Finally! We were able to get out for a ride. Just our second of the year – which is just sad. After this past weekends brief warm up, freezing rain the trail was groomed while still soft giving a firm base when it froze solid. It started snowing late afternoon yesterday. Heavy snow.

This morning riders were talking of their rides last night trying to see thru the snow. It was low low visibility. Most everyone had a fun ride last night. Moments of w0rry of trying to stay on the trail when the trail couldn’t be seen! Terry and Julie/from Ohio report they could barely see each other as they rode last night. They reported the trails as some of the best rides they have had in many years.

We received about 6-8 inches here, but all around us they reports were of 6 inches to 14 inches. Just what the trail needed to make riding more enjoyable.

We headed out on trail 7 and then took trail 4 over to Lakes of the North, ending at The Settings restaurant for a late lunch. Trail 7 was very good. Trail 4 had several areas of up/down bumps mostly in the corners. The sharper the turn, the rougher the trail at that spot.

There were very few riders that we saw for such great snow conditions. Mid week riding is the best.
Overall we all agreed that it was a good ride! Its just always refreshing to be outside enjoying northern Michigan at its best in the winter.

Its looking like a busy weekend coming up. We are booked this weekend, and even the next one. Hopefully we can squeeze in a ride again soon.

Ride safe and enjoy the great outdoors on the snow.

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Snow, snow and more snow. We had a forecast of 1-3″ overnight in and around Traverse City. We got more like 8-10″. So I need not state the obvious..CONDITIONS are great.

Off the main trails with double seat sleds will be suicide in this deep snow. Groomers will be out daily. So jump online book a sled and head North to TC. We have sleds and rooms available.

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We again will be renting the fastest funnest sleds in Northern Michigan from our base at Ranch Rudolf just off the trail south of Traverse City, MI! The sleds are tuned, the trails are snow filled and the fun is waiting to be had! We are committed to helping you get on the trail this year and helping you have fun!

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