Blog

Yes, I'm sure most of you would rather I'd be talking about april biking, but realistically that is not going to be real soon.  Skiing at warmer temps. is generally problematic waxing, but there are a few things to consider.  First, there's No-Wax Skis.  Obviously the easiest solution, but there's … [Read more...] about April Skiing

If you look at (and believe) the weather reports-- plan to go crust skiing or crust biking on tuesday morning!  We will have had 2 warm days followed by plenty cold enough to have a very firm crust.  As always, we'll see what the temps. and weather is like when monday and tuesday get here, but I'm … [Read more...] about More Crust Season

The crust skiing was great last weekend. As soon as this new snow melts down, its going to be great crust again! Have you had a chance to give it a try? If skiing isn't for you, snowbiking on the crust is great fun as well! … [Read more...] about Crust Season

Some of our best junior skiers competed at Jr. Nationals held at Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont this year.  Skiing against some very good competition, our skiers tuned in some solid performances. In the classic races, the ski tigers were led by Issac Stone, finishing in 46th, with David Jaszczak … [Read more...] about Jr. Nationals

The Great Bear Chase  races are in the books and the weekend seemed to be fun for all involved!  The main events on saturday saw 515 contestants in the 3 distances which is a very good turnout for the 34 year old race.  The snowbike race on sunday saw lower numbers than last year but conditions were … [Read more...] about Great Bear Chase

The Great Bear Chase, Jr. Bear Chase and Bear Chase Snowbike races are this weekend!  The Jr. races on Friday night, the main events on Saturday and the snowbike race on Sunday.  For more info, look on the web --greatbearchase.com.  We'll be open til 9pm on Friday for "First Fridays" -- Calumet's … [Read more...] about Great Bear Chase

The Ski Tigers recently competed in the Michigan High School Championships and came back with a STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!  Great work! The top skiers for our team were:  In the Sprints-- David Jasczak 1st.   In the Pursuit-- Issac Stone won it in a time of 32:34.6 (1st in classic,4th in freestyle), David … [Read more...] about Congratulations!

Trek "Farley" snowbikes are here and ready to ride! A couple of them have been ridden already and the reviews have been outstanding! They're lighter than Pugsleys - but you don't have to shell out $3000 or $4000 to get one.  Check one out when you have the chance. We're sure you'll love it.         … [Read more...] about Snow Bikes