Category Archives: Nordic Skiing
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Great Deer Chase Unveils New Website
Amid the unending snow of the last week comes news of a new website for one of the area’s signature mountain bike races, the Great Deer Chase, held in August at Swedetown. Another nice job by Scott Niska and SmartCreative.
Posted in Events, Nordic Skiing
Nordic Walking Clinic, Demo January 25
Pete Edwards, creator and promoter of a Nordic walking system (www.skiwalking.com), is coming to town for Heikinpaiva and he’s bringing 200 pairs of Nordic Walking Sticks. Rumor has it that Portage Health will be sponsoring a Nordic Walking clinic on … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Nordic Skiing, Other Winter Events
Copper Island Classic on Hiatus in 2013
The annual Copper Island Classic ski race, scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Chassell, will go on hiatus this year. A series of events have transpired that will prevent the event from being held. The race has been held for … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Nordic Skiing
Swedetown Opens to Snow Bikes Tuesday Evenings
After 6 p.m. on Tuesdays snow bikes are allowed on all Swedetown trails. You must have a season or day pass. Fat tire bikes (3.7 or larger tires) only – no mountain bikes. Here’s the expected trail courtesy: Yield to … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Nordic Skiing




