Grand Traverse

10/12/2026

Read the Grand Traverse update from our sweep. William is a member of the UMD Nordic Ski Club. Thank you, William and Bode.

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10/06/2026

Tone Coughlin captured the Grand Traverse day in pictures that tell a story. Enjoy!

10/06/2026

A Grand Traverse day.

10/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our volunteers!!

Course Marking - Darrel and Kent
Bib pick-up and Check-in - Emily, Stacy, Ben and Kristie
Critical corner in Jay Cooke State Park - Larry
21 Mile Starter - Ben
17 Mile - Scott
Aid station #1 - Shaelee and Jazlyn
Aid station #2 - Miller Family
Aid station #3 - Livingston Family
Aid station #4 - UMD Nordic Ski Club
Sweeps - William (Starting at Palkie Road) and Bode (Starting at Spirit Mountain)
Drivers - Joe and Peder
Finishline - Noah, Kristie, Emily and Ben
First Aid - Gunnar and Charlie

Thank you!

10/04/2026

Missing something? All forgotten drop items are at Trailfitters until October 18th. Swing by and say “hi” to our friends at Trailfitters and pick up your stuff.

10/04/2026

Congratulations to all 27- mile, 21-mile, 17- mile and 10- mile Grand Traverse finishers!

10/04/2026

Our first 21 mile women’s finisher! Congratulations!

10/03/2026

The first 27 mile women’s finisher!!! Congrats!

10/03/2026

Congratulations to the first 27 mile finisher!!

10/03/2026

The first 21 mile finisher! Congratulations!