Cross Country Ski Trail News

Inaugural World Snow Day - One year to go!

1/21/2011 - By FIS

As part of the international FIS Campaign‚ 'Bring Children to the Snow', the World Snow Day aims to encourage a large number of children, their families and friends to participate in an annual snow festival involving various activities on single weekend.

Maybury XC Ski and Snowshoe demo day

1/13/2011 - By DNRE

Maybury State Park and REI are hosting a cross country ski and snowshoe demo day on Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., given area residents a chance to try out winter outdoor recreation gear.

Soup-er Bowl, Women & Snow

1/11/2011 - By Sara Cockrell

The 3rd Annual "Soup-er Bowl, Women & Snow" will be held on Sunday, February 6 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Timber Ridge Resort, where it's always warm & cozy around the fire.

Unbeatable Dario Cologna wins stage 6 from Cortina to Toblach

1/7/2011 - By FIS

Dario Cologna was unbeatable on the sixth stage of Tour de Ski and won his fifth Tour de Ski stage victory.

WeSki promotes family skiing

12/25/2010 - By Vasa Ski Club

In an effort to promote and support XC skiing in the Grand Traverse area and encourage community health, the Vasa Ski Club, Vasa Board and Timber Ridge Resort have combined efforts to offer skiing events focused on family and individuals having fun.

Brick Wheels opens at Timber Ridge

12/24/2010 - By Mike Muha

Bill Froehlich talked with Timber Ridge and Brick Wheels to find out how the partnership will benefit both businesses.Just in time for the winter season, one area business is expanding to serve those who love the great outdoors.

Fourteen trails groomed per DNRE

12/23/2010 - By DNRE

Michigan state forests have 23 cross-country ski trails in the Upper and northern Lower Peninsulas. A total of 14 trails will be groomed this season.

Volunteer hosts needed for camp grounds

12/18/2010 - By DNRE

The Department of Natural Resources & Environment is offering free camping in the summer of 2011 for outdoor lovers who volunteer as campground hosts at Michigan state parks or state forest campgrounds.

Yankee Springs Golf Course grooms for skiing

12/17/2010 - By Larry Stuewe

Yankee Springs Golf Course will have cross country trails this winter. Two trails will be groomed: a longer trail of 2.8 miles and shorter trail 1.8 miles. The Yankee Springs G.C. Restaurant and Bar will be open Fridays and Saturdays for food and drink.

2010-2011 Groomed XC ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Rec Areas

12/16/2010 - By DNRE

Here's the official list of groomed cross country ski trails in Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas.

Cadillac Pathway: A Michigan cross country ski gem

12/15/2010 - By Jeff Neth

Jeff Neth writes a nice article about the Cadillac Pathway. Excerpt and link to the full article...

"Adventure is just bad planning."

12/14/2010 - By mbalduf

8th March 1912...we have just received word from our London offices that ...apparently this bulletin was published exclusively in London's Daily Chronicle newspaper, by special arrangement with Captain Amundsen himself...thus far, there has been no news.