Cross Country Ski Trail News

Groomer Appreciation Party and Ski Swap at Huron Meadows, April 11

4/5/2015 - By Ken Roth

There’s no better way to transition into spring activities than to join folks at the Meadow’s clubhouse on April 11th, for our annual end of season groomer appreciation, ski swap, pass out money party.

Stinchfield Loppet - a gloriously fun ski tour

2/19/2015 - By Jeff Potter

Come join us for an extraordinary ski experience! This is a free no-drop ski tour. We'll be exploring a "big country" forest that'll make you think you're not downstate!

Forbush Corner donates to Continental Divide Thru-Hike

2/6/2015 - By Ken Dawson

The new owners of Forbush had enough passion and goodwill to make a donation to Big City Mountaineers in support of my upcoming Continental Divide Thru-Hike to raise money and awareness for under-resourced urban youths.

The Ted Tour: 12km tour on Vasa Weekend

2/3/2015 - By Pete LaPlaca

To honor their race co-founder, Ted Okerstrom, the 39th annual North American Vasa invites area skiers to participate in a 12 kilometer tour. The event will be at Timber Ridge Resort on Saturday February 14th as part of the Vasa weekend of xc skiing.

New planning approach needed for Vasa Trail

2/3/2015 - By Andrew White

Important decisions still need to be made about what our winter trails in the Vasa area will be. Do we want all non-motorized trails to be multi-use trails shared during the winter by skiers, cyclists, runners, and snowshoers?

Huron Meadows looking for part-time help

2/3/2015 - By Ken Roth

Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, MI will be opening the clubhouse for skiers 7 days a week. However, the park is in need of people who can work two 4-8 hour shifts for the remainder of the ski season.

XC Ski Headquarters an Outside Magazine "Nordic Mecca"

1/27/2015 - By Mike Muha

Outside Magazine named six cross country ski destinations, including Michigan's own Cross Country Ski Headquarters, as "America's Nordic Skiing Meccas".

Frosty Ski Tour on Sunday, after Krazy Klassic race

1/9/2015 - By Mike Muha

How about a ski tour on the groomed cross country ski trails of Huron Meadows Metropark, with a bonfire and snack stops along the way, and food at the end? Start skiing any time between 1:00pm and 3:00pm.

New Year's Snow at Huron Meadows

1/1/2015 - By Mike Muha

No snow anywhere in southern Michigan...except Huron Meadows Metropark. Why?

Where is Elsa when you need her?

12/27/2014 - By Mike Muha

Bah Humbug! It was coal in the stockings of lower peninsula Michigan skiers, with little or no snow to take advantage of over the holiday season. And the days after Christmas are not encouraging: mostly rain, warm weather, and maybe a little lake effect i

Forbush Corner pushing on without founder, help from weather

12/27/2014 - By Eric Lloyd, TV 9 and 10

9&10's Eric Lloyd and photojournalist Jeff Blevins sat down with one of the new trustees (Anne Wagar) and have more details about the changes and challenges at Forbush Corner.

Petition Update: DNR reports on new Vasa fat bike trail

11/24/2014 - By Mike Muha

"Vasa Skiers" provided an update to the original petition opened on Change.org back in April 2014, following the recent DNR meeting with skiers and bikers on November 20, 2014. This is the full text of the press release by &quoVasa Skiers".