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Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 02/22

Season snowfall total at 151.6" with 19 on the ground. That’s official from the Wastewater treatment plant in Ironwood. Across the county you can expect less in some places-more in others.
Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Groomers are out and all trails are being groomed including 2-8-160-11N and 11S. Conditions are good-some very good, some fair depending on traffic & weather.(more info on GRTA at: gogebicrangetrailauthority.com)
From Gogebic Area Grooming, covering the Lake Gogebic Area-Groomers are all out double grooming all trails.. trails in good shape and reported good to very good. Logging is still ongoing- so watch for signs and especially logging trucks-pull way over immediately when you see them.
And from the U.P. Thunder Riders of Watersmeet: groomers out daily- They report trail conditions are good to very good.

TOO MANY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS are in the news this year. Many are alcohol and speed related. We want you to have a great time on our trails here in Big Snow Country, so please use your good common sense and save your drinking for after the ride.
ICE: Let us reiterate, there is no such thing as "safe" ice.
If you choose to ride on a body of water, be sure you check with locals in the specific area you intend to ride and get current information on conditions in that area. When you ride on ice, you are doing so at your own risk.

PHOTO REQUEST from us. Thanks to those who’ve responded…keep ’em coming. If you have any neat snomo pictures you’re willing to share, we’re looking for a cover shot for next years map and other marketing uses. Can’t pay but will give a photo credit on inside of map. Send in jpg -300 dpi-to bigsnow@westernup.info. Be aware anything you send will become the property of the WUPCVB so this request is more for amateur photographers…in other words, don’t send anything you may want to sell in the future. Appreciate any help on this.
WATCH FOR GROOMERS Keep in mind the groomers are out both day and night, so watch for them, and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
SIGN VANDALISM RESULTING IN SERIOUS SITUATION
Expect to see more patrols on the trails due to a recent rash of sign vandalism incidents…we’re hearing cameras also may be enlisted in order to apprehend those responsible. If you see any suspicious activity, please call the DNR at 800-292-7800.

February 22, 2010 | Uncategorized

Benzie Area Trail Report – Benzie Bureau – 02/21

Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 02/21

Weather forecast: Sunday we had a warm up, mid 30’s day to twenty’s at night through tomorrow. With melt down taking a toll we lost some snow on our trail. The trail on Highbridge Rd. from Old House Rd into the woods on River Rd has sparse snirty to dirt spots and the bridge is bare along with curves through-out south system. The south end from Kaleva to Wellston is POOR, north end from Copemish to Maple City is GOOD holding up well from 6 inch snow fall last week and now have off trail ground cover of 5 – 9 inches. Hoping with snow dance and luck it may then start new week Monday night through Thursday night possible chance of storm with scattered snow flurries, high in the 20’s with wind chill factors.

More info on our web about who to contact www.benziemanisteesnowbirds.com

Benzie Visitor Bureau – 02/17

Hi all! The good news is that we have been getting a little snow over the last several days! About 3-6". AND they are still calling for another few inches today yet and into tomorrow! Temps in the 20’s during the day with a little warm up over the next few days but also some possible LE flurries through the rest of the week. Groomers are out there and trails are looking pretty darn good! Wintefest last weekend was awesome and now don’t miss this weekend’s Shiver by the River, in Frankfort that includes Sno Cross! February 19th – 21st! OK! So, get out and ride! Its looking good! Remember the groomers are volunteers so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up. Hey thanks John and Jeff for the emails! I love getting emails and hearing your stories and reports and pics! Remember this report is all of us working it together! BE SAFE, BE SMART, and I’ll SEEYA on the trails! Carol

February 21, 2010 |
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