FROM THE CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
Wednesday 10:00–December 30, 2009

Got out for a ride yesterday and was amazed at how many folks are out there enjoying the trails. The local snowmobile club, Cadillac Winter Warriors, had their annal cookout on the trail yesterday at the intersection of Trail 6 and 37. What a great time that was! If you were in the area I sure hope you had a chance to stop by and warm up by the fire and have a chance to help support the club by buying some hot chocolate and brats or dogs. The Winter Warriors do a lot for our organization and the local community as well.

Can’t say enough good things about the trails. They are all in great shape inspite of the traffic. The groomers are out there constantly working to keep them in shape for you folks. Keep in mind our system is staffed entirely by volunteer drivers so let them know you appreciate their efforts when you see them out there.

Snow gauge: 8 inches

WOLF LAKE MOTEL AND RESORT
December 29

Hi Everyone, we have been getting 2" to 3" of snow everyday since Christmas Day, so the trails are getting back to good condition. We have had several of our guest extent their stay, so it can’t be too bad. I talked to the grooming coordinator 12-28-09 and was told that all the trails are scheduled to be completely groomed again by tonight 12-29-09 and again Friday and Sunday, barring any problems with the equipment. So this will make for some sweet riding this Holiday weekend. That is what is nice around here, we are in the middle of 6 different grooming clubs, if one isn’t grooming, one of the other Clubs are grooming. There will be some ice out on the trail in the curves, so slow down and enjoy yourself. Most county roads are snow covered, so getting fuel or food shouldn’t be a problem. There is tons of snow in the woods, so two tracken and seasonal roads are a blast right now. (Which there are tons of). There is going to be some Ice on the trails and roads, so be careful. THE LAKES ARE NOT SAFE YET.

Happy New Year. Snow in the forecast and typical temps thru the weekend should keep things in good shape. Sticking with overall conditions as Fair to Good – this depends where you’re riding…you will find some trails better than good, some worse.
In case you missed it, we’ll repeat our "INFO UPDATE" regarding Gas in Marenisco: While the Marenisco Gas Station on Trail 2 is closed, there is Gas available at Bam Bam’s Bar & Grill.
All the groomers are out working to keep the trails in as good shape as possible-
Gogebic Range Trail Authority: 11S is now open – you’ll find it a little brushy is some areas but they’re continuing to work on it. Trails 2-8 and 160 are all snow covered and freshly groomed…11N is still not groomed-the swampy area hasn’t frozen up so they are now packing snow in that area to get it groomable which they will do ASAP.
From the Lake Gogebic Area-the groomers are out on all trails…so everything is freshly groomed. Heads Up: You may encounter Logging Trucks at the junction of 102 AND 8 W-pull over if you do.

From Watersmeet groomers reporting all trails are being groomed daily and Good conditions.

It’s time for our usual caution about ice: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you plan to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.
And one more safety note… groomers can and will be out any time of the day or night, especially this week…so PLEASE pull over when you see them.
We want you to have a great time…and to stay safe.

Check out web cams throughout the area to see the snow amounts for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info