The Detroit Lakes Area Nordic Ski Club held an informational meeting for new members on Dec. 4 at Detroit Mountain and there was plenty of chili. In only two years, the club has grown to more than 130 members and volunteers, which is the making of an amazing community centered on cross-country skiing and trail stewardship through Becker County's beautiful landscapes, said Lin Peterson, president of the club.
Check out this week's upcoming events in Detroit Lakes and greater Becker County area. If you want to add your event to Happenings, email us your submission at least a week in advance of the event date.
Keep the peace outdoors, don t walk on the ski trails
“Anywhere there is snow on the ground, trail managers have issues with winter trail etiquette,” one trail manager said.. “We don’t want people s first experience to be associated with rude, disruptive behavior.” Written By: Nathan W. Bowe | 10:00 am, Jan. 24, 2021 ×
Grooming Nordic ski trails at Pickerel Lake. (Submitted photo)
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. Whether it be cross-country skiers, snowshoers, hikers, fat-tire bikers or ski-shoers, it appears that more people than ever are out using using the nonmotorized trails this winter, said Matthew Davis, North Country Trail Association regional trail coordinator for North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Keep the peace outdoors, don t walk on the ski trails
“Anywhere there is snow on the ground, trail managers have issues with winter trail etiquette,” one trail manager said.. “We don’t want people s first experience to be associated with rude, disruptive behavior.” Written By: Nathan W. Bowe | 10:00 am, Jan. 24, 2021 ×
Grooming Nordic ski trails at Pickerel Lake. (Submitted photo)
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. Whether it be cross-country skiers, snowshoers, hikers, fat-tire bikers or ski-shoers, it appears that more people than ever are out using using the nonmotorized trails this winter, said Matthew Davis, North Country Trail Association regional trail coordinator for North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.