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ABR Trails (Western UP)
60 km of Scenic Cross Country Ski Trails -- ABR Trails is a full service ski touring center located on over 1100 scenic acres of varied terrain along the Montreal River in Ironwood Michigan. Our facilities include a heated warming cabin with light concessions, and a full service ski shop, change rooms, indoor restrooms, and a large heated wax area with many wax benches. There is additional room for tables and chairs available for teams or groups to use.

Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Roscommon)
Miles of Big Snow Cat groomed trails, Stone Turtle Day Lodge & Huge fieldstone fireplace, vast demo and ski equipment sales program, ski outings and events all season long.

Drummond Island Resort, Drummond Island
Stay in classic log homes and lodges and enjoy the cross-country ski trails cut through the forests of Drummond Island.

Hanson Hills Recreation Area (Grayling)
Home of the Michigan Cup Marathon and the Hanson Hills Classic, Hanson Hills has 35 km cross-country skiing trails. With a newly designed Nordic trail system Hanson Hills has created a trail system that cannot be rivaled by any other. Our new 2006 Polaris Wide Track LS will make sure that each trail will have groomed Skate Lanes and Set Track.

McGuire's Resort (Cadillac)
Ski among evergreens on the Red Pine Trail (3 km lighted) or 4 km Timber Ridge Outer Loop. Lodging and dining packages, Bar and Grill with scheduled live entertainment.

Windy Lake Lodge (Ontario, CA)
Treat yourself to a cross-country ski adventure in the pristine Canadian wilderness. A short train ride from Sault Ste. Marie takes you to Windy Lake Lodge in the heart of Algoma Snow Country. Tom & Shirley Lee will take good care of you from there. A nordic ski vacation of a lifetime.

Nordic Skiing At Downhill Resorts

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT BIG POWDERHORN MOUNTAIN
17km cross country trails with access at the top of our mountain.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT BOYNE HIGHLANDS
From a meandering glide among snow-covered pines to brisk skating and challenging terrain, northern Michigan cross country skiing at BOYNE is ideal for the whole family. Explore more than 70km of tracked and groomed trails. Our expert and passionate Nordic directors ensure that the trails are well maintained throughout the season and our trails are rated for a variety of skill levels for the differing skiers. New for the '08/'09 season Boyne Highlands will add lighting of over two miles of cross country trails; lights on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Boyne Highlands offers 35km of groomed track set trails.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT BOYNE MOUNTAIN
The Boyne Nordic Center is located on Boyne Mountain Road just across from the Mountain Villa Condominiums and trail passes are available for purchase at that location. In addition to the 35 km of groomed, track-set, scenic and safe trails for both traditional and skating techniques, we also offer instruction, rental equipment and cross country apparel/equipment for purchase. Call 231.549.6088 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. during the winter season for information.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT CABERFAE PEAKS
22 Trails - 15km

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
From gentle treks through the trees to the rolling terrain of our black diamond cross-country skiing trails, Crystal Mountain's 40+km cross-country skiing trail network provides terrain for all ability levels, from novice to expert. We even have 4K lighted for night skiing. Meticulously-groomed for both skating and traditional cross-country skiing, these picturesque northern Michigan cross-country skiing trails were rated #1 in Michigan by Michigan Living magazine readers.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT INDIANHEAD MOUNTAIN
Within a few miles of Indianhead are several groomed cross country trails for the Nordic lovers.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT OTSEGO SKI CLUB
Groomed trails are available.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS
Four main and several smaller trails combine to form our 42 KM Nordic Trail System. The trails feature two warming shelters and are power-tilled and groomed daily. Your Trail Pass includes use of the chairlifts giving skiers quick access to the heart of the Nordic Trail system, as well as the entire Alpine Ski area. In addition, Lake of the Clouds can be reached by following M-107, which is unplowed in winter.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT SHANTY CREEK
Discover the Tranquil Majesty of Michigan Cross Country Skiing at Shanty Creek. Our Michigan ski area features gorgeous nordic trails winding through forests of snow-laden hardwoods and pines straight from a storybook. Our 21km of trails are ideal for nordic enthusiasts with stretching and bending terrain, ideal for short strides and long glides.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT THE HOMESTEAD
6 Trails - 18km And Cross-country skiing in the adjacent Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT TREETOPS RESORT
Groomed trails are available.

CROSS C0UNTRY SKIING AT WHITECAP MOUNTAINS
Within a few miles of Whitecap Mountains are several groomed cross country trails for the Nordic lovers.

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