Ski Michigan

Saturday January 31st, 2026 - 5:28 pm

FROM Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area >> Local Legends know it as the Flying Inch.
Thanks to an all-out effort from our Snowmaking and Mountian Operation crews, this bonus terrain is now marked 🟦, groomed and open! Located to skiers right of Swiss Miss and Electric Ave Terrain Park. ✈️📏 SkiSwissValley.com #swissvalley #SkiMichiganLocal Legends know it as the Flying Inch.
Thanks to an all-out effort from our Snowmaking and Mountian Operation crews, this bonus terrain is now marked 🟦, groomed and open! Located to skiers right of Swiss Miss and Electric Ave Terrain Park. ✈️📏 SkiSwissValley.com ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Saturday January 31st, 2026 - 12:07 pm

FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Some important information regarding tomorrow’s race.
- Day of Registration and bib pick up begins at 0830 in the yurt.
- Please park as efficiently as possible. Volunteers will help direct you.
- Overflow parking is on the east side of South Roberts Rd.
- 15k race starts at 10am on Linda’s Link near the flags.
- 5k race starts at 10:05.
- Finish for both races is by the ski school.
- Race course will have classic tracks.
- Course is marked with signs, arrows and v-boards. If it is not groomed, it is not the race course. There will be volunteers guiding skiers at selected intersections.
- There will be trails available for non-racers. #forbush #SkiMichiganSome important information regarding tomorrow’s race.
- Day of Registration and bib pick up begins at 0830 in the yurt.
- Please park as efficiently as possible. Volunteers will help direct you.
- Overflow parking is on the east side of South Roberts Rd.
- 15k race starts at 10am on Linda’s Link near the flags.
- 5k race starts at 10:05.
- Finish for both races is by the ski school.
- Race course will have classic tracks.
- Course is marked with signs, arrows and v-boards. If it is not groomed, it is not the race course. There will be volunteers guiding skiers at selected intersections.
- There will be trails available for non-racers. ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Saturday January 31st, 2026 - 12:04 pm

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️🎿 SATURDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 31, 2026 🎿❄️
🏡 Lodge & Trails:
Open at 9:00 AM
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
The trail system is looking great! Classic tracks are set on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, Easy Return, and Wilderness.
Groomer Dan will be back out today freshening up the trails, and the skate deck is in great shape as well.
🏁 Hanson Hills Classic Update:
We have reopened online registration and it will remain open until 2:00 PM today. Register online to help us keep check-in running smoothly Sunday morning:
👉 runsignup.com/.../MeijerStateGamesHansonHillsClassic
🕘 Race Day Registration:
Available Sunday 8:30–9:30 AM in the main lodge.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Running 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM today.
🎓 Snowsports School:
Hoppers and Academy programs will run as planned.
🎿 Learn to Ski Special — Last Chance:
The Discover Michigan Learn to Ski Special continues through this weekend:
$60 includes a 1-hour lesson, rentals, and area lift ticket.
📞 Call 989-348-9266 to reserve your lesson.
🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Groomer Mark made a late-night pass — all snowshoe and fat bike trails are groomed and ready for a great weekend of riding.
Big weekend energy, great conditions, and race day tomorrow — see you at Hanson Hills!
Photo Credit: Mark Kunitzer #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️🎿 SATURDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 31, 2026 🎿❄️

🏡 Lodge & Trails:
Open at 9:00 AM

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
The trail system is looking great! Classic tracks are set on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, Easy Return, and Wilderness.
Groomer Dan will be back out today freshening up the trails, and the skate deck is in great shape as well.

🏁 Hanson Hills Classic Update:
We have reopened online registration and it will remain open until 2:00 PM today. Register online to help us keep check-in running smoothly Sunday morning:
👉 runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/MeijerStateGamesHansonHillsClassic

🕘 Race Day Registration:
Available Sunday 8:30–9:30 AM in the main lodge.

⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Running 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM today.

🎓 Snowsports School:
Hoppers and Academy programs will run as planned.

🎿 Learn to Ski Special — Last Chance:
The Discover Michigan Learn to Ski Special continues through this weekend:
$60 includes a 1-hour lesson, rentals, and area lift ticket.
📞 Call 989-348-9266 to reserve your lesson.

🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Groomer Mark made a late-night pass — all snowshoe and fat bike trails are groomed and ready for a great weekend of riding.

Big weekend energy, great conditions, and race day tomorrow — see you at Hanson Hills!

Photo Credit: Mark Kunitzer ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Friday January 30th, 2026 - 12:36 pm

FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Opening today is once again delayed to 10am due to subzero temperatures. We do plan a full system groom for skate and classic. There is an event tomorrow, The Meier Winter Games Forbush Freestyle race. Racers will be utilizing most of the ski trails during the morning. Trails are not closed to non racers, however the event should be winding down by noon.
Race course preps. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganOpening today is once again delayed to 10am due to subzero temperatures. We do plan a full system groom for skate and classic. There is an event tomorrow, The Meier Winter Games Forbush Freestyle race. Racers will be utilizing most of the ski trails during the morning. Trails are not closed to non racers, however the event should be winding down by noon.

Race course preps. ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Friday January 30th, 2026 - 12:35 pm

FROM Friends of Valley Spur >> 1/30, more snow and still falling and John is grooming. John is being hampered by branches ladened with snow and ice hitting the cab of MAGNUS, needing to stop often to cut the branches. These branches will eventually damage our equipment. We need to have a work bee to take care of this problem. Once we pick some dates to do this we will advice. The lodge is open at 10 am. #valleyspur #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan1/30, more snow and still falling and John is grooming. John is being hampered by branches ladened with snow and ice hitting the cab of MAGNUS, needing to stop often to cut the branches. These branches will eventually damage our equipment. We need to have a work bee to take care of this problem. Once we pick some dates to do this we will advise. The lodge is open at 10 am. ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Friday January 30th, 2026 - 12:27 pm

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 30, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning cleaning up the skate lanes, dialing things in for a great day on the trails.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
It’s Friday Night Specials time! Downhill and tubing operations run 4:00–9:00 PM:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
☕🍔 Snack Bar Update:
Warm up between laps with great food and hot chocolate waiting for you in the lodge.
Fresh grooming this morning and lights on tonight—see you on the trails and under the lifts! #hansonhills #SkiMichigan❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 30, 2026

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning cleaning up the skate lanes, dialing things in for a great day on the trails.

⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
It’s Friday Night Specials time! Downhill and tubing operations run 4:00–9:00 PM:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions

☕🍔 Snack Bar Update:
Warm up between laps with great food and hot chocolate waiting for you in the lodge.

Fresh grooming this morning and lights on tonight—see you on the trails and under the lifts! ... See MoreSee Less