No change to report from yesterday, either in trail conditions or weather. We’ve got another sunny morning with cold temperatures that should rise into the 20’s. Tomorrow’s forecast is the big talk, as we’re expected to get 1-3″ of fresh snow. We’re excited to see how things unfold so check back tomorrow for the latest and hopefully greatest!

Just an FYI that there’s logging activity on the east loop of our wooded trail. The area is signed but watch for changing trails conditions where the trail has been plowed for vehicle traffic. The activity stretches about 1/2 to 1 mile.

Other grooming club news is the new drag we took delivery of last week. The State approved our purchase and this drag was custom-made for us by the experts at Dubie Welding & Fabrication in Gaylord. We’re glad to support local, Michigan business with this purchase. And since this drag will be paid for with State dollars it’s nice to know your trail permit money is coming back around.

If you’re interested in supporting local grooming efforts, visit www.justgroomit.org for details on joining the Indian River Snowmobile Grooming club with a membership donation. We have hats and t-shirts (short & long sleeve) for sale too. Even when we can’t groom we still have operational expenses like insurance, two-way radio communication subscriptions, and more. Thanks to member donations we’re putting up a groomer building ,where we now store and can work on the equipment. Your support makes all the difference! Thank you–

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CADILLAC AREA UPDATE – via Coyote Crossing Resort – 1-27-15: Groomers did go out to knock down some bumps yesterday and last night. Not enough snow to groom everything, but should be an improvement. Still hoping for some snow to happen late Wed into Thurs. 3-6′ is expected. Lots of ‘snirt’ in tight areas…

January 24, 2015 – Condition: Fair to Good

Gosh! Where are the snow gods? We don’t seem to get much more than a dusting now and then. For the best ride, you’ll want to stay north of M55 as there appears to be more snow in that area. The forest roads throughout the system are holding up well but snow is thin in the hardwoods and in corners. Check out the Staging Areas page for convenient parking lots .

January 21, 2015 – Condition: Fair to Good

Not much has changed since our last report…we’re still waiting for some significant snow. The forest trails are fair to good while the White Pine Trail is extremely light to bare in spots. We continue to groom as needed.

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To better access the forest trails, you’ll want to use one of the Staging Areas below:

33 Rd Staging Area–S of M-55–approx.. 3 miles west of Cadillac on M-55 (watch for signs)

Caberfae Staging Area–approx.. 12 miles west of Cadillac on M-55 (watch for signs)

Boon Staging Area–park in plowed area south of Boon Grocery

Note: The porta-a-johns were removed from our staging areas today as our contracts on them expired 3-15-13.

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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html