Happy Victory Week, Detroit - and the rest of the U.S.A.! Now that the 2026 Milan Cortina Games have officially come to a close in historic fashion, here are Team Expedition Detroit's " Key Takeaways from the Winter Olympics " for Metro Detroit's recreational development. Forty-six years, erased in a single flutter of the back of the net. Beating hearts across the world paused to verify the gravity of the moment. Even Jack Hughes, the American hockey player that had release

Planning a trip to Detroit? Don't forget to pack your skis! Join us on an adventure across the storied past, energetic present, and exhilarating future of Detroit's ski resorts in this second installment of Trailblaze Detroit - a new adventure series from Visit Detroit and Expedition Detroit! Monday morning. 7:40 A.M. The frozen air of an early February polar vortex still grips the base of Mt. Holly Ski Resort , nestled in the northeast corner of Oakland County. The 6 inches

From Canton to Cortina and the Mitten to Milan, here are the 12 Olympic athletes from Metro Detroit representing the red, white, and blue during the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy!

Now that a proper "Michigan Winter" has returned, the Detroit region is in peak condition for winter camping expeditions! Here is our #ExpeditionEssentials guide to the best gear, destinations, and best practices for your next winter camping adventure near Detroit. "Ah, so this most qualify as 'snowing' out here." I said those words mockingly as flurries started to drift down from the overcast skies at Grand Canyon National Park. It was early March in northern Arizona, and my

The powder is BACK in Detroit, inspiring the multitude of our resident Strava athletes to clip into their skis and hit the trails! Wondering where they might be heading? In this first installment of our new #AccordingtoStrava series, we highlight the "5 Most Popular Trails for Nordic Skiing near Detroit" per Strava data - as well as recommended gear and tips for new skiers!

Embrace your "Winter Arc," Detroit! Here are the core health benefits that you can obtain from cold weather exercise this winter , including our top recommendations for experiencing new activities in the Detroit region's world-class outdoors. You can always smell it first. Long before the Detroit region's trails and forests become adorned in white, or even the first frost glistens across an open field. Several weeks prior to the industrial activation of a chair lift or searc

FINALLY - a TRUE DETROIT WINTER is BACK , complete with deep powder and ideal conditions for snowshoeing. Here is our #ExpeditionEssentials guide to the best gear, destinations, and tips for venturing into snowshoeing near Detroit! " Dude - what even is snowshoeing? " I heard that question, give or take a few variations, several times within a 48 hour period. I had just led Expedition Detroit's first ever guided snowshoe tour for two first-timers, so I naturally couldn't pas

Alpine. Brighton. Holly. Pine Knob. You know them, you've skied them, and generations have loved them. But what makes each resort stand out from the pack? Are there any special features, offerings, or other traits that could influence buying one lift ticket over another? We dive into these questions and more in our official Guide to the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - updated for the Winter 2026 Season! Ladies and gentlemen, it's time. Sharpen your skis, wax your boards

Tundra Season is BACK in Detroit, unveiling unprecedented opportunities to dive into one of our region's favorite recreational pastimes: cross-country skiing. Here is our #ExpeditionEssentials guide to the best gear, destinations, and tips for launching into cross-country skiing near Detroit! We've said it once, twice, and will probably say it a million times more: Winter is one of the Detroit region's greatest recreational assets. Yes, we know that the real-feel temperature

'Tis the season for holly, jolly outdoor adventures - and we are stoked for them all! As you navigate the madness of the holidays, here...

Detroit's snow may have disappeared this month, but don't worry - ski season isn't over yet! Fortunately there are plenty of premiere winter destinations within driving distance of the Motor City where the lifts are still running. Check out these 5 world-class ski resorts driving distance from Detroit to close out your ski season! Here's a forgetful fact: March is predominantly a winter month. For our community of hikers, paddlers, and mountain bikers, that's certainly not a

In honor of the Winter Solstice, here is Expedition Detroit's guide to harnessing the physical, mental, and cultural benefits of Norway's transformative "Friluftsliv" approach to winter recreation. " Yeah ...these definitely aren't waterproof." It's 9 a.m. sharp and I've just reached the Vidden trailhead in Europe's rainiest city: Bergen, Norway . A ~10 mile trek across the roof of Bergen lies ahead, starting with 1,300 steps to reach Bergen's highest point, Ulriken. I had

Brighton. Alpine. Holly. Pine Knob. You know them, you've skied them, and generations have loved them. But what makes each resort stand out from the pack? Are there any special features, offerings, or other traits that could influence buying one lift ticket over another? We dive into these questions and more in our official Guide to the "Big Four" Ski Resorts near Detroit - UPDATED FOR THE WINTER 2024 SEASON! Ladies and gentlemen, it's officially time to sharpen your skis, w

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...

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...

Happy New Year, Detroit!! Now that 2023 has arrived in full regalia, here are the Expedition Detroit Team's New Year's resolutions,...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Just like waking up to fresh snowfall, January provides a perfectly clean slate for pursuing your wildest outdoor goals...

In recognition of this winter's inaugural snow storm, this edition of our #ExpeditionEssentials Series focuses on five essential survival...

The third installment of our #EmbraceTheDark Series, we're exploring the best night hiking trails near Detroit. Spoiler alert: most of...

Sunset marks the starting gate for a whole new genre of adventure, although with one major caveat: it's dark outside. Have no fear,...