With numerous school closings in Northern Michigan today, it is with delight that we announce the Official Opening of our 2013-14 Snowmobile Renting Season! We will be renting snowmobiles at Ranch Rudolf Resort starting on Saturday December 21!

It’s going to be a huge winter Up North!

The start of the 2013-14 Snowmobile season is underway! We again will be renting the fastest funnest sleds in Northern Michigan from our base at Ranch Rudolf just off the trail south of Traverse City, MI! The sleds are tuned, the trials are snow filled and the fun is waiting to be had! We are committed to helping you get on the trail this year and helping you have fun!

EVENING UPDATE: Just got off the phone with Groomer Guy Bill up in Maple City he was just making the turn around at Alysworth Rd and heading back up to Maple City on Trail #3. They have about 4-6 inches of base and are getting intense heavy snow showers this evening.

Schools are Closed….TRAILS ARE OPEN !!! Redneck Snow Stick reads 11 inches of snow this morning. Groomer Joel just headed out on the south Trail #3 from Kaleva to High Bridge. Groomer Jeff is out on Trail #39.

Copemish area will be groomed this evening. Bear Lake spur tomorrow. Proceed with CAUTION: North of Kaleva just as you are heading out of town there are some water holes and thin ice, Bear Lake spur has a logging operation in the Norconk swamp area and Logging is currently going on just North of Honor on Trail #3 so watch for large ruts, lots of dirt and slow moving equipment.

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Benzie Visitor Bureau – 12/15

Hi all! WE have gotten some more snow and trails are looking ‘fair’! There is about a 5′ base and snow fall of 12-14′! Woohooh! Since its still super cold the snow is not great for packing but our groomers have been our building up the base and all trails have been panned at least once. They will continue to go out as needed so watch out for them! BEWARE AND USE CAUTION on Trail #3 North of Kaleva – the first mile or you will find water holes and thin ice. On the Bear Lake spur there is currently a logging operation going on so watch for large trucks and tractors there. Another logging area is reported on Trail #3 North of US31 near Honor so watch for large ruts, dirt and slow moving heavy equipment in that area. So – ride safe, keep your eyes open and slow down! Keep in touch! I love your emails! THANKS TONS for the email FedEx Lloyd! SEEYA on the trails! Carol

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