Things are looking good around here. No we do not have 12″+ of base like they have North of here, we are standing at an average of 6″ or so, but all of our trails are super-highway flat and in great condition. There are no trail issues to deal with and things are looking fantastic. The forecasted 2-5″ for last night did not turn up (thanks Mother Nature AGAIN), but we are on our way to 1″ this morning, and that will brighten things up a bit. Off trail is working on about 12″ and it seems kind loose, so there is some fun to be had out in the woods, but keep an eye out for stumps and the like, but 2 tracks would be lots of fun right now.

Our groomers are both going to run everyday for the next 14 days except super-bowl Sunday. We are training up some new guys, so will be doing day-time running so the new guys can get their groomer-drivers-ed completed. By the end of February I hope to welcome a bunch of fresh faces to our ranks. Which brings me to introduce… Our new Groomer Driver KEN! He completed his first solo mission out of Brevort yesterday and will be working 2 days a week for us helping Bobby keep the Northern loop in good shape. Welcome aboard Ken!!

Now it is Thursday, and that means trail pic day. I headed out and grabbed a couple of quick pics, and got a little surprise. Found Randy out on a early morning training mission, so you get a bonus groomer pic too!

Enjoy the weekend trails, it is going to be fairly cold, which is making ice for pond hockey pretty well. The cold will firm up the slightly loose trails, and it should be a fantastic weekend ride for all. Have fun and be safe.

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The Kinross to Raco trail #480 is reopened. The water issue has been fixed the trail is groomed and in excellent shape!

Trails overall are in excellent shape and groomers are out on a daily basis.

We now have a marked trail that will be groomed on occasion to get to parts and service at Chippewa Motors. it comes into the back of their lot from the east side of M-129 when you come out of the woods.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 3- 5 inches -Trail is in Excellent Condition. Watch for logging trucks the last 2 miles before Brimley, they are using the grade to haul, so a portion is plowed.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 3 – 6 inches -Trail is in Excellent Condition. When going across the bridge in Brimley make sure you go with the flow of traffic!

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 4 – 8 inches – Trail is in Excellent Condition. Lots of snow out here but watch for blowing and drifting snow in open areas.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 3 -5 inches – Trail is Good to excellent condition. The wet spots have frozen over and trail is groomed all the way to the Antlers Restaurant and up to the I-500 Track.

We now have a marked & groomed trail going to Chippewa Motors. It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449. It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic 20mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 3 – 6 inches – Trail is in Excellent Condition.

When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 –

Base 2 – 4 inches – Trail in Fair to good condition. There is less snow the farther south you go but enough to ride.

Kinross to Raco, Parts of trail #472 & #480 –

Base 2 – 6 inches – Trail in Poor to Fair Condition.

*******TRAIL REOPENED******

Kinross to Raco trail #480 is open and groomed again.

The Downtown Trail is signed and groomed starting the 16th of January.

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