Cross Country Ski Trail News
Fred Meijer White Pine Trail closure
7/30/2010 - By DNRE
Department of Natural Resources and Environment officials announced that construction on 15.3 miles of the 92-mile Fred Meijer White Pine trail is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 2.
Seek host for Norwegian exchange student
7/23/2010 - By Barb Kilkka
We've been seeking a host family for this Norwegian boy and wondered if you could pass the word along to your fellow skiers. (Hmmm...the next Michigan Cup junior racing star?)
Mountain bike tour of Rendezvous Ski Trails
7/9/2010 - By Sara Hoovler
The West Yellowstone Ski Education Foundation would like to welcome mountain bike riders of all abilities on a guided ride of the local trails Wednesday, July 28, 2010.
Party for Bob Otwell tonight
7/1/2010 - By Missy Luuyk
Join the TART Board of Directors this Thursday, July 1 at 6:00 PM at Right Brain Brewery for a send-off party in honor of Bob Otwell. Bob Otwell, the executive director of TART for the last nine (9) years, will be stepping down in July.
Nominate an inspiring individual
7/1/2010 - By Tricia A. Fraas
The Michigan Fitness Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the Charles T. Kuntzleman Award. This honor will be awarded to four individuals who have overcome great obstacles in order to incorporate physical activity into their daily routines.
Michigan Competes for free trees for parks
6/18/2010 - By Rebecca Humphries
Not Nordic, but trees are a good thing! Help Michigan compete for thousands of dollars' worth of free trees for state parks and recreatin areas.
A game you can play nordic skiing
6/18/2010 - By xczonetv
We know you secretly wish you could do this for real sometime.... just think the fun you could have with folks.
Home and Here We Go!
6/14/2010 - By Pete Vordenberg
Directly after the final world cup in Sweden I took off from Stockholm for Kathmandu, Nepal. For the next few months Barb and I worked at the health clinic seeing roughly two-thirds Nepalese patients and a third trekkers and climbers.
2011 Birkie t-shirt contest
6/11/2010 - By Cherie Morgan
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is announcing their annual contest to design the official t-shirt for the 2011 American Birkebeiner ski race. The winning t-shirt design will be the featured retail t-shirt for the event.
Free Nordic Walking Classes featured at Cadillac's Annual Senior Expo
6/11/2010 - By Pete Edwards
Free Nordic Walking Clinics and Free Nordic Walking Pole Demos will be offered at the Wexford Arena and Senior Expo in Cadillac, Michigan from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010.
Nordic Walking Classes in Suttons Bay, June 15
6/10/2010 - By Pete Edwards
Nordic walking classes and Nordic walking pole demos will again be offered during the Annual Older American Expo in Suttons Bay, Michigan on Tuesday, June 15. The Expo will be held at the Suttons Bay High School from 10am – 2pm.
7 miles of Pere Marquette Trail closing for repaving
5/26/2010 - By Mike Muha
Sven miles of the 30 mile Pere Marquette rail-trail between Midland and Clare will close for repaving in June and July. Rollerskiers, inline skaters and bicyclist take note!
