Tony Percha (lead) and Cyril Grum getting in an early morning rollerski at Kensington Metropark on Island Drive. (Yes, besides a nice bike path, Kensington has a couple quieter roads...)
UPCOMING
SUN, NOV 30, 2025
Team NordicSkiRacer On-snow ski
Kensington Metropark West Boat Launch parking lot, Milford, MI
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
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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS
SUN, NOV 30
Forbush Corner: What a nice start start to the ski season. Over 100 skiers took advantage of light winds, mild temperatures and the first groom of two feet of snow on our east side trail system. Another 5 inches arrived last night! Our south trail, Cry Baby, was cleared yesterday and we can start working on the west side trails this week. Open 9 to 5.
SAT, NOV 29
Valley Spur: We received 4-6" of snow in the last storm. Hopefully more coming tonight and soon after. No grooming yet. Backcountry skiing could be done. Deer hunting's last day is Sunday so be aware.
Huron Meadows Metropark: Has anybody been by HM to see if they are blowing snow yet? Ski hills in the area have been making snow for a few days now.
Michaywe: Lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops have been rolled in order to establish a base. Areas along cart paths and path crossings are a little thin. Best current conditions are the 2 golf course loops.
Interlochen Golf Course: 4" dense, good glide snow. We classic skied with EVOs in tracks made by another skier yesterday.
Interlochen Golf Course is a good close-to-home option for us during firearm season and when snow is thin. Later in the season, a volunteer grooms a classic track here.
Hanson Hills: Nordic and Fat Bike Trails are shaping up! Groomer Dan broke trail on most of the Nordic system yesterday. Blue and green, easy return are combed this morning. Tracks will be set on novice, green , blue, and easy return by 10am.
Fat bike Groomer Mark has made 2 passes and asks that riders to stay patient and allow for the trail to set up.
Xc & Fat Bike: We are not staffed for trail pass sales this weekend (Lodge is Closed) please put donations in the blue donation tube near the rotary pavilion! Help feed our groomers!
Forbush Corner: Opening day has arrived! We have been concentrating on the east side trail system, clearing fallen and leaning trees and packing with the PB. Expect trails to be groomed for skating and classic. I am using my “A” skis today. Hours of operation 9 to 5, Thursday thru Monday.
FRI, NOV 28
Bay Meadows GC: Me again, after skating I went over to Bay Meadows and it was about the same as yesterday, used my Evo's and worked just fine. Someone looks like they tried to skate, bet it was Cliff. Some wind blown spots but they had a thin crust to ice. Hope to get rid of the wind.
Hickory Hills: Coach K groomed the meadows and although it was rock skis, the fall trail that had been cut real low provided enough groomed snow to make it very skiable. Although marginal, the skating was pretty good for the 4" of packed snow we had. Add another couple of inches and another groom and it will be very good.
Forbush Corner: Larry is out clearing the parking lot and will start tilling all the snow to get it ready for skiing on Saturday. We will open for the season at 9am Saturday November 29th.
Cross Country Ski Headquarters: What an amazing Thanksgiving gift! We received 8" of fresh snow over the past 2 days and the snowy woods are a welcome sight! The ground is still not quite frozen, so we will not be grooming today, but the trails are open for powder skiing and rentals. Our plan is to at least pack the snow sometime before tomorrow evening, and then if we get the 4-5" forecasted for Saturday night, potentially snowcomb some trails by Monday! (fingers crossed) The cafe will be open for food Next Saturday, Dec 6th, but we will have the fire going and some drinks available this weekend! We will send another update Sunday.
Happy Thanksgiving weekend!
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