Great Lakes Winter Trails Council

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2010 Michigan Cup Champs Cross Country Ski Hq Team

Established in 1974. The only Official Salomon Race Center in Lower Michigan and the largest Atomic Race center in the Eastern Great Lakes Region including Lower Michigan.

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters News

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – December 10, 2011
[ December 10, 2011; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! December 10, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm If you have any interest in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun, the “Learn to Ski for Free” lesson is a no-brainer. Each Saturday at 4pm, from December 10th - March 4th, learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing at no [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Toko Wax Clinic with Nick Baic – December 11, 2011
[ December 11, 2011; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] December 11, Sunday 3pm to 5pm Toko Wax Clinic with Nick Baic The Midwest's Toko Wax Tech Nick Baic will review the basics of race waxing for both skate and classic. Nick is also the coach of the Michigan Junior Olympic Team and has the ability to explain Nordic waxing in simple but effective terms. No charge. Please [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – December 17, 2011
[ December 17, 2011; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! December 17, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Swix Wax Clinic and Team Dinner – December 17, 2011
[ December 17, 2011; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] December 17, 2011 - Saturday 4pm - 8pm Swix Wax Clinic and Team Dinner Get your wax mojo going at our hands-on Racing Wax Clinic for classic and skating. Sponsored by Mike Wagner, United States Guru of Swix Waxes. Ask as many questions as you want! The clinic is free, but please RSVP by calling 800.832.2663 or [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic – December 17, 2011
[ December 17, 2011; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ] Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic December 17, 2011, Saturday 10am-Noon & 1pm-3pm Bring your skate skiing to a new level with the help of Kip Brady, phenomenal skate skier and world class tri-athlete. Kip, an excellent hands-on instructor, will get you skiing faster, regardless of your skating proficiency - even up hills! He will host two [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – December 31, 2011
[ December 31, 2011; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! December 31, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – January 14, 2012
[ January 14, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! January 14, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Get your Fill at the Grill – Fire on the Mountain – January 14 and 15, 2012
[ January 14, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. January 15, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] January 14 & 15, Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 3PM Get your Fill at the Grill - Fire on the Mountain Grill Cook Garrett Gabalis will make a special appearance on the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Sun Deck to Fire Grill your choice of Seafood, Lean Beef Burgers or Black Bean Veggie Burgers. Choose your entree and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – January 21, 2012
[ January 21, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! January 21, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Lunch in the Alps – Chicken and Artichoke Florentine Pasta – January 21 and 22, 2012
[ January 21, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. January 22, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] January 21 - 22, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 3PM Lunch in the Alps - Chicken and Artichoke Florentine Pasta This weekend, the Stone Turtle Day Lodge will remind you of that great ski holiday you took in the Italian Alps some time ago. Stop in between noon and 3pm to enjoy a full plate of [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – January 28, 2012
[ January 28, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! January 28, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Get your Fill at the Grill – Fire on the Mountain – January 28, 2012
[ January 28, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] January 28, Saturday - Noon to 3PM Get your Fill at the Grill - Fire on the Mountain Grill Cook Garrett Gabalis will make a special appearance on the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Sun Deck to Fire Grill your choice of Seafood, Lean Beef Burgers or Black Bean Veggie Burgers. Choose your entree and Garrett will grill it [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Lunch in Valencia – Paella Sunday – January 29, 2012
[ January 29, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] January 29, 2012 - Sunday, Noon - 3pm Lunch in Valencia - Paella Sunday Paella, a hearty, robust, and deliciously savory rice dish, originated in the fields of a region called Valencia in eastern Spain. Last spring, Bob and Lynne received a special paella cooking lesson by Ayo of Ayo's restaurant in Nerja, Spain, and they are very [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – February 4, 2012
[ February 4, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! February 4, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Lunch with Mac – Jimmy Mac’s Favorite Panini – February 4 and 5, 2012
[ February 4, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. February 5, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] February 4 & 5, Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 3PM Lunch with Mac – Jimmy Mac’s Favorite Panini Enjoy Jimmy Mac Frye’s culinary triumph! Sliced grilled chicken breast, Canadian turkey bacon, chopped spinach, sliced tomato, jalapenos, provolone cheese and zingy pesto in a flatbread sandwich. Grilled to perfection for a perfect lunch. Visit XC Ski Headquarters Website [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – February 11, 2012
[ February 11, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! February 11, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Lunch in the Alps – Chicken and Artichoke Florentine Pasta – February 11 and 12, 2012
[ February 11, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. February 12, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] February 11 - 12, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 3PM Lunch in the Alps - Chicken and Artichoke Florentine Pasta This weekend, the Stone Turtle Day Lodge will remind you of that great ski holiday you took in the Italian Alps some time ago. Stop in between noon and 3pm to enjoy a full plate of [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – February 18, 2012
[ February 18, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! February 18, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Get your Fill at the Grill – Fire on the Mountain – February 18 & 19, 2012
[ February 18, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. February 19, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] February 18 & 19, Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 3PM Get your Fill at the Grill - Fire on the Mountain Grill Cook Garrett Gabalis will make a special appearance on the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Sun Deck to Fire Grill your choice of Seafood, Lean Beef Burgers or Black Bean Veggie Burgers. Choose your entree and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – February 25, 2012
[ February 25, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! February 25, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Lunch on the Barbe – Barbequed Pulled Pork – February 25, 2012
[ February 25, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] February 25, 2012 - Saturday Noon to 3PM Lunch on the Barbe - Barbequed Pulled Pork Feast on some of the best barbequed pulled pork East of the Mississippi River (in fact, the only pulled pork that beats ours can be found at The Combs Pig Farm in North Las Vegas Nevada). Served on a fresh baked sourdough [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – 20th Annual Junior Muffin Pursuit Races – Classic/Freestyle – February 26, 2012
[ February 26, 2012; 10:00 am; ] February 26, 2012 - Sunday 10am 20th Annual Junior Muffin Pursuit Races - Classic/Freestyle Cross Country Ski Headquarters will sponsor a Junior Girls & Boys 8K Pursuit race. Skiers will classic ski the first 1/2 of the race then ski freestyle the 2nd 1/2 of the race. Registration begins at 10am on Sunday, and we will shoot [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Learn to Ski for Free! – March 3, 2012
[ March 3, 2012; 4:00 pm; ] Learn to Ski for Free! March 3, 2011 - Saturday, 4pm Free ski lesson every Saturday at 4pm. This is an introductory class for anyone interested in outdoor winter recreation, exercise, or just plain fun. Learn the basics of Cross Country Classic Skiing or Skate Skiing in this beginner class, aimed at getting you skiing and smiling. Adults and [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Lunch with Mac – Jimmy Mac’s Favorite Panini – March 3 and 4, 2012
[ March 3, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. March 4, 2012; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] March 3 and 4, Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 3PM Lunch with Mac – Jimmy Mac’s Favorite Panini Enjoy Jimmy Mac Frye’s culinary triumph! Sliced grilled chicken breast, Canadian turkey bacon, chopped spinach, sliced tomato, jalapenos, provolone cheese and zingy pesto in a flatbread sandwich. Grilled to perfection for a perfect lunch. Visit XC Ski Headquarters Website [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Ribs and Blues – March 4, 2012
[ March 4, 2012; 2:00 pm; ] March 4, 2012, Sunday 2pm Ribs and Blues Enjoy the music of the West Side Blues Brothers and while feasting on Sweet Baby Ray's Slow Cooked BBQ Ribs, slaw and scalloped potatoes. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 8 and younger. Reservations will get first seating. Some patrons are quite particular in their choice of beverages [...]

