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
December 28th – Saturday 10:30am
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
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
January 4 – Saturday 10:30am
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
This is a fun Social event. Ski as a group or go out individually, we don’t care!! Just keep a good count how many laps each team member completes in the 4 hour period. Special awards for the teams that record the most combined laps.
Registration: 8:30am-9:30am
FEE: $45 per team – (3 person team $15 each)
Race: 10am-2pm
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Michael Seaman Memorial
MI-CUP “TEAM SKI” Event & Potluck
4 Hour Ski Event
January 4, 2020
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
Entering its 23rd year, Winter Trails Day invites adults and children for a free Facilities Pass and cross country ski or snowshoe lesson, plus a complimentary hot cocoa and hot dog cookout on the ski trails.
Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day on the snow, and discover how fun winter in Northern Michigan can be!
Check-in is at 10:00am. Please make sure you are pre-registered. Check-in is followed by outfitting in rental snowshoes or XC skis for a reduced rate of $9 per adult and $6 per child. 10:30am: X-C Ski & Snowshoe group lesson. Learn the basics of cross country skiing and snowshoeing, including going up and down hills, and how to fall down and get back up! 11:30am: Ski out to Trappers Cabin for Hot Dogs, a bonfire and Hot Cocoa, all on the house.
After lunch at the Cabin, skiers and snowshoers will have the choice of exploring more trails, or heading back to XC Ski HQ. 5:30pm (or earlier): Skiers return from their tours and return snowshoes, boots, skis & poles. They are invited to relax in front of the fireplace in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge anytime throughout the day. *Space is limited for this event, and pre-registration is required. Please email your name, phone number, and choice of cross country skiing or snowshoeing to info @ crosscountryski.com, or call 800-832-2663.
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
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
January 11 – Saturday 10:30am
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
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
January 18 – Saturday 10:30am
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
Citizens Divisions – For those new to skiing, a 7.5 km course with both Skate and Classic categories. “Fun for All!!” Custom Gift to the first 250 entrants. There’s much to see here. So, take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us. We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line.
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
January 25 – Saturday 10:30am
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
Dust off your Lederhosen and join us for a taste of the Alps! Enjoy a gorgeous day of XC skiing on the HQ trail system, then test your strength at Masskrugstemmen, with stein-holding contests for men and women starting at 2:00pm.
Three people at a time can ski in unison atop our giant pair of “Team Skis” in the Team Ski Time Trials, beginning at 3:00pm, and we encourage all guests to dress in their best German attire for a costume contest at 4:00pm.
Special guest German Dave will be serving delicious Bavarian fare, including soft pretzels, sausages, sauerkraut, and of course, German beer. Don’t miss this celebration of heritage and winter fun!
Northern Michigan is a winter sports paradise and you can find some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing at Cross Country Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake. Get your ski legs ready because Saturday is Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day with The Great Lake Winter Trail Council. Everyone is in...
T-minus 8 days until the first ever Bavarian Ski Festival at #xcskihq! Join us for German beer, 25oz commemorative beer steins, authentic German sausage and sauerkraut from Kern’s in Frankenmuth, games, costumes, prizes... and great skiing too! Don’t miss the fun next Saturday, Jan 25th! ...
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, which teaches the basics of cross country skiing.
