Paradise Area Trail Report – 03/07
March 7, 2022
26 degrees this morning with a light snow flitting around in the air. Sorry for no reports the last few days but I`ve been a VERY BUSY man. This weekend was a bear weather wise, and machine wise, but first the trails, cause this is what its all about.
We have been grooming ALL WEEKEND, even with this wet weather. We run drags that work pretty good in this stuff. Groomer Mike C. ran the Pine Stump trail #8 and the Falls trail #45 last night and called them both good. The Stump trail does have a couple of thin spots starting to show up tho, but nothing serious. Groomer Glenn ran the Point trails #452 and #453 last night also and called them good. The South trail #8 didn`t get hit yesterday but Groomer Dave M. is on it this morning. The trails got beat up pretty fast cause of the wet and warmer weather and the heavy traffic but we did try to keep up. I sure hope everyone had a good time. I haven`t heard too many complaints. Thats it for the trails, now here`s the rest of the story……..
First off……it started raining/freezing raining Saturday afternoon and it didn`t stop till Sunday. Everything was coated in ice Sunday morning. It stayed in the lower 30`s for most of that time so ya`ll know thats tough on the trails. We really did try to keep up. We only had 2 machines available for most of the weekend. Remember we had one down late last week. It was supposed to be up and runnin by the weekend but it gave us a hard time. Here`s what went on, if your interested…….We did get it going Friday evening. Groomer Zach took it on the Falls trail Friday night then Groomer Glenn took it on the Point trails Saturday morning. He finished that trail but when he was putting it back in the barn after his run he was rounding the back side of the barn and the other front wheel broke off! Luckily, and smartly, we had ordered parts for that side too when the first one broke off figuring that might be ready to go. We were planning to replace that one when the season was over. Soooo……Glenn called up the mechanic right away and he was in Gaylord. He turned around and headed back and by Sunday afternoon he had it back up and running!! We needed the mechanic to fix this cause it takes a special tool. We ordered one to have for the future BTW cause we could fix this ourselves. A HUGE thank you goes out to mechanic Brian (wish I knew his last name) from Prinoth for his dedication to us!!!!! Another HUGE thank you goes out to Mike and especially Glenn. He told me he had 32 hrs. into helping fix this mess. So, thats my story for today. Just wanted to show you the dedication we have for you and the trails…..all for free!!! If you ran across a bumpy section this weekend, cut us a little slack, we busted our butts!!!
RIDE RIGHT, RIDE SAFE
Groomer Chris
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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The wind has died down and there is finally decent visibility. Sending drivers out this morning to groom the east and west route. #grandmarais #newberry
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-24
Cold today but the suns out!! Hopefully everyone dresses warm and comes out for a ride today! Too cold for a sled jump in the truck and head on out!!! #newberry #snowphotos
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Groomer driver “Weezy” was out training Bill last night.
457 /45 Curtis to Newberry = Smooooth…
McMillan & Helmer done also
Don is heading south to Naubinway 457 south right now… still a little thin in the swamp from stealing snow to fill in holes… but it’s froze up !!!!! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotosGroomer driver “Weezy” was out training Bill last night.
457 /45 Curtis to Newberry = Smooooth…
McMillan & Helmer done also
Don is heading south to Naubinway 457 south right now… still a little thin in the swamp from stealing snow to fill in holes… but it’s froze up !!!!!
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Friday 1-23
Well it snowed again!! Extremely cold and windy today!
I bet it will be a hot chocolate and soup weekend!
There’s a ton of snow and great trails conditions!!! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Extremely cold temperatures and wind chills continue today into Saturday morning while lake effect snow continues over the NW wind snowbelts. Frostbite can occur in less than 10 minutes on exposed skin in this weather. In addition, visibilities could tank to 1/2 mile or less in the NW wind lake effect, with near-blizzard conditions still possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> With the dangerously low temps, high winds, and poor visibility no groomers went out last night. These conditions will continue at least thru the early afternoon hours today. We will be sending out groomers today during daylight hours on the south route and north route, staying away from the lakeshore. We are hoping to groom the other two routes as soon as possible. #grandmarais #newberry
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/23/26
NEGATIVE 2 degrees this morning and snowing. We picked up around 6" of snow yesterday and another 6 or so last night! It`s down right winter out der! All good news for yesterdays happenings so lets rock-n-roll.....
Groomer Mike C. took off in the morning and headed into da south swamp with just a machine. I took off with a machine and drag and headed south also but skipped the swamp section. Before I got done with the South trail #8, Mike radioed me and said hit the swamp with the drag on my way back. He got it packed in pretty good and it turned out good with the drag. It is only one lane for now but we`ll fix that tomorrow. THE GATES ARE NOW OPEN!!!!
After that Groomer Mike C. headed out on the Falls trail #45 with just the machine and Groomer Glenn pulling a drag following him. They got that trail packed in and groomed, it turned out great!!! Groomer Mike C. put in 12 hrs. in a machine yesterday filling and packing in water holes! Great job!!!
Today we are running the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 and the Point trails #452 & #453. Not sure what we are gonna do with the other machine.
So......total green flag for our entire trail system!!!! COME ON UP and enjoy our hard work!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP!