XC Ski Headquarters – Michigan Cup Relays – March 11, 2012
[ March 11, 2012; 9:30 am; ] Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 9:30AM Michigan Cup Relays at Cross Country Ski Headquarters A Michigan Cup Relay Race with 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, one leg classic; approx 8 km per leg for freestyle and classic. Registration starts at 9:30am. Relays start at 11am. Entry Fee is $20 per racer. All entrees score Team [...]

Cross Country Ski Headquarters – Pre-Christmas Sale Going on NOW
Get your last minute Christmas shopping done now! Our Pre-Christmas Sale goes today from 9-6, and tomorrow from 9-3. Get huge discounts on clothing close-outs from last year… Columbia, North Face, Under Armour, Mountain Hardwear, Sporthill and more, up to 50% OFF!! Plus all of this year’s items from those same brands plus Smartwool, Salomon, Rossignol, Terramar, [...]

Cross Country Ski Headquarters – The Pre-Season Begins! – November 5, 2011
[ November 5, 2011; 3:00 am; ] The Pre-Season Begins! Cross Country Ski Headquarters is open daily starting Saturday, November 5th, with hours from 9am-6pm Sat-Sun, and 10am-5pm Sun-Thurs. We’re welcoming in the 2011 - 2012 season with the largest selection of ski equipment and clothing that you’ll see all year… all at Pre-Season sale prices! Come see us and find fantastic savings on [...]