It’s looking like it’s going to be a busy weekend up in Northern Michigan. Hope you’ve made your reservations if you are planning on coming up. We got about 6 inches of new snow last weekend, and that has give the trails snow to ride on. Trail 7 running along Old 27 is not the best, but it is ridable. Once you get onto trail 4 and start heading west you will get into deeper snow. The trails thru Lakes of the North and beyond all have snow to enjoy your ride. Snow is in the forecast and looks very promising. Once we get another decent snowfall grooming will resume.
Ride safely, and take those curves cautiously remembering that you aren’t the only rider out there!
January 13, 2011 | Ray's Retreat
SNOW GAUGE REPORT: The snow just keeps settling! With only 3 inches on the ground across most of the Island any and all snow fun has ground to a halt. Snow is in the forecast for the weekend. Do the Snow Dance!
SNOWMOBILING FANS:
INTERNATIONAL ICE BRIDGE TO CANADA: Just announced – the *building* of the ice bridge will not happen until Saturday, January 22nd. Customs officials want to make sure the ice is safe to cross on the entire passage before declaring the *Bridge* open. Keep watching – you will hear it here first!
The Snowmobile Trails are still officially closed. The groomers need more snow for a base. Rocks and boulders dot every trail at this time.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING FANS: The Rainbow X-Country Ski Trail needs to be re-groomed. All trails are OPEN for skiiers but not groomed as of this posting. (1/13/2011) Many of the local skiiers have hit the ice – check for ice thickness/safety before you head out, but skiing on the bays of Drummond is as peaceful as it gets.
SNOWSHOEING FANS: All trails are open for snowshoeing. But for the most part, a good pair of snow boots are STILL all you need to get out and enjoy the trails. With the base standing at only 3 inches snowshoes are more cumbersome than helpful.
ICE SKATING FANS: The local rink is open and waiting! Grab your skates, a thermos of hot cocoa and head down to the Townhall. The ice is slick and fast!
Saturday, January 29 ยท 5:00pm – 11:30pm
Hospice of the EUP Fundraiser
@ The Northwood
29944 East Channel Road Drummond Island MI
Games, Raffles, and lots of FUN for an awesome cause! 24 foot long Buffet will start at 6:30 p.m. Event sponsored by the Drummond Island Homemakers
January 13, 2011 | Drummond Island Snow Report