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Holding up nicely. ….but it’s cold for sure. #seney #newberry #snowphotosHolding up nicely. ….but it’s cold for sure.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Thursday 1-22
Well we picked up 3-4 inches of snow again last night
Trafffic has been light again this week. People are reporting good trails
We have a ton of snow and great trails. I know people aren’t traveling as far this year. Boy are people missing out on all the snow and great trails up here!! #newberry #snowphotos
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/22/26
11 degrees this morning and snowing. I got a solid 3" on my deck from last night too! Just giving you a quick update before I head out da door to go grooming. I`ve got all good news so lets go.......
Groomers Mike C. and Glenn worked on our down machine all day yesterday and think they have it fixed! Seems to have been a sensor issue...darn electronics anywho. I am taking her out today and running the South trail #8. While I`m doing that, Groomer Mike C. is gonna go into the south swamp and see if he can get it packed in enough to send me thru with the drag on my way back! If all goes well we`ll have at least one lane groomed thru there and we can open the gates!!! When he gets done in there he will hit the Falls trail #45.
Groomer Keith hit the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 yesterday and rated them as good.
More good news.....Groomer Patrick ran the Point trails #452 & #453 and rated them as good to go. The water holes on the North section are froze in now!!!
So.....everythings good to go in PANR land!! Thank you Mother Nature!!!! COME ON UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Impactful winter weather remains in the forecast with NW wind lake effect snow through Thursday followed by dangerous temperatures / wind chills late Thursday through Saturday morning.
For additional information, find the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Stay safe! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The wind has died down and there is finally decent visibility. Sending drivers out this morning to groom the east and west route. #grandmarais #newberry
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-24
Cold today but the suns out!! Hopefully everyone dresses warm and comes out for a ride today! Too cold for a sled jump in the truck and head on out!!! #newberry #snowphotos
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Groomer driver “Weezy” was out training Bill last night.
457 /45 Curtis to Newberry = Smooooth…
McMillan & Helmer done also
Don is heading south to Naubinway 457 south right now… still a little thin in the swamp from stealing snow to fill in holes… but it’s froze up !!!!! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotosGroomer driver “Weezy” was out training Bill last night.
457 /45 Curtis to Newberry = Smooooth…
McMillan & Helmer done also
Don is heading south to Naubinway 457 south right now… still a little thin in the swamp from stealing snow to fill in holes… but it’s froze up !!!!!
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Friday 1-23
Well it snowed again!! Extremely cold and windy today!
I bet it will be a hot chocolate and soup weekend!
There’s a ton of snow and great trails conditions!!! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Extremely cold temperatures and wind chills continue today into Saturday morning while lake effect snow continues over the NW wind snowbelts. Frostbite can occur in less than 10 minutes on exposed skin in this weather. In addition, visibilities could tank to 1/2 mile or less in the NW wind lake effect, with near-blizzard conditions still possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> With the dangerously low temps, high winds, and poor visibility no groomers went out last night. These conditions will continue at least thru the early afternoon hours today. We will be sending out groomers today during daylight hours on the south route and north route, staying away from the lakeshore. We are hoping to groom the other two routes as soon as possible. #grandmarais #newberry
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/23/26
NEGATIVE 2 degrees this morning and snowing. We picked up around 6" of snow yesterday and another 6 or so last night! It`s down right winter out der! All good news for yesterdays happenings so lets rock-n-roll.....
Groomer Mike C. took off in the morning and headed into da south swamp with just a machine. I took off with a machine and drag and headed south also but skipped the swamp section. Before I got done with the South trail #8, Mike radioed me and said hit the swamp with the drag on my way back. He got it packed in pretty good and it turned out good with the drag. It is only one lane for now but we`ll fix that tomorrow. THE GATES ARE NOW OPEN!!!!
After that Groomer Mike C. headed out on the Falls trail #45 with just the machine and Groomer Glenn pulling a drag following him. They got that trail packed in and groomed, it turned out great!!! Groomer Mike C. put in 12 hrs. in a machine yesterday filling and packing in water holes! Great job!!!
Today we are running the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 and the Point trails #452 & #453. Not sure what we are gonna do with the other machine.
So......total green flag for our entire trail system!!!! COME ON UP and enjoy our hard work!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP!
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Holding up nicely. ….but it’s cold for sure. #seney #newberry #snowphotosHolding up nicely. ….but it’s cold for sure.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Thursday 1-22
Well we picked up 3-4 inches of snow again last night
Trafffic has been light again this week. People are reporting good trails
We have a ton of snow and great trails. I know people aren’t traveling as far this year. Boy are people missing out on all the snow and great trails up here!! #newberry #snowphotos
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/22/26
11 degrees this morning and snowing. I got a solid 3" on my deck from last night too! Just giving you a quick update before I head out da door to go grooming. I`ve got all good news so lets go.......
Groomers Mike C. and Glenn worked on our down machine all day yesterday and think they have it fixed! Seems to have been a sensor issue...darn electronics anywho. I am taking her out today and running the South trail #8. While I`m doing that, Groomer Mike C. is gonna go into the south swamp and see if he can get it packed in enough to send me thru with the drag on my way back! If all goes well we`ll have at least one lane groomed thru there and we can open the gates!!! When he gets done in there he will hit the Falls trail #45.
Groomer Keith hit the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 yesterday and rated them as good.
More good news.....Groomer Patrick ran the Point trails #452 & #453 and rated them as good to go. The water holes on the North section are froze in now!!!
So.....everythings good to go in PANR land!! Thank you Mother Nature!!!! COME ON UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Impactful winter weather remains in the forecast with NW wind lake effect snow through Thursday followed by dangerous temperatures / wind chills late Thursday through Saturday morning.
For additional information, find the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Stay safe! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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