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L’Anse, Mich. – The Plum Creek Foundation recently awarded a $4,000 grant to the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club to help replace track maintenance equipment.
According to Jay Green, president, funds will be allocated toward replacing its 2008 Rhino UTV, which is used to groom ski trails in harsh winter conditions. The vehicle is used year round, not only to create an ideal skiing surface, but for off-season trail maintenance.
“We are excited to replace this essential tool and keep our trails in pristine condition so that our members can enjoy the season as much as possible,” said Green. “Thanks to the help of the Plum Creek Foundation, we can continue to provide a great experience to skiers.”
The Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club will purchase the UTV as soon as a suitable replacement is found. The remainder of the funds needed to complete the project were provided by the City of Hancock.
The mission of the KNSC is to promote the sport of cross-country skiing in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan for both youth and adults and to provide stewardship of the Maasto Hiihto and Churning Rapids trails. For more information, visit http://www.keweenawnordic.org/.
The mission of the Plum Creek Foundation is to provide philanthropic contributions to support and improve the general welfare of life in the communities that Plum Creek serves. The Foundation board meets quarterly to review applications submitted from organizations in the company’s operating communities. Visit the Community Involvement page on Plum Creek’s website at www.plumcreek.com to download an application.
