Best Skate Skis This Season – Stu’s Report
CHECK OUT THE changes in race skis that will getting plenty of buzz this season! Fischer has added TWO different models to their top-end Speedmax 3D Skate line. Adding to their tech-loaded concepts that already include Gliding Sidewalls (marketed “3D” for their three sides that glide) and Cold-Base bonding (which was the catalyst of the original Speedmax introduction), the Speedmax line is adding a […]
Skiing with “the Littles”: How to Cross Country Ski with your kids, and have fun doing it!
Hear from parent experts on how to cross country ski with your kids, and have fun doing it! There is nothing better for outdoors-people than fostering a sense of love for nature in their kids. But how to take them on an XC ski outing that they – and you – will enjoy? Here’s what northern Michigan XC ski parents Tim Riley and Wendy […]
How to Thrive During a Pandemic? Go Cross Country Skiing.
Cross country skiing has routinely been cited as one of the best forms of exercise and recreation that people can do. This winter, more than ever before, XC skiing is uniquely positioned to offer tremendous benefits in health and well-being. Here are just some of the reasons why cross country skiing should be at the top of your list when the snow flies. Nature […]
Do You Need Skin Skis?
Nine years into the skin ski revolution, both the interest from skiers and the selection of skin skis in the market continues to grow. But just because skin skis are growing in popularity, does that mean that they are right for you? Based on our experience as shop owners, and evidenced by our demo center and a multitude of user feedback, we think skiers […]
Stone Turtle Cafe featured on 9&10 News!
Click here to check out this video on the delicious food and rich culture of Cross Country Ski Headquarters and their Stone Turtle Cafe!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters One of 10 Best Cross Country Ski Destinations in North America!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters (XC Ski HQ) was voted a winner of the 2018 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award for Best Cross-Country Ski Resort. This 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest was launched on Monday, October 29th, and revealed the category’s 20 nominees. After 4 weeks of voting, the contest closed on the November 26th noon. Rules allowed the public the right to […]
“Bearing Down:” Olympic Wax Tech takes us Behind-the-Scenes in PyongCheng
Eli Brown, a Northern Michigander and former Division I collegiate Nordic coach for University of Utah, reflects on his experience as a Wax and Service team member at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyongCheng. His role as Test Pilot and Wax Tech gave him a firsthand experience of what it takes to win an Olympic gold medal. The answer? It’s all about the team. […]
2017 Recap: Local Skier Joe Kaczynski wins Gold in World Winter Games!
Congratulations to Midland native Joe Kaczynski, Gold Medal Winner in the 5K Freestyle Cross Country Skiing event at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria! We came to know Joe this past winter when he and his Dad came to XC Ski HQ to see about getting some skis to use for competition. Joe is an exceptional athlete and has been very […]
Skin Skis: Why this No-Wax Revolution is on the Rise
Much of the buzz in the nordic world these days is about skin skis. Why are they gaining popularity? What, if anything, makes them better than traditional no-wax skis? Which ones are right for you? Here’s some information to get you started! Skin Skis: What you Need to Know Ever since Atomic introduced their Skintec technology (teflon-infused synthetic mohair grip section) 5 years ago, […]
We Made the List! “USA Today’s Top Ten Michigan Destinations that are Perfect for the Holidays”
With less than 3 weeks until Christmas, we are honored to be listed by USA Today among the Top 10 Michigan Destinations that are Perfect for the Holidays. Yes, Christmas spirit and holiday cheer abound at Cross Country Ski Headquarters this time of year. Snow is starting to fall, wool sweaters and rosy cheeks bustle around the shop, and the fire in the wood-burning […]
We made the list! USA Today’s “10 Michigan Destinations that are Perfect for the Holidays”
With less than 3 weeks until Christmas, we are honored to be listed by USA Today among the Top 10 Michigan Destinations that are Perfect for the Holidays. Yes, Christmas spirit and holiday cheer abound at Cross Country Ski Headquarters this time of year. Snow is starting to fall, wool sweaters and rosy cheeks bustle around the shop, and the fire in the wood-burning stove […]
Bob Frye Inducted to Michigan Ski Hall of Fame!
We are honored to announce that Bob Frye, after 42 years in the cross country skiing industry, has been inducted to the Michigan Ski Hall of Fame! The induction took place on Monday, August 22nd, at the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association annual meeting and dinner. Bob, founder of Cross Country Ski Headquarters, was honored for his “major contributions in areas of organization, promotion, or development […]
