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Albert Einstein once said, “Buying skis before winter is the smartest thing I ever did.”

While it remains a mystery why ol’ Al would have said this, especially considering all of the really smart things he did in his life, we can only guess that it was because of the incredibly good inventory and prices one can find when shopping the Cross Country Ski Headquarters Pre-Season Sale.

I don’t believe you.

Fine, smarty pants. You win, he probably didn’t actually say that. But that doesn’t mean it’s not an ingenious idea to shop for skis like RIGHT NOW.

What’s the rush?

Oh, just a little thing called SELECTION. Right now, we have the absolute best selection of the year on all 2017 cross country skis, boots, clothing and accessories. Also, it’s all on sale. That’s right, grandma. We’re talking 20-40% off this year’s cross country ski packages, like the amazing new Atomic Motion Skintec ski package – finally, mohair skin technology on a sport recreational ski!
 

The entire package on sale for $342.93 (29% off list!)

Do you like paying for shipping?

We didn’t think so. That’s why we’re offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $199. Shop your little fingertips off at our online store, or call your friends at 1.800.832.2663 to shop over the phone and/or fill us in on your life. We’d love to hear from you.

But I want to see you in person!

Us too! We are open when we’re at the shop getting ready for our official season opening on October 29th (we are around most weekdays throughout September and October), but you should call 1.800.832.2663 to make sure we’re there when you want to come shop. Usually you can call the day of and we’ll be able to meet you at the Headquarters, but at least a day’s notice is always helpful. You will likely have the store to yourself, and you will get all the personal help with shopping that you could ever need, or not need. Or need not. Etc.

Should I make an afternoon of it?

You said it, boss. Bring your mountain bike or running/hiking shoes and hit the beautifully mowed XC Ski HQ trails! They are cleared and in excellent shape for you. Stop in and try Nordic Ski Walking poles, Classic All Terrain Skis, or roller skis at no charge.
 

Fall is just starting to creep in on the Manitou Trail!

Till we meet again!

-Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, Fran, Erin, Matt, Ryan, Brian, Michelle, Lexi, and the crew

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Tuesday September 19th, 2017 - 2:11 pm

We'll take a "miserable" winter any year ;). Proud to hold the #2 spot, second only to good ol' Minnesota. www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/states-with-the-worst-winters-worst-us-states-for-winter?ref=face... ... See MoreSee Less

Every State, Ranked by How Miserable Its Winters Are

thrillist.com

Somehow Alaska isn't No. 1.

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Bring it on!!!!

Pretty serious lack of research here...no winter recreation opportunities in Michigan!! What!!?

That's what I say!!! Michigan winters rock with all the skiing and snowmobiling that we have in the winter!!

It depends on what you think miserable is. I would rank back to back hurricanes pretty damn miserable.

What's miserable here in MI is all that rain and warm spells we get on some winters. Otherwise, winters are awesome!!! A very uneducated and stereotypical description of Michigan as always, in which Michigan = Detroit. Same goes for their description of Colorado winters, in the opposite ways. All 4WD of the world with winter tires will do next to nothing when the highway is .... closed..... due to a few feet of snow or avalanches.

I'LL take a snow storm anytime over a hurricane or wildfire.

Miserable winters are My favorite!!!!

You guys all rock!

A Bitchin' winter thins the rif-raf so I can finally get a seat at a decent restaurant with no reservation.

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday September 14th, 2017 - 5:07 pm

This invention was created at Trapper's Cabin on the #xcskihq trail system recently. We call them "Bun Jacks". Grab a twig, break it, and wedge it into your bun for perfect toasting. Enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thursday September 7th, 2017 - 12:27 pm

Say hello to our new little friend. We will now be able to make snow and spread it along the ski trails with this giant spreader! We're in the big leagues now, baby!! ... See MoreSee Less

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Kip Miller looks like we need to fund raise for Love Creek....

That's awesome!

Great idea!!

Abe would love to this in action!

Warms my heart!! Good for you folks.

Super😍🗻

Wow, congratulations! Let's hope it's not needed this winter and mother nature provides us with good snow and no rain!

