UPCOMING

TUE, JAN 20, 2026

Citizen’s Night Ski Race Series
Main MTU Trailhead, Michigan Tech Trails, Houghton, Michigan

WED, JAN 21, 2026

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

FRI, JAN 23, 2026

Junior Noque
Al Quall Recreation Area, Ishpeming, MI

SAT, JAN 24, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Freestyle Individual Start
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ishpeming, MI

FLASH RACE to support Reid Goble
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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

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

SUN, JAN 25, 2026

Great Lakes Division Junior National Qualifier - Classic Individual Start / Mixed Relay
Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Beech Nuts Junior Nordic Race
Nub's Nob, 500 Nub’s Nob Road, Harbor Springs, MI 49740

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

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

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LATEST TRAIL CONDITIONS

TUE, JAN 20

Michaywe: Received another 3-4 inches since yesterday. Groomed and set track on the lake loop, herringbone, the river trail, and both golf course loops. Open areas on the golf course will be prone to a little drifting.

Reindeer Run Nordic Center: Empire airport snowmobile trailhead
Groomer packed the deep accumulatetion of snow early morning.
Nice build up, trail is in very good shape.
Parking lot plowed this morning.
Everything is a go... Corner of benzonia trail and Osborn rd.

Hiawatha Highlands: Whew......another snowy morning!! It's definitely a very crisp, fresh morning....temperature is currently at -18 C. I tell you though, it's definitely a beautiful white winter wonderland outside :)

The groomer was out this morning -- the Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate (Pinder finished around 7:30 a.m.).

Bundle up, stay warm, and have an amazing day!!

Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning giving Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93 Hills a fresh comb on the skate deck.
Classic tracks on these trails are two days old and still holding up well.

MON, JAN 19

Nubs Nob: Nubs Nob red and blue loop has 18” of hard packed base . Looks like we will be skiing late into the Spring!

Hiawatha Highlands: Good Monday Morning Everyone! What a fantastic weekend for racing, we hope some got out to watch!! It is a bit of a chilly morning....currently at -11 C, but everything is snowy white and beautiful as we got some more snow overnight.

The groomer is currently out this morning -- the Pinder system was completed at 8:30 a.m., he is currently on the Crystal system, followed by the 2k Lighted and then the Red Pine system. All systems are Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate.

We hope everybody has a fabulous Monday....bundle up and come get your dose of fresh air!

Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing skate lanes on Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, and Novice. Once complete, he’ll move on to open Wilderness and set fresh classic track later this morning.

**Red/Jugivny were combed and packed yesterday.

Forbush Corner: Waking up to a very cold and windy start. Limiting grooming to our more “wind protected” trails, Badlands and Green Trail.

SUN, JAN 18

Vasa Trail: What a prelude to the Vasa race. Our groomers not only used piper on the entire trail system but they used it on ice breaker the start of vasa race and it was the best this section ever was for skiing. Although the trail was groomed with the piston bully, I must say that throughout this winter our groomers have done a tremendous job grooming our trail system. I know a lot of skiers are disappointed that they were not using piper but how could you complain on how great the trail is shaping up. With more cold and snow expected the more piper passes. No one wants to use the piston bully more than our groomers.
Make sure you sign up for Vasa race and lets fill up the Big Foot Community Relay. We never had a relay event before so let's show the community how important this event could be in the future. Don't forget to get your tickets for the Community Celebration Party. We have the greatest group of ladies planning a fun evening you will not forget.

Forbush Corner: 19° and 7mph wind at 11:25. Classic skied with well worn Rode super blue grip was perfect. Fresh groom everywhere, moderate snow falling with 1/2-1” pow on skate deck. Fluffy goodness enticed me to ski all black and blue hills on both east and west sides, effortlessly gliding on Pines/Pines connector in between. Huge amounts of snow hanging in the trees, zero debris, lots of smiling skiers. Max speed 22.6 mph, 12miles/19.3km. What a weekend!

Big M: Some of the easy trails were groomed today, including Lumberjack, Ryberg Rd, Double Bit and Corkpine. The other trails still have some visible tracks from yesterday's groom, but the snow is coming down. The snow new is very fluffy and easy to ski through but overall the tracks are a little sticky.

Huron Meadows Metropark: Bucks Run was firm and fast this afternoon as there had been a lot of skiers on the course. When I arrived around 4 pm the parking lot was jammed and there were a lot of skiers on the trail. Conditions should remain very good with the potential snow later tonight and colder temps in the forecast. Great job by the Huron Meadows crew!

Vasa Trail: Conditions were exquisite on the trail system today. At my late morning arrival at the TH parking lot I realized it had received over a half foot of lake-effect fluff overnight, so I expected the usual Snowmobile pulling the Tidtech post-groom conditions of a soft and slow skate lane. Not true! It turns out that Glen & Dave took the Pisten Bully around the system, and they were just finishing up as I crossed the bridge outbound. The result of its tilling the full width of the skate lane is that there was no softness on the lane corduroy as it had deflated the snow. So skating was firm and fast, not scary fast, just normal fast. The classic tracks were also machine-set perfect, firm and deep enough. Finishing my loop after 12-noon I noticed the parking lot was about 98% full.

Michaywe: Received another 3-4 inches since yesterday. Rolled, combed, and set track on the entire trail system. Conditions are real good!

Reindeer Run Nordic Center: Empire snowmobile trailhead by the Empire Airport
Was on it yesterday afternoon. Oh was real good. Snow machine packed
Over a solid base and it was endless.
Problem area is just past the first curve at the start of the trail. About 600ft of trail litter left from power line trimming easy to get through and after that pure bliss... Snowmobile activity was pretty low not what I would have expected which was nice.
It will only improve
Corner of benzonia highway and Osborn rd.

Dunes Golf Club: Grrreat classic skiing.
Snow just keeps building up, another 5" of powder...
Sweet silence of heavy snow
4 MI east of Empire on m-72

Cross Country Ski Headquarters: After another inch or so last night, the trails are in incredible shape! Fresh grooming on all trails, all systems go! Come on out and enjoy these picture perfect winter conditions!

Hanson Hills: Lodge and trails open 9am
We’ve received 7 inches of snow from Friday through this morning. Groomer Dan will be starting a full refresh on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93.

Forbush Corner: Looks like another pleasant day to get out and enjoy winter! We have an abundance of snow to keep up with and more is on the way later today. Nearly another full system groom for skate and classic, including Bill Bradley’s favorite, Pines Loop. Open 9 to 5.

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