Was I dreaming or was that a really incredible ride that I was out on yesterday.
Snow started falling yesterday morning in Frederic, we had only about 3 to 4 new inches total. My brother showed up here from Kzoo about noon and we headed out on a ride and I couldn’t have dreamed a better ride than what we ended up on.
We left here and then up to Starvation Lake to Mancelona, Alba, Jordan Valley Loop, Elmira to Gaylord and back down to Frederic. Many spots with 8 to 12 inches of fresh snow and one spot with 3 to four foot drifts. The wind and snow was blowing at times in white out conditions. The roughest part of the whole trip was the ripply Jordan valley loop. Not horrible but not super smooth either. They really did get hammered with snow Northwest of here.
A 95 mile ride that I wouldn’t have thought possible yesterday morning.
Lots of sleds out and I was surprised when we got back into Frederic on how many sleds were still at both the Swamp & the Frederic Inn. O.k. so I will shut up about how great it was now and go on to this coming weekend.
Things can change in a hurry here but the forecasts for next weekend are not looking like what we would want. All we can do is hope it turns in our favor.
The sun is out heavy here this morning and that’s not good either. Also after watching the two video clips I did yesterday I see that I move the camera way to fast, heck it made me dizzy watching it. I will have to slow down next time I do that. Do some snow chants this week cause I think we are going to need them. Pictures below are from our ride. Thanks for checking in. Pete — http://frederic-mi.com/was-i-dreaming-or/
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I’m really not sure what to say at this point. We still have a good amount of snow and the groomers are out at night, however, the daytime temps are still too warm to groom then. It looks like we’re expected to only have a day or two mid week with normal temps and some snow. Next weekend’s prediction is for temps as high as the 40’s. But as long as the night temps fall below freezing we’ll be able to groom. We’ve had some major traffic this week – I guess everyone that had to postpone their trip from our January warm spell is up now, plus some. From what I’m hearing most people seem to be running the lake so trails 1 south and 13 south seem to be holding up very well…all things considered. Trails 8 west, 8 east, 13 north & 1 north will probably be in rougher shape as they will see the most traffic. Trail 102 should be good. It is what it is – too warm temps, again, and grooming only possible during the night or early morning. For the best ride head out early!
As previously posted, please stay on the trails in Bergland. You are not allowed to ride the highway through town and may be ticketed. You can only access the gas station by following the trail through the park and crossing directly across from the gas station from Antonio’s Restaurant. If riding the roads through Merriweather (down to the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern or to the lake) please remember to ride at the posted speed limit of 25 mph and stay to the side of the roadway, and, as always be aware that this is a residential area and watch for traffic.
. *If you’d like additional information about our area please contact The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at 888.GOGEBIC or www.lakegogebicarea.com. You can also email us at info@lakegogebicarea.com. Hope we see you soon – for those of you already up here have a safe ride!
*Gogebic Area Grooming really needs your support at this time more than ever. You can be a part of our grooming efforts with a sponsorship of $25 for single, $30 for family and $75 for businesses. However we’d greatly appreciate a donation of any amount. These can be sent to:“Gogebic Area Grooming” at “115 Hoop ‘N Holler Rd / Merriweather, MI 49947” or you can find sponsorship pads at most businesses around the lake with our map boxes, where you can also deposit donations. All map money is intended to benefit the grooming efforts in our area. If you mail your sponsorship or donation to the above address be sure to include contact info, as well.
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Was I dreaming or was that a really incredible ride that I was out on yesterday.