Awesome!!!!

Whoohoo!!!!!! Bring it ON!!!

Let me know if you need help prepping trails before the snowfall... looks like the ATVs have really dug up some corners on Manitou.

In the voice of Tommy Boy. THAT IS AWESOME! 😊

A manure spreader?

This makes me so happy! Jerry Boger

excited to come down this winter!@

Awesome

Yeah, can't wait😊

+ View previous comments

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Saturday September 2nd, 2017 - 11:24 am

Good thing we have 2 dressing rooms 😂. Open till 6pm today! Tons of last year's clothing on clearance, and awesome new stuff on sale, too! ... See MoreSee Less

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Headed your way from the Yup!

Love the Smartwool mats!

Donnie!❤

Gearing up for the snow already Jeff Campeau?

We can't wait to see Donnie again this season!

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday August 31st, 2017 - 2:14 pm

Tour de clearance section... are you ready?! We open tomorrow at 9am! #labordayweekendsale ... See MoreSee Less

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We’re open for the season and it’s time to PARTY! Winter clothing sales, XC ski and snowshoe sales, kids clothing/outerwear, winter boots, flannels, sweaters, socks, hats and gloves – all of it is on sale all weekend as we kick off the 2016-17 ski season! More details below.

***THIS WEEKEND ONLY: Take an additional 10% off all clearance clothing in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge!***

Plus, press your own cider with our handmade cider press! We’ll bring the apples, you do the pressing (okay we’ll help), and we’ll all drink cider and be merry. Warning: this stuff tastes so good, you will never drink the bottled stuff again.

As of October 29th, we are open daily from 9am-6pm Fri-Sat, 9am-5pm Sun, and 10am-5:30pm Mon-Thurs.

SALE DETAILS:

Feast your eyes on our full 2017 inventory of cross country skis, boots, poles and accessories this weekend, including a huge selection of ski packages from Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Atomic, and Alpina, all 15-40% off. We carry everything from recreational skis to high performance race equipment. Let us help you get the perfect cross country ski package at a great price!

If you’re in the market for winter clothing, don’t miss this sale. The North Face, Columbia, Under Armour, Patagonia, Brooks, Salomon, Lucy, Woolrich, Mountain Hardwear, Swix, Rab, Craft, Bjorn Daehlie, Salomon, Smartwool, Sporthill, Kari Traa, Shkoop Skirts and more are on sale for 10-25% off! Last year’s clearance clothing is priced to sell at up to 50% off, so come stock your closet with high-end gear without high-end price tags!

The ski trails are open and free to the public. Try out the new Fischer roller skis, or the all-terrain C.A.T. Skis, a great way to XC ski without snow. Or, try a pair of the ever-popular Nordic Ski Walking Poles and take your trail walking to a new level. Free demos until the snow flies.

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Tuesday October 25th, 2016 - 11:35 am

We love these Swix Nations hats! Get yours at our Season Opening Sale this weekend, Oct 29-30!! #represent #xcskihq ... See MoreSee Less

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Sweet!!! Any cool new Bjorne Daehlie stuff for this season??? I'm in love with that brand now.

Do they make Czech flag hats?

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Cross Country Ski Headquartersl On Facebook

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Tuesday September 19th, 2017 - 2:11 pm

We'll take a "miserable" winter any year ;). Proud to hold the #2 spot, second only to good ol' Minnesota. www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/states-with-the-worst-winters-worst-us-states-for-winter?ref=face... ... See MoreSee Less

Every State, Ranked by How Miserable Its Winters Are

thrillist.com

Somehow Alaska isn't No. 1.

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• Likes: 88
• Shares: 15
• Comments: 9

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Bring it on!!!!

Pretty serious lack of research here...no winter recreation opportunities in Michigan!! What!!?

That's what I say!!! Michigan winters rock with all the skiing and snowmobiling that we have in the winter!!

It depends on what you think miserable is. I would rank back to back hurricanes pretty damn miserable.

