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Saturday, Jan 10th: “Pure Michigan” Winter Trails Day with the Great Lakes Winter Trails Council
Entering its 29th year, Winter Trails Day invites adults and children for a free Facilities Pass and cross country ski lesson, plus a complimentary hot cocoa and hot dog cookout on the ski trails. Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day on the snow, and discover how fun winter in Northern Michigan can be! Check-in is at 10:00am. Please make sure you
Saturday, Jan 10th – Sunday, Jan 11th – Bob’s Bean Bomb at the Stone Turtle Cafe
Back in the early 2000’s, founder Bob Frye created a culinary concoction that eventually became a legend in the XC ski industry: Bob’s Bean Bomb. He went so far as to sell it to ski shops and specialty markets throughout the country. He has since retired the project, but on occasion, he makes a big batch of it for friends and family… and it
The Tricks – and Treats – of Classic Racing in the Skin Ski Era
A Tale of Two Skis By Mariah Frye Over the last 13 years, we at Cross Country Ski Headquarters have witnessed a massive evolution in classic, no-wax cross country skis. Since then, ‘skin skis’ – skis with a mohair grip section, rather than mechanical “fish scales” or pockets for grip wax – have saturated the classic ski market. While a robust range of skin
Saturday, Nov 1st: Opening Weekend and Pre-Season Sale!
As of today, we are open 7 days a week for the season! Shop the largest selection of 2025-26 cross country ski equipment and winter clothing all year at the Pre-Season Sale. Save up to 30% off ski packages, skis, boots, bindings, and poles from Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol, Alpina, Atomic, Swix, One Way, and KV+. Work with a ski fitting expert to shop over
Saturday, November 1st – 10:00am to Noon: Roller Ski Clinic with Jordyn Ross
Join us for a roller ski clinic with Jordyn Ross! This clinic will focus on skating and double poling techniques to prepare you for ski season. A course will also be set up to work on cornering and other agility skills. XC Ski HQ has roller skis available to borrow if you do not have your own. Please let us know in advance if