A Boutique Ski Experience.
I loved my time with Brett at Ridges. My husband and I have cross-country skiied at destinations around Canada and within Michigan, and I experienced Brett's tour as a unique addition that any lover of this sport will enjoy. Brett's tour is filled with challenging and thrilling downhills, but Brett was attentive to my skill level, offering an overview of upcoming descents, several choices that'd fit my comfort zone, and strategies for navigation. Brett's background as a teacher was evident as he coached me through hills that got my adrenaline and heart rate up. But what makes a tour at Ridges really unique is its narrative. Along the way, Brett tells the story of the land--it's a nostalgic story filled with childhood names for hills, but also a story, surprising and poignant at times, of the German immigrants who first owned the land and whose lives intersected with Brett's. At the end of the tour there was camaraderie and some lovely surprises in the warming cabin. A tour at Ridges is a boutique experience, warm, customized, and personal, a kind of micro-tourism for any cross-country enthusiast interested in what it means to love land.
Ridges Rocks!
Had a trully unique cross country skiing experience unlike any other. Ridges is 160 acres of rolling hills with some challenging downhills, but the highlight is getting the history of the property. There are interesting stories of past owners narrated by Brett the host. Some pleasant surprises as you wrap up your experience!
Great Cross Country Ski Experience
Enjoyed a beautiful afternoon skiing across striking terrain: hills and valleys cloaked in hardwood, glades and streams fringed in evergreen. Energetic and knowledgeable guide provided fascinating insights into the natural and human history of the landscape. The idyllic cabin nestled next to its spring-fed pond that serves as a “warming hut” was a delightful bonus. A variety of established trails should ensure that skiers of all abilities will find runs that offer a fun, scenic workout.
