January 18, 2011 8:00 A.M.

Trails are in good condition. Stan and John report good condition the farther North and West. Trail #45 to the Falls is in good condition. Thank you to Paradise groomers for there help getting from the falls to County Rd. 500, they reported no water holes. We did go South Monday, groomer Doug reported the trail is in good condition. Joe is headed to to Rexton / Trout Lake. Be careful on the corners as they may be icy.

Snow is expected today with up to 6" by Friday. Every bit helps.

There is logging on Trail #45 North of Skyline Dr. for 4 to 5 miles. There is also logging South of M-123 on Trail #45.

Logging on Trail #498 North of Co. Rd. 455, be careful in these areas, as the trail may be plowed.

It has come to my attention that there is no fuel symbol on the snowmobile trail map for the North Store. The North Store is located at Wolf Inn Jct. They are open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.

We need more snow! And cold weather.

The cerfew for the Village of Newberry is 11:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M.

FYI: There will not be gas at Rainbow Lodge this year as they are closing for the winter. There is a gas pump logo on the trail map, but they will be CLOSED. The map is new for this year,and I recieved the information about Rainbow Lodge after the maps went to the printer.

LODGING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWBERRY

COMFORT INN OF NEWBERRY at www.newberrymichigan.net

GATEWAY MOTEL at www.gatewaymi.com

HALFWAY LAKE at www.halfwaylake.com

PARK-A-WAY www.theeveningstarmotel.com,

We received another 3" of snow yesterday. Getting some more light snow today and tomorrow and colder temps…groomers are out in all areas working to get and keep the trails in good shape.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season. Do use caution on corners they may be icy.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition. Please use caution on the corners they may be icy.

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

The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.

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.