What's miserable here in MI is all that rain and warm spells we get on some winters. Otherwise, winters are awesome!!! A very uneducated and stereotypical description of Michigan as always, in which Michigan = Detroit. Same goes for their description of Colorado winters, in the opposite ways. All 4WD of the world with winter tires will do next to nothing when the highway is .... closed..... due to a few feet of snow or avalanches.

I'LL take a snow storm anytime over a hurricane or wildfire.

Miserable winters are My favorite!!!!

You guys all rock!

A Bitchin' winter thins the rif-raf so I can finally get a seat at a decent restaurant with no reservation.

+ View previous comments

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday September 14th, 2017 - 5:07 pm

This invention was created at Trapper's Cabin on the #xcskihq trail system recently. We call them "Bun Jacks". Grab a twig, break it, and wedge it into your bun for perfect toasting. Enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less

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• Likes: 16
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Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday September 7th, 2017 - 12:27 pm

Say hello to our new little friend. We will now be able to make snow and spread it along the ski trails with this giant spreader! We're in the big leagues now, baby!! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

·Share

• Likes: 166
• Shares: 13
• Comments: 16

Comment on Facebook

Kip Miller looks like we need to fund raise for Love Creek....

That's awesome!

Great idea!!

Abe would love to this in action!

Warms my heart!! Good for you folks.

Super😍🗻

Wow, congratulations! Let's hope it's not needed this winter and mother nature provides us with good snow and no rain!

Awesome!!!!

Whoohoo!!!!!! Bring it ON!!!

Let me know if you need help prepping trails before the snowfall... looks like the ATVs have really dug up some corners on Manitou.

In the voice of Tommy Boy. THAT IS AWESOME! 😊

A manure spreader?

This makes me so happy! Jerry Boger

excited to come down this winter!@

Awesome

Yeah, can't wait😊

+ View previous comments

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Saturday September 2nd, 2017 - 11:24 am

Good thing we have 2 dressing rooms 😂. Open till 6pm today! Tons of last year's clothing on clearance, and awesome new stuff on sale, too! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

·Share

• Likes: 45
• Shares: 2
• Comments: 5

Comment on Facebook

Headed your way from the Yup!

Love the Smartwool mats!

Donnie!❤

Gearing up for the snow already Jeff Campeau?

We can't wait to see Donnie again this season!

+ View previous comments

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday August 31st, 2017 - 2:14 pm

Tour de clearance section... are you ready?! We open tomorrow at 9am! #labordayweekendsale ... See MoreSee Less

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Season Hours are:

Monday through Thursday: 10:00am to 5:30pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

We’re open for the season and it’s time to PARTY! Winter clothing sales, XC ski and snowshoe sales, kids clothing/outerwear, winter boots, flannels, sweaters, socks, hats and gloves – all of it is on sale all weekend as we kick off the 2016-17 ski season! More details below.

SALE DETAILS:

Feast your eyes on our full 2017 inventory of cross country skis, boots, poles and accessories this weekend, including a huge selection of ski packages from Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Atomic, and Alpina, all 15-40% off. We carry everything from recreational skis to high performance race equipment. Let us help you get the perfect cross country ski package at a great price!

If you’re in the market for winter clothing, don’t miss this sale. The North Face, Columbia, Under Armour, Patagonia, Brooks, Salomon, Lucy, Woolrich, Mountain Hardwear, Swix, Rab, Craft, Bjorn Daehlie, Salomon, Smartwool, Sporthill, Kari Traa, Shkoop Skirts and more are on sale for 10-25% off! Last year’s clearance clothing is priced to sell at up to 50% off, so come stock your closet with high-end gear without high-end price tags!

The ski trails are open and free to the public. Try out the new Fischer roller skis, or the all-terrain C.A.T. Skis, a great way to XC ski without snow. Or, try a pair of the ever-popular Nordic Ski Walking Poles and take your trail walking to a new level. Free demos until the snow flies.

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Tuesday October 25th, 2016 - 11:35 am

We love these Swix Nations hats! Get yours at our Season Opening Sale this weekend, Oct 29-30!! #represent #xcskihq ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

·Share

• Likes: 0
• Shares: 1
• Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

Sweet!!! Any cool new Bjorne Daehlie stuff for this season??? I'm in love with that brand now.

