Hanson Hills Cross Country Ski Report – 01/05
Lodge and Trails open at 9am.
Tuesday Special, Trail Passes $9
Cross Country Trail Report: Groomer Tommy G is out combing fresh snow into our skate lanes today. Trails look great, tracks are firm with a dusting of snow in them.
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FROM Hanson Hills >> TODAY’S TRAIL & OPERATIONS UPDATE
Wednesday | January 14, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing the trail system and freshening things up for the day.
🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Groomer Mark made a late-night pass—the trail is firm and fast. Prime riding conditions!
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday, January 16th from 4:00–9:00 PM for our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎟️ Book tubing online at HansonHills.org
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge
Fresh grooming, fast trails, and Friday night fun right around the corner—see you out there! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichiganTODAY’S TRAIL & OPERATIONS UPDATE
Wednesday | January 14, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing the trail system and freshening things up for the day.
🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Groomer Mark made a late-night pass—the trail is firm and fast. Prime riding conditions!
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday, January 16th from 4:00–9:00 PM for our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎟️ Book tubing online at HansonHills.org
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge
Fresh grooming, fast trails, and Friday night fun right around the corner—see you out there!
FROM Hanson Hills >> 🌧️ TODAY’S TRAIL & OPERATIONS UPDATE 🌧️
Tuesday | January 13, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
It’s 34° and raining in Grayling this morning. Groomer Dan was able to comb Red, Yellow, Brown, and Blue with the Tidd Tech early, but pulled off the trails once the rain began.
At this point, it’s best to stay off the Nordic trails to avoid unnecessary rutting. The good news—our base is holding up great, and this light rainfall should not cause any long-term issues. Fingers crossed the forecasted snow arrives tomorrow to freshen things right back up.
🏁 Cote Dame Marie Registration:
Race day is coming fast!
👉 runsignup.com/.../MI/Grayling/CoteDameMarieSkiLoppet
🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Best to stay off the trail during the warm, rainy conditions to protect the surface.
🎓 Programs Update:
Our Tuesday CASD Free Ski Class (sponsored by the Grayling Youth Booster Club and Hanson Hills) will be held as planned today.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday, January 16th from 4:00–9:00 PM for our Friday Night Specials:
$5 Lift Tickets
$25 Rentals
$15 Tubing Sessions
🎟️ Book tubing online at HansonHills.org
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge
Thanks for sticking with us through the weather curveballs—winter always finds a way! #hansonhills #SkiMichigan🌧️ TODAY’S TRAIL & OPERATIONS UPDATE 🌧️
Tuesday | January 13, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
It’s 34° and raining in Grayling this morning. Groomer Dan was able to comb Red, Yellow, Brown, and Blue with the Tidd Tech early, but pulled off the trails once the rain began.
At this point, it’s best to stay off the Nordic trails to avoid unnecessary rutting. The good news—our base is holding up great, and this light rainfall should not cause any long-term issues. Fingers crossed the forecasted snow arrives tomorrow to freshen things right back up.
🏁 Cote Dame Marie Registration:
Race day is coming fast!
👉 runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/CoteDameMarieSkiLoppet
🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Best to stay off the trail during the warm, rainy conditions to protect the surface.
🎓 Programs Update:
Our Tuesday CASD Free Ski Class (sponsored by the Grayling Youth Booster Club and Hanson Hills) will be held as planned today.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday, January 16th from 4:00–9:00 PM for our Friday Night Specials:
$5 Lift Tickets
$25 Rentals
$15 Tubing Sessions
🎟️ Book tubing online at HansonHills.org
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge
Thanks for sticking with us through the weather curveballs—winter always finds a way!
FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ TODAY’S OPERATIONS & NORDIC UPDATE ❄️
Monday | January 12, 2026
Nordic Trails:
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, and M-93 were groomed with set tracks yesterday and are receiving fresh corduroy this morning—fantastic skiing conditions.
🔴 Red Trail:
Cleared and combed early. Expect soft, slower conditions as it continues to settle in.
🏁 COTE DAME MARIE — THIS SATURDAY!
📅 Saturday, January 17th
⏳ Online registration closes Thursday, January 15th at 11:59 PM
Sign up now and be part of a Grayling winter classic:
👉 runsignup.com/.../MI/Grayling/CoteDameMarieSkiLoppet
🎓 Snowsports School Update:
Our Learn to Ski Free Program, coordinated with Crawford AuSable Schools, begins today! We’re excited to welcome a new group of students to the slopes.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday, January 16th from 4:00–9:00 PM, kicking off our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge—don’t miss it!
Fresh grooming, programs kicking off, and a big week ahead—see you on the trails and in the lodge! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ TODAY’S OPERATIONS & NORDIC UPDATE ❄️
Monday | January 12, 2026
Nordic Trails:
Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, and M-93 were groomed with set tracks yesterday and are receiving fresh corduroy this morning—fantastic skiing conditions.
🔴 Red Trail:
Cleared and combed early. Expect soft, slower conditions as it continues to settle in.
🏁 COTE DAME MARIE — THIS SATURDAY!
📅 Saturday, January 17th
⏳ Online registration closes Thursday, January 15th at 11:59 PM
Sign up now and be part of a Grayling winter classic:
👉 runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/CoteDameMarieSkiLoppet
🎓 Snowsports School Update:
Our Learn to Ski Free Program, coordinated with Crawford AuSable Schools, begins today! We’re excited to welcome a new group of students to the slopes.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday, January 16th from 4:00–9:00 PM, kicking off our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
🎙️ Q-100 will be broadcasting LIVE from the lodge—don’t miss it!
Fresh grooming, programs kicking off, and a big week ahead—see you on the trails and in the lodge!
FROM Hanson Hills >> 🎉 WE’RE BACK & READY TO RIDE! 🎉
Saturday - January 10, 2026
The lodge and trails are OPEN at 9:00 AM and it’s shaping up to be a great day at Hanson Hills!
❄️ Nordic Update:
Our groomers are out this morning laying down fresh corduroy on Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, M-93 Hills, and Novice. Grab your skis and go find those lines!
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing:
Lifts and lanes spin from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
🏂 Snowsports School Starts TODAY!
We’re kicking off Hoppers and Snowboard Academy—let the learning (and smiling) begin!
🍔 Snack Bar Status:
Fully stocked, fully delicious… and YES, we have Dippin’ Dots 😎
We’re fired up to be open and doing what we love—come play in the snow with us! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan
FROM Hanson Hills >> Temporary Winter Operations Closure
Due to unseasonably warm temperatures and rain, our snow conditions have deteriorated. While overall coverage is still looking very good, operating equipment or allowing user traffic on our trails and runs at this time is not advised.
We are optimistic that colder overnight temperatures will help freeze the moisture currently saturated in the base and allow our grooming team to get back to work. Rest assured, we will be doing everything possible to prepare the snow and open operations this weekend.
This is not how we wanted to kick off our Friday night specials—but Mother Nature sometimes has other plans. These decisions are never easy, and they are made with the long-term quality of our trails and the experience of our guests in mind.
We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to monitor conditions and will share updates as soon as we are able.
Guests with tubing reservations will be contacted by a member of our team to discuss rebooking or refund options.
night specials. Uh today is
Friday January 9th. Um looking #hansonhills #SkiMichigan
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