The trails are perfect. Just now getting back from a late night guided tour with some folks from Indy. They had a great ride. The trail was in the process of being groomed. The 5 inches or so that fell yesterday and into last night made for great grooming. The trail is in the best condition it has been in a long time. This week and into next will give for some excellent riding. Winter is back, come on up and enjoy it.

Be safe out there!

Jamie

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It’s a "Twofer" weekend, so Happy Valentine’s Day-Happy President’s Day! Season snowfall to date: 137.8" with 16" on the ground. With expected increased traffic, best riding will be early in the day altho groomers in all areas will be out working on the trails both day and night.
Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Groomers are out and all trails are being groomed including 2-8-160-11N and 11S. Overall conditions Good-some very good, some fair. Keep in mind with increased use, corners may be icy -and as always, use extra caution when crossing streets, roads and driveways.(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 really good shape and range from good to very good. Logging is still ongoing- so watch for signs and especially logging trucks.
And from the U.P. Thunder Riders of Watersmeet: groomers are out and reporting trails are solid and conditions are fair to 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. 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.