Benzie Visitor Bureau – 02/29

Hi all! Well, we got 4-6′ over the weekend so it was certainly rideable and not too bad out there! Groomers were not out but weatherman said we could see a potentially heavy snow storm yesterday and today, but wacky weather is what we got instead. We got snow, ice and rain, so not sure what is left out there. I am sure it is snow covered but sloppy and gonna be hard crusty ice too. I guess I am going to have to wait and see what I hear from my contacts and from the Snowbirds to really say. Today was a big sloppy mess. Weather man says we could get some more real snow this weekend so I guess I will just have to get back here the end of the week and let you know what the heck pans out. What a ridiculous season so far. CYA on the trails! CarolB

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Happy Leap Day! And a very, very, very windy Leap Day it is on the Keweenaw. Not snowing here yet, but I hear it’s doing a good job of it a bit south of us. If you’re out on the Keweenaw today, on a snowmobile, on skis, or even in a vehicle, be careful as drifting and low visibility can occur with the high winds, especially if and when it starts snowing. Watch out for groomers and each other! Ride Safe! — Via
Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula Page

This is the Keweenaw trail system report for Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open and groomers are out working on them. Trails are in very good condition. Remember to watch out for the groomers when you’re out on the trails….they have the right of way!!! Please watch out for deer on the trails too.

The CopperDog 150 sled dog race will be held on portions of the snowmobile trail system March 2 through March 4. Please use caution and take advantage of alternate routes. Friday Night from 7 to 11 pm, Stage 1, the dogs will run trails 122, 124, trail 3 from Phoenix to the north end of trail 130 and into Eagle Harbor. Saturday from 9 am to 1:15 pm, Stage 2, they will run the north end of trail 130 to 132 to 134 to Copper Harbor. Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm, Stage 3, is trail 3 from Copper Harbor to Calumet. Anyone with any questions on this can call the CVB at 906-337-4579 or 800-SNOWFALL.

There is logging on a portion of Trail 133.

Please be aware that if you snowmobile on U.S. Coast Guard property you could face federal trespass charges.

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau asks that you stay on the trails, STAY OFF THE ICE, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, please, drive safely. The signs on the snowmobile trails are there for the riders’ safety. Please, DO NOT remove or destroy these signs.

Snowfall & Weather Report:
Houghton county – 31 inches on the ground, 171.5 inches fallen to date as of 2/29/12
Keweenaw county –27 inches on the ground, 150.5 inches fallen to date as of 2/29/12

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