Michigan Ski for Light

Welcome to Michigan Ski for Light Home Page.

Michigan Ski for Light is a nonprofit organization promoting cross-country skiing and other outdoor activities for the visually- and mobility-impaired.

The January 2009 event was another success. Lots of snow and a good number of new visually impaired participants. Thats always encouraging to know that the program will continue well into the future.

The fact that Michigan Ski for Light received a $7000.00 grant from the out door gear and clothing store, REI contributed to the large turn out this year.
REI logo
Also write to REI and thank them for their generosity.

Some dates to remember:

Kayak for Light will be held Saturday, July 11th, 2009.
The summer board meeting is Saturday, June 27th, 2009 @ 2:00 PM in Harbor Springs.

Contact any board member or Kathy Emig if you have suggestions or concerns.

The fall board meeting is October ??th at Peckham in Lansing. This year we will have pizza at 6:00 and the meeting will start at 6:30 sharp. We have a lot to cover.The meeting room is located in the building on the south west corner of Martin L. King Blvd and Grand River. See map

Next years event will be January 15, 16 & 17, 2010 at the Higgins Lake RAM Conference Center.

Here is a picture of a group stopping for a water break.
A picture of a Skier and Guide on a snowy day.
A picture of Dick on a Sit Ski.

Are you blind, visually impaired or mobility impaired? Come join a fun weekend of cross-country skiing, partying, dancing and making new friends. We have been doing this for more than 30 years and I look forward to this outing every year. Please join us.

Table of Contents

Kayak Page - Information and location of the Kayak for Light outing.
Kayak Waiver Page - a copy of the waiver that everone must sign to participate at the kayak outing.
Pictures saved on line-2009 Movie , YouTube
Ski Event Page - Information on location, cost, and how to sign up.
Mobility Impaired Page - pictures and history.
Schedule of Events Page - This is a time table of events during the ski weekend.
Blind & Visually Impaired Registration Form - A form for a blind or visually impaired person to register for the event.
Mobility Impaired Registration Form - A form for a mobility impaired person to register for the event.
Guide Registration Form - A form for guide registration.
Student Registration Form - A form for student guide registration.
Worker bee Registration - Worker bee registration requires advanced authorization.
About Cross-Country Skiing and the Ski for Light Regional Event - Please read this explaination and sign the following waiver before attending the event.
Waiver of Liability for the ski outing.
Donations- Michigan Ski for Light is a wonderful organization and it needs a lot of support.
History & Links Page

Jim Ellickson
989-224-8288
810 W. Park St.
St. Johns, MI 48879

updated: 12/1/07