Experience the magic of winter by light of rustic torches! From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, skiers and snowshoers can enjoy a groomed, torchlit trail out to Trapper’s Cabin, where a bonfire and hot cocoa await.
Equipment rentals are available anytime before 7:00pm.
Your purchase of a Winter Fest badge ($5) is your ticket to night skiing, as well as lots of other fun events throughout the weekend in the Higgins Lake area!
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What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, which teaches the basics of cross country skiing.
Learn classic (traditional) style or skate skiing, as well as hill climbing and descending, and turning. We will even teach you how to get up when you fall down!
Ski rentals are available, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
Lesson lasts 1 hour.
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
February 15 – Saturday 10:30am
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What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
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We are sad to announce that a team member has passed away over the weekend. William “BILL” Bonkowski passed away from a brief battle with cancer. Bill envisioned and developed the Hanson Hills Snowsports School and served as the Director for the past 11 years. Bill shared his passion for Skiing, Rock n Roll, and hunting to all that came in contact with him. Bill was a great mentor and helped many young skiers and adults to fall in love with the sport of skiing. We kindly ask for you to keep Bill’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace my friend and enjoy your Endless Winter! (Bill Bonkowski is pictured here with his faithful companion Gunner) ...
RIP Bill. I’m so thankful the the time I was able to spend as coworkers inside the rental shop. I’ll cherish those moments forever 🤘❤️
This news is heartbreaking. Thank you for everything Bill Bonkowski.
I’ve known Bill for decades. I followed his physical battles and thought he was on the upswing. I’m so sorry to hear this. What a stand up guy. Only the good die young and that is certainly the case here. I know there is only powder in heaven so enjoy Bill.
So sad. Was such a nice man. Condolences to his family
Sorry to hear this. Bill worked diligently with my son thru the school. Adam respected him. R.I.P.
I'm in shock. He had been through so much with his health and the deaths of his parents. RIP Bill 💔
So sad to hear this. He gave me my first job at 15 years old and helped improve my skiing immensely. 😢
I'm lso sorry to hear this. He was a force for good at Hanson Hills. A lot of people are going to miss him greatly.
what a loss this is for our community
Oh how heartbreaking! Prayers to his family and friends!
RIP Thank you for all you have done for my family.
Sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
So heartbreaking, prayers to the family.
This is so sad!!! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family
So sad to hear this😔
Prayers 🙏
Sincere Sympathy to all who loved and knew Bill.
After the darkness comes
the promise of a new day,
Beyond life’s cares
is the sureness of peace.
Very sad
RIP🙏🙏
R.I.P.
My deepest condolences to the family an friends .
Flag Football game tonight at 6:00pm. High of 52 degrees, dress kiddo's accordingly. Remember water bottle and it might be a good idea to bring a towel for them to dry off after the game.🏈🏈 ...
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, which teaches the basics of cross country skiing.
Learn classic (traditional) style or skate skiing, as well as hill climbing and descending, and turning. We will even teach you how to get up when you fall down!
Ski rentals are available, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
Lesson lasts 1 hour.
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
February 22 – Saturday 10:30am
Cross Country Ski Headquarters – News and Specials via Facebook
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A little splash of red for you! The #xcskihq trail system is mowed and ready for your fall hiking, biking, dog walking, and color tour enjoyment! Get out there and take it in!! ...
Logo fleece is in, and ohhh so perfect for these chilly mornings. Ladies colors shown here, mens available in forest green and burnt orange as well! We’re currently open M-F 10-4, open on weekends by appt. Season opening sale is October 29! @columbia1938 ...
Oh ya know, just chillin with some of the best in the game😴💤
What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
Join us for the longest standing juniors race in Michigan! The Muffin Race celebrates the fun of youth skiing with a Junior Girls and Boys 5km Team Sprint Relay Race. Inspired by the Gold Medal victory by Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall in the 2018 Olympics, this freestyle relay race will feature two skiers per relay team. Each skier will ski a total of 3 laps around a 1.5km course, handing off to their teammate between each lap, totaling 6 laps per team.
Registration begins at 9:30am on Sunday, and we will shoot for a 10:30am start. This is a Michigan Cup Junior Race. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams in the Girls, Boys, and Co-Ed divisions. Awards will also be given for best costumes!
After the Muffin Team Sprint Relay Race, we will hold three Mini Muffin freestyle races: Ages 6 years old and under, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12. All racers 12 and under will be awarded a medal. There is no entry fee for the Mini Muffin racers. All racers receive a post-race lunch, which costs $5 for any one else who might be hungry too. All racers and family members who partake in the lunch receive a complimentary Facilities Pass.
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A little splash of red for you! The #xcskihq trail system is mowed and ready for your fall hiking, biking, dog walking, and color tour enjoyment! Get out there and take it in!! ...
Logo fleece is in, and ohhh so perfect for these chilly mornings. Ladies colors shown here, mens available in forest green and burnt orange as well! We’re currently open M-F 10-4, open on weekends by appt. Season opening sale is October 29! @columbia1938 ...
