Cross Country Ski Trail News

Seeking nominations for Jim Mudgett Award

Sun, Aug 22, 2004

To recognize the extraordinary efforts of local folks involved in trail advocacy, Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails is creating a hall of fame for trail advocates. We have named the award after Jim Mudgett, who passed away in January 2004.

Developing Plan to Keep Forbush Corner Open

Sun, Jul 18, 2004

The Lower Peninsula's first premier cross country ski center, Forbush Corner, has been teetering on insolvency for several years. Poor snow years and additional competition have each added to reduced skier turnout. Concerned patrons for Forbush are meeting shortly to develop plans to keep the center open for the 2004-2005 season.

HCMA Boards Recommends Canceling Parkland Sale

Sat, Jul 10, 2004

James Young, Chairman of the HCMA board, announced that the proposed sale of the property connecting Kensington Metropark to Proud Lake State Park will be postponed until the Milford bond proposal is decided in the November election.

Homes to be built on park lands

Tue, Jun 22, 2004

Fight plans to replace the Kensington to Proud Lake connector trail with new homes.

Jim Monroe Winner of March's Book

Mon, Apr 12, 2004

Jim Monroe of Traverse City won March's copy of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.' You could win, too - One more book will be given out in April!

Sara Cockrell Winner of February's Book

Mon, Mar 8, 2004

Prolific trail reporter Sara Cockrell won February's copy of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.' You could win, too!

Ian Kennedy is Trail Report Winner for January

Mon, Feb 9, 2004

Ian Kennedy from Montague, Michigan is January's lucky winner of Doug Garfield's 'The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes.'

Vasa Adds Valentines Day Tours

Wed, Jan 28, 2004 - By cnzlcdbn

By popular demand, the 2004 Subaru North American Vasa has added 12km and 27km untimed tours. There is also a special discount for skiers who do both the Women's Ski Tour and one of the Vasa tours, along with a goodie bag for each women!

Michael Bourassa is December's Winner

Tue, Jan 27, 2004

Michael Bourassa has won a copy of Doug Garfield's "The New Steady Ski for Nordic Athletes" for submitting a trail report in December.

Skis stolen at Independence Lake Country Park

Mon, Jan 26, 2004

Jeff Ray reports that he had a pair of skis stolen at Independence Lake Country Park last week.

DNNR will Groom Ski Trails

Mon, Jan 12, 2004

The Michigan DNR has reversed their decision and will providing state-funded grooming for 22 ski trails.

TART Trails grooming Vasa Pathway

Tue, Dec 23, 2003

Traverse Area Recreation & Transportation Trails (TART Trails) will continue to groom the Vasa Pathway for cross-country skiers this winter despite a lack of funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR).