In order to grow the sport, we need to attract skiers from major metropolitan markets. Having a trail system so close to Detroit is ideal, says Ernie Brumbaugh.

By Mike Muha
Apr 1, 2014

I was concerned that the information that TART presented – “Fatbike Fridays FAQs” - was very inaccurate at best. So I began to research this issue myself.

By Andrew J. White
Mar 31, 2014

Tart has informed us that DNR has confirmed a date for the public meeting regarding fat bikes on the Vasa. The date is set for Monday, April 28th at the Civic Center.

By Vasa Ski Club
Mar 13, 2014

Don't be disappointed that Hanson Hills is closed all weekend for a Fatbike event, come up to Forbush and enjoy special weekend pricing, $15 for a day pass or $25 for a weekend pass! Snow conditions are still as good as they were mid-winter.

By Ann Wagar
Mar 12, 2014

The Huron Meadows Metro Park Groomer Appreciation party is Saturday, April 12, at 11:45 a.m. After this incredible Winter we owe a big thank you to the folks who went above and beyond their jobs to provide us great skiing.

By Ken Roth
Mar 12, 2014

All of Hanson Hills Cross Country Ski trails will be closed to skier traffic the weekend of March 14-16th. The trail system will be open to the use of Fat Bikes, for a fundraising event.

By Justin Andre
Mar 10, 2014

As warm weather and possible rain appear in the forecast, skiers need to think about what damage they might be doing to the trail and what the trail might look like after they go through.

By Steve Thatcher
Feb 19, 2014

Heading to the Birkie or up to the Boyne Grinder? You may be heading into a storm...Hayward and Cable are getting up to 14" of snow!

By Mike Muha
Feb 19, 2014

As winter snows cover the rolling hills of Northern Michigan’s wine country, several wineries on the scenic Leelanau Peninsula near Traverse City have responded with a new approach to touring and tasting: a vineyard-to-vineyard ski and snowshoe trail.

By Mike Norton
Feb 13, 2014

Todd Neiss, Recreation Specialist, Parks and Recreation Division of the Michigan DNR, responds to a recent complaint he received about fatbikes on the Vasa Trail System. Neiss sent a copy to the TART Fat Bike Advisory Committee who thought it would be add

By TART Fat Bike Advisory Committee
Feb 5, 2014

As the sport of fat biking continues to grow, the Aspen Snowmass Nordic Council is mulling whether to provide fat bikers with groomed access to other parts of its extensive trail network over time.

By Nelson Harvey
Jan 29, 2014

I’ve been curious how the Kingdom Trails policy was working out and so this week I gave the Kingdom Trail Association a call. I learned that in fact fat bikes are no longer permitted at all on their groomed nordic ski trails.

By Andrew White
Jan 23, 2014