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Women's Winter Weekend in Porcupine Mountains

12/21/2005 - By Ann Wilson DNR

A weekend packed with snow-related activities (cross country, downhill and telemark skiing as well as snowshoeing) for women is planned for Feb. 11-12 at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. ,

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Offers Winter Getaway

12/21/2005 - By Lynn Marla, DNR

The Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program is offering a winter skills workshop for women Feb. 24-26 at the DNR's MacMullan Conference Center at Higgins Lake.,

Invest in Groomer for Independence Lake!

12/20/2005 - By Ron Sell

A used Tidd Tech groomer and a Skidoo Alpine is available. I propose we put together a group of 'investors' to buy it and loan to help Bill Kaltz groom Independence Lake.,

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Burchfield Park Serious about Skating

12/19/2005 - By Andy Stevens

As I recently posted in the trail review section, I was surprised to see Burchfield Park in Holt groomed, more or less, for skating. That motivated me to sit down with the park management to discuss grooming. I was encouraged by the conversation.,

Kate: The New Beckie Scott???
Kate: The New Beckie Scott???

Kate: The New Beckie Scott???

12/18/2005 - By Mike Muha

Kate leads mom and her soccer coach around Independence Oaks. See pictures and her sprint debut movie!,

Photos from Independence Oaks
Photos from Independence Oaks

Photos from Independence Oaks

12/18/2005 - By Mike Muha

Photos from the great skiing at Independence Oaks, a Oakland Country park in southeast Michigan near Clarkston. Indy Oaks does a great job of grooming - both classic and skating - and there a plenty of hills.,

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Marshbank Groomer Down with Transmission Problems

12/15/2005 - By Mike Muha

Several few skiers have wondered why the Marshbank trails have not been groomed yet this winter given the early season blessing of snow. The reason: transmission problems. But you can help.,

Champion Hill Opens for XC Skiing
Champion Hill Opens for XC Skiing

Champion Hill Opens for XC Skiing

12/13/2005 - By Amy Stone, Nordic Director

A new place to ski this season in the lower peninsula! Champion Hill opens with 22km of trails groomed for classic and skating 30 miles southwest of Traverse City.,

Where are the Skating Trails?

12/8/2005 - By Mike Muha

By popular demand. you can now search for trails by type of grooming on NordicSkiRacer.com,

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Vasa Trail Early Season Grooming Woes

12/6/2005 - By Missy Luyk

A short note on our grooming last Friday/Saturday. A handful of unhappy skiers called and e-mailed the TART office to express their displeasure with recent grooming on the Vasa Pathway. Here's what happened.,

Top 10 Reasons to Give 2006 Motor Vehicle Permits as Holiday Gifts

12/1/2005 - By Mary Dettloff, MDNR

The 2006 Annual Motor Vehicle Permits for entry into state parks, recreation areas and boating access sites are available today for sale on-line and in selected state park and recreation areas in time for holiday gift giving, DNR officials announced.,

Snowmobile Thiefs Caught by Local Cross Country Skier!

11/27/2005 - By Justin Andre

Steve kindly offered his help, and in one motion Steve was in his blue and red suit skating away with his red cape trailing behind.,

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UPCOMING NON-RACE EVENTS

SAT, JAN 24, 2026

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Bavarian Ski Festival
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, JAN 25, 2026

Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

WED, JAN 28, 2026

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

FRI, JAN 30, 2026

Winter Feast
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SAT, JAN 31, 2026

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

SUN, FEB 1, 2026

Paella on the Sun Deck (noon and 2:00pm)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Live Music with Kat and Wil (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Kat & Logan Live (2:00-4:00)
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

WED, FEB 4, 2026

Kids Learn to Ski Program
Huron Meadows Metropark, 8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

SAT, FEB 7, 2026

Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off!
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Cross Country Ski Headquarters, 9435 N. Cut Rd., Roscommon, MI 48653 (800-832-2663)

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