Health Benefits of Cross Country Skiing
Why Does Cross-Country Skiing Feel So Good? Understanding the Health Benefits of Cross Country Skiing: If you’re a nordic skier, you know the feeling. You head out for a ski in your normal mental state– a swirl of to-do lists, past memories, and problems you can’t quite solve. You clip into your bindings, put on your poles, and begin. As you glide into a […]
Saturday, Oct 31st: Opening Weekend and Pre-Season Sale!
As of today, we are open 7 days a week for the season! Shop the largest selection of 2026-27 cross country ski equipment and winter clothing all year at the Pre-Season Sale. Save up to 30% off ski packages, skis, boots, bindings, and poles from Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol, Alpina, Atomic, Swix, One Way, and KV+. Work with a ski fitting expert to shop over […]
November 1st through 30th: Black Friday Month!
Purchase a Ski Package in the month of November, and receive a FREE XC SKI HQ custom neck buff! Free Shipping to the lower 48 states on all ski packages and mail orders over $199.
Friday, Nov 27th – Monday, Nov 30th: Thanksgiving Weekend Sale
Shop our famous Black Friday Sale, and get epic discounts on ski equipment and clothing. Peruse our award-winning retail selection for a new set of ski boots, a gorgeous sweater, a ski jacket, hats, socks, and so much more. Purchase a ski package, and get a FREE XC SKI HQ custom neck buff. Spend over $500, and pick your own prize from our dealers’ […]
Friday, Dec 11th – 6:00pm: XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
The XC Ski HQ Ski Team will kick off the race season this weekend with a team dinner party! We will feast, introduce new and existing team members, discuss the race schedule, and talk strategy for holding onto the Michigan Cup. An entree will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass or a beverage to share. The HQ team is known for its […]
Saturday, Dec 12th – 10:30am: Stone Turtle Cafe Opens + Free Beginner Ski Lesson*
The Stone Turtle Cafe opens for the season! Check out our new menu, featuring more regenerative, Michigan-based foods than ever before. Plus, learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! […]
Saturday, Dec 19th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do […]
Sunday, December 20th: Loren Kranz Live
From 2:00pm to 4:00pm, get down to some live, musical entertainment by George Frye! Kick back by the fire, indulge in some food and a beverage from the Stone Turtle Cafe, and enjoy a mix of covers and originals on acoustic guitar.
Saturday, Dec 26th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do […]
Sunday, Dec 27th: Joe Frye Live
From 2:00pm to 4:00pm, enjoy live music by Joe Frye! Bring your friends and relax with a snack and a hot toddy from the Stone Turtle Cafe.
Saturday, Jan 2nd – Sunday, Jan 3rd: Skate and Classic Ski Clinics
Divided into two days, this updated clinic series will be geared towards beginner, proficient beginner, and intermediate skiers on Saturday, and advanced-intermediate and expert level skiers on Sunday. Cost for a clinic is $20. Please sign up in advance by clicking here (space is limited), or call 800-832-2663. *Snow permitting. CLINIC SCHEDULE: Saturday 10:30-11:30am: FREE Beginner Classic Lesson* Saturday 11:45am-1:15pm: Beginner Skate Clinic […]
January 4th – 31st: Discover Michigan Cross Country Skiing Program
Cross Country Ski Headquarters has teamed up with Michigan Ski Industries Association to offer a very affordable introduction to the sport of cross country skiing! Discover Michigan is designed to introduce this healthy, fun, outdoor activity to anyone with an interest in outdoor winter recreation. The program includes a beginner group ski lesson, full day ski equipment rental, and XC SKI HQ facilities pass […]