The March Survival Guide for Every Outdoor Enthusiast
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially March. Regardless of this month's conditions, here are...
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WINTER SPORTS
Winter is one of Detroit's greatest assets - the most undervalued gift of living and recreating in the north.
Spend a morning carving fresh tracks down a perfectly-groomed slope.
Or blazing your own trail through powder in snowshoes or cross-country skis.
Circle back here regularly to learn more about Detroit's best wintry adventures.
Dan Cooke
- Mar 3
- 4 min
Best of the Buckets: The Top Ski Helmets of Winter 2023
There's nothing like an early March snowstorm to remind Detroit that ski season isn't over! If you are looking to hit the slopes for the...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 28
- 7 min
Winter Trail Melee: Snowshoeing vs. Cross-Country Skiing vs. Snow Hiking
Just when any dreams of deep powder days had diminished to a fool's hope, January has delivered with over a foot of snow over the last...
Dan Cooke
- Jan 7
- 12 min
New Year's Resolutions for Detroit's Outdoors
Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2023 has arrived in full regalia, here are the Expedition Detroit Team's New Year's resolutions,...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 31, 2022
- 7 min
Top Ten Outdoor Events for January 2023
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 28, 2022
- 10 min
Expedition Essentials: 5 Basic Skills for Winter Survival
In recognition of this winter's inaugural snow storm, this edition of our #ExpeditionEssentials Series focuses on five essential survival...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 21, 2022
- 7 min
Embrace the Dark Pt. IV: Top Five Experiences for Celebrating the Winter Solstice
The grand, festive finale of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we invite you to join us in celebrating the shortest solar day of the year...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 17, 2022
- 8 min
Embrace the Dark Pt. III: Best Night Hiking Trails near Detroit
The third installment of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we're exploring the best trails for night hiking in the Detroit region. Spoiler...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 13, 2022
- 7 min
Guide to Detroit's Big Four Ski Resorts
Brighton. Alpine. Holly. Pine Knob. You know them, you've skied them, and generations have loved them. But what makes each resort stand...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 10, 2022
- 9 min
Embrace the Dark Pt. II: Essential Gear for Exploring at Night
Sunset marks the starting gate for a whole new genre of adventure, although with one major caveat: it's dark outside. Have no fear,...
Dan Cooke
- Dec 3, 2022
- 7 min
Top Ten Outdoor Events for December 2022
'Tis the season for some holly, jolly, and freezing outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 26, 2022
- 4 min
Embrace the Dark Pt. I: The Best Stargazing Destinations near Detroit
Looking for a change a pace for the last night of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend? We've got you - our initial installation of our...
Dan Cooke
- Nov 22, 2022
- 4 min
Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploration at Night
In honor of the upcoming darkest month of the year surrounding the Winter Solstice, we are launching a new series focusing on the Detroit...
Dan Cooke
- Sep 30, 2022
- 6 min
Welcome to Expedition Detroit!
Introducing Expedition Detroit - who we are, what we do, the areas we explore, and why you should join us on this expedition.
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