Cross Country Ski Trail News

ABR plans for safe opening this winter

9/4/2020 - By Eric Anderson, Angela Santini

ABR Ski Trails is working on our plan for a safe opening this winter. With many unknowns we are going to error on the conservative side. We are going to plan for the worst and hope for the best.

Vasa Ski Club opens Club Manager position

8/31/2020 - By Vasa Ski Club

Vasa Ski Club is getting ready for another exciting season of activities and programs. We are looking to hire a Club Manager to oversee administrative operations for the club. This is a part-time, paid position.

Rossignol to reduce carbon footprint by 30%, waste by 40%

1/17/2020 - By Groupe Rossignol

The Rossignol Group officially launches its RESPECT program, aiming in particular to reduce its carbon footprint by 30% by 2030 as well as to reduce its waste by 40% by 2025.

Conversation with Valley Spur trail designer David Worel

1/4/2020 - By Larry Treul

This is from an ancient Friends of Valley Spur News (we're talking about 2001!) that I ran across, but I found Larry Treul's interview with David Worel interesting and thought I'd share

Fischer Reopens Grants Program for 2020

12/18/2019 - By Fischer Skis

The Fischer Grants program, an ongoing outreach program aimed at promoting access and engagement to skiing in the United States focus on youth and underserved ski populations, snowmaking efforts, education and outreach.

Work bees for Noque Trail

12/5/2019 - By NTN Trails

There are four scheduled volunteer events planned starting Friday including two at Forestville and two at Big Bay to deal with all the downed trees across the trails.

ABR makes USA Today 10 Best list

12/2/2019 - By Mike Muha

ABR Trails made USA Today's 10 Best list, the only Michigan resort to do so. Stokely Creek Lodge also made the list.

Forbush Corner ribbon cutting and youth day, Dec 7

11/27/2019 - By Mike Muha

Forbush corner is hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new snowmaking system plus a Youth Day for kids on Saturday December 7.

Expect an exceptional fun season at XC Ski HQ!

10/7/2019 - By Mariah Frye Colie

Traverse the newly extended snowshoe trail, get festive at Bavarian Ski Fest and other events, and enjoy delicious new food and drink specials in the new outdoor heated igloo!

Forbush Corner Fall Work Weekend, Oct 5-6

9/20/2019 - By Forbush Corner

We are planning a Fall Work Weekend for October 5th and 6th. The main focus will be pruning and clearing debris from the trails.

Forbush Corner snowmaking pond almost done

6/21/2019 - By Mike Muha

Latest update on on Forbush Corner's pond construction in pictures!

Forbush Corner prepares trails for snowmaking

6/17/2019 - By Todd Hubbard

The snow making loop trail has been widened and the new Ridge Trail has been cleared of trees. Stump removal is underway and the big equipment to start digging the pond next week is on site.