Grayling Visitors Bureau

March 6, 2011 – Michigan Cup Relays at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. Registration Starts at 9 AM. Relays start at 10:30 AM. A Michigan Cup Relay Race involving 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, one leg classic; approx 8 km per leg for freestyle and classic. Entry Fee: $20 per racer. All entrees score Team Points. If you do not have a team we will try to match you up.

Includes refreshments (some teams bring special refreshments), Giant Subs, Grilled Hot Dogs and fresh baked Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin cookies for dessert!

Last year this race was canceled due to the early thaw. 56 Teams participated in 2009! There will a lot of pent up demand for this race!

February 27, 2011 – Sunday 10 AM – 19th Annual Junior Muffin Races 8K Duathalon Classic / Freestyle

Cross Country Ski Headquarters will sponsor a Junior Girls & Boys 8K Duathalon 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 10:00 AM Sunday. The start will be as close to 11 AM as registration allows.

This is a Michigan Cup Junior Race. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the girls and boys races. After the 8 km Senior Muffin Division Duathalon races there will be 3 Junior Muffin freestyle races: Ages 6 years and under, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12.

There will be no entry fee for these 12 and under racers and all racers will be awarded a medal! There is a $10 entry fee for the Senior Racers (13 and older) and it includes a Pig Roast Lunch.

The Pig Roast is $5 for anyone else who might be hungry too. All racers and family members who partake in the Pig Roast will also receive a complimentary 1 day XC SKI HQ facilities pass.

January 17 – 21, 2010 Monday – Friday X-C and Snowshoe Silver Streak Week.

Skiers 60 and up a free facility pass and a free trial of any skis or snowshoes in the demo program during Silver Streak Week, at Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

Seasoned outdoors people, 60 and older get their X-C SKI HQ Day Pass, coffee or hot cocoa on the house and free skiing on some of the greatest skis & boots or snowshoes from our demo program at no charge.

Winter Trails Day January 8, 2011 Saturday 10 AM to 3:30 PM

Location: Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N Cut Rd (County Rd 100 – Higgins Lake), Roscommon MI 48653

Entering its 16th year, the event offers children and adults NEW to snowshoeing and cross country skiing the chance to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing for FREE, and to discover the great fitness and social benefits with these easy-to-learn winter sports.

Start at 10 AM, Check in for all who have a confirmed pre-registration. Then free outfitting in snowshoes, boots, skis and poles for children and adults NEW to snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

10:30: X-C Ski & Snowshoe clinic, with skiers in boots, skis and poles and snowshoers in snowshoes. Learn how to get the skis and snow shoes on, how to hold the poles and how to start cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Also includes learning how to fall down and how to get up!

11:10: Go on a tour to Trappers Cabin for Hot Dogs, bonfire and Hot Cocoa. All at no charge! After a rest at the Cabin skiers & snowshoers will be able to choose to go on their own and explore more trails or be guided back to Cross Country Ski Headquarters.

Noon – 3 PM: Skiers return from their tours and return snowshoes, boots, skis & poles. They are invited to relax in front of the Fireplace in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge.

3 PM Draw registrants names from hat for prizes.

Prizes/Drawings: Courtesy of Atomic, Fischer, Rossignol, Salomon, Karhu and Alpina X-C Ski Companies & Yukon Charlies, Atlas and Tubbs Snowshoe Company.

We ran completely out of equipment last year so we have to insist upon pre-registering! We have a limited number of skis and snowshoes.

Pre register by emailing your name, address, age, shoe size, and choice of X-C Skiing or Snowshoeing to: skibones@aol.com

We will respond to your registration and we will confirm your reservation for participation and equipment (based on availability of equipment) with a return email confirmation.

Learn to Ski Free, offered at Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Saturday 4 PM For kids and adults. This is an introductory class to introduce anyone with an interest in outdoor winter recreation to the basics of Cross Country Skiing or Cross Country Skate Skiing. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45. This class is free and lasts approx 1 hour. There is a nominal rental charge for those without equipment. Conditions permitting.

December 11, 2010 Saturday 1 PM to 8 PM – Swix Wax Clinic and Team Get Together and Carbonlite Demo Center Opening

1PM Carbonlite Demo Center Opening. Cross Country Ski Headquarters has been selected by Fischer Skis US to be the Michigan Demo Center for the new Carbonlite Skating Hole skis and Carbonlite Skating boots. Now you get the chance to ski on the same models that won more 2010 Olympic medals than any other skis or boots.

4PM 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 let us know you will be coming. Ph 800 832 2663 or email skibones@aol.com

6PM After the Wax Clinic the 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 Michigan Cup Champions (also the 2010 Brumbaugh Cup Champions), Cross Country Ski Headquarters Michigan Cup Team, will have a buffet dinner, introduce new recruits and review last seasons glorious highlights! The team experts will be reporting on many racing topics including: good books on skiing, food and liquids on race day, how to improve your balance, how to get over the hills better, how much clothing and what type and planned winter team training sessions. Even if you are just thinking about participating in one race, you are strongly encouraged to join and enjoy a great evening!

This team has a lot of fun and team members are very willing to help fellow skiers. We welcome new team members! To find out more, join us at Team night or call or email Devan Thielfoldt 248-740-8825 email: dthielfoldt@omniurce.com or email Bob Frye at skibones@aol.com

Kip Brady Skate Skiing Clinic @ Cross Country Ski Headquarters – December 11, 2010 Saturday

2 Sessions: 10 AM to Noon and 1 PM to 3 PM. Ski fast, even up hills. Learn from Kip Brady, world class tri-athlete and fantastic skate ski instructor. Please reserve your spot, email your name and session preference to skibones@aol.com

There is a $5 fee per session to cover Kip’s travel expenses. The clinic is open to all skiers and ski racers. Kip will also be available for private lessons after the afternoon clinic and on Sunday through the early afternoon.

Toko Wax Clinic with Nick Baic
December 4, 2010 Saturday 4Pm to 6 PM Toko Wax Clinic

The Midwest’s Toko Wax Tech Nick Biac will review the basics of race waxing for both skate and classic at The Cross Country Ski Headquarters. 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 let us know you are coming by emailing: skibones@aol.com