Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 02/21

Trails are fair to non existence do to snow drifts, some base building in places. There has been so much drifting that it looks in places we received more then we really did. Have not heard from trail coordinator about up-dates yet, only telling as I see trails on south end but will pass news along as soon as I hear something.

More info on our web about who to contact www.benziemanisteesnowbirds.com

Benzie Visitor Bureau – 02/18

Hi all! TGIF! But not such good news for now. Our last few warm up days have seen rain and sun and it has been wrecking the trails pretty good. Lots of bare spots out there and not much riding area left. But the warm up is supposed to be over otday and cold tonight again with snow in the forecast again Sunday. So don’t give up! It "ain’t" over yet! Still only February, so once we get more snow and cold we’ll be back at it. I’ll let ya know first of the week if we got some snow again, so hang tight, get them ready to go again, hopefully soon! rm spell and although the trails are hanging on, they are deteriorating with each warm day. Its a bit colder at night but still right around freezing and warmer and sun in the day isn’t helping. Its supposed to get back to cold and chance of snow by the weekend so hopefully we hold on till then and then we get more snow snow snow! So, I’ll touch base later in the week in the hopes of good news! Do me a favor, ALL parts of the trails are not just a free for all for us, so STAY ON THE TRAIL! This means YOU! Its not just a given that we get every inch of trail for our fun. By the way, those groomers are out there volunteering their time and energy to us, so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up as they go by! Ride smart, sober, & safe! CYA ON THE TRAILS! Carol

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – Groomers are out today but overall conditions are poor to fair and extremely icy. You’ll likely run into a number of poor areas as you will encounter bare spots. Streets, Highways and parking lots are bare. Watch for over heating as the snow is crystalizing and not cooling the machines.

Lake Gogebic Area – Groomers are out clearing downed trees. Northern trail conditions are overall fair but icy…however you will run into a number of poor areas and encounter bare spots. Streets, Highways and parking lots are bare. Trails south of the lake are in poor condition due to bare spots…

Watersmeet Area – Conditions are poor. Fair out in the woods. Again grooming has stopped and will not resume until weather permitting.

IN ALL AREAS:
Please stop at stop signs.. we’re starting to get some complaints people are not stopping at the stop signs so let’s make sure we stop before someone gets hurt…

ABOUT THE ICE:
There is no such thing as "safe ice". If you choose to ride on a body of water, be sure you check with locals in the specific area you intend to ride and get current information on conditions in that area. When you ride on ice, you are doing so at your own risk.

Our 800# is still down so when calling you will not get a recording. Check back for updates and check out our webcams around the area at westernup.info ….

PHOTO REQUEST from us. If you have any neat snomo pictures you’re willing to share,we’re looking for a cover shot for next years map and other marketing uses. Can’t pay but will give a photo credit on inside of map. Send in jpg-300dpi-to bigsnow@westernup.info. Be aware anything you send will become the property of the WUPCVB so this request is more for amateur photographers…in other words, don’t send anything you may want to sell in the future. We appreciate any help on this.