February 17th, 2014 – Well, we’re finally having a bit of that mid winter thaw that usually occurs in January or early February each year. Temps are expected to top off in the low to mid 30’s, but just for a few days mid week. Grooming will most likely be restricted to nights only during this warm up to prevent loss of snow on the trails. However, it looks like we’re heading back into winter in time for this next weekend with highs in the teens and single digits and lows below zero with a snow storm expected later in the week. We have plenty of snow on the ground with an added accumulation over the last couple of days, including today, of about 4 to 6-inches of new snow. There is still a lot of great riding to be had this year so pack your bags, load up your sled and come on up for some great riding on the best trails in the area!

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 you.

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). From all of us here at Lake Gogebic have a great ride as well as a safe ride.

Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce – 02/17/2014

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There is a snow advisory for today with 3-5 inches in the forecast. Temps today will reach the 20’s and in the teens tonight. For the next three days temps will be in the 30’s. Our trails are in the best shape they have been in for years……come up and enjoy some great riding.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Trails are in good condition with Trails 2 & 8 being groomed today from Bessemer to Tuula. Tuesday, Trail 2 to Marenisco and Trail 160 will be groomed. We have gotten word from the DNR trail 11S will be closed due to logging this winter.

The Lake Gogebic groomer’s report: Grooming is ongoing. Trails are all in good to very good condition. No problems on the trails with great riding available. Please stay on trails..riding on unmarked trails jeopardizes our trail easements!!!! Please do not ride on the railroad tracks. The law enforcement has been out patrolling so please stay on trails.

The Watersmeet groomer’s report: Grooming is ongoing. Trails are in very good condition. Come out and getting some great riding in.

Please remember groomers are out both day and night, so watch for them, Please pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.

JUST ONE MORE REMINDER: PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS. RIDING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN RESULT IN THE CLUBS LOSING EASEMENT FOR THAT TRAIL AND IT CAN ALSO RESULT IN A POSSIBLE TICKET FOR YOU.

Call our snowmobile report at 800-522-5657 anytime.

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