Cross Country Ski Trail News

A little winter lodging with your cross country skiing?

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 - By Michigan DNR

A list of state park winter lodging with nearby cross-country skiing opportunities: Rustic cabins, mini cabins, lodges, and yurts.

Winter trail day at Vasa Pathway, Jan 9

Tue, Jan 5, 2010 - By TART

Introduce a friend to winter sports- Mark your calendars for Saturday January 9 from 11-2 for Winter Trails Day. TART is teaming up with the Vasa Ski Club to host several activities at the Vasa Pathway Trailhead.

Michaywé trail system will be groomed this season

Thu, Dec 24, 2009 - By Mike Muha

The Michaywé Board of Directors voted at their special meeting on Tuesday December 22, 2009 to re-open the cross country ski trails as soon as possible. The staff began grooming the ski trails on Wednesday morning.

DNR announces reductions in Cross Country Ski trail grooming

Fri, Dec 18, 2009 - By DNR

Eight state forest ski trails and 22 state parks / recreation areas will be groomed for cross country skiing this winter.

Winter Storm Summary... Nearly 2 feet of snow in some areas!

Tue, Dec 15, 2009 - By National Weather Service, Gaylord

A significant winter storm brought heavy snow and wind to Northern Michigan between Tuesday, December 8th and Friday, December 11th. Several reports of snowfall greater than 20 inches were reported.

UP DNR to groom only Blueberry

Sat, Dec 12, 2009 - By John Pepin, Mining Journal

According to the Mining Journal, the DNR has announced that of all the Upper Peninsula ski trails, funding is available only for the grooming of the Blueberry Ridge Ski Trails.

Significant snow fall for Michigan

Fri, Dec 4, 2009 - By Mike Muha

Significant snow accumulations are expected and a Lake Effect Snow Warning is in effect. Aspen Grove XC in East Jordan predicts 4-6" of snow.

WeSki promotes XC sking for families and individuals

Wed, Dec 2, 2009 - By Judy Vajda

In an effort to promote and support XC skiing in the Grand Traverse area and encourage community health, the Vasa Ski Club, Vasa Board and Timber Ridge Resort have combined efforts to offer skiing events in January.

First ski on the season's first snow in the Lower Peninsula?

Mon, Nov 30, 2009 - By Mike Muha

Hap Wright reports he cross country skied west of Gaylord on Friday! On snow!

On snow at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

Thu, Nov 26, 2009 - By Curt Peterson

A few photos of Thanksgiving week skiing at the Yellowstone Ski Festival in West Yellowstone, MT.

Get your Vasa grooming badge

Tue, Nov 17, 2009 - By Missy Luyk

Get your grooming badge: This season’s grooming badges will be mailed on Monday, November 23.

We’re skiing on snow!

Mon, Nov 16, 2009 - By Audrey Weber, CXC Team Vertical Elite

The team rolled into good Ole West Yellowstone, Montana Friday afternoon. We have all been anxiously monitoring the weather forecast and were pleased to be greeted by ample snow here in town. There is already more snow here than any point last November.