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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 30-plus years. Jim Tervo has done the planning and organizing for many of those and deserves a huge thank-you for making it quite a bit of fun, particularly with the “guess your time” category that gives everyone a shot at podium glory! Continue reading →
Posted in Events, Nordic Skiing
Portage Men’s Health Tune-up January 12
Registration is now open for the annual Men’s Health Tune-up. Portage Health has put together an all-star lineup of information targeted to the men of the Copper Country. Great gift for the first 125 to register! The event is Saturday, January 12, 8 am – 1 pm, at Hancock High School. Continue reading →
Posted in General News
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 skiers. Do not ride near the groomed tracks. If you must stop please stay on the edge of the trail away from groomed area. Fat Tuesday is cancelled when conditions are soft. Continue reading →
Posted in Cycling, Nordic Skiing
Grooming Continues at Tech, Swedetown – More Trails Tracked
December 27, 2012 — Michigan Tech and Swedetown continue to have good conditions, despite the low snowfall so far this year. Other area trails are not grooming.
At Tech, all trails are being rolled and/or dragged daily, with just a few thin spots. All trails that connect with Core Loop are also tracked (all of the upper and competition loops). Isle Royale and Superior are also tracked. The lower and Nara trails have good coverage for skating, but not enough depth for tracks.
Swedetown trails are rolled and/or dragged daily, again with a few thin spots. Trails with tracks now include Valley, Pine, lower Powderhouse, Cedar, Tamarack, Greenstone, Mam Bear, and Baby Bear. If you are using your good skis, it is best to avoid Papa Bear.
Chassell and Maasto Hiihto/Churning Rapids remain ungroomed (Chassell is rolled, but the lower 5km is in very rough shape and there are many thin spots on the upper loop).
Posted in Nordic Skiing
