TASA – January 19, 2010 8:00a.m.

Please be careful around curves. Due to the warmer weather we are having to deal with snow melting and some ice around the curves. All riders that are up are reporting good trails and are having lots of fun so come on up and join us!!! We have had some warmer weather and we are adjusting the times we go out grooming. Hopefully this warm spell does not last long and we get more snow soon.

Trail #9 south to Hemlock Ridge road (trail 2) has a 0 -4 inch base and is in good condition.

Trail #9 north is in fair condition. The base is 6 – 8 inches and riders are reporting good conditions, please watch for ice. There have been reports of some thin spots due to the warm weather.

Trail #45 North is in good shape with a 4-6 inch base, but, there are 2 logging areas on it. One north, and one south, of the Skyline Trail Head. It is plowed and can be rough at times. We are not grooming to the falls right now.

Trail #2 to Rexton is in fair condition with a 1 -3 inch base.

Trail #473 has about 7 miles of plowed road from Rexton south to Epoufette due to logging in the area. Please watch for trucks and deer in the area. The base is marginal to 3 inches and in fair condition.

Trail #473 Rexton to Trout lake has a 1 -3 inch base and is in fair condition. The groomer did break through the ice and there are some wet spots. We need more snow in this area.

Town trails are open and in great condition with a 2 – 4 inch base.

*Please remember our groomers are out daily to keep the trails in the best shape they can be for your riding pleasure. Please keep a safe distance from the groomer if possible.*

We have updated the Newberry Village trail map. There are just a couple of changes from the last map. Look for our upcoming article in the February issue of the Michigan Snowmobiler Magazine.

THINK MORE SNOW!!!

Sherry

HALFWAY LAKE RESORT REPORT – 01/18
http://www.trailreport.net/blog/?author=20

Talked with some sledders this afternoon. They said trails in our surrounding area are in good shape. They went to Grand Marais and back enjoying their ride.

It’s been snowing on and off all day, no accumulation, snow and not rain is a good thing. Looks like the temps are cooling back down at least until the weekend.

There’s still time to make a reservation for the weekend.

LODGING OPPORTUNITIES IN NEWBERRY

COMFORT INN OF NEWBERRY at www.newberrymichigan.net

GATEWAY MOTEL at www.gatewaymi.com

HALFWAY LAKE at www.halfwaylake.com

PARK-A-WAY www.theeveningstarmotel.com,

Our Big Snow Country official Season Snowfall to date is now 113.7".
Getting some light snow and colder temps… groomers are out in all areas working to get and keep the trails in as good shape as possible. For the most part calling conditions good tho there are areas where the riding will be fair.
Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Conditions are good altho you may run into an occassional bare spot. Grooming is ongoing- 11 N is groomed-On 11S you still need to watch out for Logging Trucks on that quarter-mile narrow stretch. The trucks have the right of way so pull over if you see them. Signs are posted in that area…the Trail is being groomed. Trails 2-8 and 160 are all groomed or in the process of being groomed.
From the Lake Gogebic Area-everything is being groomed and in good shape. IMPORTANT: There are Logging Trucks in the vicinity of the junction of 102 AND 8-W. You MAY NOT ride plowed roads-you MUST observe the snowmobile trail signs. Stay on the trails and if you see a logging truck, pull over immediately.
Watersmeet groomers reporting trails groomed daily and conditions fair to good.
IN ALL AREAS:
After a number of close calls, you need to be aware groomers can be out any time of the day or night, so PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
We want you to have lots of fun and a great time…therefore, your safety is our #1 priority.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
MAP ERROR
There are errors regarding the location of Paulding, MI, which is a new advertiser on this year’s Trail Map. The red dot (#85)was mistakenly placed 1/2" south of where it should be and there also should be a GAS icon at Paulding. Snowmobile access to Paulding is via plowed County Rd-shoulders only.
ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

Check out web cams throughout the area to see the snow amounts for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info