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Despite mother nature's best efforts to spoil the winter fun, the 2010 Great Bear Chase is in the books. A week of warm weather diminished the snow pack resulting in significant changes to the course including elimination of the downtown start and finish. Despite the changes, over 300 skiers pushed … [Read more...] about Weather – Unseasonably Warm

Even though its 40 and sunny outside, don't let it fool you...the weather here can change in an instant. What's in store for the Great Bear Chase on Saturday, March 13th? Hard to say but we've had everything from well below zero to 40+, so keep an eye on the forecast to determine if it will be warm … [Read more...] about Is it Great Bear Chase Time?

On Wednesday, December 16th our community lost a great athlete, mentor, coach and more importantly, a family lost their father, their hero.Bill Karinen was a great athlete and a tremendous supporter of cycling and cross country skiing in our community. He was a mentor and coach for kids in the Ski … [Read more...] about We Miss You

Cross Country Sports is moving the Houghton Store! Stop in now and get GREAT deals on all gear including 30-70% off alpine equipment. Don't miss out on this one and just in time for the holiday season. Gear is disappearing fast, so stop in now before its gone. All sales final. … [Read more...] about Great Deals for the Holidays – up to 70% off

Lake Superior is doing its job, the lake effect snow machine is in full action....trails are groomed...its time to ski or snowshoe and shovel in your spare time. Check out www.keweenawtrails.com for the latest ski reports. … [Read more...] about Snow is Here, Trails are Open!!

All of us knew that Copper Harbor was epic but now it has been designated an IMBA Epic! If you are a member of IMBA (if you are not, you should be), you'll be receiving your fall newsletter with Copper Harbor on the cover and an article announcing it as one of five new Epic Rides. Two thumbs up to … [Read more...] about Good News – Copper Harbor is now Epic

It's been a busy summer and we've been due to post an update for a while. Another successful Deer Chase wrapped up on August 15th with Nikolai Anikin of Duluth and Julie Meyer of Hayward taking the 27 mile crowns and 13 year-old Pete Karinen of Painesdale and Kathy Abbott of Atlantic Mine taking … [Read more...] about End of Season? Not Quite – It’s Fat Tire Weekend!

Time to head to Michigan Tech and check it out! The pump track is a great way to improve your bike handling skills and fitness. … [Read more...] about Pump Track is Open