Just got back from a 77 mile ride. BEAUTIFUL! … the worst of it was right at the start when we headed down trail 7 to Waters to get gas, and then to Frederick. The trail from here to Waters marginal. Icy, frozen dirt, and snow. Waters to Frederick conditions improved with more snow on the trail, just a few chatter bumps. Once we crossed over Old 27 taking trail 7 south we had a great ride. 70 miles of fun.
Trail 7 to 79 over to Starvation Lake, where we picked up trail 4 and then followed 4 on home. This was all good to excellent riding. Plenty of snow. Most of this 70 mile ride was just groomed so it was smooth sailing. Very few riders out. Groomers are doing an excellent job with the marginal snowfall we’ve had this year.
Nothing to complain about when out of the 77 miles, only 7 miles was fair riding. Its been a few weeks since we’ve had a chance to get out and really ride, so we enjoyed the entire day.
Give us a call if you’re eager to get out and enjoy the trails. Stay with us one time and you’ll understand why Rays Retreat is Snowmobilers First Choice. We also have snowmobile rentals available. 989-732-4914 or 989-732-2703.
February 10, 2010 | Ray's Retreat Uncategorized
Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 02/10
**WARNING – The trail on Highbridge Rd. from Old House Rd into the woods on River Rd is mogulley. Beware, Slow down RIDE at a safe speed as curves are very ICY and we had another casualty in area of Kalkaska and East Jordan!! Trails are ZERO tolerance, so please ride sensible. Due to earlier warm up the lakes are not safe for snowmobiles or vehicles due to stress cracks. Weather forecast is for chance of scattered lake effect with todays high down in the 20’s to teens with wind chill factors into the single digits. Next chance of snowstorm is possibly Monday. We have 4-5 inches of old snow on the ground now and 2 inches of new. Ray Bradley is 2009 Groomer of the year. Way to go Ray!! Check these out. Winterfest 2010, February 13th Make your way to Beulah in Benzie County for a day packed with fun, food, and other unique winter activities! Come an see the fireworks display over Crystal Lake. Hey Fishermen drop in a line to see what you hook, wow free fish dinner to cook as you have a great time at – Michigan’s Winter Free Fishing Weekend February 13th – 14th on any Michigan Lakes & Rivers. Check out 9th Annual Karlin Antique snowmobile show, February 13 from 9am to 4pm. Show awards at 3 pm with 9 trophies given. Shiver by the River, February 19th – 21st in Frankfort.
Benzie Visitor Bureau – 02/05
Hi all! We got a few inches of new snow over the last couple days and temps have been below freezing but not that super cold so its looking pretty good. Groomers were out on the south end last night. Should be an ok weekend for riding! Not super cold, but cold enough, not super snowy but snowy enough at least! Might see some snirty spots or coorners by the end of the days but cold is supposed to stay around and at least a chance of snow in the forecast for a few days coming. And mark your next weekends calendar fir our Winterfest 2010 here in Beulah, February 13th! Its a day packed with fun, food, fireworks, chili cook off, snowmobile poker run and lots more! Then the next weekend is the cool Shiver by the River including Sno Cross in Frankfort, February 19th – 21st! Keep up the snow dance! Groomers are out as I said and remember they are volunteers so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up. Hey thanks Fred, & Scott & Steven for the emails! I love hearing everyone’s stories and reports and seeing pics! Remember this report is all of us working it together! BE SAFE, BE SMART, and I’ll SEEYA on the trails! Carol
February 10, 2010 | Explore Benzie
