Just received a report from our Trail Coordinator who reports the White Pine Trail is hard packed snow (3+ inches) along both edges but the middle of the trail is worn down to ice or pavement in a few spots. The trail is not rough as there is not enough snow to make moguls. Keep in mind, it may be questionable at this point whether snowmobiles should be on the White Pine Trail at all as there simply isn’t enough snow.

From the White Pine Trail west to the forest roads, the trail is smooth but mostly snirt. The wide open forest roads continue to be in very good condition.

As of today, grooming has been suspended until we get more snow. We’re all wearing ourselves out with the snow dances but they don’t seem to be working.

Snow Accumulation: 5-6′ Cadillac area–8/10′ Boon north

REMEMBER there are fewer signs in the woods this winter so when you finally do get a chance to ride, take your time and enjoy the ride. The need for speed may be costly to you and to others. Assume every trail is a winding trail and be ready for the next curve.

A reminder to those who enjoy riding the White Pine Trail, State Park officials have asked snowmobilers to ‘refrain from operating snowmobiles when less than four inches of snow cover the trail.’

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Blue Sky Rentals – Traverse City – January 1
80 mile guided tour today with Andrew and Diane Schoniech from The Chicago area. Trails were holding up pretty well. Fresh snow last night in Kalkaska made the route from Fife Lake to Kalkaska the highlight of the day. We need more snow as the trails are getting pretty snirty!

Blue Sky Rentals – Traverse City – January 1
80 mile guided tour today with Andrew and Diane Schoniech from The Chicago area. Trails were holding up pretty well. Fresh snow last night in Kalkaska made the route from Fife Lake to Kalkaska the highlight of the day. We need more snow as the trails are getting pretty snirty!

Ranch Rudolph – 1/1/13

We haven’t had much more than flurries in the last few days, but despite the amount of sleds that have been on the trails this last week, they are still in pretty darn good shape. About 90% covered, wearing thin and getting a little dirty in some spots.

Groomers Running: Yes

Base: 1-2 inches

Trail Condition: Fair to Good

Snowfall in Past 24 hours: Flurries, nothing significant

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Grand Traverse Snowmobile Club – 12/30

TOTAL BASE: 3 inches

SNOWFALL LAST 24 HOURS:Trace

TRAIL CONDITIONS: Very Good to Excellent

The groomers have been out working their magic on the trails. The trails are looking very good even with the heavy weekend traffic, the snow is a little thin in the Fife Lake area and there is a few spots where dirt is showing. The riding is excellent and the riders seem to be happy.

Remember all of our groomer drivers are volunteers, and most of them are snowmobilers giving up some riding time to groom so that you have groomed trails to ride on, so if you get a chance tell them thank you or a thumbs up, it means alot to them to know they are appreciated. Make sure to pick up one of our trail maps, we have some out on the trails in mailboxes at some map board locations and at our map sponsors. Support our sponsors and when you visit one of them tell them thank you for supporting GTASC

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