Doug Cornell says Forbush Corner has been fantastic for skiing!
UPCOMING
FRI, DEC 12, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SAT, DEC 13, 2025
Forbush Opener (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, DEC 14, 2025
SAT, DEC 20, 2025
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
SUN, DEC 21, 2025
XC Ski HQ Ski: George Frye Live
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
MON, DEC 8
Reindeer Run Nordic Center: Snowmobile trail head parking plowed but the logging operation also plowed the trail! So if you have D rated skis forget that trail till later.
Sleeping Bear Dunes: Um, the glen Arbor to empire was groomed today surprisingly so good news bad news the classic tracks were very good. But of course the skate portion had the traditional groomer grove in the center of the narrow skate lane insulted walkers on the fresh groomed trail. As impressive as it was traditional way that they groom, not really good.
There is a impressive base this early in the season but it is lost with not a comprehensive rail plan.
Choose wisely as skaters are not a priority
Kevinski slowski
Kensington Metropark: I skied the golf course at Kensington for the first time today. It was really nice! Amazing how options increase when there is good natural snow on the ground. Sunday’s 1-2” of snow had not been groomed in yet, but skating was still fairly easy. Trail was marked with pink flags, which made it easy to navigate. If they groom after our next snowfall it will be primo. Thank you metropark staff!
Crystal Mountain: Groomed everything today. Still trying to figure out the new Polaris tracked vehicle. Having a hard time making sharp left hand turns for some reason- snow too soft, operator error? Idk. With that being said please br careful on down hills like the last curve on Nepsa and the last one on hawks and squirrel. Other than that, trails turned out pretty good with deep trackset
Skating lanes are still soft but hey we got good snow:)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: Bitter cold temps through the night have given way blue skies and beautiful trails! The skating lanes are excellent. Conditions for classic skiing are very good, too, though we still need a couple more inches of snow to set classic tracks. There is more snow forecasted early in the coming week, and we hope to get enough to have classic tracks by Wednesday! We have about 4-6" of packed snow on the trails, and 10-12" in the woods.
Huron Meadows Metropark: MAN-MADE SNOW IS BEING ADDED TO BUCK'S RUN! Tony Percha and I arrived at Huron Meadows at 7:45am this morning. A brisk 7 degrees out but no wind..we could see the snow plum.from.one of the snowmaking guns in the distance. As we put our boots on, the groomer came by setting fresh corduroy over the inch or two of new snow that fell last last night. Conditions were a little faster than I expected given the temps.
We skied over to the section of Coyote Run that loops through the trees behind Buck's Run for an easy ski. I also wanted to donate speed workout (10-15 second all-out sprints). The trail was in great shape. We could hear equipment running and all of a sudden the park's material hauler came out on the trail heading back to the snow pile for more snow! We of course got way off the trail to let it by - we certainly didn't not want to slow him down!
Fingers crossed - maybe Buck's Run will be open this weekend!
Forbush Corner: Fresh grooming in progress on east side trails. Ridge and the 240 loop are closed due to snowmaking over the weekend. The whales are drying out. Please for your safety, do not ski these trails. All other trails are open. Refer to Nordic Pulse for the latest fresh groom.
Hanson Hills: Trail Update – Today in Grayling, MI ??
??? Temps today: Starting out cold at -5 °F (-21 °C) this morning, warming to a high near 22 °F (-5 °C).
? Lodge & trails open at 9 AM!
Trail Reports:
• Fat Bike Trail: Firm and fast — Groomer Jorden gives it a 9/10!
• Cross Country Trails: Groomer Dan is out with the Pisten Bulley this morning, leveling and smoothing skate lanes.
Downhill / Tubing: Snowmaking is going strong! Groomers have been pushing and shaping lanes on our main tube hill. We’re hopeful to announce an early tubing opening… stay tuned!
Dunes Golf Club: Lots of snow
Plowed parking at entrance
Perfect classic conditions
Make your own tracks
Wilderness skiing on a golf course with hills
4 MI east of Empire on m-72
SUN, DEC 7
Vasa Trail: Thanks TART groomers for the perfect classic tracks this afternoon for my ski from Timber Ridge to The Rock & back on the 25k Vasa trail. It was well worth the wait for mid-season conditions, though I realize there is not much base. I could have used my skin skis the tracks were that good! It was fun seeing so many friends out skiiing, too! LET IT SNOW! ?????? Don’t forget to get your TART grooming badge & Timber Ridge Season Pass, to show your support!
Kensington Metropark: The Kensington Metropark website says "The golf course trails last groomed on 12/6/25, but no tracks have been set at this time. All other trails remain ungroomed."
I have not skied on it yet, but I thought everyone would want to know that Kensington is grooming!
Forbush Corner: Very fine 15km classic ski, 1 thin layer Swix purple grip wax added late yesterday was smoothed out today. Skis not as fast as yesterday, a combination of colder temp, 19° F with brisk wind and 1” fresh snow. Slower speed was less noticeable where skiers had been through, a slight glaze in the track. With snow making in progress, I skied a bypass to Pancake, and the flatter West side trails, as my legs were quite weary. Particularly nice was the Pines trail- both free of debris and out of the wind. The straight trail leading to ‘D’ had shallower track after 1st groom yesterday and fresh snow, but no dirt showing through. Less than a handful of short areas grass showing, on the windy areas of the freeway trail.
