December 14, 2024

Skiing in (Almost) All Weather

Stuff We Love
Dec. 14, 2024

When the snow falls, you can find snowshoe and cross-country trails just about everywhere. But what do you do when Mother Nature doesn’t send the white stuff our way? The answer: Head to Forbush Corner Nordic Cross Country Ski Center in Frederic. Our friends at Northbound Outfitters in Grayling let us in on a not-so-secret secret, which is that Forbush Corner has Olympic grade snowmaking equipment so that winter sports enthusiasts can be out skiing their loop all winter long. (And, come next spring, they’re hoping to add mountain bike trails!) Day passes range from $10-$18 for skiers and $2 for snowshoers. Rentals are also available for $5-$25 if you don’t have your own gear. Check out their webcam for snow conditions and get the scoop on the nonprofit’s programs, including ski school, at forbushcorner.com.

Trending

Who Needs a Photo with the Grinch?

If your heart is full of unwashed socks and your soul is full of gunk, stop by The Katydid in downtown Petoskey to see the G… Read More >>

Highland Holidays

Fresh off their Bourbon Fanatic Weekend (if you pick up the paper early, you could still make the Dec. 14 boozy fun!), the H… Read More >>

What’s the Winter Forecast?

We very nearly had a no-snow November in northern Michigan, with Thanksgiving-week storms arriving in the region. But until… Read More >>

The Shortest Day Is Here!

The winter solstice arrives this week on Dec. 21, marking the end of the shortening days and the beginning of longer ones. S… Read More >>