We enjoyed a very nice ride from Rays’ over to Lovells. Sunshine and blue skies all the way. It was hard to believe that further south of us such a nasty winter storm was brewing. We headed north on trail 7 crossing the highway just by Extreme, and going east and then back south to Lovells. On thru Hanson Hills and home thru Frederick. It was a great ride. Alot of the trail looked freshly groomed, rode nice most of the way. Trail 7 just past the state park had a short section of rolling bumps. Over Lovells way there was a section where the trail/road had been plowed for the oil trucks. That section was rough and dirt showing where it had been plowed. It was also thru this area that we found some icy corners.
It is looking like we will be getting some snow from the big winter storm. Right now they are saying 3-5 inches, but we are right on the edge of the 5-10 inches. And you can guess what we are hoping for! …
Enjoy some great trails before the holiday weekend crowds of Martin Luther King Day. Get on up here to ride. If you need more than a room to make it happen, we also have Ski Doo snowmobiles for rent. Give us a call 989-732-4914 or 989-732-2703
February 1, 2011 | Ray's Retreat Uncategorized
Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 02/01
Groomed reports: All out today Trails are good to fair, 2 inches or more of snow ride-able. Grooming is done 4 days a week, by 3 groomers at different parts of our trail every Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat. nights, also as needed. South #1 groomer does Kaleva to High Bridge back to Kaleva, next day #1 south does Kaleva thru Bear Lake spur, thru Copemish to near-by Thompsonville. Middle #2 groomer Copemish spur, Beulah spur and around East Leg loop . North #3 groomer does Ayls Worth Rd. to Maple City.
Trail conditions: The trail is good to fair, some base (fluff doesn’t pack good) we need snow to made it better, #1 south end of trail is a little rough with some bare to snirt in places. With luck snow Wednesday will groom up nice. COME ENJOY OUR TRAILS WITH US.
More info on our web about who to contact www.benziemanisteesnowbirds.com
Benzie Visitor Bureau – 02/01
Hey all! Short and sweet today this first day of February! We’ve gotten a bit of fresh snow of late and the groomers are out pretty much on schedule. It was good weekend riding last weekend and its looking like it should be another good one coming up! I did hear the trails were a bit rough south of Kaleva to Highbridge but groomers will have been out so should be looking good by now! Forecast is calling for the big storm to our south, it’ll be interesting to see what we get on the edges. One report says an inch or two, another say 3-6". Its a wait and see thing. But for now@ Its good! Gas er’ up and ride! Don’t forget, when you are in the area, stop in to the Snowbirds clubhouse in Kaleva, Saturdays 10am -4pm – Its Open House day at the Club! Swing in, warmup and visit! Please, do me a favor…to keep ALL parts of the trails open for us, STAY ON THE TRAIL! This means YOU! Its not just a given that we get every inch of trail for our fun. By the way, those groomers are out there volunteering their time and energy to us, so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up as they go by! THANKS Howie for the email! Ride smart, sober, & safe! CYA ON THE TRAILS! Carol
February 1, 2011 | Explore Benzie
