Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Superiorland Ski Club and Sands Township officials were on hand to celebrate the opening of a new warming hut today at the Blueberry Ridge Ski Pathway south of Marquette.
"Everyone is welcome and invited to use this warming shelter," said Dan Wiitala, president of the ski club. "We thank the state DNR for partnering with the club and Sands Township in order to build this hut and to lease this space for a well-needed amenity for enjoying winter."
A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place today in front of the hut, which is located at a lighted parking lot for the popular ski venue, off the east side of M-553, about 6 miles south of Marquette.
"This warming hut is intended to encourage folks to enjoy winter and make use of the beautiful trails at Blueberry Ridge," said Debby Muskovitch, who is co-chairwoman of the Blueberry Ridge Warming Hut Committee, along with Pam Fjeldheim. "We hope that the hut will provide some warmth and joy to people who go outside in wintertime."
The DNR manages the property and operates the
Blueberry Ridge has 12 miles of groomed ski trails, with another 1.7 miles lighted for night skiing.
"This is so exciting," Sands Township Supervisor Darlene Walch said after the ribbon was cut. She said the warming hut is something that's been needed and wanted for a very long time.
Contact: Doug Barry, 906-339-4461, John Pepin, 906-226-1352
