Cross Country Ski Trail News
Winter Trails Day at Hartwick Pines on Jan 10
1/2/2009 - By MDNR
Hartwick Pines State Park will celebrate Winter Trails Day, Saturday, Jan. 10, in conjunction with the national event, now in its 14th year, that encourages the public to get outdoors in winter and spend a day on the snow.
US Forest Service Drops Appeal for Drilling Plan Near Mason Tract
12/28/2008 - By Sierra Club
In a major victory for anglers, hikers and canoeists, the US Forest Service has dropped its appeal of a Federal Court decision to protect the Mason Tract and nearby Au Sable River from oil and gas drilling.
Birkie opens new classic trail
12/19/2008 - By Cherie Morgan
We are very excited to announce that the new Classic Trail is open for skiing
Lantern Light Cross-Country Skiing at Porcupine Mountains
12/14/2008 - By MDNR
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, located on the south shore of Lake Superior near Silver City in Ontonagon County, is offering cross-country skiing by lantern light again this winter.
Great Thanksgiving in West Yellowstone
12/12/2008 - By US Ski Team
But for the last two years, the Yellowstone Ski Festival's world-wide reputation for having reliable snow before anyone else in the lower 48 states has been put to the test. And, once again, local organizers have been up to the task!
Give to TART
12/7/2008 - By Bob Wick
Many are prepping for taxes and planning their year end philanthropy. At TART Trails, year end is the most important time of the year to be remembered by our friends.
Winter Camping in Michigan Parks
12/6/2008 - By MDNR
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to remind winter outdoor enthusiasts that there are state parks and recreation areas that remain open to offer camping opportunities throughout the winter season.
14 Projects Receive American Birkebeiner Skier Development Grants
12/3/2008 - By Cherie Morgan
Fourteen youth cross country ski programs will get a boost this winter thanks to funding from the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF). The Foundation recently awarded $12,500 to programs around the country targeted to youth skiers.
Grooming is everything at Huron Meadows
12/2/2008 - By Denise H. Semion
Lots of new and great things at Huron Meadows this year. 7.5 miles of skating and 12ish miles of classic, new trails, new maps and trail signs on the way, new grooming equipment to help speed up the grooming after the snows.
First night ski
11/23/2008 - By Pete Edwards
Keefer and I got in a great xc ski after work last week after the first big snow! The snow was perfect and the skis weren't sticking.
ABR Trails: Best Skiing in North America?
11/21/2008 - By Patrick Cote, NENSA
My research has concluded that ABR in Ironwood, Michigan is the place to go if you are part of the crowd that can and will drop everything and do anything to get good skiing now! It sounds like 40K of skiing will be open for the weekend.