Do they make Czech flag hats?

<>

Visit Cross Country Ski Headquarters Website >>>>

<>

Cross Country Ski Headquartersl On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Cross Country Ski Headquarters Page On Facebook.

<>

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Tuesday September 19th, 2017 - 2:11 pm

We'll take a "miserable" winter any year ;). Proud to hold the #2 spot, second only to good ol' Minnesota. www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/states-with-the-worst-winters-worst-us-states-for-winter?ref=face... ... See MoreSee Less

Every State, Ranked by How Miserable Its Winters Are

thrillist.com

Somehow Alaska isn't No. 1.

View on Facebook

·Share

• Likes: 88
• Shares: 15
• Comments: 9

Comment on Facebook

Bring it on!!!!

Pretty serious lack of research here...no winter recreation opportunities in Michigan!! What!!?

That's what I say!!! Michigan winters rock with all the skiing and snowmobiling that we have in the winter!!

It depends on what you think miserable is. I would rank back to back hurricanes pretty damn miserable.

What's miserable here in MI is all that rain and warm spells we get on some winters. Otherwise, winters are awesome!!! A very uneducated and stereotypical description of Michigan as always, in which Michigan = Detroit. Same goes for their description of Colorado winters, in the opposite ways. All 4WD of the world with winter tires will do next to nothing when the highway is .... closed..... due to a few feet of snow or avalanches.

I'LL take a snow storm anytime over a hurricane or wildfire.

Miserable winters are My favorite!!!!

You guys all rock!

A Bitchin' winter thins the rif-raf so I can finally get a seat at a decent restaurant with no reservation.

+ View previous comments

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday September 14th, 2017 - 5:07 pm

This invention was created at Trapper's Cabin on the #xcskihq trail system recently. We call them "Bun Jacks". Grab a twig, break it, and wedge it into your bun for perfect toasting. Enjoy! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

·Share

• Likes: 16
• Shares: 1
• Comments: 0

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday September 7th, 2017 - 12:27 pm

Say hello to our new little friend. We will now be able to make snow and spread it along the ski trails with this giant spreader! We're in the big leagues now, baby!! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

·Share

• Likes: 166
• Shares: 13
• Comments: 16

Comment on Facebook

Kip Miller looks like we need to fund raise for Love Creek....

That's awesome!

Great idea!!

Abe would love to this in action!

Warms my heart!! Good for you folks.

Super😍🗻

Wow, congratulations! Let's hope it's not needed this winter and mother nature provides us with good snow and no rain!

Awesome!!!!

Whoohoo!!!!!! Bring it ON!!!

Let me know if you need help prepping trails before the snowfall... looks like the ATVs have really dug up some corners on Manitou.

In the voice of Tommy Boy. THAT IS AWESOME! 😊

A manure spreader?

This makes me so happy! Jerry Boger

excited to come down this winter!@

Awesome

Yeah, can't wait😊

+ View previous comments

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Saturday September 2nd, 2017 - 11:24 am

Good thing we have 2 dressing rooms 😂. Open till 6pm today! Tons of last year's clothing on clearance, and awesome new stuff on sale, too! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook

·Share

• Likes: 45
• Shares: 2
• Comments: 5

Comment on Facebook

Headed your way from the Yup!

Love the Smartwool mats!

Donnie!❤

Gearing up for the snow already Jeff Campeau?

We can't wait to see Donnie again this season!

+ View previous comments

Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Thursday August 31st, 2017 - 2:14 pm

Tour de clearance section... are you ready?! We open tomorrow at 9am! #labordayweekendsale ... See MoreSee Less

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Learn the best of the waxing world from Toko guru and Michigan Junior Olympic Coach, Nick Baic.

He will demonstrate how to make your skis fast without wrecking them, and also showcase the latest and greatest wax technologies used in the Sochi Olympics!

Don’t miss this free clinic.

November 19th, 2016 – Saturday, 4:00pm
Free Toko Wax Clinic with Nick Baic

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