CROSS COUNTRY SKI ON THE BEST TRAILSThe Cross Country Ski areas that comprise the Great Lakes Winter Trails Council are committed to providing you with the finest and most diversified groomed cross-country skiing trails,( photos from Crystal Mountain) plus service at a level that we're sure will meet your expectations. There will always be good cross country skiing somewhere among our member facilities, and all our members will make sure you're accurately informed about the latest cross country trail conditions. Nordic Walking (Ski Walking) programs are also available at several of our member locations. We promise to do our best to produce the best cross country trail and ski conditions we can. When Mother Nature has Winter keep her snowy promise, so will we. |
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 MAR 11, 2010We are experiencing a big warmup all over the Great Lakes Winter Trails area. The sun and above freezing temperatures are taknig a toll on snow conditions. The forecast does not call for below freezing temperatures until next week. Call the area of your choice to check on conditions !!!!!!!!! THINK SNOW . We are updating our pages continuously to reflect the changing weather and snow conditions. We will be providing a great list of things for Families to do outside for economical costs. So check out our member's offerings!! Call ahead to make sure of individual conditions as we represent a large geographical area and conditions can vary immensly!!!!!! STAY TUNED FOR WINTER 2009/10 Get outside this Spring and Summer and Fall and see things you may have missed. After a day or week in the office a cross country loop throught the back country with the birds and, even a Bald Eagle, will do wonders for you. Fresh air and Freedom; give yourself a much brighter outlook. All of the resorts in the Great Lakes Winter Trails Ski Council will help you get there. Contact any one of them for immediate help and information. Get outside with your family and friends. |
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 NORDIC SKI WALKING ANY TIME OF YEAR Cross Country Skiing burns a ton of calories. Cross Country Skiing is also low impact and FUN! Nordic Walking (Ski Walking) is a great way to get ready for your next ski trip. Nordic Walking is basically hiking and trekking with special poles. Nordic Walking Poles can help to turbo charge your walking campaign. Over 8 million Europeans are Nordic Walking everyday- in the cities (with special removable rubber Nordic Walking tips/paws for pavement), out in the country and up in the mountains. All ages and ALL fitness levels can now unlock the calorie burning and aerobic benefits of NORDIC WALKING (SKI WALKING). Walking with poles burns up to 40% more calories than regular walking. Find out more about NORDIC Ski WALKING and how to get started contact Great Lakes Winter Trails Council Member the AMERICAN NORDIC WALKING SYSTEM. email: getfit@skiwalking.com website: WWW.SKIWALKING.COM toll free: 877-SKIWALKING or 877-754-9255 |
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EVENTS WINTER 2009/10PLEASE CHECK WITH EACH RESORT'S EVENTS PAGE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE HOSTING THESE EVENTS. MICHIGAN CUP 2009/2010 Please go to our LINKS page and click on Michigan Cup for this year's schedule. WINTER ADVENTURE TRAIL DAY Jan. 10, 2010 all resorts. Kids on Snow- FREE LESSONS and Trail Pass. SILVER STREAK WEEK WITH SKI WALKING (55 PLUS) Jan.4-8, 2010 All Resorts TAKE YOUR KIDS TO THE TRAILS Jan. 19-20, 2010 All Resorts 2 for 1 Trail Pass Program WHIE PINE STAMPEDE Feb. 7, 2009 Shanty Creek Huntingon Bank WOMEN'S WINTER TOUR at CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN Feb. 7, 2010 Go to the "LINKS" section and click on this event for more coverage. THE BEST MIDWEST WEEKEND PARTY EVER!! Enjoy a weekend of fun- Saturday begins with ski lessons, www.womenswintertour.com. NORTH AMERICAN VASA XC RACE Feb. 13-15-10, 2009 WINTER FEAST ADVENTURE DAY Feb. 20/21, 2009 All Resorts MUFFIN RACE FOR JUNIORS Feb. 21-22, 2009 X C Ski Headquarters |
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HEY!!! DON"T FORGET US!!!!!!!!!!!A young age is the perfect time to introduce your children to snow sports and a fit way of living and having fun outside in the WINTER. Children will adapt to cross country skiing very quickly and become a part of your "Fun in the Snow Team". Help them be a part of something that will last them a lifetime!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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