About Us
ABR is a full service ski touring center located on over 1100 scenic acres of varied terrain along the Montreal River in Ironwood Michigan. Voted 2nd overall Best Cross-Country Ski Resort in North America in 2024, ABR Trails has been part of the ski community in northern Michigan for over 29 years.
The resort started in 1995 as ABR, by father and son Dave and Eric Anderson, with 13 km of ski trails. Today ABR Trails offers over 100 km plus 16 km of snowshoe trails.
Grooming is the cornerstone for which ABR built their reputation. Specialized grooming equipment and highly trained staff are dedicated to creating the most pristine trails in Michigan. ABR Trails provides skiers with live groom updates via Nordic Pulse.
Foundation Beginnings
The Anderson Bluffs & River Trails Foundation (ABR Trails) is a 501c3. The Foundation began in 2019 when Eric Anderson and Angela Santini, owners of ABR, one of the premier nordic ski destinations in the Midwest, took action to ensure the skiing experience they had developed over 29 years would endure. With the creation of the Foundation and the generous gift of the land and business, Eric and Angela have ensured the legacy they built will continue so that families can enjoy the land for decades to come. The transfer of land and ownership to the foundation is set for April 2025.
MISSION
Sustain ABR Legacy as the Midwest’s Premier Nordic Ski destination for generations to come and connect ABR Trails to the larger community.
VISION
Create & sustain the organizational foundation to ensure a lasting legacy for Nordic skiing in the Ironwood area.
Purpose: Charitable and Educational
The Anderson Bluffs & River Trails Foundation (ABR Trails) is a 501c3 nonprofit foundation.
The Foundation will meet the charitable and educational purpose to:
- Improve the quality of life for the community and beyond.
- Improve or develop a person’s capabilities.
- Provide instruction to the public useful to the individual and beneficial to the community.
How does the Foundation accomplish Charitable & Educational purposes?
The Foundation will provide and/or collaborate with like-minded entities to provide public good:
- Provide Parks & Recreation
- Protect Natural Resources
- Improve Well Being
- Offer Educational Activities
- Share History
- Connect Community
- Strengthen Economy
Donate Today
Supporting the Anderson Bluff River Trails Foundation helps ensure a lasting legacy for Nordic skiing in the Ironwood area for generations to come. We’re so excited to continue building toward our goal of connecting all Gogebic Range communities via world-class Nordic ski trails.
