Ski Michigan

Sunday February 1st, 2026 - 12:22 pm

FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> It’s been a pleasure to post that all of our trails have 100% coverage pretty much all winter long. Temps are chilly again but moderating as the day goes on. East and west side trails get the fresh groom today. Pines loop was recently groomed and is in great shape as well. Open at 9. Gates close at 5pm. #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganIt’s been a pleasure to post that all of our trails have 100% coverage pretty much all winter long. Temps are chilly again but moderating as the day goes on. East and west side trails get the fresh groom today. Pines loop was recently groomed and is in great shape as well. Open at 9. Gates close at 5pm. ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Sunday February 1st, 2026 - 12:21 pm

FROM Forbush Corner Cross-Country Skiing >> Blue skies, fast trails, and fresh cookies! ☀️🎿
We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful morning for the Forbush Freestyle. The grooming was top-tier, and the competition was even hotter!
🔥 Highlight of the day: A literal PHOTO FINISH in the 5k! Ava Higley and Walter Armstrong battled it out to the millisecond, both finishing at 17:26.
🏆 15k Overall Winners:
Male: Ryan Harris (45:17)
Female: Rebecca Davis (52:27)
Huge shoutout to everyone who tackled the Westside, Crybaby, Roller Coaster, and the Badlands today. You earned every bit of those famous chocolate chip cookies at the finish! 🍪 #forbush #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganBlue skies, fast trails, and fresh cookies! ☀️🎿

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful morning for the Forbush Freestyle. The grooming was top-tier, and the competition was even hotter!

🔥 Highlight of the day: A literal PHOTO FINISH in the 5k! Ava Higley and Walter Armstrong battled it out to the millisecond, both finishing at 17:26.

🏆 15k Overall Winners:

Male: Ryan Harris (45:17)

Female: Rebecca Davis (52:27)

Huge shoutout to everyone who tackled the Westside, Crybaby, Roller Coaster, and the Badlands today. You earned every bit of those famous chocolate chip cookies at the finish! 🍪

Check out the full results below.
5K: forbushcorner.com/R013126HB.htm
15K forbushcorner.com/R013126HBa.htm

#ForbushCornerNordic #CrossCountrySkiing #ForbushFreestyle #SkiMichigan #NordicRacing #PhotoFinish ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Sunday February 1st, 2026 - 12:18 pm

FROM Hanson Hills >> 🎿❄️ SUNDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 1, 2026 ❄️🎿
🏁 Nordic Trail Update:
The Meijer State Games – Hanson Hills Classic Ski Race will be held this morning.
⏰ Nordic trails will open to the public at 11:00 AM once the race concludes. Thanks for your patience and good luck to all racers!
🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Trails are firm and riding great—perfect conditions to get out and explore.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Open 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM for a full afternoon of winter fun.
🏁 H.H.R.T. Update:
Don’t forget—Hanson Hills Race Team athletes will be on the slopes this afternoon. Always fun to watch the speed and skill!
🌯 Snack Bar Highlight:
The Toboggan Wrap Basket is calling your name… mmmmmm 😋
Fuel up and warm up between laps!
Race day energy, great riding, and classic winter vibes—see you at Hanson Hills! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan🎿❄️ SUNDAY UPDATE — FEBRUARY 1, 2026 ❄️🎿

🏁 Nordic Trail Update:
The Meijer State Games – Hanson Hills Classic Ski Race will be held this morning.
⏰ Nordic trails will open to the public at 11:00 AM once the race concludes. Thanks for your patience and good luck to all racers!

🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Trails are firm and riding great—perfect conditions to get out and explore.

⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Open 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM for a full afternoon of winter fun.

🏁 H.H.R.T. Update:
Don’t forget—Hanson Hills Race Team athletes will be on the slopes this afternoon. Always fun to watch the speed and skill!

🌯 Snack Bar Highlight:
The Toboggan Wrap Basket is calling your name… mmmmmm 😋
Fuel up and warm up between laps!

Race day energy, great riding, and classic winter vibes—see you at Hanson Hills! ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Sunday February 1st, 2026 - 12:08 pm

FROM Caberfae Peaks >> It was a perfect blue sky day!
Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for more sunshine and 25 degrees. See you on the slopes!
#caberfaepeaks #SkiMichiganIt was a perfect blue sky day!
Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for more sunshine and 25 degrees. See you on the slopes!

#caberfaepeaks ... See MoreSee Less

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