XC Headquarters Calendar of Events

02/04/12 Feb 4, 2012, Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski for Free! - (Photo) Feb 4, 2012, Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski for Free! 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 kids welcome. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45pm, or earlier if you need to rent ski equipment for a nominal charge. This class is free and lasts approximately 1 hour. 02/04/12 Feb 4 - 5, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 3pm Lunch with Mac – Jimmy Mac’s Favorite Panini - (Photo) Feb 4 - 5, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday, Noon - 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. 02/11/12 February 11 - 12, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 3PM Lunch in the Alps - Chicken & Artichoke Florentine Pasta - (Photo) February 11 - 12, 2012 - Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 3PM Lunch in the Alps - Chicken & 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 mouth-watering Italian flavors; a perfect addition to an outing on the trails. The aroma alone will make you think twice about having to go back to Italy! 02/11/12 February 11, 2012, Saturday 4pm Learn to Ski for Free! - (Photo) February 11, 2012, Saturday 4pm Learn to Ski for Free! 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 kids welcome. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45pm, or earlier if you need to rent ski equipment for a nominal charge. This class is free and lasts approximately 1 hour. 02/18/12 February 18 & 19, 2012 Saturday Noon to 3PM Get your Fill at the Grill - Fire on the Mountain - (Photo) February 18 & 19, 2012 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 to perfection. If you dare, ask that your entree be cooked "Fire on the Mountain Style" (Grilled with sizzling hot sauce, this burger is topped with sauteed Jalapenos, Lettuce, Tomato,Onion and topped with a zesty Buffalo Blue Cheese Sauce) 02/18/12 February 18, 2011 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski for Free! - (Photo) February 18, 2012 Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski for Free! 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 kids welcome. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45pm, or earlier if you need to rent ski equipment for a nominal charge. This class is free and lasts approximately 1 hour. 02/25/12 February 25, 2012 - Saturday Noon to 3PM Lunch on the Barbe - Barbequed Pulled Pork - (Photo) 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 roll with a big pickle spear and Veggies. All for just $5! 02/25/12 February 25, 2012 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski for Free! - (Photo) February 25, 2012 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski for Free! 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 kids welcome. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45pm, or earlier if you need to rent ski equipment for a nominal charge. This class is free and lasts approximately 1 hour. 02/26/12 February 26, 2012 - Sunday 10AM 20th Annual Junior Muffin Pursuit Races - Classic/Freestyle - (Photo) 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 for an 11am start. This is a Michigan Cup Junior Race. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in the girls and boys races. After the 8K Senior Muffin Division Pursuit race, we will hold three Junior Muffin freestyle races: Ages 6 years and under, 7 to 9 and 10 to 12. All racers 12 and under 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. 03/03/12 March 3 & 4, 2012, Saturday & Sunday Noon to 3 PM Lunch with Mac – Jimmy Mac’s Favorite Panini - (Photo) March 3 & 4, 2012, Saturday & Sunday Noon to 3 PM 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. 03/03/12 March 3, 2012 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski Free - (Photo) March 3, 2012 - Saturday 4 PM Learn to Ski for Free! 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 kids welcome. Sign in at the rental desk at 3:45pm, or earlier if you need to rent ski equipment for a nominal charge. This class is free and lasts approximately 1 hour. 03/04/12 March 4, 2012 Sunday 2PM Ribs and Blues - (Photo) 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 and choose to bring their own. Email skiboneslynne@aol.com to reserve. 03/11/12 Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 9:30AM Michigan Cup Relays at Cross Country Ski Headquarters - (Photo) 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 Points. If you do not have a team but would still like to ski, we will try to find a team for you. Registration fee includes refreshments (some teams bring special refreshments), giant subs, grilled hot dogs, and fresh baked chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookies for dessert. Each racer will also receive an official 2012 Michigan Cup Mug! 08/31/12 Friday Aug 31 through Sunday Sept 2, 2012 Giant Labor Day Weekend Sale & Free Ski Walking Clinic - (Photo) Friday Aug 31 through Sunday Sept 2, 2012 (9 to 6 Fri & Sat, 10 to 5 Sunday) Giant Labor Day Weekend Sale & Free Ski Walking Clinic Hope all are well and you are not getting used to the hot weather! After all a hot summer is usually followed by a cool winter! Get ready this Labor Day weekend as we present the Cross Country Ski Headquarters Labor Day Weekend Sale! Cross Country Ski Headquarters closes out all of last years discontinued skis, boots, poles, jackets, shells, fleece sweaters, insulated parkas and much much more. Clothing Brand names include Under Armour, Hot Chillys, North Face, Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, Sporthill, Louis Garneau, Terramar, Woolrich, Red Ledge, White Sierra, Gordini, Smartwool, Brooks, Swix, Mental, Turtle Fur, Auclair, Kombi, Point6 and much more! Fantastic prices on Classic, Skating and Backcountry Skis by Madshus, Fischer, Karhu, Salomon, Alpina and Atomic. Classic Boots by Salomon and Alpina. Skating boots by Salomon, Fischer and Alpina. Backcountry boots by Alpina and Rossignol, Classic and Skating poles by Swix, Exel, and One Way. Here are some examples: 50% off Columbia and White Sierra 11-12 Adult and Kids Parkas! 50% off 11-12 Woolrich, Alps & Columbia sweaters. 40% off 11-12 Brooks, Swix and Rossignol pants, tops & jackets - great for Nordic Ski Walking, Hiking, Biking, Running, Walking and CAT Skiing. 40% off Koolaburra Australian Sheepskin Boots. Super Sale Prices on North Face, Under Armour & Hot Chillys too! Sale prices on Snowshoes, Skis, Ski Boots & much more. Super low prices on all X-C Ski packages starting at $199. Madshus Erik Multigrip skis with Madshus, Fischer or Alpina touring boots, NNN bindings and Swix touring poles! Includes binging installation and base prep! 33% to 50% off on last years Fischer, Rossignol, Madshus, Karhu, Salomon and Atomic Skating and Classic Skis and Boots (including nowax and back country skis)! RCS Carbon Skates List: $599.95 Sale: $399.95 Great deals on (33% to 50% off) High End Poles from One Way, Exel, Leki and Swix. Great deals on New 2012 - 2013 stock also! Plus! Mr. Ski Walking USA, Pete Edwards (http://www.skiwalking.com) will host Free Nordic Ski Walking Clinics from 2PM to 5PM Sunday afternoon. All ages and fitness levels welcome. Pete will have over 200 pair of Nordic Ski Walking poles for the clinic. There is no need to preregister. Just show up between 2 and 5 PM Sunday afternoon. Humans were never made to hibernate! Lynne, Fran, Brian, Mariah, Stu, Bob & Crew