Keweenaw Nordic Festival Feb 4-5: Registration Open
The Copper Loppet, the 44th running of the Copper Island Classic, and the new Low Pressure Loppet (a 15 km snow bike race), comprise the 2012 Library Restaurant Keweenaw Nordic Festival, February 4-5, 2012, in Houghton and Chassell, Michigan. The weekend will also feature a qualifying race for the Great Lakes Junior National team. Continue reading →
Luminary Ski at Maasto Jan. 14
This Saturday evening (6-8 PM), January 14, a 2K ski trail (with a short cut for 1K) will be lit with candles starting at the Hancock Chalet. A fire will be provided in the parking lot and hot chocolate and goodies in the Chalet. Bring the family. Extra goodies to share would be appreciated by all. No fee, donations appreciated.
Call Glen Archer with questions: 482-4957
Volunteers Needed for Keweenaw Nordic Events Feb. 4-5
We’re in need of volunteers for the Keweenaw Nordic Festival (www.keweenawnordicfest.com), Feb. 4-5, 2012. These events are fundraisers for the Ski Tigers middle and high school race teams and for the MTU Nordic ski team. We’ll need help in such areas as timing and registration both days. Additionally on Saturday, we need some help at aid stations, stadium set-up and stadium take-down. You can see the details and volunteer by using the volunteer webform.
Moonlight Ski/Bonfire Saturday, Jan. 7
This Saturday night the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club will sponsor a moonlit ski followed by a bonfire at the Maasto Hiihto trails.
Meet at Tomasi Trailhead (adjacent to the Hancock DPW) at 6:30 for a guided ski. It’s an easy ski (20-30 minutes) from the trailhead to the Triangle where there will be a fire to warm up and socialize.
For those who know the way, the old trail through Tomasi’s fields will be track set; the new trail going along the creek is only rolled and somewhat bumpy. Old skis are advised as we’re still at very low snow conditions. Questions, call Arlyn at 487-9229.
Well, isn’t this nice?
What a difference a weekend makes. With 7-12″ of new snow over the weekend, the area trails have taken on a mid-winter look. Grooming reports continue daily on Keweenaw Trails. Get out and enjoy the snow!
Trail Conditions
Current Trail Conditions
Michigan Tech
Jan. 25, 2012 - Tech was tilled and tracked today. Excellent conditions. Tolkien was packed and tracked yesterday. Also excellent. Lights are on until 9:00.Swedetown
Jan. 26, 2012 - Skate lanes were groomed this morning (1/26) and will be groomed Friday morning, should be fast. Striding tracks are nice with a bit of snow blown off the trees. Back country trail is sweet.Chassell Classic
Jan. 27, 2012 - Groomed and tracked 1/27. Excellent condition.Maasto Hiihto/Churning RapidsJan. 24, 2012 - Groomed, tracked, excellent.
Copper HarborJan. 24, 2012-Groomed and tracked 1/24. Conditions good to very good. Snowing with some wind
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