Do not even ask if there is enough snow to ride. The answer is yes! Gaylord has the honor (along with Sault Ste Marie) of the highest snow total from this storm – 20 Inches! We were without power from Thursday afternoon thru this evening. Power restored an hour ago.
There is plenty of snow on the trails. There are also so many trees, large tree limbs that are down that it will be awhile for trails to get groomed. They are working at clearing them. Just as we have been trying to get all ours cleared out.
This is going to be a great Christmas week for riding. Trails should be in great shape in a day or so. There are those enjoying them now.
If you are looking for a room give us a call at 989-732-2703 or 989-732-4914.
December 21, 2012 | Ray's Retreat Uncategorized
Update–4 p.m.: Just received word from our Trail Coordinator the groomers will stay off the trails for a few days and let the sleds pack the trails. Those riding yesterday reported the trails to be a huge “sponge”. The trails remain wet under the new snow we are receiving today. We are receiving reports of several downed tree limbs on the trails so be careful.
Also, don’t be tempted to ride on the lakes. As of this morning there was open water and what ice is there hasn’t been there long.
Morning update: There’s a lot of snowing and blowing going on right this morning. It’s truly awesome outside. The kind of weather you should be snowmobiling in and not driving your vehicle. It’s hard to say how much accumulation we have gotten as it is blowing around. The snow gauge is showing 5 inches. The rain we had late in the day yesterday settled much of the snow received throughout the day. Temps turned cooler overnight and the moisture returned to snow. Hopefully it will stay below freezing today and we will continue to receive snow throughout the day as forecasted.
Snow Accumulation: 5 inches
Trails are in great shape. Our crews worked hard on them throughout the summer. Lots of the old signs were removed and some new signs put up. 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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VIA CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
http://www.cadillacwinterpromotions.org/trailconditions.html
December 21, 2012 | Cadillac Trails
