Forbush Corner Nordic
Experience premier cross-country skiing and summertime mountain bike riding.
Experience premier cross-country skiing and summertime mountain bike riding.
Discover how state-of-the-art infrastructure guarantees premier cross-country conditions all winter long.
With some great snow grooming equipment and dedicated workers and volunteers, Forbush Corner’s location between Grayling and Gaylord, Michigan, in the heart of Northern Lower Michigan’s snowbelt region, has resulted in a Nordic ski area that offers some of the finest cross-country ski trails available.
But even with its great location, the snowy season seems to be getting shorter and shorter. Five years ago, the directors of Forbush Corner Nordic, a nonprofit cross-country skiing facility, installed snowmaking equipment on two kilometers of the facility’s 30-plus kilometer trail system with a generous donation. This $1.2 million dollar expansion included the creation of a pond, a pump house, and laying an underground piping system with individual above-ground “snow sticks” that help lay down a generous base for skiing.
SMI Snowmakers of Midland, Michigan, a company with a global reputation, were the main contractors for the design and system installation. In addition, much volunteer work went into preparing the trails for the system. With these improvements, cross-country skiers are able to enjoy the trails from late November/early December through March and even into April—giving people more time to discover not only Forbush Corner but possibly a newfound love of cross-country skiing.
Fast forward to the summer of 2024: the board of directors, supported by additional generous contributions, once again started preparing trails for the installation of 1.3 km of additional snowmaking. A new contract was signed with SMI Snowmakers, and the installation was scheduled for that fall.
The past few winters have proven that adding snowmaking was the right decision. This addition offers a greater variety of terrain with snowmaking and the ability to ski on manmade snow while new sections of trail receive additional snow coverage. Forbush Corner Nordic has trails for all ability levels. With 3.3 km of state-of-the-art snowmaking, you are practically guaranteed to have great XC ski conditions throughout the entire ski season.
Income from shop sales, rentals, and passes is primarily used for operating costs for the ski center and trails. Examples of these expenses include utilities for buildings, electricity for making snow, and fuel for groomers and other equipment. Improvements to buildings, purchase or replacement of equipment, and expansion of the snowmaking system come from donations to Forbush Corner Nordic, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please consider a donation so we can continue to improve our infrastructure and keep passes at levels that encourage others to give the wonderful sport of Cross Country skiing a try.
Contributions can be made through our PayPal link, through an individual’s charitable mutual fund, stock/bond transfers, or by check. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization registered with GuideStar and the State of Michigan.
Checks should be made out to:
Forbush Corner Nordic
PO Box 118
Gaylord, MI 49734
XC skiing with snowmaking, snowshoeing, and mountain bike trails. Donations support grooming, trail maintenance, and programs, ensuring year-round recreation for all ages. Give today.
Telephone: 989.889.2843
Email: info@forbushcorner.com
PO Box 118, Gaylord, MI 49734