ABR Active Backwoods Retreat — Attraction in Erwin Township

ABR is a very special place. The ski trails (both classic and skate) are beautiful and well-maintained, and the hosts put every effort into making sure that guests have a good experience. I have stayed in several of the rustic cabins. Pics here are from Cherry Meadow. The cabins provide a special retreat while you can ski or snowshoe. This one does also host a porcupine who lives below the cabin, so you are also getting a wilderness experience! But no critters inside the cabin. The snowshoe trails don’t get as much use, so those are great for folks that enjoy blazing the trail, especially after snowfall. But it’s great to have access to so many kinds of ways to enjoy being in this winter wonderland. Despite the very long drive from my home, I make the ABR a regular part of my winter, and if you enjoy snow, kind people, and being outdoors,...

We had the best time here. It was a great day with sun and blue skies and beautiful well maintained trails. Although the trails are well marked, we managed to take a wrong turn which brought us very far south and lost after dark. Because we could no longer see the trails, we decided to take the road back. When we got back we found the staff looking for us and received we were okay. This was definitely a serious situation that could have turned even worse very quickly and I am glad to find that the staff is extremely caring and prepared to help you if you are in a similar situation. I cannot recommend this place (especially the staff) enough. We will be back - with flashlights and a better sense of...

This was my third time cross country skiing and first time with hills. It was really difficult the first day to go down the hill without falling the second day was better. It's a good place to ski with friends and stay at quaint cottages that are only heated with a cast iron stove. Would be somewhat dangerous with small children. Both on the runs and with the hot stove constantly running. The runs are very well maintained and the atmosphere of the woods is magical. Even though I fell down a lot, I would go...