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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.
It’s the biggest sale of the year… and Cross Country Ski Headquarters is fully stocked with cross country skis, ski packages, and boots for the upcoming ski season. Shop the best selection of nordic ski equipment in the Midwest, and work one-on-one with a ski fitting expert to make sure you find the right gear, at the right price, fitted especially for you! Your
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.)
The arrival of the 2025/26 ski season is full of amazing new equipment from a variety of our most beloved brands. We got to test out a few things last winter and here is The List of the Best New Gear for 2025/26 Season! We’ll start with the Salomon Outside 82 Back Country skis. We had a chance to demo these skis last winter
It’s a beautiful day for skiing out there! Groomer Mike is out snowcombing and the tracks are still in great shape. We will have a cabin boy at Trappers cabin today, and it’s looking like a wonderful day for northern Michigan Skiing!
All trails are looking great. Firm tracks on Trappers cabin trail, and the snowcombing on the rest of the trail network has things looking pretty dreamy up here in the snowy northern woods. Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake: Today: Overcast morning, afternoon snow. High around 30F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Snow. Low around 21F. Winds NE at 5 to 10
Ski Season is on the horizon! Between fresh inventory rolling in, and strong stock in existing gear, the harvest is bountiful this year. The Labor Day Weekend Sale is the best time to get outfitted for winter, due to the great prices and vast selection. Don’t miss this flagship sales event! Cross Country Ski Headquarters is proud to offer one of the largest selections
The allure of summer in Northern Michigan is undeniable, with crystal lakes and rivers, bountiful food and foliage, and the Cross County Ski Headquarters trails bustling with wildlife. This vivid aliveness envelops us in a warm, inescapable embrace. We are constantly beckoned to be outdoors, to feel the breeze in our hair, our feet on the earth, and sun on our skin. Why does
Trails are still in good shape, with corduroy set everywhere but Tall Pines. New tracks were extended on Trappers Cabin, the full tracked loop should be complete by tomorrow. The base is solid and the skate lanes are fast, especially on Rolling Hills. The practice area and Blizzard Trail are in excellent condition for lessons and demos. So grateful for SNOW! Today’s Forecast: Overcast
Customer cancellations for events and clinics will not be refunded. Cancellations made over 2 weeks before the event will receive store credit for their ticket purchase. Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the event will not receive a refund or store credit. Event tickets are transferable up to 24 hours prior to start of event. If Cross Country Ski Headquarters cancels an event
CHECK OUT THE changes in race skis that will getting plenty of buzz this season! Fischer has added TWO different models to their top-end Speedmax 3D Skate line. Adding to their tech-loaded concepts that already include Gliding Sidewalls (marketed “3D” for their three sides that glide) and Cold-Base bonding (which was the catalyst of the original Speedmax introduction), the Speedmax line is adding a
Cross country skiing has routinely been cited as one of the best forms of exercise and recreation that people can do. This winter, more than ever before, XC skiing is uniquely positioned to offer tremendous benefits in health and well-being. Here are just some of the reasons why cross country skiing should be at the top of your list when the snow flies. Nature
Nine years into the skin ski revolution, both the interest from skiers and the selection of skin skis in the market continues to grow. But just because skin skis are growing in popularity, does that mean that they are right for you? Based on our experience as shop owners, and evidenced by our demo center and a multitude of user feedback, we think skiers
