Grand Traverse Bike Tours, a year-round outdoor adventure provider located in Suttons Bay, MI, is known for offering visitors unique wine tasting experiences through their popular Leelanau Wine Trail Bike Tour. This winter, GTBT brings back their winter adventures with the much-loved Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour featuring two new wineries!
“There is nothing like snowshoeing through the vineyards,” says GTBT owner Nick Wierzba. “Snow transforms this area into such a magical place. It’s like walking on clouds! I can’t wait to get outside and explore.”
The Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tours run Saturdays this winter: 12-27-25, 1-3-26, 1-10-26, 1-17-26, 1-24-26, 1-31-26, 2-7-26, 2-14-26, 2-21-26, and 2-28-26, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Tickets are $79 per person.
What’s Included:
● Professionally guided snowshoe tour through private vineyard and orchard trails ● Snowshoe and pole rental
● Catered hot lunch with choice of soups and gourmet grilled cheese
● Wine purchases picked up for your convenience
The Adventure:
“On this winter adventure connecting BluStone Vineyards and 45 North Winery, guests will be guided through snow covered vineyards, over a conifer forest ridge, and into a sheltered creekside preserve. Guests are outfitted with snowshoes, poles, and given instruction as needed before heading into the vineyards starting from BluStone’s. Expect 30-40 minutes of snowshoeing between each winery, stopping along the way to soak in the views and vistas of the rolling orchards and vineyards of Leelanau County.”
Winery Highlights:
● BluStone Vineyard & Winery: Take in the vineyard views from their sleek, modern tasting room while you warm by the indoor or outdoor fires. Sample a variety of estate-grown crisp whites and distinct reds.
● 45 North Winery: Savor the cozy, eclectic vibes along with sips and an epicurean lunch. You’ll find a warm and welcoming place by the fire or throughout the lounge to enjoy handcrafted wines and ciders.
Tickets for the Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tour can be purchased online at
www.grandtraversebiketours.com or by calling (231) 421-6815.
Important Details:
● This event is for adults aged 21 and older; ID verification will be required at each winery. ● Participants should wear comfortable winter boots, warm layers, and gloves and be prepared for winter conditions.
● Expect a combined total of 2-2.5 hours of outdoor activity.
Grand Traverse Bike Tours operates year-round out of their Suttons Bay Bike Shop, conveniently located off M-22 in downtown Suttons Bay. The shop features a full line of retail and rental equipment, including fat tire bikes, cross-country skis, ice skates and snowshoes, as well as winter apparel and gear.
For the latest updates on the Vine to Wine Snowshoe Tours, follow Grand Traverse Bike Tours on social media:
● Instagram: @theoriginalgtbiketours
● Facebook: Grand Traverse Bike Tours
Or visit their website: www.grandtraversebiketours.com
