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Swedetown Winter Trails Day is Sunday, January 15
Winter Trails Day is a national celebration with over 100 events throughout country. As part of our 2017 event, Swedetown is celebrating (and showing off!) the new Prinoth Husky trail groomer. It’s nine feet tall with a 228 horsepower Mercedes Benz engine and a … Continue reading
Posted in Nordic Skiing, Other Winter Events
Swedetown Adds Trail Cam
Swedetown Trails has added a web camera with a trail view of Valley Trail. Of course we just had to add a snow yardstick to show the snow depth off the side of the groomed trail. Our “yardstick” is actually … Continue reading
Posted in Nordic Skiing
Great Bear Chase Reg Fees Increase Jan. 1
Fees for the Great Bear Chase increase after December 31, so register today for the event of your choice. The event will be March 11, 2017, at the Swedetown Trails and includes 50km skiathlon, classic, and freestyle races; as well … Continue reading
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Candle Luminary Ski December 26 at Maasto
The Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club will sponsor its annual luminary ski on the evening of Monday December 26, from 6-8 pm. The candlelit trail starts from from Hancock’s Four Seasons Chalet at the north end of the Houghton County Fairgrounds, … Continue reading
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