Cross Country Ski Lessons and Rentals

Rent XC Skis and Snowshoes at Cross Country Ski Headquarters Cross Country Ski Headquarters is the best source in Michigan for cross country ski rentals. With over 200 pairs of nordic skis for rent, plus dozens of snowshoe rentals, XC Ski HQ is equipped for groups of any size. Rental boots available in toddlers size [...]
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Gwenn Stevenson Cross Country Ski Headquarters Michigan Cup Relays

Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, March 11th

Good morning! We received more snow throughout the day yesterday, which brings the total from Thursday night up to about 3 inches. Groomer Mike snowcombed all the trails last night, and there are skied in tracks on most trails as well. All trails are open. Join us for some nice spring skiing today, plus delicious […]

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Bear Valley California customer with dogs XC Ski HQ

Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, March 10th

As of 8am, we’ve received just about 2″ of new snow overnight, and it looks to continue to snow through early afternoon.  Groomer Mike is snowcombing Trappers Cabin Trail and part of Rolling Hills Trails this morning.  All other trails, we will let the snow accumulate before grooming.  All trails are open, and it will […]

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Smiley Face Cross Country Ski Headquarters Smile

Cross Country Ski Report, Thursday, March 9th

Groomer Mike snowcombed Manitou, Rolling Hills, Mackinac Cut, Wild Turkey, Trappers Cabin and Adventure Trails last night.  Trappers Cabin has full coverage with man-made snow patched over any thin spots.  However, the rest of the trails have bare patches in some of the open sunny spots which require skis to be portaged.  95% of the […]

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Sunny Skies great conditions Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, March 8th

The trails groomed up beautifully yesterday, and conditions were excellent while soft due to the sun. The sun also made a few of the thin spots into bare spots, so use caution, particularly when descending some of the south and east facing hills. Groomer Mike snowcombed the trails last night, so the skiing should be […]

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters Wild Turkey Trail

Cross Country Ski Report – Tuesdsay, March 7th

We received about 2-3 inches of dense snow yesterday, which should groom up very well this morning. There is full coverage on almost all of the trail system, and all trails are open. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open today! Try an XC Chicken Sandwich, with rotisserie chicken, provolone, onions, spinach, dijon, and aioli sauce […]

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Spring skiing conditions.

Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, March 5th

We received a dusting of snow last night. Sunny blue skies made for great skiing yesterday, though the warmer temps and sun took their toll on the trails.  Some bare spots are popping up in the open, sunny spots, but still passable on snow.  Groomer Mike is attempting to snowcomb all the trails this morning, […]

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Trappers Cabin Hot dogs XC Ski HQ

Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, March 4th

Groomer Mike is snowcombing the skate lanes this morning.  Classic tracks are in good shape, though thin and icy in a few of the sunny spots on the trails.  All trails are open and are overall good spring skiing conditions.  Skiing will be faster in the morning, and slower in the afternoon with warmer temps […]

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Great spring skiing conditions Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, March 3rd

Groomer Mike is snowcombing the skate lanes this morning.  Classic tracks are in good shape, though thin and icy in a few of the sunny spots on the trails.  All trails are open and are overall good spring skiing conditions.  Join us this weekend for Pulled Pork BBQ, a Free Ski Lesson on Saturday, and […]

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Beautiful trail tracks Adventure Trail Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, March 2nd

We received about 1/2″ of snow last night, which has greatly improve our classic tracks which were getting a bit icy from the thaw/refreeze of the last two nightsl; just a few thin spots exist.   Groomer Butch snowcombed the skate lanes this morning, mixing the fresh snow with tilled older snow.  Overall, good conditions for […]

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Beautiful trail tracks Adventure Trail Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, March 1st

Good morning! Groomer Mike will snow comb all the trails this morning. Classic tracks were set yesterday, and most of them are still in good shape; however there are some icy spots in the tracks where the afternoon sun hits. Skating should be excellent today. Snow depth in the woods is about 8 inches, and […]

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Muffin Race 2023 Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Tuesday, February 28th

We’ve received about 3″ of dense heavy snow yesterday afternoon and evening.  Groomer Mike is setting new tracks and snowcombing all the trails this morning.  Skiing will be great this morning, but will become a bit slower in the afternoon when higher temps are expected.  Today’s forecast: Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy […]

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Mini Muffin Racers finished in a photo-finish tie!

