Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials today announced the list of State Forest pathways and trailheads that will be groomed for cross country skiing this winter., , ,
Hanson Hills has gone through a series of changes over the past year, one of the most significant changes is in the cross country trail system.,
The KNSC board has decided not to groom the Maasto Hiihto ski trails this winter (2004-05). Because of this, the Heikinpaiva Hiihto will not be held this year.
The Jim Mudgett Trail Pioneer Awards were presented to Dave Monstrey for the Leelanau Trail, George Lombard for the Vasa Pathway and June Thaden for the TART Trail. Karen Mudgett presented each award recipient with a framed print photographed by Jim Mudget.
The TART/Leelanau connector in Traverse City was paved Wednesday and looks really nice!
To recognize the extraordinary efforts of local folks involved in trail advocacy, Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails is creating a hall of fame for trail advocates. We have named the award after Jim Mudgett, who passed away in January 2004.
The Lower Peninsula's first premier cross country ski center, Forbush Corner, has been teetering on insolvency for several years. Poor snow years and additional competition have each added to reduced skier turnout. Concerned patrons for Forbush are meeting shortly to develop plans to keep the center open for the 2004-2005 season.
James Young, Chairman of the HCMA board, announced that the proposed sale of the property connecting Kensington Metropark to Proud Lake State Park will be postponed until the Milford bond proposal is decided in the November election.
Fight plans to replace the Kensington to Proud Lake connector trail with new homes.
Jim Monroe of Traverse City won March's copy of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.' You could win, too - One more book will be given out in April!
Prolific trail reporter Sara Cockrell won February's copy of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.' You could win, too!
Ian Kennedy from Montague, Michigan is January's lucky winner of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.'
Huron Meadows Groomer Appreciation Party
Huron Meadows Metropark, Brighton, MI