Things are looking pretty bleak. Lots of sunshine today and tomorrow with a chance of snow on Sunday. Temps will be in the upper 20’s. We need more snow!!!!

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. Trail 2 from Ramsay to Marenisco expect bare spots. Trail 8 has bare spots with icy corners. Use caution on 160 there is a swamp which is not frozen so be careful…. closer to the lake the snow is marginal. 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 reports all trails are rolled. Groomers have not been out for the last few days we need more snow. Expect icy corners wet spots and bare spots. Remember it is early season 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

Still Grooming! Trails are in fairly good condition. Trail 5 from Peegeo’s to Ranch Rudolph is a bit thin and bumpy in spots with high traffic areas showing dirt and getting thin. From the ranch over to Hoosier valley and back down to Fife Lake much of the same.

Blue Sky Rentals – December 25

Trail 55 from Broomhead road east all the way into Kalkaska and down to Fife Lake is pretty good. Kalkaska had about 7 inches fall a couple days ago and it has made the riding in that area pretty nice. Overall, considering we have had no real snowfall since the pre Christmas storm, the trails are still ridable and in good shape.

We have had an extremely busy rental week with our rental sleds. Everyone seems to be having a great experience weather the trails are bumpy, snirty or perfect in areas. ‘We can’t always count on perfect conditions.’ ‘It’s part of the experience.’ This quote came from a guy who has ridden for years. He brought his family up to ride for the first time. We are in need of some fresh snow to clean things up a bit. The groomers are out and doing a great job knocking down the bumps and making the trails nice and smooth to ride.

Jamie

OK, for all of you from out of town, Blue Sky Snowmobile Rentals is now able to book “stay and play” snowmobile packages for you at the Tamarack Lodge,Cherry Tree Inn, Pointes North Inn and more. Let us make a great vacation getaway easy for you!