Things are pretty much whipped back into shape after some decent traffic to Trout Lake over the weekend. It is kinda tough scheduling groomers right now. I am trying to preserve snow, so I won’t run them everyday, yet the 2 or 3 days between grooming is actually developing some decent bumps in the higher traffic areas. It is what it is I guess. DNR has been really good about letting us run when we feel it is necessary, so I don’t want to waist diesel on already flat trails. Please understand if you come across an area that isn’t perfect, we will get it groomed up in a day or 2 at the most.

Trails are still ridable, and holding a base in most areas. Getting to the overpass in Iggy just plain sucks due to Hockey the last couple of weekends. All that is over, and as soon as we get more snow, I will work on getting that trail back in shape. A short piece of the RR Grade just outside of Iggy, and in Moran are in tough shape, as well as the pipeline and a 200 Yd piece of the Dam Rd. There is a little bit of dirt starting to show in the truck trails on the Northern end over the weekend, you can only use snow so much before it wares out. It is holding for now, but need something to whiten it back up a bit.

Our Sunday night predicted snow did not produce anything, we are getting a very small bit today. Wednesday is supposed to be the big turning point, with another major storm predicted for next weekend. Weathermen are still not nailing down either storm track yet, but local TV is calling rain/ice South of Gaylord, and 6’+ in the EUP. That will be all we need to have superb trails, so we will keep a close eye on that.

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We have received 6-8 inches of new snow and it is still snowing. Snow is in the forecast through Wednesday. Temps will be in the 20’s and 30’s with lows in the teens and 20’s. The fresh snow has helped to make for a fun experience snowmobiling.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – Overall conditions are good with all trails being groomed. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. On 11N, use caution around the water spot, signs are posted.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS – They are packing the fresh snow and grooming all trails and all are in good condition. Logging has not started on Trail 1 going south yet, but watch for signs. Remember to watch out for the groomers.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET – They received 8 inches of new snow and it is still coming down. All trails are being groomed and are in good condition. Still use caution on corners as they maybe icy.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them and PLEASE slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.

ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed, so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.