13th Annual Midwest Grooming Clinic

ABR will be hosting their 13th annual Midwest Grooming Clinic, Wednesday and Thursday, January 16-17. 2013.   The clinic/expo will feature top groomers and equipment.  Day 1 is the free grooming expo and show day, providing a chance to check out the latest grooming equipment and talk with vendors and reps.  Day 2 is the grooming clinic and seminars, where you can learn the basics of grooming or get advanced techniques and tips, all offered at just $80 per person.

Download the flyer for full details and registration form …

ABR Spring Race, Kids Race, Games and Party

This is one of favorite events…and it looks like it will be on good snow this year. The race is a 20 k race with staggered starts for a mass finish. The kids races are a timed 3 km event and a untimed free 1 km Gorilla Chase. Awards and prizes to follow.

Games on snow and skis for kids and adults in the afternoon and then from 4-6 the food and beverages start from ABR for the Spring Party. 

ABR Spring Race 2012

SISU Ski Fest

SISU RACE on ABR Trails

The 3rd Annual SISU Ski Fest is taking place starting on ABR Trails January 14th from 9 AM to approximately 12 noon. The last group of racers/skiers will be departing at 11:50 AM from ABR heading North on River Trail to Jack Pine and into Ironwood.  Starting at 9 AM there will be approximately 20 km of stride trails open and 4 km of skate trails open. All of the trails will be open including the race course at approximately 12:30 for day skiing skiing. The Taste N Tour will not affect the skiing at ABR since it will be starting at Norrie Park (off  of ABR’s Trail system) starting at 1:30 PM. We encourage recreational skiers that want to skate more than 4 km to arrive at noon to cheer on the last racers and ski on the trails afterwards. We encourage the classic skiers to show up in the morning and ski the classic only trails to the south and watch for racers to cheer them on as the skate trails cross the classic only trails. The groomer will be regrooming the race course following the last skier and the trails will be completely regroomed for Sunday. Friday the 2-5 K kids races are at ABR on Blueberry Bluffs and , Meadow Ridge, they are starting at noon and going to 3 PM.

If you are in the area on Saturday morning and would like to volunteer for the race please contact us at [email protected] or 906-932-3502. or check the SISU Ski Fest website at www.sisuskifest.com

Junior SISU

The Junior SISU will be taking place at ABR on the Blueberry Bluff and Meadow Ridge Trail 2-5 k. This race is sponsored by Steep Creek and details can be found on line at www.sisuskifest.com