Cross Country Ski Trail News

DNR announces reductions in Cross Country Ski trail grooming

12/18/2009 - 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!

12/15/2009 - 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

12/12/2009 - 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

12/4/2009 - 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

12/2/2009 - 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?

11/30/2009 - By Mike Muha

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

On snow at the Yellowstone Ski Festival

11/26/2009 - By Curt Peterson

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

Get your Vasa grooming badge

11/17/2009 - By Missy Luyk

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

We’re skiing on snow!

11/16/2009 - 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.

CXC Needs Your Old XC Bindings!

11/16/2009 - By CXC Skiing

The Central Cross Country Ski Association Adaptive Program for individuals with physical disabilities is searching for your used Salomon XC bindings to build sit skis for skiers with spinal cord injuries and illnesses and leg amputations.

Things to do during the Yellowstone Ski Festival

11/13/2009 - By Doug McSpadden

After tons of festivals both with and without kids, here are some suggestions of things to do in West Yellowstone and Bozeman in addition to cross country skiing!

Noque trail sign project progressing

11/12/2009 - By Noquemanon Trail Network

The sign posts are made thanks to Doug Weesen. The painting of the signs themselves is over half complete. We are looking for folks to help paint the remaining signs this week.