The stunning vistas and historic sites of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are just a few glides away from The Homestead resort in Glen Arbor. “It’s amazing to be able to access the trail ...

Aside from savings on outdoor sporting equipment, one rental and retail store on the St. Paul campus offers something free to students, faculty and staff members. Free cross-country ski rental, ...

Cross country skiing has finally hit its stride. It’s seen an explosion of recent growth in the U.S., and with that increased popularity has come exponential improvement in cross country skis. The ...

Which cross-country skis are best? Cross-country skis are made for skiing across flat terrain as well as going uphill and downhill. They are generally narrower, longer and lighter than regular skis ...

Whether your idea of embracing Michigan’s winter is heading for your local ski hill and cross-country trails or planning a mini getaway at an Up North resort, Pure Michigan’s January travel deals ...

All you need to cross country ski are boots, skis, and poles. But before you snag the first skinny skis you see, ask yourself what you want out of the experience. Do you want to meander through the ...

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Traffic has increased inside sports and ski shops — not only due to snowy weather, but also due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses and state parks are seeing a large rise in rentals of ski ...