Trails Alliance Issues Challenge Grant for Pilgrim River Project
A $5,500 Challenge Grant has been pledged by the Keweenaw Trails Alliance to the Pilgrim River Watershed Project. We are now reaching out to trail users to match our pledge! The Pilgrim River Watershed Conservation Project is a once in a lifetime opportunity to further trail efforts in the area, providing additional public access for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, skiing or just to take a walk in the woods. Continue reading →
Glide-n-Gorge Approaching March 4; Tickets on Sale Now
The Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club will present the fourth annual Glide in the Swedetown Creek Gorge on the Maasto Hiihto ski trails, Sunday, March 4. Between noon and 3 pm, three tables will serve scrumptious fare on a well-marked trail through the gorge. Continue reading →
Volunteers Needed for Bear Chase
Not going to ski the Great Bear Chase on March 10? You can still be involved! Volunteers are needed for aid stations, registration, parking, timing and many other areas. Sign up at the Great Bear Chase web site.
Great Bear Chase Coming March 10
It is a great cross country ski event in a land of great amounts of snow. It is the Great Bear Chase. Registration is open at www.bearchase.org.
New for 2012:
- A separate 50 km classic race, awards, and start time.
- A new 14 km race.
- Improved course – no road crossings, no snowmobile trail section!
- Snow bike race on Sunday!
Junior Bear Chase Registration Open
The Copper Country Ski Tigers will host the annual Junior Bear Chase Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Swedetown ski trails in Calumet, MI. This event is open to the public and features Nordic ski races for youth 16 and under. You can download the registration form, which also includes more information on the event. Contact race director Kristy Huotari with questions (906-370-9798 or jkhuotari@yahoo.com.
Trail Conditions
Current Trail Conditions
Michigan Tech
Feb. 20, 2012 - Skate lanes on main trails groomed Feb. 20. Track set on main trails Feb.19. Tolkien trail last groomed on Feb.15.Swedetown
Feb. 18, 2012 - Two inches of new snow. All trails groomed and tracked. Skating lanes will be groomed daily and are in excellent shape.Chassell Classic
Feb. 22, 2012 - The trail was groomed and tracked on 2/22. Excellent condition.Maasto Hiihto/Churning RapidsFeb. 18, 2012 - Churning was dragged and fresh tracks set on entire Maasto/Churning trail system. Conditions range from good to excellent throughout.
Copper HarborFeb. 18, 2012-Ski trail in good shape. Groomed and track set.
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