Thursday, January 3, 2013

We picked up about an inch of snow over the last 24 hours. Still not enough to start grooming but it will help overall…every little bit will help.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

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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Looks like more of the same with temps in the teens and snow showers in the forecast for the next few days. Temps for the weekend will be in the 20’s with lows in the single digits. We received 2.5 inches of snow yesterday so we will take every little bit we get. Few snow showers in the air today.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports: Not much to report, trail 2, 8 and 160 have been groomed. Watch for icy spots and wet spots. Use caution on 160 there is a swamp which is not frozen so be careful….Trails 11s and 11n are not groomed we need more snow before groomers will go out to groom these trails. It is still early season riding we need more snow to get the trails in great shape. Be Patient!!

The Lake Gogebic groomers are out and reporting all trails are rolled expect some wet spots and early riding conditions. More snow is needed to get the trails in great shape.

The Watersmeet groomers have not gone out yet they need more snow.

All areas need more snow….keep in mind groomers can be out day or night so watch out for them and please pull over or slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by.

Please be careful on corners as you know several Michigan Trail signs have been discontinued. These signs are posted on our trail map. PLEASE BE SAFE!!!!

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Ironwood Pro Vintage Snowmobile Olympus
Gogebic County Fair Grounds
Ironwood, MI
January 4-6. 2013
Testing Friday, January 4th, 2013 —
Registration-online : Check-In- 7:00- 8:00 am
Gogebic County Fair Grounds: 10am—3pm
Racing Saturday, January 5th, 2013
Registration-online : Check-In- 7:00- 8:00 am —
Heats and Semi’s: Race Start 10am
Racing Sunday, January 6th, 2013 —
Finals: Race Start 10am

Promoter Classes:
Formula 500 (Hooper Rules)
Twin Tracker Exhibition 440
Cup Race TBD