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Trail Clean-Up After Ice Storm at Forbush Corner Nordic

4.29.2025

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a month since the severe ice storm swept through northern Michigan, causing widespread tree damage and bringing our ski season to an early close. While surrounding communities have been hard at work with cleanup, Forbush Corner Nordic now faces its own long road to recovery.

We’ve walked all the trails and are developing a full clean-up plan. Some areas will need large equipment and chainsaw crews; others just need “tossing teams.” The snowshoe trails still need attention, and Roberts Road and parts of the ski-only sections remain unassessed—we’re hopeful Crawford County will assist, but nothing’s confirmed.

Over the past few days, we have started the work. Huge thanks to Joe, Kim, Jack, Ryan, Mary, Tina, Barb, Mike, Ann, Linda, Gary, Ernie, and Carole for getting us this far. Thanks to their help we have accomplished trail clearing on the following:

Rollercoaster is cleared and ready for debris removal.
Crybaby is about halfway open.
Red, Blue, and Orange snowshoe trails are mostly cleared, except for chainsaw sections.
The Green trail is nearly done.

If you were not able to help the past weekend, Watch the facebook page for future workdays. You can also let us know your availability. We can match you with a trail section and provide guidance. Every bit of effort will help.

Memorial Gifts

Like Dave Forbush, many individuals share a deep passion for the outdoors and Nordic skiing. To honor the legacy of some of these remarkable individuals, the following memorial contributions have been made:

In Memory of Howard Feit By Dr. Elizabeth Angus Bachynski and Dr. Brian Bachynski – $7,500
In Memory of Howard Feit By Mary McKinley – $2,500
In Memory of Fred Derksen By Mat Reeves and John Kruger – $500

Memorial contributions like these serve a dual purpose: they honor the memory of loved ones while supporting meaningful causes. By directing funds toward Forbush Corner these gifts help sustain and grow programs that align with the passions and values of those being remembered.

Such memorials create a lasting legacy, enabling families, friends, and the community to contribute to something greater than themselves. They provide an opportunity to celebrate lives well-lived while making a tangible difference in preserving and enhancing outdoor spaces, fostering community, and promoting activities like Nordic skiing for generations to come.

2024-25 Sponsors

Gold

Frank Nizio Linda Allen
Anonymous 
Carole Mueller-Brumbaugh &
Ernie Brumbaugh
Forbush Corner Nordic 
Northbound Outfitters 
Bill Haefner
Paddle Hard Brewing
Michigan Trails and 
Greenways Alliance
Barb Wade
Howard & Gail Hansen

Silver

Tom & Ivy Schwartz
Chris Fraser Bill Halter
Gwenn Stevenson
Martha & Alexis Avery
John Kruger
Chris Dandeneau
Keith & Mary Frame
Sara Cockrell

Bronze

Jim Anderson
Bryce & Paula Dreeszen
Kjell Svensson & 
Susan Haadsma
Jim & Sally Pryor
Eric Scholz
Glenn Goodman
Goble Giving Fund 
Vickie Putnam
Allen Sorgenfrei
Patricia & David Hubbard
Steve & Jean VanDam
Becca & Jim Beebe
Bonnie & Carl Flotz
Rossi Family Foundation  
Anonymous

Sponsor

Gwenn Stevenson
Martha & Alexis Avery
John Kruger
William  Kaltz
Chad Beckett
Randall  Smith
Tim & Ceri Faas
Margo & Luke Noss
Mathew  Reeves
Karson & Alma Carpenter
Karen & Ken Dawson
Martha Avery
Todd Hubbard
GM Matching Grant 
Paul & Simona Drake
Grayling Visitor Bureau

Friend

Joe Malecki
Ken Rapport
Brian & Julie Olson
Ann McBride
Linda & Gary Kaleita 
Margo Pickl
Douglas Dusseau
Thomas Ramler 
William Kircher
Marian Sutter
Tony Percha 
Elizabeth  Loesch 
Andy  Moore
Paul Kellerman
Gretchen Dorian
Gussie Peterson
Hagen Zein
Steve Westphal 
Bob Triebold
Kazie Satoh
GMS Ski Club 
Robin Luce
Robert & Julie Pettibone
Jay Fozgoua
Adrian Gillssen
Doug Cornell
Leslie Maclin
Mark Stormzand
Tracey Hardin-Gravlin &
John Gravlin
John Hulka
Vince Call
Shannon Issendorf
Janet Hough
Morressa Meyer
Travis Potter
Jonathon George
Dave & Amy Bowman
Larry Curriston
Stephanie & Fred Doherty
Robin Luce
Mike  Appel
Wendy & Llyod Anderson
Christianna Jones
Adrian Gillissen
Dana Coughley
R. Stokes Schwartz
John & Denise MaKranyi
Kathy Conway
Mr. and Mrs. McBride
Jim  Doull
Stephen & Katharin Biggs
Tracy & Chad  Noetzel
Bill Musgrove
Douglas Goolsby
Diane Banasiak-Vego
John  Krueger