windchill. Dress and take the appropriate caution when heading out.

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