Trying to make winter happen...we drove to Hiawatha Highlands in Soo Canada. 2pm groomed wasn't bad!
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.
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.
A local resort owner is developing a plan that would open the mountain to cross-country skiing and ice climbing — perhaps this winter.
Due to the very popular activity of deer hunting, now is NOT an advisable time to take a quiet, unassuming walk in the woods...
Dan Motowski takes advantage of early snow on the Michigan Tech trails in the Upper Penisula.
We have started the work transforming Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI into a ski area for the winter with a few new enhancements.
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!
These are my snow pick up times for the rest of the week. Buy an extra shovel, metal rake, and muscle and put to use 5-10 minutes after each pick up time. If you come, bring your rock skis.
We clocked the distances on the trail system. Thought that you would be interested in the results. Also, There is a very good chance of a major addition to the trails this season.
The Noquemanon Trail Network is currently taking applications for a Trail Network Ski Operations/Grooming Coordinator and a Trail Hospitality Coordinator.
AccuWeather reports a brutal 2011-2012 weather for the midwest and Great Lakes region. Says AccuWeather Meteorologist Heather Buchman, "La Niña will tend to drive storms through the Midwest and Great Lakes."
Huron Meadows Groomer Appreciation Party
Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI