Building a XC Snow Making System - Forbush Corner Nordic

It has been a busy fall at Forbush with all of the work being done. The pictures above show some of the extensive work that is done when the state of the art snowmaking system is expanded. Our system at Forbush will be about 3.5 km in length and will allow an 18 inch or so of a snow base to be created and spread on the trails within a couple day period of time. A little more work needs to be done. Then a few cold days and nights followed by some great skiing!!

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Thanks Mario, Welcome Alan

Mario Kennedy, one of our founding members, has made the decision to resign from the board to spend more time with his family. Mario has decided to continue as a volunteer rather than a director. Forbush Corner Nordic would like to thank Mario for all his years of dedication to our ski center. In looking for a new board member, the board has taken the same direction as Dave Forbush did when he selected the original five board members. Dave sought out the individuals he felt would best serve Forbush Corner and make it successful well into the future. We feel that Alan Hough is the next director to help us grow.

Alan has shown his dedication by stepping up to help with the ski school for the last two years when Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh had to step away for medical reasons. He has stepped up to help with race timing by bringing in chip timing equipment and expertise. He has also filled a larger technology hole for us with all his website upgrades. He has even helped us bring some wi-fi technology with the new webcam.

Alan also brings a wealth of other skills including experience in staff management, budget oversight, and community outreach from his time as a camp director. His background as a camp staff member and outdoor activity leader, combined with 30 years of teaching experience, positions him well to enhance ski programs and other initiatives. Additionally, Alan’s coaching experience in motivating individuals and fostering teamwork aligns with Forbush Corner's mission to create a supportive and collaborative environment for outdoor recreation. Welcome to the Forbush Corner Nordic board of directors.

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2024-25 Sponsors

Gold

Frank Nizio Linda Allen
Anonymous 
Carole Braumbaugh-Mueller/
Ernie Braumbaugh
Forbush Corner Nordic 
Northbound Outfitters 
Bill Haefner
Paddle Hard Brewing
Michigan Trails and 
Greenways Alliance

Silver

Mary McKinley
Tom & Ivy Schwartz
Chris Fraser Bill Halter
Gwenn Stevenson
Martha & Alexis Avery
John Kruger
Chris Dandeneau
Keith & Mary Frame
Sara Cockrell

Bronze

Jim Anderson
Bryce/Paula Dreeszen
Kjell Svensson Susan Haadsma
Jim & Sally Pryor
Eric Scholz
Glenn Goodman
Goble Giving Fund 
Vickie Putnam
Allen Sorgenfrei

Sponsor

Gwenn Stevenson
Martha & Alexis Avery
John Kruger
William  Kaltz
Chad Beckett
Randall  Smith

Friend

Joe Malecki
Ken Rapport
Brian & Julie Olson
Ann McBride
Linda & Gary Kaleita 
Margo Pickl
Douglas Dusseau
Thomas Ramler 
William Kircher
Marian Sutter
Tony Percha 
Elizabeth  Loesch 
Andy  Moore
Paul Kellerman
Gretchen Dorian
Gussie Peterson
Hagen Zein
Steve Westphal 
Bob Triebold
Kazie Satoh
GMS Ski Club 
Robin Luce
Robert & Julie Pettibone
Jay Fozgoua
Adrian Gillssen
Doug Cornell
Leslie Maclin
Mark Stormzand
Tracey Hardin-Gravlin/
John Gravlin