Cross Country Ski Trail News
CXC Adaptive program gets $10K grant
2/5/2010 - By CXC Skiing
The Central Cross Country Ski Association Adaptive Program for individuals with physical disabilities is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 grant from The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
Traverse City: 8th Street reconstruction project ignores bikes
2/5/2010 - By Missy Luyk
The Traverse City Commission is having a study session on Monday February 8. to discuss current plans to rebuild 8th Street between Garfield and Barlow. The current plan as designed does not accommodate safe provisions for bicycles.
Raffle to support VASA Trail Maintenance
1/27/2010 - By Judy Vajda
Have a chance to take home up to $3,750 and help maintain the VASA Trail. There has been considerable damage done to the VASA trail this year by 4-Runners and trucks so this raffle is more important than ever.
Saturday is Social Ski Day at Hanson Hills
1/22/2010 - By Justin Andre
Hanson Hills would like to invite everyone one up for a SOCIAL SKI DAY at Hanson Hills seeing that the Garland Race(s) have been cancelled.
DNR to groom more trails
1/20/2010 - By DNR
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment today announced that due to a tremendous amount of private contributions and donations, the Algonquin, Anderson Lake, Canada Lakes, Pine Baron, and Wildwood Hills pathways will be groomed for xc skiing.
A little winter lodging with your cross country skiing?
1/5/2010 - 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
1/5/2010 - 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
12/24/2009 - 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
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.
