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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.
The March Survival Guide for Metro Detroit's Outdoor Enthusiasts - 2025 Edition
Is it winter or spring..? Nobody in the Detroit region really knows, especially the month of March. Regardless of this month's...
Dan Cooke
Mar 65 min read
Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Cross-Country Skiing Near Detroit
Tundra Season is BACK in Detroit, unveiling unprecedented opportunities to dive into one of our region's favorite recreational pastimes:...
Dan Cooke
Jan 228 min read
Top 5 Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout January 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to today's fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest...
Dan Cooke
Jan 85 min read
Celebrate the Dark: Five Outdoor Adventures for Experiencing the Winter Solstice near Detroit
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 20, 20245 min read
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout December 2024
'Tis the season for holly, jolly outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of the holidays, here...
Dan Cooke
Dec 4, 20248 min read
Guide to Experiencing the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - Winter 2025 Edition
Alpine. Brighton. Holly. Pine Knob. You know them, you've skied them, and generations have loved them. But what makes each resort stand...
Dan Cooke
Dec 2, 20248 min read
Experience these 5 Premiere Ski Resorts near Detroit this March
Detroit's snow may have disappeared this month, but don't worry - ski season isn't over yet! Fortunately there are plenty of premiere...
Dan Cooke
Mar 7, 20244 min read
Expedition Essentials: Ultimate Guide to Winter Camping near Detroit
Now that Arctic temperatures have retreated north, the Detroit region is in peak condition for winter camping expeditions ! Here is our...
Dan Cooke
Jan 26, 202411 min read
Why Detroit Should Adopt Norway's "Friluftsliv" Lifestyle this Winter
In honor of the Winter Solstice, here is Expedition Detroit's guide to harnessing the physical, mental, and cultural benefits of Norway's...
Dan Cooke
Dec 21, 202310 min read
Guide to the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - WINTER 2024 EDITION
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 18, 20238 min read
Battle of the Buckets: The Best 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
Mar 3, 20234 min read
Winter Trails: 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 28, 20237 min read
Top 10 New Year's Resolutions to Accomplish in 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
Jan 7, 202312 min read
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout 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 31, 20227 min read
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 28, 202210 min read
Embrace the Dark Pt. III: Best Night Hiking Trails near Detroit
The third installment of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we're exploring the best night hiking trails near Detroit. Spoiler alert: most of...
Dan Cooke
Dec 17, 20228 min read
Embrace the Dark Pt. II: Essential Night Gear for Nocturnal Explorers
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 10, 20229 min read
Top Ten Outdoor Events near Detroit throughout 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
Dec 3, 20227 min read
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 26, 20224 min read
Introducing #EmbraceTheDark: A New Series on Exploring 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
Nov 22, 20224 min read
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