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The Gogebic Range Health Foundation will be continuing the GRRR tradition and hosting this event as our NEW annual fundraiser. Join us on Sunday June 5th 2022 for group bike rides, road and mountain, and a 5K group run, then enjoy a cook out, raffles with great prizes and music at the Historic Downtown Ironwood Depot Park.

The 4th annual Hygge Hike will be taking place on Saturday, February 26, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Historic Montreal Ski Trails. This event is being planned in partnership between NICER and the Penokee Rangers Trail Corps, Inc.

Following the success of last year's family friendly event, Hygge Hike at Night, organizers decided to continue the candlelight snowshoe theme. Participants will arrive to find a variety of luminaries lining the 1.5 mile route along a portion of the Historic Montreal Ski Trails, with 4 bonfires, Swedish torches, hot chocolate, and a few other surprises along the way. Participants are also encouraged to wear anything that GLOWS to help light up the night (glow sticks, LED light vests, reflective clothing...get creative)!

Don't have snowshoes? We have you covered! The Extension Iron County office will have their community snowshoes available to use for FREE, with kids and adult sizes to choose from.

A $10 suggested donation per family will be collected at the trailhead, with proceeds to benefit NICER and the Penokee Rangers (who maintain the Historic Montreal Ski Trails on a volunteer basis). Parking will be limited. Please see our parking details in the section below.

Even though this is a dog friendly trail system, we ask that you leave your dogs at home during this event (for liability reasons).

If you would like to volunteer at this year's Hygge Hike at Night, we would love the extra help! We invite anyone interested in volunteering to arrive at the Rose Wreath Trailhead at 10:30 am the day of the event to assist with luminary set up. Volunteers will also be needed to light the luminaries starting at 4:45 pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to NICER at benicer@nicer715.com.

The Trail Chief needs some good help.

Last week’s storm gave us enough snow to set up Uller. Without going into the gory details, there’s a bit too much snow out there for simple machine packing and grooming. We need snowshoers and back country skiers to help us break trail up into the Range.

Do you want to find a way to make a difference in celebration of Earth Day 2021? Join NICER and Extension Iron County for the 2021 NICER Earth Day Community Clean Up!

Take pride in your community and help clean up litter on streets and sidewalks in your neighborhoods or any other locations around town. Don't worry if you're not able to fill a whole bag of trash, any little bit makes a difference. Small acts, when multiped by millions of people, can transform the world!

Who can participate in this event? EVERYONE!

Families and friends who want to take part in a local community beautification while connecting with nature while getting some exercise too!

Businesses and Community Organizations who want to have their staff, coworkers or team participate in a safe, outdoor team-building activity that helps the environment and community. What a better way to help improve the area outside of your business or organization!

Schools who want to encourage their staff and students to take part in a community clean up that can used as a class project and also allows them to earn volunteer hours (such as students participating in National Honor Society).

MORE INFORMATION AND SIGN-UP SHEET HERE

Join NICER and the Penokee Rangers for the 3rd annual Hygge [Hoo-ga] Hike!

This year's hike, HYGGE HIKE AT NIGHT, will take place from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Saturday, February 27th, which is also a full moon night. Candle luminaries will line the 1.5 mile casual snowshoe hike through a portion of the Historic Montreal Ski trails!

CLICK the poster to the left for more info