Oh ya know, just chillin with some of the best in the game😴💤
What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
A favorite XC Ski HQ tradition, Ribs & Blues features an afternoon of fantastic live music from Rhett’s Eastside Blues Duo, as well as German Dave’s famous BBQ ribs.
It’s a perfect day to hit the trails, then kick back by the outdoor fire pit and enjoy great music and outstanding ribs, scalloped potatoes, and coleslaw for $10 ($5 for kids 8 and younger).
Cross Country Ski Headquarters – News and Specials via Facebook
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A little splash of red for you! The #xcskihq trail system is mowed and ready for your fall hiking, biking, dog walking, and color tour enjoyment! Get out there and take it in!! ...
Logo fleece is in, and ohhh so perfect for these chilly mornings. Ladies colors shown here, mens available in forest green and burnt orange as well! We’re currently open M-F 10-4, open on weekends by appt. Season opening sale is October 29! @columbia1938 ...
Oh ya know, just chillin with some of the best in the game😴💤
What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, which teaches the basics of cross country skiing.
Learn classic (traditional) style or skate skiing, as well as hill climbing and descending, and turning. We will even teach you how to get up when you fall down!
Ski rentals are available, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
Lesson lasts 1 hour.
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
February 29 – Saturday 10:30am
Cross Country Ski Headquarters – News and Specials via Facebook
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A little splash of red for you! The #xcskihq trail system is mowed and ready for your fall hiking, biking, dog walking, and color tour enjoyment! Get out there and take it in!! ...
Logo fleece is in, and ohhh so perfect for these chilly mornings. Ladies colors shown here, mens available in forest green and burnt orange as well! We’re currently open M-F 10-4, open on weekends by appt. Season opening sale is October 29! @columbia1938 ...
Oh ya know, just chillin with some of the best in the game😴💤
What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
Cross Country Ski Headquarters – News and Specials via Facebook
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A little splash of red for you! The #xcskihq trail system is mowed and ready for your fall hiking, biking, dog walking, and color tour enjoyment! Get out there and take it in!! ...
Logo fleece is in, and ohhh so perfect for these chilly mornings. Ladies colors shown here, mens available in forest green and burnt orange as well! We’re currently open M-F 10-4, open on weekends by appt. Season opening sale is October 29! @columbia1938 ...
Oh ya know, just chillin with some of the best in the game😴💤
What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, which teaches the basics of cross country skiing.
Learn classic (traditional) style or skate skiing, as well as hill climbing and descending, and turning. We will even teach you how to get up when you fall down!
Ski rentals are available, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 10:15am.
Lesson lasts 1 hour.
Free Beginner Ski Lesson
March 7 – Saturday 10:30am
Cross Country Ski Headquarters – News and Specials via Facebook
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A little splash of red for you! The #xcskihq trail system is mowed and ready for your fall hiking, biking, dog walking, and color tour enjoyment! Get out there and take it in!! ...
Logo fleece is in, and ohhh so perfect for these chilly mornings. Ladies colors shown here, mens available in forest green and burnt orange as well! We’re currently open M-F 10-4, open on weekends by appt. Season opening sale is October 29! @columbia1938 ...
Oh ya know, just chillin with some of the best in the game😴💤
What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...
Join us for one of the most exciting ski races in Michigan! This grand finale race for the Michigan Cup Race Series features a relay race with 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, and 1 classic leg. Each skier skis approximately 4-6km per leg. You do not have to be a Michigan Cup racer to participate! IF you do not have a team but would still like to ski, we will try to find a team for you.
Registration starts at 9:30am, and the race starts at 11:00am. The entry Fee is $20 per racer. All race entrees score Team Points. After the Relays, stick around for the Michigan Cup awards ceremony, and enjoy a hearty post-race meal, included with your registration fee. Each racer receives a commemorative pint glass!
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March 8th, 2020 – Sunday 9:30am
Michigan Cup Relays at Cross Country Ski Headquarters
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters – News and Specials via Facebook
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A little splash of red for you! The #xcskihq trail system is mowed and ready for your fall hiking, biking, dog walking, and color tour enjoyment! Get out there and take it in!! ...
Logo fleece is in, and ohhh so perfect for these chilly mornings. Ladies colors shown here, mens available in forest green and burnt orange as well! We’re currently open M-F 10-4, open on weekends by appt. Season opening sale is October 29! @columbia1938 ...
Oh ya know, just chillin with some of the best in the game😴💤
What a great time at Fischer University! Our ski experts Gill, George, and Missy got the opportunity to learn more about the Fischer and One Way Brands. ✨ There’s so much new juicy technologies and initiatives being introduced by Fischer in the Nordic industry— we are so stoked to share all the new information we learned with our customers when we head back home to Michigan!
A big thank you to Rick Halling and the entire Fischer team for hosting us and putting on the event in Minneapolis!💚 ...