Vasa Trail: Best conditions of the early season so far. An extra inch of snow over the past day freshened up the trail system, with another 1/2 inch on top of this mornings groom of the skate lane and reset of the classic tracks. Up to 10" in the woods with compacted 2" base. Only a few thin spots on the 10K with the worst being the usual spot just past the bridge, where a couple spotted some Salmon in the stream today, and where I heard a loud splash from one a few days ago.
Milham Park Golf Course: Milham was groomed this early afternoon. The perimeter and warm up loop were both rolled and then a skate lane was let with the snowmaster. it still seems thin and to warm to set a machine groomed classic track at this time. None the less classic skiers should find good conditions over all. What a great and early start to the winter.
Michaywe: Full groom with new tracks set on both Golf course loops, the Lake Loop, Herringbone and River trails. We have good coverage overall with a few thin spots that are easy to avoid.
Hanson Hills: Grooming Update: Due to a mechanical with our snowmobile, RED will not receive fresh corduroy this morning. Still very skiable as we received just a dusting of snow overnight.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After a light dusting of snow throughout the night, the trails continue to get better! The skating lanes are excellent. Conditions for classic skiing are very good, too, though we still need a couple more inches of snow to set classic tracks. There is more snow forecasted early in the coming week, and we hope to get enough to have classic tracks in a few days! We have about 4-6" of packed snow on the trails, and 10-12" in the woods.
Forbush Corner: We received a dusting of snow overnight. Trails remain in excellent condition. The entire trail system was groomed yesterday.
We commenced snow making operations on the loop and valley yesterday evening and will continue on the Ridge trail today.
We have groomed an access trail from the shop to the Pancake trail to access all the non-snowmaking trails.
Hanson Hills: Lodge and Trails open at 9am!
A friendly reminder that trail passes are required and can be purchased at the ticket window in the Lodge.
Cross Country Trail Update:
Groomer Dan is out again this morning combing skate lanes on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and the M-93 hills.
Classic tracks are set across the entire system, and Wilderness is absolutely beautiful right now.
Come enjoy some perfect Nordic conditions.
SAT, DEC 6
Huron Meadows Metropark: Not bad considering how early in the season it is. some grassy spots that you can get around easily. the loop behind Bucks is real nice for skating. not enough snow for tracks though. some areas do have leaves but not terrible. worth going, enjoy!
Big M: Grooming update 12/6/25: all the trails were groomed today except Catamount and Ryberg Rd, plus from markers 11-12 on Camp 24 (but that should have a hint of tracks from the previous groom). Catamount and Ryberg Rd may have downed trees you will need to go around, if you ski those trails, as those have not been cleared yet this season. The snow conditions are great - get out there! The parking lot is partially plowed and very passable.
Forbush Corner: Excellent classic trail conditions. 33 km over 2 days Swix pink glide/Rode Super-blue grip, 27°, with light snow and moderate wind, temp falling to 23° late today. Packed powder was fast; particularly nice long stretches on pine connector pristine track. Pineneedles and leaves in some areas stuck to the kick wax. Snowmaking commenced this afternoon on the loop, the wet snow much stickier than natural (wiped out on home run hill ??)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: The grooming team snow combed the entire trail network last night, and conditions are very good. The skating lanes are excellent. Conditions for classic skiing are very good, too, though we still need a couple more inches of snow to set classic tracks. We have about 4-6" of packed snow on the trails, and 10-12" in the woods. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open!
Valley Spur: Decent. This is the first grooming of the season. Few thin spots. All trails skate and classic groomed except H.
Forbush Corner: Full system groom this morning - East Side, West Side, Pines Loop, everything - amazing for early December. Skate deck everywhere and classic tracks most everywhere !!!
Hanson Hills: Who’s Ready to Glide, Ride, and Explore?
Lodge and trails open at 9am, and we’ve got another beautiful winter day lined up for you!
Cross Country Update:
Just a light dusting of snow overnight, but Groomer Dan is already out there working his magic—combing skate lanes on ALL trails including Blue, Brown, Yellow, Red, M-93, and Easy Return.
Tracks may be a few days old… but trust us, they’re still glorious. Wilderness is holding tracks too, so plenty of smooth, scenic miles await.
Don’t forget to stop into the Lodge for your daily or season trail pass before heading out!
Fat Bike Trail:
The Fat Bike loop is open and ready for adventure!
If you roll today, please remember to feed the Blue Donation Tube at the MTB trailhead — it keeps the good times spinning.
?? Trail Etiquette Reminder:
We love hikers, but please remember:
Regular boot traffic should remain off the Mountain Bike Trail and Overlook Trail to protect groomed surfaces.
Snowshoers are welcome, just please give bikers the right of way.
Little Smokey, Pines, Guyton, and Oak Ridge Trails are open for hiking!
Bundle up, breathe in that fresh northern Michigan air, and let the trails show you a great time today!
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