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Michigan Tech Checking Passes on Weekends
Michigan Tech has added a booth at the main trail head and will be checking passes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during the ski season. A message in the university’s employee publication states: “Anyone using the trails must have their pass displayed and may be delayed until verified as a student or paid user.”
The booth will also sell daily and annual passes, and rent skis and snowshoes.
Hours:
Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Posted in General News
Winter Family (K-6) Fun Night: The Science & Art of Snow
K-6 students and their parents are invited to enjoy a fun evening together learning about the science of snow, making a variety of snowflakes, and taking a night hike at the Nara Nature Center & Park in Houghton (next to the Humane Society shelter; just past the Pilgrim River Steak House). The event will take place from 6:00-7:30 pm, Thursday, December 13. Continue reading →
Posted in General News
Snow is Back – Grooming Resumes at Tech, Swedetown
December 12, 2012 – With anywhere from 8-12″ of new snow the last two days (depending on where you measure), skiing has resumed at the Tech Trails and Swedetown Trails. This will mark the third day of rolling and packing — excellent early season conditions. Strap on the boards and have a ski!
Posted in Nordic Skiing
Keweenaw Land Trust Lightfoot Bay Winter Hike December 15
Join the Michigan Nature Association and the Keweenaw Land Trust for a holiday social, December 15 at noon, to celebrate winter and the holiday season. Explore the Lightfoot Bay coastal wetlands (about 20 miles north of L’Anse via Skanee Road) on foot (snow conditions will determine whether we hike, snowshoe, or ski; please provide your own equipment). Continue reading →
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