Volunteers for the MECCA Trails system have been busy, getting the area ready for Winterfest coming up Saturday, February 5th. Cross country skiers will have three races to choose from. The Mercer Springs Snowshoe Tour is also back again with routes of 1 mile and 2miles. Groomers have been running, taking anywhere from 5 t0 … Read more
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Pine Mountain Ski Jump in Iron Mountain is renovated and ready to host the FIS Continental Cup in February. When the Tournament was canceled in 2021 it was the first time since 1939. When fans and competitors hit the mountain February 4th, they’ll find a … Read more
Big Snow Resort was the site of the International Ski Federation’s Mid Amateur event this past weekend giving skiers a chance to improve their ranking. The weather was frigid as 110 amateur skiers from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Central Division gathered for the first race of 2022. Skiers were determined to drop their … Read more
Big Snow Resort was the site of the International Ski Federation’s Mid Amateur event this past weekend giving skiers a chance to improve their ranking. The weather was frigid as 110 amateur skiers from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Central Division gathered for the first race of 2022. Skiers were determined to drop their … Read more
Big Snow Resort was the site of the International Ski Federation’s Mid Amateur event this past weekend giving skiers a chance to improve their ranking. The weather was frigid as 110 amateur skiers from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Central Division gathered for the first race of 2022. Skiers were determined to drop their … Read more
There are four incumbents not entering race in the upcoming election of Vilas county supervisors in April. County Board Chairman Ron DeBruyne, who’s been on the board since 1994 and chairman since 2014 will not seek office again. Jay Verhulst has also filed non candidacy papers. Charles Hayes resigned from the board as of the … Read more
Despite the very cold weather and cloudy day, the 13 annual SISU Ski Fest was a great success. There were several classes of races, with almost 500 people participating in the 5k Fun race. Race Director Jackie Powers said this year was a much welcome return to normal after last year’s virtual race, due to … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for public input on the proposed update of the state’s wolf management plan. The current plan has been on the books since 2008 with one update in 2015. DNR large carnivore specialist Cody Norton said public feedback is key to how the DNR improves the plan to … Read more
The Historic Ironwood Theatre reopens tonight for First Friday, hosting a showing of Disney’s ‘Iron Will’, based on the true story of a 1917 dog-sled race from Winnipeg, Manitoba to Saint Paul. Minnesota. Admission is by donation, which helps keep the Ironwood Theatre open. Everyone in attendance is reminded that they must wear a mask. … Read more
The Copper Peak Snowmobile Hillclimb is back with a two day event, scheduled for February 19 & 20th. It’s been ten years since the last event, which this year will include Pro Stock, Pro Mod, and Spirit King of the Hill winners along with sending its top woman, who captures the Queen of the Hill … Read more