Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
This beginner lesson teaches the basics of cross country skiing, including classic diagonal stride and/or skate skiing, hill climbing and descending, and turning. We even teach you how to get up after you fall down!
Adults and children are welcome.
If you need to rent skis for a nominal charge, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 3:45pm. This lesson is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson
February 17th – Saturday 4:00pm
We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
Meijer State Games- Hanson Hills Classic Update – Classic Race will be moved from Hanson Hills to Forbush Corner’s Sunday February 18th
Classic Race will be moved from Hanson Hills to Forbush Corner’s Sunday February 18th.
Due to the recent warm-up the trail system at Hanson Hills has taken quite the beating. Our Classic tracks have become very icy, and have a lot of bare spots on our designated race course. With the ice base and little snow that we have on top, it is impossible for us to reset any safe/skiable track for this weekends race.
However our good friends at Forbush Corner’s are willing to host our Classic Race on their trail system, saving our MI-CUP races for the second time this year!! Larry (Forbush) reports that they have good coverage on their trail system and he will be able to set tracks on Badlands and Rollercoaster for Sunday’s Classic Races.
We will still shoot for a 10am Start, 15 second intervals. Racers will do 2 laps equaling around 12-13KM. Registration will run from 8-9:30am on Sunday.
Thank you Forbush!! I hope to see everyone on Sunday.
-Justin Andre
Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
This beginner lesson teaches the basics of cross country skiing, including classic diagonal stride and/or skate skiing, hill climbing and descending, and turning. We even teach you how to get up after you fall down!
Adults and children are welcome.
If you need to rent skis for a nominal charge, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 3:45pm. This lesson is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson
February 24th – Saturday 4:00pm
We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
Join us for the longest standing juniors race in Michigan! The Muffin Race celebrates the fun of youth skiing with a Junior Girls & Boys 8km Pursuit race. Skiers will classic ski the first half of the race then ski freestyle the second half of the race. Registration begins at 9am 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 finishers in the girls and boys races, and awards will also be given for best costumes!
After the 8km Muffin Pursuit Race, we will hold three Mini Muffin freestyle races: Ages 6 years and under, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12. All racers 12 and under will be awarded a medal!
There is a $10 entry fee for Muffin Racers 13 and older, and it includes a Pig Roast Lunch. There is no entry fee for the Mini Muffin Racers.
The Pig Roast is $5 for anyone else who might be hungry too. All racers and family members who partake in the Pig Roast will also receive a complimentary 1-day XC SKI HQ facilities pass.
We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
A favorite tradition at Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Ribs & Blues celebrates live music from the West Side Blues Band, made up of local artists Don Mick and Dan McCullough.
Enjoy what is surely some of the best barbeque in all the land: German Dave’s famous slow cooked barbequed ribs, cooked over our outdoor fire pit by German Dave himself!
Kick back to the tunes of some truly talented blues musicians in a festive, outdoor atmosphere, while feasting on succulent ribs, scalloped potatoes, and cole slaw.
Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 8 and younger.
We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
This beginner lesson teaches the basics of cross country skiing, including classic diagonal stride and/or skate skiing, hill climbing and descending, and turning. We even teach you how to get up after you fall down!
Adults and children are welcome.
If you need to rent skis for a nominal charge, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 3:45pm. This lesson is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson
March 3rd – Saturday 4:00pm
We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
Please join us for a great day of ski racing at the 7th Annual Mike Wieland Tribute Race. Mike coached Grayling High Schools Varsity team for over 40 years and is a member of Michigan’s Ski Racing Hall of Fame. His record includes individual State and Regional Championships, Team Regional Championships, and numerous team and individual State Qualifiers. All while calling Hanson Hills home.
Sunday, March 4th, 2018 at Hanson Hills
Lift Ticket and Pot Luck Banquet included
Races start at 1:30pm
$30 Entry Fee for 19 Up
$10 Entry Fee for 18 Under
Medals for Bracketed Age Divisions and Overall Fastest Age Division
Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
This beginner lesson teaches the basics of cross country skiing, including classic diagonal stride and/or skate skiing, hill climbing and descending, and turning. We even teach you how to get up after you fall down!
Adults and children are welcome.
If you need to rent skis for a nominal charge, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 3:45pm. This lesson is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.
Free Cross Country Ski Lesson
March 10th – Saturday 4:00pm
We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
Join us for one of the most exciting and entertaining ski races in Michigan!
This capstone race for the Michigan Cup Race Series features a relay race with 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, one leg classic; approximately 8km per leg for freestyle and classic. 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 entrees score Team Points.
After the Relays, stick around for the awards ceremony on the sun deck, and feast on house-pulled BBQ pork sandwiches, black bean veggie burgers, vanishing scalloped potatoes, and of course our famous home-baked cookies.
This post-race meal is included in the race registration fee. Each racer will also receive an official 2017 Michigan Cup Relays Pint Glass!
March 11th, 2018 – Sunday 9:30am
Michigan Cup Relays at Cross Country Ski Headquarters
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We made history today! Latest day of skiing ever in our 44 years of operation. Brats are on and the sun is out, come enjoy his beautiful day on the sun deck with your fellow XC skiers! #xcskihq #makinghistory ... See MoreSee Less
Couldn’t make it today (but your deck and food is always the bomb on sunny days!). Crust skiing was fabulous here in Traverse City, this morning. Get out and ski nordic fans, it’s incredible.
What a great bunch of people! You all do such a wonderful job of making our area a premier X-Country Ski destination.
You don't look so "bottomless" in this photo Lj Kanaby! Looks to be a fabulous spring day of skiing! Who doesn't love some corn kernel snow to ski In! Be careful in that thick stuff...tore my ACL in that kind of snow!
“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.” Trails are awesome. Enjoy! #xcskiinglife #skiwhenyoucan ... See MoreSee Less
Not bad for April 17th! All trails have been snow combed and have tracks set. Shop is open from 11-4 today. Enjoy these awesome conditions while they last! #xcskihq #stillwinter ... See MoreSee Less
It was great skiing yesterday, gonna be better today. Thank you Cross Country Ski Headquarters for another great season of meticulously maintained trails. We are so lucky to have you in our area.
❤️2ski.
Learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson!
