Tue, Feb 17: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
We groomed the practice field today, but left the main network alone so as not to do any damage with the warmer temps. Skate deck is still firm and very skiable, classic tracks are a bit glazed over in many spots, with a few good sections still out there. There is some mixed precipitation forecast for tonight and depending on which way the temperatures swing, we will certainly have some kind of news tomorrow! If we get snow, and the trails firm up, we will groom, if we get rain and the trails get mushy, we will not groom. Only time will tell.
- George, Mariah, Stu, Erin, Missy, Krista, Alex & the HQ crew
Tue, Feb 17: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Update:
Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93 and Easy Return received fresh grooming. New tracks on Yellow, Brown, M-93 and Easy Return.
- Justin Andre
Tue, Feb 17: Hiawatha Highlands (Sault Ste. Marie)
Good Morning Everyone!! It's going to be another warm day.....temperature already sitting at -2 C.
The groomer was out this morning -- The complete Pinder system and the 2k Lighted were Piston Bully groomed for both classic and skate. The skate lanes were freshened up on the Crystal system with the Ginzu.
We hope everyone has a fantastic day!!
- Tina Bowen
Tue, Feb 17: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
TUESDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 17, 2026
?? Nordic Trail Update:
?? Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Trails are firm and fast this morning. Blue and M-93 received a fresh groom first thing and are skiing great to start the day.
Groomer Justin had to step away for a 9:00 AM meeting but will be back out shortly to continue grooming operations.
A beautiful day to get out and glide—see you on the trails! ??
- Justin Andre
Tue, Feb 17: Dunes Golf Club (Empire)
Holy wah!
Crust alert! Now till daily warm up, short lived due to a wet forcast.
Not to worry the slab is here till final spring showers rains it out.
Of course sun up is the time to be on it, mornings are always best of course.
What a way to celebrate the winter.
No need for e-skimo skis here minimal friction and hyper glides.
Plowed parking as always.
No fees as always
4 mi east of empire on m-72
2nd highest elevation in leelanau county
- Kevinski slowski
Mon, Feb 16: Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton)
Classic skied from 12 to 2. Decent donditions with good tracks. Areas in shade were really good and sunny spots were slower. Still nice to get out and do somethng. Connector still there for now.
Hopefully traiil in the woods makes it through the next few warm days. Maybe we get another week or so iin woods with no connector if all goes well.
Thanks for doing what you guys do to keep us going in trying weather conditios.
- Michael Hultman
Mon, Feb 16: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
What a fantastic weekend, with the excellent skiing and sunny skies! While the base is still very strong, the warmth and sun have created slickness in the classic tracks. The skating lanes have been snowcombed this morning, and the hard pack is softening up as the sun climbs higher. Peak conditions will be when the snow has softened but not started to melt, probably between 11-2 today.
- George, Mariah, Stu, Erin, Missy, Krista, Alex & the HQ crew
Mon, Feb 16: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM.
Groomer Dan is out this morning laying fresh corduroy on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, and M-93.
- Justin Andre
Mon, Feb 16: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
Trails are holding up very well in spite of the recent warmup. Grooming will be limited today to preserve the base. Open 9 to 5.
- MDB
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