Tue, Mar 3: Hickory Hills (Traverse City)
The best skiing in Traverse City is at Hickory. Both the Meadows and Hills were Pisten Bully groomed this morning. Everything is well covered with the exception of gray ice at the top of the first hill east of the parking lot, and some exposed gravel on The Beast. Skating is a bit soft, but fast. Classic tracks are well formed and deep. I used “B” skis, but “A” skis would be fine if you’re careful. Assuming they use the PB tomorrow, it should be great in the morning.
- Bryce Dreeszen
Tue, Mar 3: Hiawatha Highlands (Sault Ste. Marie)
Good Morning!! It's a calm, milder morning....temperature -8 C.
The groomer headed out this morning -- he will be freshening up the skate lanes with the Ginzu, beginning with the Pinder system, the Crystal system will be next and then the Red Pine system.
Have an awesome day!
- Tina Bowen
Tue, Mar 3: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
Similar conditions to yesterday, Groomer Mike is snow combing the fresh man-made snow, and Trappers Cabin, Rolling Hills, Adventure, and Blizzard are holding up fairly well. All other trails are closed. Expect good conditions in the morning, softening up in the afternoon. Tomorrow looks like the same story. Thursday and Friday do not look promising, and we may have to close the trails to preserve the base for the relay race on Sunday. We'll see if the forecast changes, but right now, it does not look great for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We'll send another update Thursday morning.
- George, Mariah, Stu, Erin, Missy, Krista, Alex & the HQ crew
Tue, Mar 3: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Lodge and trails open 9am (Lodge closes at 3pm). My turn to sit in the PB100. Tracks and fresh comb are being reset on Yellow, brown, blue and easy return this morning.
- Justin Andre
Tue, Mar 3: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Lodge and trails open 9am (Lodge closes at 3pm). My turn to sit in the PB100. Tracks and fresh comb are being reset on Yellow, brown, blue and easy return this morning.
- Justin Andre
Mon, Mar 2: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Perfect spring trail conditions today. I skated this afternoon, yellow,brown, blue and m-93 hills. All freshly groomed. K Gary classic skied all trails and novice loop where the ice of yesterday was crushed and re tracked. So much better. I had blue skies and 33 degrees. I so wanted one more day at Hanson and I got it. Other happy skiers were there as well. Debris light and no bare spots!!!
- Linda Weeks Kaleita
Mon, Mar 2: Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton)
Monday evening: pretty good conditions considering the weather lately. Skate deck was hard and slick, but still very skiable. Classic tracks looked fine all the way around
- Joey
Mon, Mar 2: Vasa Trail (Traverse City)
I started at the Rock today to avoid the icy sections when starting at the TH. The cognoscenti had the same idea as the little parking lot at the Rock was overflowing at my early afternoon arrival. From the Rock's 12K signpost I skied the course backwards (CCW) taking the Wall-bypass to the 8K signpost, then reversed course back towards TR to the 13K signpost. I saw no ice, just hardpack white snow, and could have gone farther in either direction but was just looking for a 10K skate today. I saw a couple of classic skiers as those tracks were nice and deep.
- Jim Datsko
Mon, Mar 2: Nubs Nob (Harbor Springs)
Today , Monday , was a pinnacle day for Nubs Knob Nordic . The groomers have the packed base they have wished for. And they are using it !
The temperature swings this week will provide a late AM sweet spot that should not be missed .
- Steve Biggs
Mon, Mar 2: Dunes Golf Club (Empire)
Poor crust condition
Lower slab of frozen snow is good but upper crust from recent has not fully developed and has large areas of sheet ice which is generally dangerous.
Not recommended for skiing.
Will update if it improves.
Kevinski slowski
- Kevinski slowski
Mon, Mar 2: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
I’m not sure it gets better than today. Skied classic and it’s perfect
- Douglas Johanningsmeier
Mon, Mar 2: Independance Oaks (Clarkston)
Last call for skiing. Did east side of the lake from boat launch to south end. Dense packed snow over ice. Kick and glide only
Pretty as a picture. Blue sky and 25 degrees. Going to be all gone by tomorrow. Until we ski again.
- Thirsty
Mon, Mar 2: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Nordic grooming update: PB100 is on the trail setting fresh track and comb on Yellow,brown, blue, green, and easy return.
- Justin Andre
Mon, Mar 2: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
After more snow-moving last night, Groomer Butch is out snowcombing this morning. It looks like Trappers Cabin, Rolling Hills, Blizzard and Adventure trails will be open, but Tall Pines, Manitou and Wild Turkey will be closed due to thin/bare spots. Use caution on downhills. No fresh tracks, but the skate lanes should still be in pretty good shape for both skate and classic, especially where we have moved snow, so the best tip is to follow the good snow!
- George, Mariah, Stu, Erin, Missy, Krista, Alex & the HQ crew
Mon, Mar 2: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
We will continue Nordic operations and grooming efforts through March 7th (Lodge and Trails Open 9:00am–Lodge Closes at 3:00pm).
Current Trail Conditions
• Overall conditions are fast
• Track set is icy
• Expect firm, spring-like surfaces, especially in the mornings
Grooming Plan – March 2–7
Groomer Dan will be out this morning with the Tidd Tech combing skate lanes on:Yellow, Brown, Blue, Easy Return. This will help refresh the skate deck and improve edge control in the firm conditions.
The PB100 did not want to start this morning. We will need it operational in order to fully tear out and reset the classic track. Maintenance is working on getting it up and running, and once operational, we plan to, tear out the existing icy track and reset fresh track where conditions allow.
We appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through spring conditions and equipment challenges. Late-season skiing can be some of the fastest and most fun of the year, just come prepared for firm surfaces.
Thank you for supporting Nordic operations through the final week of grooming.
- Justin Andre
Mon, Mar 2: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
What a busy weekend. We greeted a lot of new skiers discovering Forbush Corner for the first time. Today we will be re-grooming selected trails on the east and west side for skate and classic. All trails are tracked. Open at 9. Trails and buildings close at 5.
- Mike
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