Category: General News
These are our real daily trail reports, written each morning by the same crew who grooms the trails. We are a full service cross country ski shop and trail system in Roscommon, Michigan, and these reports come straight from people walking and grooming the snow, not modeled forecasts. Reports typically cover skate and classic conditions separately, since a good skate day is not always a good classic day. Check our live trail cam for a real time look at the trails right now, or sign up below to get each report by email the moment it is posted.
Best new Nordic Cross Country Ski Gear for the 2026/27 season Lots of new offerings this year from all our favorite brands! We’ll start with the stand out for this season: the new Salomon Equipe line up. Salomon re-vamped their whole high end race fleet this year ! The new Salomon Equipe S/Labs are now THE lightest skate skis on the market, coming it
HINT: Not tight like a downhill boot, and not loose like a loafer. Your foot has to have a bit of space to expand as your body warms up, but also needs to be firmly held to give you control over the skis. Buying new nordic ski boots doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Follow these guidelines for getting the perfect fit! Step 1.)
Are you intrigued by the idea of skiing farther this winter? Finding the incredible vista, pushing yourself, getting to the more remote areas of nature, where it’s quieter, wilder, and more pristine? Finding yourself in places that remind you of the vast greatness of this beautiful world? We are, too. Skiing farther doesn’t only have to do with your technique and your skis. How
The seasons of Northern Michigan are captivating. In spring, muddy brown gives way to glistening green, and the return of regular sunshine brings tears to the eyes. In summer, we swim in crystal lakes and paddle winding rivers, grow bountiful food, and take respite in vibrant green forests bustling with wildlife. In fall, the leaves of the maples, birches, aspens and oaks shock us
Stu: What was the inspiration or catalyst for starting Cross Country Ski Headquarters in 1974? Bob: I had gone out to Jackson Hole Wyoming to go downhill skiing and it was so cold, the hydraulic fluid in the chairlift froze, so they closed the lift. So my friend Archie Macgillivray and I found, in the corner of a downhill ski shop, some cross-country skis
We are still holding out for an early spring snow storm, but until then, the trails are open for hiking and bike riding! The shop is open 7 days per week until March 31st with the following hours: Mon-Sat: 10am to 5:30pm Sunday: 10am to 5:00pm Store hours starting April 1st: Monday through Friday: 9:15am to 4:15pm
The prices have hit rock bottom for the season! Shop clothing and ski specials now, and get the most bang for your buck. Shop Ski Package Clearance Shop Clearance Skis Shop Clearance Boots Shop Clothing Clearance
The Cross Country Ski Headquarters snow-moving team worked from midnight until 45 minutes before the race started on March 2nd, preparing the course for the 2024 Michigan Cup Relays. About 75 racers, plus a couple dozen spectators turned out for the last-minute race, which was rescheduled last minute from its original date in order to capitalize on the quickly depleting snow base. It was
Have you been waiting to level up your race game? Grab a pair of these world cup level skis and take your skating to the next level! Call the shop any time to get fitted by an expert or check out the selection online.
This winter, ski the paths less traveled. Explore nature’s hidden gems on a pair of metal edged adventure skis! What’s the advantage of a metal-edged ski? Metal-edged or “back country” skis are wider than average touring skis, giving them more stability and better flotation in deeper snow. With a stainless steel edge, they cut through crusty, icy snow and track exceedingly well. Metal-edge skis
