OFFICIAL DRUMMOND ISLAND SNOWMOBILE TRAIL REPORT:
Drummond Island Grooming Association
Updated: 3/12/2014
Base: 12 inches
Last Grooming: East End 3/11/14
West End scheduled to be groomed 3/12/14
Current Trail Conditions: Excellent
We still have one of our groomers down but we are keeping up!
Both ends of the trails are in excellent condition! Flat, fast and fantastic!

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The ICE BRIDGE TO CANADA IS NOW OPEN!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Travelers entering from Canada must report directly to the reporting station on Drummond Island during the established hours of 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The number of days that the reporting station is open has been reduced due to the low volume of people using the ice bridge. The Drummond Island reporting station will be closed this year Monday through Thursday. The official CBP Reporting Station is located at the Drummond Island Yacht Haven Dock.

Entering at any other location or outside of these hours is prohibited and violators could be assessed a $5000 fine.

Planning ahead can expedite your crossing:

• Proper documents include passports, passport cards, enhanced driverÂ’s licenses and CBPÂ’s Trusted Traveler Cards – NEXUS, FAST and SENTRI.
• Be prepared to declare merchandise purchased or acquired in Canada.
• Declare “Duty-Free goods” even if purchased at “Duty-Free” stores.
• Before leaving for the trip, obtain a “Know Before You Go” brochure available on the CBP Web page, www.cbp.gov.
• Do not attempt to bring unauthorized fruits, meats, and dairy products into the United States.
• Do not attempt to import prohibited items, such as Cuban cigars. A complete list of restricted/prohibited goods can be obtained at www.cbp.gov.

For more information about obtaining a passport or passport card, please visit the Department of State website at www.travel.state.gov.

For additional information on states issuing enhanced driverÂ’s licenses or any of CBPÂ’s trusted traveler programs, which are document options under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), please visit the CBP website at www.cbp.gov.

800-999-6343

Lodging Special: 3rd night FREE (excludes President’s weekend)

Pins Bar & Grill, next to the trail open 5pm-9pm daily except Sundays open 4pm-8pm. Nightly dinner specials. Friday Fish, Saturday Prime Rib 906-493-1004

March 12th, 2014 – Even with temps in the 50’s the other day we still have plenty of snow for great riding conditions. Groomers are out during the night hours and with temps dipping below zero last night the trails are in really great condition. Riders in the area are raving about the trails! You may find some bare spots where trails cross roadways, as is normal for this time of the year. It looks like we’ll be down into the 20’s for highs and around zero for lows for this upcoming weekend with a good chance of snow, so the riding should continue to be good at least through another weekend. Even with the expected highs in the 30’s next week the groomer drivers will still be able to groom at night with expected lows in the teens. Like I said, we’ve got lots of snow…still. In prior years, with this much snow at this time of the year, we’ve seen snow on the ground (in the shade) into June! No kidding! Hope to see you up soon for another great ride. We’re happy to add that reports from DNR trail inspections on our trails are all coming back as “impeccably groomed”!

Keep in mind that the deer are moving around more and more on the snowmobile trails due to the extremely deep snow, so keep an eye open for them. We’ve had several reports from snowmobilers in the area about this. Never run behind them as they don’t have the lungs for long, fast running. Come to a stop and enjoy watching them for a bit. If they don’t immediately move off just try slowly approaching them, that’ll usually do the trick.

Another reminder to please stay off the railroad tracks. This can be dangerous, it is against the law and you will be fined for riding on the tracks. The snowmobile trails are in way too good of condition to have any excuse not to stay on them.

*Keep in mind that some businesses have begun their seasonal schedule so be sure to call ahead to make sure your favorite stop is open for business as usual.

Be sure to pick up a copy of the newest edition of the Gogebic Times, put out by the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, which can be found at most local businesses. Not only will you find a snowmobile map and a lake map but there are some really great articles about snowmobile riding in our beautiful area. Not to mention some really great articles about the Lake Gogebic area and lots of great information for year round fun. Take one or two home with you, there free of cost to all.

That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop. I will keep you posted as often as conditions change. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area we invite you to visit the only official website of the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call us at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Hope we see you up for some great late season riding…it’s a blast!

Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce – 03/12/2014

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