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Part of Kensington Metropark bike path closed June 23-27

The Hike Bike Trail between the overflow lot across from the Farm Center and Route 4, Playfield/Possum Hollow, will be closed for repaving June 23 through June 27.

By Mike Muha
Jun 21, 2014

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Dave Forbush Memorial on June 1

It remains hard to believe and difficult to accept that the passing of our wonderful friend Dave occurred just a few weeks ago. As a follow up to the original notice, we have finalized the plans for Dave’s memorial and celebration of life on June 1st.

By Mario Kennedy
May 19, 2014

After a 155 day season, Michigan Tech groomers call it a season

Tech logged the first and last grooming of the season, kicking off on November 24 and ending on April 28. That’s a 155-day season, or a little over five months. Another way to look at it, we had groomed trails for skiing during 42 percent of the year.

By Keweenaw Trails
Apr 30, 2014

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Constructive DNR meeting of fatbikes vs, skiers on Vasa Trail

Almost 200 skiers and bikers attended the meeting. Since the outcome has implications for skiers and bikers on other trails throughout the State of Michigan - and even other state - several people traveled long distances to attend the meeting.

By Mike Muha
Apr 29, 2014

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Dave Forbush passes away

It is with great sorrow that I am informing you of Dave’s passing early Friday morning, April 18. The world will be a different place without him among us.

By Mario Kennedy
Apr 25, 2014

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1985 Michigan Cup Master Champ Helga Hoover passes away

Former Michigan Cup Masters Champion Helga Hoover recently passed away in Ann Arbor.

By Christina Tabaczka-Hover
Apr 25, 2014

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Fatbikes on the Vasa Trail: Weather concerns

Cyclists generally say that, at temperatures 30 degrees or below, there should be no problems on cross country ski trails. How may days actually are 30 degrees or below?

By Andrew J. White
Apr 14, 2014

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Ode to Dave

My life was changed and would never be the same again. I can’t help but think much of it was due to those absolutely magnificent tracks laid down by Dave Forbush over 35 years ago.

By Mark Madorski
Apr 4, 2014

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DNR seeks input on Grand Traverse County’s Vasa Pathway

On April 28, the DNR and TART staff will provide background information on the Vasa Pathway and then receive public comments regarding the mixed-use recreation experience associated with cross-country skiing and fat-tire biking.

By Michigan DNR
Apr 3, 2014

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Dave Forbush Birthday Party this Saturday

Dave is back home and under hospice care now...and we're having a birthday party for him! He would really like to visit with all of his friends. If you want to see Dave, I recommend that you do not delay your visit.

By Mario Kennedy
Apr 2, 2014

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Sign petition to ban fatbikes from Vasa Trail during ski season

We have formed a coalition of dedicated Vasa trail skiers who are requesting a Director’s Order from the DNR to ban fat bikes from the Vasa ski trails during ski season. We ask you sign our online petition

By Pete LaPlaca
Apr 2, 2014

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VASA Skiers lament fatbike invasion

Building a local Nordic Camelot doesn’t happen in one, five, or even ten years; but tearing it down can be accomplished in just a couple years.

By Jim Datsko
Apr 2, 2014

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