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ABR Season Pass Sale
April 6, 2008
Tuesday, April 8th, is the last day to purchase your ABR ski pass and avoid the coming price hike. The early ski pass sales will help fund summer trail development.
ABR Spring Party
March 31, 2008
Ken Hazel provides a recap on the ABR Spring Party with results and photographic evidence from a number of events, including the Estonian wife carrying contest.
Three Rivers Trail Upgrades
March 29, 2008
Three Rivers Park District will be doing a a minor reroute at Hyland this spring and major trail reconstruction at Lake Rebecca this summer.
Tour DuLuth Numbers
March 14, 2008
Over 100 skiers participated in the 2008 Tour DuLuth, the Duluth XC Ski Club’s 4th Annual celebration of the local trail systems, held last Saturday.
Hyland Snowmaking Project Update
March 13, 2008
Plans for cross-country snowmaking operations at Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington are making progress with a recent open house. Skiers are encouraged to cast their opinions.
Tour DuLuth
March 3, 2008
The Duluth XC Ski Club is hosting their annual Tour DuLuth, this Saturday, March 8th. The event is a low-key tour of most of the ski trails in the Duluth area, all on a single day, and wraps up with a potluck dinner.
Lake Vermilion State Park Proposal
February 29, 2008
As part of the proposal for a new Lake Vermilion State Park, the DNR advisory task force is recommending a top-notch cross-country ski venue and trails.
Hyland Snowmaking Open House
February 29, 2008
Three Rivers Park District and the City of Bloomington will hold an open house on Wednesday, March 5th regarding the proposed expansion of cross-country ski facilities at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. The expansion could include additional lighted trails and snowmaking capabilities.
Weekend Candlelight Ski Events
February 11, 2008
A few candlelight ski events on tap for the weekend:
- Feb 16 Sugarbush Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe
- Feb 16 Spidahl SkiGaard Candlelight Ski
- Feb 16 Sand Dunes State Forest Candlelight Ski
- Feb 16 Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Cambridge Campus/Cambridge City Parks
And links to more listings for Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Not As Cold As The Good Old Days...
January 18, 2008
Mark Lahtinen breaks down some winter temperature trends, making the case for generally warm winters than decades ago.
ABR Grooming Clinic, Jan 15-16
January 4, 2008
ABR is holding their annual Grooming Clinic Tuesday and Wednesday, January 15-16. Take in clinics, demo the latest equipment and swap groomer stories!
Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Year End Review
January 4, 2008
2007 has been a productive year for the Minnesota Nordic Ski Association (MNSA). The organization helped organize a new capital improvement grant program, worked on timber harvesting issues, celebrated Norm Oakvik's Lifetime award, and is encouraging the purchase of the Great Minnesota Ski Pass.
History of 100 Day Ski Seasons in the Twin Cities
December 21, 2007
With the early jump on the ski season, Mark Lahtinen provides a historical breakdown on Twin Cities winters that have had 100 days or more of skiable conditions.
Michigan Tech Lights Up
December 7, 2007
With the installation of more than 130 lights, Michigan Tech trails now have 7 kilometers of lighted ski trails.
Rollerskiing Restrictions Lifted at Three Rivers Parks
December 6, 2007
Three Rivers Park District civil engineers have determined that rollerskiing, even in hot weather, causes no significant long-term damage to the asphalt trail systems. Thus restrictions on rollerskiing will be lifted. [ Thanks to Gene Kay for follow up on this hot topic! -- Ed. ]
Changes at Valley Spur Trail System
December 3, 2007
Valley Spur has joined the Noquemanon Trail Network which will allow for continued operation and great grooming skiers have come to expect.
Wirth Snowmaking Update
November 30, 2007
An update on the expanded snowmaking operation on-going at Theodore Wirth.
Grooming Contract Renewed for Blueberry Ridge
November 26, 2007
The Noquemanon Trail Network has announced that the grooming for the Blueberry Ridge Pathway has been funded for the 2007-2008 ski season.
Big Snow Country Gets Bigger
November 26, 2007
Ken Hazel shares some recent updates and featured trails from the western UP.
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