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“Save the Date” for the 2016 Glide N Gorge – Saturday, February 27!
The annual Glide N Gorge is held at the Maasto Hiihto Ski trails in Hancock. It will begin and end at the Four Seasons Chalet located at the fairgrounds in Hancock.
There will be 3 stops along the way with food donated by many gracious sponsors. A marked course will guide you to tasty Hors D’Oeuvres. Kids of all ages can even roast marshmallows by the fire.
Next you will descend along the Swedetown creek on one of the prettiest trails in the Keweenaw! You can check out the new Middle Bridge that we worked hard on all year!! There will be club members/volunteers down in the gorge waiting to serve you piping hot chili and soups galore right beside the creek. Next is the climb up Sisu hill and back to the chalet where you will be rewarded for your climbing efforts with delectable desserts and live music.
The course is approximately 3 miles.
Tickets will be $20 and can be purchased from Down Wind Sports in Houghton and Cross Country Sports in Calumet or any KNSC board member. For more information, please call 906-281-5294 or email cjsilvola@chartermi.net
Fat Bike cyclocross / criterium racing comes to the Michigan Tech ski trails Feb. 27. Just $5 for Michigan Tech Trails season pass holders! An additional $10 trail pass required for those without a season pass (trail love!).
Minimum 3.7″ tires, maximum fun!
This is race number five of the six-race UPCROSS snowcross series. There will be two race options – a short, 30 minute race starting at 5:00 p.m. sharp, and a longer 60 minute race starting at 5:40, with both men’s and women’s divisions for both races.
February 27, 1pm – Snowshoe Hike at River Bend Nature Sanctuary
Join stewards Gwen and Mike for a snowshoe hike to River Bend Nature Sanctuary. It will be an easy one-mile trek to the south border of the preserve to view an active (as of this writing) eagles nest from a distance. At this point the more adventurous snowshoers can continue to bushwhack into this trackless preserve. Dress for the weather and bring water, snacks, binoculars and snowshoes.
Getting there:
From Calumet, Hancock, Houghton – Go south on US 41 to Chassell and turn right at the blinking light onto Chassell-Painesdale Rd. After 3 miles, the road hooks left into Tapiola Road; go another 9 miles to first stop, turn right on Askell Road which hooks left onto Pelkie Road. Go 2 miles to Fish Hatchery Road (Elo) and turn right; go 1.5 miles to fire number 15500 and turn right onto a long driveway.
From L’Anse, Baraga – From US 41, go west on M38 (blinking yellow signal in Baraga) for 6.9 miles to Pelkie Road; turn right and go 6.6 miles to Fish Hatchery Road; turn left and go 1.5 miles to fire number 15500; turn right onto a long driveway.
The UP Health System Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon has something for everyone and enough snow to go around, even in March! We have distances for all skiers, from our signature 50k races, to 25k or 10k events that are great for skiers of all levels. 2015 marked the 1st year for the 50k Skiathlon as well.
The Great Bear Chase has earned a nation-wide reputation as a laid-back, skier-oriented weekend that allows skiers of all experience levels to finish their season with a high quality event.
All events are chip timed, and compete on beautiful Power Tilled trails
Great Bear Chase 2015
Get ready for the most fun race of 2016!
March 12, 1pm – Back Country Trek at Redwyn’s Dunes Nature Sanctuary
Bring along snacks and water and skis or snowshoes and enjoy a backcountry trek to and around the picturesque dunes, led by steward Phil. Plan on two or more hours of skiing/snowshoeing round trip. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for a backcountry adventure. Skiers have the option of additional skiing on their own nearby on the Eagle Harbor Twp. Recreation Trail that passes through three MNA Sanctuaries, Cy Clark Mem. NS, Dean Webster Mem. NS, and Eagle Harbor Red Pine Dunes NS.
Getting there: Follow M-26 about 4 miles east of Eagle River. Park at the large MDOT parking lot across from Great Sand Bay.
Mountain biking is back in the Keweenaw on Father’s Day weekend, June 18, 2016. One- and two-lap races at the Michigan Tech trails. More information to come!
It is group ride season! Meet at 6:30pm each Wednesday in various locations around the Keweenaw. These events are weather dependent. Check back here or call the shop for the schedule.
Happy riding!
It is group ride season! Meet at 6:30pm each Wednesday in various locations around the Keweenaw. These events are weather dependent. Check back here or call the shop for the schedule.
Happy riding!
RACE DETAILS
41st Annual Canal Run
Saturday, July 16, 2016
Presented by UP Health System, Finlandia University, First Merit Bank and Keweenaw Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli
RACE START TIMES and LOCATIONS
| Start Time | Start Location | |
| 1/2 Marathon | 7:30 a.m. | Koskela Rd: northwest of Hancock |
| 10 Mile Run | 8:00 a.m. | McLain State Park: northwest of Hancock |
| 5 Mile Run | 8:50 a.m. | Top of High Point Road: northwest of Hancock |
| 10 Mile Walk | 7:15 a.m. | McLain State Park: northwest of Hancock |
| 5 Mile Walk | 8:55 a.m. | Top of High Point Road: northwest of Hancock |
| Kids Dash | will be posted soon | Near Citgo on Quincy St. |