Trails are in pretty good shape right now. There is a solid hard base of 6′ or so, and we have worked it and widened things out to the limits, and are waiting for some new snow to top things off and make it perfect. There have been some stutter bumps develop. Typical ridable and not a big deal but they are there, especially on the RR grade. We were working them last night, but didn’t make much progress – see below.

Off trail is in better shape, things are softer then I would expect, and look to be in fun shape. Still no major base under there, so watch for obstructions and be careful for hidden ski-smashers.

It is seriously cold around here. Yes the Island ferry has quit running for about a week. There was open water over last weekend, so no ice bridge as of yet. Things are looking good for a stable ice bridge this year, I will post when the treeline goes up.

Did I say things are COLD? Hasn’t been a great new year so far around here. Me and Randy had to tent the tractor and put a heater on it to get it going for last nights run. We warmed it up for over and hour and Randy headed out to get a run in. An hour into the run the fuel froze and we had a dead tractor. Top it off with a broken part, and we had to tow her in last night. Parts are on the way, and we have it scheduled to go into some heat tomorrow night. Iggy tractor is down for now, should be back on-trail Saturday evening. Brevort tractor is covering the core of the system today, and probably tomorrow so we should be in decent shape.

Don’t fear the stutter bumps, head on up and put down some miles!

Happy New year everybody.

Base: 6 inches

Snowfall Past 24 hours: 1 inch

Last Grooming: 1-02-14

Current Trail Conditions: Good to Excellent

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There is a 60% chance of snow through Monday night and scattered snow showers forecasted all week. A cold front is moving in and high temps will be in the single digits with lows below zero through Thursday. Friday will see a slight warm up into the teens.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Reports all trails are groomed and are in good condition except for trail 160 which will be groomed on Tuesday. Trail 11N still has one wet spot, but otherwise the trail is in good condition. 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. The gas station in Bergland has reopened and is renamed the "Bergland Outpost" this is great news. Please stay on trails..riding on unmarked trails jeopardizes our trail easements!!!!

The Watersmeet groomer’s report: Grooming is ongoing. Trails are in good to very good condition.

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.

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