Cross Country Ski Report – Monday, February 27th

Congratulations to all the Junior Muffin Racers from yesterday.  We had a great turn-out of skiers; many of them dressed in costume!  Groomer Butch is snowcombing the skate lanes this morning.  Classic tracks were re-set Saturday evening and are in good shape.  Overall ski conditions will be great today.  Snow accumulation may begin around mid-day.  […]

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XC SKI HQ Midwinter great conditions

Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, Febraury 25th

As of 7:30am, we’ve received about one inch of new snow overnight and looks to continue snowing until mid-morning. Groomer Mike is snow-combing all the trails this morning. The classic tracks which were set on Thursday afternoon are in great shape. Expect overall great conditions for skating and classic skiing today! There is 8-9″ of […]

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Tall Pines great tracks

Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, February 24th

After Groomer Butch put in a long day Thursday packing and grooming up all that new snow, the trails have turned out great.  Classic tracks were set yesterday afternoon, and Groomer Mike is snowcombing all the trails this morning.  There is 7-8″ of snow in the woods, and 3-4″ of packed snow on the trails.  […]

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Ribs & Blues XC Ski HQ

Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, February 23rd

Old Man Winter has returned. As of 8am, we’ve received about 6″ of snow overnight, though difficult to measure with the blowing winds/drifts, with a bit more snow expected today and tomorrow. Groomer Butch is packing, snowcombing and setting classic tracks on all the trails this morning.  Today’s forecast: Snow flurries and snow showers. High […]

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Trappers Cabin will be serving hot cocoa and hot dogs this weekend.

Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, February 22nd

As of 8:00am, we’ve received 2″ of new snow overnight, and are forecasted for continuing snow showers throughout today and through Thursday.  Total forecasted accumulation by Friday morning is 8″ to 12″, which should be plenty to have all our trails open and in great condition for classic and skating for the weekend.  This morning, […]

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Great Conditions and Tracks XC Ski HQ

Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, Feb 18th

Winter wonderland is back! The grooming team will snowcomb the skate lanes on all trails this morning. Fresh classic tracks were set on all the trails yesterday. Overall conditions are good to great, with some thin spots on all trails from the blowing snow. Ski out to Trapper’s Cabin today from 11am-4pm for hot cocoa […]

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The Big Snow XC Ski HQ Higgins Lake

Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, Feb 17th

What a 24-hour swing!  We received 7-8″ last night, and now it is a total Winter Wonderland here in Higgins Lake! Groomers Mike and Groomer Butch are working hard this morning packing, snow-combing and setting tracks on all the trails. It’s going to be an absolutely beautiful weekend of skiing! We’ve got a ton of […]

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Free Ski Lesson at Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, Feb 16th

Colder temps have returned, and despite our trails taking a hit from the rain, our base is mostly in tact, and snow is forecasted to begin this afternoon.  Forecasts range from 4″ up to 8″ accumulation before Friday morning, which will set our trails up for an amazing weekend of skiing.  This morning, Groomer Butch […]

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Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, Feb 15th

We received rain last night and with warm temps today, all trails will be closed today.  Once trails dry out by Thursday or Friday, we will be able to groom the man-made snow on Trappers Cabin Trail and the Practice Field.  There is SNOW IN THE FORECAST for Thursday afternoon and evening ranging from 4″ […]

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4H Olympics XC Ski HQ

Cross Country Ski Report – Tuesday, Feb 14th

The sun is beginning to take a toll on the ski trails. We will be grooming the Trapper’s Cabin trail this morning, which has a think layer of man-made snow on it.  We will also be grooming the Practice Area and Blizzard trail to prepare for the 4H Olympics this afternoon, where 36 local youth […]

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