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Shop the Thanksgiving Weekend Sale at Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Friday, Nov 29th – Monday, Dec 2nd: Thanksgiving Weekend Sale

Shop our famous Black Friday Sale, and get epic discounts on ski equipment and clothing. Peruse our award-winning retail selection for a new set of ski boots, a gorgeous sweater, a ski jacket, hats, socks, and so much more. Purchase a ski package, and get a FREE XC SKI HQ custom neck buff. Spend over $500, and pick your own prize from our dealers’

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Saturday, Dec 7th – 6:00pm: XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!

The XC Ski HQ Ski Team will kick off the race season this weekend with a team dinner party! This party is on the same weekend as the first two Michigan Cup races of the season, Lakes of the North and Forbush Freestyle, making it a perfect weekend to kick off the ski season. We will feast, introduce new and existing team members, discuss

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Skate Ski Lesson Clinic Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Saturday, Dec 14th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson*

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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Stretch & Slide Ski Lesson

Saturday, Dec 21st – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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george frye live XC Ski HQ

Sunday, December 22nd: George Frye Live

From 2:00pm to 4:00pm, get down to some live, musical entertainment by George Frye! Kick back by the fire, indulge in some food and a beverage from the Stone Turtle Cafe, and enjoy a mix of covers and originals on acoustic guitar.

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First Free XC Ski Lesson XC Ski HQ

Saturday, Dec 28th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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Saturday, Jan 4th – Sunday, Jan 5th: Skate and Classic Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross

Northern Michigan University Nordic Team Alum and top Michigan Cup racer, Jordyn Ross, is back for another outstanding clinic series. Divided into two days, this updated clinic series will be geared towards beginner, proficient beginner, and intermediate skiers on Saturday, and advanced-intermediate and expert level skiers on Sunday. Cost for a clinic is $20. Please sign up in advance by clicking here (space is

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Happy Skiers XC Ski HQ

January 6th – 31st: Discover Michigan Cross Country Skiing Program

Cross Country Ski Headquarters has teamed up with Michigan Ski Industries Association to offer a very affordable introduction to the sport of cross country skiing! Discover Michigan is designed to introduce this healthy, fun, outdoor activity to anyone with an interest in outdoor winter recreation. The program includes a beginner group ski lesson, full day ski equipment rental, and XC SKI HQ facilities pass

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Saturday, Jan 11th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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Golden Years Ski School

Sunday, Jan 12th – 10:30am to 2:00pm: Golden Years Ski School!

Intended for both beginners and people who have not skied in many years, the Golden Years Ski School is an introduction (or reintroduction) to the sport of cross country skiing for people aged 55+. This learn-to-ski workshop is tailored to each participant’s goals and ability levels, and aims to teach participants the skills required to truly enjoy cross country skiing. Participants will begin the

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Monday, Jan 13th – Friday, Jan 17th: Silver Streak Week

If you are age 60 or older, you are entitled to a complimentary XC SKI HQ Facilities Pass, plus a coffee or hot cocoa on the house, all week long! Enjoy our meticulously groomed trails, relax in our cozy Day Lodge, peruse the menu at the Stone Turtle Café, and try out a pair of new skis for FREE at our demo center!

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Free Ski Lesson at Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Saturday, Jan 25th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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Bavarian Festival XC Ski HQ

Saturday, Jan 25th: Bavarian Ski Festival

Dust off your Lederhosen and join us for a taste of the Alps! Enjoy skiing  on the HQ trail system, then test your strength at Masskrugstemmen, with stein-holding contests for men and women starting at 2:00pm. Make a team of three, and ski in unison atop our giant pair of “Team Skis” in the Team Ski Time Trials, beginning at 3:00pm. Of course, we

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Muffin Race 2023 Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Sunday, Jan 26th – 11:00am: Learn to Skate Ski Clinic

Have you been thinking about trying skate skiing, but aren’t sure how to get into it? Join us for our Learn How to Skate Ski Clinic, which includes a Facilities Pass, and 90 minute group skate ski lesson. Cost for the clinic is $20. Ski rentals are available at our normal rates. The lesson starts at 11:00am, and skiers are welcome to pick up

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Friday, January 31st- 6:00pm: Winter Feast

Indulge in a gourmet feast in the rustic Stone Turtle Day lodge at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. This five-course meal will feature wine pairings with creative and exquisite dishes to satiate your soul on a cold winter’s night. Bring a date or some friends and enjoy this delicious meal in a beautiful setting, complete with a crackling fire. Fine wine, craft cocktails and beer

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XC SKI HQ

Saturday, Feb 1st – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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Sunday, Feb 2nd – 12:00pm and 2:00pm: Paella on the Sun Deck

A favorite XC Ski HQ tradition, Paella on the Sun Deck celebrates a world-renowned, Spanish rice dish, and offers skiers a hearty, flavorful (and entertaining!) feast. Prepared in a massive cast iron pan over an outdoor fire pit, this lunch comes from an authentic Spanish recipe from Paella master Ayo from Nerja, Spain, and is served piping hot with Saffron-spiced chicken, shrimp, mussels and

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Saturday, Feb 8th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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Saturday, Feb 8th & Sunday, Feb 9th: Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!

What two teams will be in this year’s Super Bowl, and what food is their city known for? Last year, it was the San Francisco 49’ers (read: Cioppino seafood stew) vs. the Kansas City Chiefs (read: BBQ). This year, the chefs at the Stone Turtle Cafe will prepare the culinary specialty that represents each city that makes it to the Super Bowl, and let

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Stu skate skiing early season cross country ski headquarters

Sunday, Feb 9th – 11:00am: Learn to Skate Ski Clinic

Have you been thinking about trying skate skiing, but aren’t sure how to get into it? Join us for our Learn How to Skate Ski Clinic, which includes a Facilities Pass, and 90 minute group skate ski lesson. Cost for the clinic is $20. Ski rentals are available at our normal rates. The lesson starts at 11:00am, and skiers are welcome to pick up

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Family Fun XC Skiing

Friday, Feb 14th – 10:00am to 5:30pm: Winter Fest Kick-Off

For only $5, visitors to the Higgins Lake/Roscommon area can purchase a Winter Fest badge and enjoy a day of cross country skiing or snowshoeing at XC Ski HQ. The badge gets you an XC Ski HQ facilities pass for the day, plus complimentary hot cocoa and bonfire at Trapper’s Cabin from 3:30-5:30. It also gets you access to lots of other fun local

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Join us for our Free Ski Lesson at 10:30 every Saturday.

Saturday, Feb 15th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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Ski Lessons at XC Ski HQ

Saturday, Feb 22nd – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson

Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do

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