Cross Country Ski Trail News

ABR gets 4 inches, plans to open Sunday

Sat, Nov 13, 2010 - By ABR Trails

We received 4 inches of snow today and the groomers were out grooming. We will be back out in the AM and plan to open for rock skiing in the AM at 9 AM

Busy with lots of changes to Forbush Corner trail system

Thu, Nov 11, 2010 - By Dave Forbush

Trees removed by Badlands, a new trail, a haripin turn eliminated from Rollercoaster...and that's just for a start.

Skiing the Oberhof ski tunnel

Wed, Nov 10, 2010 - By xc-ski.de

A video and some facts about the Oberhof, Germany, Ski Tunnel. It's now a little over a year old.

Cross Country Skiing comes early to Michigan’s Leelanau County

Tue, Nov 9, 2010 - By Pete Edwards

The first official day of cross country skiing here in Michigan’s Leelanau County was Saturday, November 6th. The best snow was of course on the local golf course – located high up in the hills and away from Lake Michigan.

Forestville Trail Head workbee tomorrow

Fri, Nov 5, 2010 - By NTN

I’d like to invite you to the Forestville Trail Head facility this Saturday Nov 6th at 9:30am to take part in a work bee. Each year the trails need to be prepared for the snow season.

Shanty Creek to offer solar-powered lighting on Moonlite Trail

Wed, Oct 20, 2010 - By Mike Muha

Shanty Creek will unveil a solar-powered lighted cross-country skiing trail on Moonlite Run this upcoming season. The trail allows skiers to tour the gentle hills and valleys of the Summit Golf Course, just across the street from the Summit Village Lodge.

Yellowstone Adventures & Canyon Skiers Yurt Camp

Mon, Oct 18, 2010 - By Sara Cockrell

Enjoy guided ski trips with a 1:4 ratio for all skiing abilities, views of wildlife, sunsets, sunrises, and starlit nights. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Demong supports hometown trails

Wed, Oct 6, 2010 - By US Ski Team

Olympians Billy Demong, Taylor Fletcher and Andy Newell join Congressman Bill Owens and Assemblywoman Janet Duprey to help launch a fundraising campaign for Dewey Mountain in Saranac Lake, NY.

Vote for NTN and more singletrack!

Tue, Oct 5, 2010 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

The Noquemanon Trail Network is excited to announce a chance for trail enthusiasts to help build more trail. Our organization is competing for one of 10 $25,000 grants from Pepsi as part of their RefreshEverything campaign.

www.northboundoutfittersmi.com/xc-ski.html

Enhanced drivers license or passport needed for Canada

Sun, Oct 3, 2010 - By Curt Peterson

Heading to Canada to ski this winter? If you do not have a passport, you need to obtain a Michigan Enhanced Drivers License. This costs $45 and take two weeks to receive but plan on at least three weeks.

New cabin at Stokely Creek for 2010-2011

Fri, Oct 1, 2010 - By Stokely Creek

A new cabin has been built by Richard as a point for snowshoers and cross country skiers to rest. Skiers can journey hut to hut, or make this a turning point or change from skis to snowshoes.

Michigan Recreation Passport goes on Sale Oct. 1

Thu, Sep 30, 2010 - By Mary Dettloff

The $10 Recreation Passport provides those who go hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, bird watching and cross-country skiing on our state forest trails a way to support our work to keep non-motorized trails and pathways available and accessible.