Cross Country Ski Trail News

Yosemite National Park: A Week of Majestic Scenery and Epic Hikes

9/28/2010 - By Doug Cornell

There were about 15 people on the wall, with about half of them heading down the same cables we were going up on. It takes some tricky negotiation to get around another climber on a nearly vertical wall, where a slip leads to certain death.

Team NordicSkiRacer heads to the mountain bike trails

8/30/2010 - By Mike Muha

Team NordicSkiRacer gathered at Island Lake Rec Area for a team mountain bike ride and picnic.

Rise of the Mamils (middle-aged men in lycra)

8/18/2010 - By Dominic Casciani, BBC News

Flashy sports cars are out, now no mid-life crisis is complete without a souped-up road bike. Why?

Winter Forecast 2010-2011: Heavier snow!

8/10/2010 - By Joe Bastardi

AccuWeather.com Chief Long-Range Meteorologist Joe Bastardi is predicting that the worst of winter's cold and snow will be from the Pacific Northwest into the northern Plains and western Great Lakes - including Detroit and Cleveland. Ya!

$15,000 Available for Young Skier Programs - Birkie.com

8/5/2010 - By Cherie Morgan

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will award a total of $15,000 in grants with up to $1,000 being awarded to each organization selected. Grant applications from youth cross-country ski programs throughout the country are welcomed.

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.