Ski Michigan

Saturday January 31st, 2026 - 12:04 pm

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️🎿 SATURDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 31, 2026 🎿❄️
🏡 Lodge & Trails:
Open at 9:00 AM
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
The trail system is looking great! Classic tracks are set on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, Easy Return, and Wilderness.
Groomer Dan will be back out today freshening up the trails, and the skate deck is in great shape as well.
🏁 Hanson Hills Classic Update:
We have reopened online registration and it will remain open until 2:00 PM today. Register online to help us keep check-in running smoothly Sunday morning:
👉 runsignup.com/.../MeijerStateGamesHansonHillsClassic
🕘 Race Day Registration:
Available Sunday 8:30–9:30 AM in the main lodge.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Running 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM today.
🎓 Snowsports School:
Hoppers and Academy programs will run as planned.
🎿 Learn to Ski Special — Last Chance:
The Discover Michigan Learn to Ski Special continues through this weekend:
$60 includes a 1-hour lesson, rentals, and area lift ticket.
📞 Call 989-348-9266 to reserve your lesson.
🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Groomer Mark made a late-night pass — all snowshoe and fat bike trails are groomed and ready for a great weekend of riding.
Big weekend energy, great conditions, and race day tomorrow — see you at Hanson Hills!
Photo Credit: Mark Kunitzer #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️🎿 SATURDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 31, 2026 🎿❄️

🏡 Lodge & Trails:
Open at 9:00 AM

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
The trail system is looking great! Classic tracks are set on Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, M-93, Easy Return, and Wilderness.
Groomer Dan will be back out today freshening up the trails, and the skate deck is in great shape as well.

🏁 Hanson Hills Classic Update:
We have reopened online registration and it will remain open until 2:00 PM today. Register online to help us keep check-in running smoothly Sunday morning:
👉 runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/MeijerStateGamesHansonHillsClassic

🕘 Race Day Registration:
Available Sunday 8:30–9:30 AM in the main lodge.

⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Running 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM today.

🎓 Snowsports School:
Hoppers and Academy programs will run as planned.

🎿 Learn to Ski Special — Last Chance:
The Discover Michigan Learn to Ski Special continues through this weekend:
$60 includes a 1-hour lesson, rentals, and area lift ticket.
📞 Call 989-348-9266 to reserve your lesson.

🚴 Fat Bike Trail Update:
Groomer Mark made a late-night pass — all snowshoe and fat bike trails are groomed and ready for a great weekend of riding.

Big weekend energy, great conditions, and race day tomorrow — see you at Hanson Hills!

Photo Credit: Mark Kunitzer ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Friday January 30th, 2026 - 12:27 pm

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 30, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning cleaning up the skate lanes, dialing things in for a great day on the trails.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
It’s Friday Night Specials time! Downhill and tubing operations run 4:00–9:00 PM:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
☕🍔 Snack Bar Update:
Warm up between laps with great food and hot chocolate waiting for you in the lodge.
Fresh grooming this morning and lights on tonight—see you on the trails and under the lifts! #hansonhills #SkiMichigan❄️ FRIDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 30, 2026

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning cleaning up the skate lanes, dialing things in for a great day on the trails.

⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
It’s Friday Night Specials time! Downhill and tubing operations run 4:00–9:00 PM:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions

☕🍔 Snack Bar Update:
Warm up between laps with great food and hot chocolate waiting for you in the lodge.

Fresh grooming this morning and lights on tonight—see you on the trails and under the lifts! ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Wednesday January 28th, 2026 - 11:04 am

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ WEDNESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 28, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We received about 2 inches of new snow yesterday—a nice refresh for the trail system.
Groomer Dan is getting a well-earned day of rest today. Justin will be heading out on the groomer after this morning’s GRA Board meeting, which means grooming efforts will begin around 9:30 AM.
➡️ Red Trail will be the first pass once grooming starts.
🧣 Cold Weather Reminder:
An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect. Please be sure to layer appropriately—think windproof outer layers, warm gloves or mittens, face protection. We strongly encourage taking frequent warm-up breaks and listening to your body while out on the trails.
Thanks for your patience this morning and for looking out for yourselves in the cold. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support—see you out there! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ WEDNESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 28, 2026 ❄️

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We received about 2 inches of new snow yesterday—a nice refresh for the trail system.

Groomer Dan is getting a well-earned day of rest today. Justin will be heading out on the groomer after this morning’s GRA Board meeting, which means grooming efforts will begin around 9:30 AM.
➡️ Red Trail will be the first pass once grooming starts.

