Cross Country Ski Trail News

Significant Winter Storm continues over Northern Michigan today

1/2/2012 - By National Weather Service

Storm total accumulations across much of northwest Lower and the eastern U.P. will likely exceed one foot by Tuesdsay morning, with much less amounts heading toward Saginaw Bay. Snowfall rates will occasionally exceed 1 to 2 inches per hour.

Winter Storm Update

1/1/2012 - By Mike Muha

Up to two feet of snow forecast by Tuesday in Traverse City area; 4 to 15 inches along rest of Michigan's west side.

10k groomed at Timber Ridge

12/30/2011 - By Mike Muha

Photo of Timber Ridge cross country ski trails from last night (Thursday, Dec 29). Occupy Winter will be held here tomorrow (Saturday, New Years Eve) at 10:30am.

Nordic Nights Dine & Glide at Muskegon Winter Sports Complex

12/20/2011 - By Ellen Berends

The Muskegon Winter Sports Complex is extremely excited to partner with Mia and Grace for a seris of Nordic Nights Dine & Glides. This will be hands down one of the best culinary experiences in Michigan this winter!

Finding early snow...in Canada

12/11/2011 - By Eli Brown

Trying to make winter happen...we drove to Hiawatha Highlands in Soo Canada. 2pm groomed wasn't bad!

Ten Metroparks in Southeast Michigan offer skiing, rentals

12/9/2011 - By Huron-Clinton Metroparks

Snow is just around the corner and it’s never too early to begin thinking about how you can best enjoy the chilly months ahead. Ten Metroparks provide seasonal cross-country ski trails, and five of those parks rent ski equipment.

NTN open XC ski trails to Skijourers and snow bikers

12/8/2011 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

This year the NTN will be introducing two new winter disciplines; skijoring and snow biking. Skijourers and snow bikers will be able to enjoy designated trails at the Forestville Trail system with the purchase of an NTN Membership.

Will Sugar Loaf reopen as XC ski resort?

11/25/2011 - By Jacob Wheeler

A local resort owner is developing a plan that would open the mountain to cross-country skiing and ice climbing — perhaps this winter.

Wear Orange - It's deer hunting season

11/15/2011 - By Mike Muha

Due to the very popular activity of deer hunting, now is NOT an advisable time to take a quiet, unassuming walk in the woods...

Yo! First ski of the year - Check me out!

11/12/2011 - By Dan Motowski

Dan Motowski takes advantage of early snow on the Michigan Tech trails in the Upper Penisula.

Huron Meadows makes XC ski trail improvements

11/9/2011 - By Adam Haberkorn

We have started the work transforming Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI into a ski area for the winter with a few new enhancements.

The Back Forty returns to Forbush Corner

10/27/2011 - By Dave Forbush

For many, the Back Forty was our favorite trail. Long and cruisey on the hills with a couple of challenging ones and then there is the perfect training hill, Interval Hill. Well, after many years of absence, the Back Forty is back!