🧣 Cold Weather Reminder:
An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect. Please be sure to layer appropriately—think windproof outer layers, warm gloves or mittens, face protection. We strongly encourage taking frequent warm-up breaks and listening to your body while out on the trails.

Thanks for your patience this morning and for looking out for yourselves in the cold. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and support—see you out there! ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Tuesday January 27th, 2026 - 11:20 am

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ TUESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 27, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We picked up about ¼ inch of new snow overnight. Blue received a fresh combing pass, and new classic tracks were set on Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills.
The rest of the trail system still has a very skiable skate deck and classic tracks, just lightly snow-covered.
🌲 Wilderness received fresh tracks yesterday and is skiing well.
🎟️ Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails today with a $13 Nordic trail pass.
A great day to get out and ski—see you on the trails! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ TUESDAY NORDIC UPDATE — JANUARY 27, 2026 ❄️

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
We picked up about ¼ inch of new snow overnight. Blue received a fresh combing pass, and new classic tracks were set on Brown, Yellow, and M-93 Hills.

The rest of the trail system still has a very skiable skate deck and classic tracks, just lightly snow-covered.
🌲 Wilderness received fresh tracks yesterday and is skiing well.

🎟️ Nordic Tuesday Special:
Enjoy the trails today with a $13 Nordic trail pass.

A great day to get out and ski—see you on the trails! ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Monday January 26th, 2026 - 10:21 am

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ MONDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 26, 2026
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing skate lanes and making a grooming pass down Konopniki. Plans are in place to reset classic track on Wilderness.
🏁 HANSON HILLS CLASSIC — THIS SUNDAY! 🏁
Don’t miss the Hanson Hills Classic, part of the Meijer State Games of Michigan, happening this Sunday.
👉 Register online:
runsignup.com/.../MeijerStateGamesHansonHillsClassic
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday from 4:00–9:00 PM for our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions
Fresh grooming today and a big race weekend ahead—see you on the trails! #hansonhills #crosscountry #snowphotos #SkiMichigan❄️ MONDAY UPDATE — JANUARY 26, 2026

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Groomer Dan is out this morning combing skate lanes and making a grooming pass down Konopniki. Plans are in place to reset classic track on Wilderness.

🏁 HANSON HILLS CLASSIC — THIS SUNDAY! 🏁
Don’t miss the Hanson Hills Classic, part of the Meijer State Games of Michigan, happening this Sunday.
👉 Register online:
runsignup.com/Race/MI/Grayling/MeijerStateGamesHansonHillsClassic

⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Update:
Downhill and tubing operations will resume Friday from 4:00–9:00 PM for our Friday Night Specials:
• $5 Lift Tickets
• $25 Rentals
• $15 Tubing Sessions

Fresh grooming today and a big race weekend ahead—see you on the trails! ... See MoreSee Less

Ski Michigan

Sunday January 25th, 2026 - 10:24 am

FROM Hanson Hills >> ❄️ SUNDAY OPERATIONS UPDATE — JANUARY 25, 2026 ❄️
🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Our grooming team is out setting fresh classic tracks and combing the skate deck. The plan is to have Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, M-93, and Easy Return open today.
⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Open 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
🧣 Cold Weather Reminder:
Cold temperatures are still expected, but in a much safer range. Please layer up, take plenty of warm-up breaks, and listen to your body.
🍟☕ Snack Bar Update:
We know you’ve been craving our amazing Cheesy Fries—and we highly recommend pairing them with a hot chocolate to stay warm between laps.
We’re excited to be back in action and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. See you on the hill! #hansonhills #SkiMichigan❄️ SUNDAY OPERATIONS UPDATE — JANUARY 25, 2026 ❄️

🎿 Nordic Trail Update:
🏡 Lodge and trails open at 9:00 AM
Our grooming team is out setting fresh classic tracks and combing the skate deck. The plan is to have Red, Yellow, Brown, Blue, Green, M-93, and Easy Return open today.

⛷️ Downhill & Tubing Operations:
Open 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

🧣 Cold Weather Reminder:
Cold temperatures are still expected, but in a much safer range. Please layer up, take plenty of warm-up breaks, and listen to your body.

🍟☕ Snack Bar Update:
We know you’ve been craving our amazing Cheesy Fries—and we highly recommend pairing them with a hot chocolate to stay warm between laps.

We’re excited to be back in action and truly appreciate your patience and understanding. See you on the hill! ... See MoreSee Less