Northern Michigan Snowmobile Links

<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF"><P><H3>Northern Michigan Snowmobile Links</H3> <P><P><A HREF="http://northguide.com/cgi-bin/snowmobile/links.pl">Click Here</A> to access the page.<P> <table border=1 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=2><tr valign=top bgcolor=#BBBBBB> <td><B>Region</B></td> <td><B>Trail Report</B></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#EEEEEE> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Benzie Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=benzie">Benzie Bureau</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 03</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>1-3 -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>0 <br>Forecast is looking ok after today and tomorrow anyway. Warm for today and tomorrow but cold setting in again with snow every day after that for days. Not much for accumulation however. Fingers crossed! Hi all! Well, its not great news but at least its looking white here again. We've received anywhere from a dusting to 3 inches. More snow in the forecast for every day but its not showing a great amount of accumulation. If we are lucky we might be able to ride this weekend! Lets keep our fingers crossed that the weather reports are being conservative and we're gonna get some real snow! I'll keep ya posted! Thanks for checking in!Carol B <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=benzie">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#FFFFFF> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Boyne Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=boyne">Boyne Area</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 11</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>8 -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>8" <br>Our first snow of the year left 8" overnight with more lake effect on the way. Nobody is up here yet ,so we have the trails to ourselves. Plenty of snow everywhere.Snow in the forecast. Check back for the latest information on Boyne Country Snowmobile trails.Call The Mountainside Inn @ 231 549 3077 for trail updates, snowmobile rental, and lodging. <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=boyne">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#EEEEEE> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Cadillac Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=cadillac">Cadillac Bureau</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 12</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>3 - 7 -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>3 <br>Snow is now on the ground for some limited riding. A lake effect snow advisory is in effect for for Sunday night through Monday with totals of 4 - 9 inches. Snow and cold weather in the forecast throughout the week. LATEST CADILLAC BUREA REPORT January 12, 2003 8:30am - Finally becoming encouraged by this snow system. We get a few inches at a time but it looks as if there is snow in the forecast for the next several days...perhaps we finally have winter. LATEST BOON GROCERY REPORT FROM DAVE JR. Sunday, January 12, 2003 - (Last updated 1/12/03 - 7:45am) - Trails are snow-covered with no base. More snow is coming but slowing down a bit. Some are not happy with the trails saying that we could use more snow... which is true, we could always use more snow! Most of the rest are saying that it is the best riding so far this winter. I guess you take what you can get. ---Dave Jr <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=cadillac">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#FFFFFF> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Cheboygan Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=cheboygan">Cheboygan Chamber</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 10</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1> <br>The Cheboygan area received approximately 2 inches of snow on Thursday. Lake effect snow expected today with accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. Temperatures to be around 20 degrees. 1 inch of snow expected on Saturday. Check back for the latest information on Cheboygan Area Snowmobile trails. As of today, there is too little snow for grooming. LODGING, FOOD AND GAS ARE AVAILABLE ALONG THE CHEBOYGAN COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAILS. LOOK UP www.cheboygan.com. FOR COMPLETE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL INFORMATION INCLUDING MAPS TO GET YOU TO THE LODGING, FOOD AND GAS. <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=cheboygan">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#EEEEEE> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Drummond Island</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=drummond">D.I. Resort</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 10</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1> <br>2 inches of new snow fell on the island last night, with a chance of scattered snow showers throughout the weekend. Our cross country ski and snowshoe trails are CLOSED until we get more snow. We have 10 Polaris 550, 2003 sleds available for rent. Daily rental is $199 for a single and $225 for a tandem. Price includes helmet, island trail permit, Canadian trail permit and pickup at 10am with drop off at 9am the next morning. Contact the Winter Sports Center at 800-999-6343 ext 1006 or 906-493-1006 to reserve a sled. <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=drummond">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#FFFFFF> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Gaylord Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=gaylord">Gaylord Home Page</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 11</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>3 -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>5-7 <br>1/11/03 Hi Folks, Winter continues to come back to the area. We picked up an additional three inches last night. I would say we have anywhere between 5 and 7 inches on the ground now. Depending where you happen to be standing. I have new pictures up and ready for viewing. http://www.mich.com/~downtown/snowreport.html The forecast is for more snow and cold temps. I got out the long johns and put the clubs back in the closet. I think it's safe to say we are back into winter sports. Ken <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=gaylord">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#EEEEEE> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Ishpeming Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=marquette">Ishpeming Area Snowmobile Report</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 10</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>2 -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>1-6 <br>Date: 1-10-03 Snow Cover on Ground in ishpeming: 1 to 6 inches In Ishpeming the snow cover is minimal. Recently we have gotten some cold weather and a little snow. To the north towards Big Bay there is an area with many forest roads and county roads with around a foot of snow. Snow cover can vary widely though. Area Conditions: Currently:Trails have a light snowcover--1-4 inches and are frozen. There are still exposed areas though with rocks and stumps. So leaving from Ishpeming and heading North go slowly. Heading North of Ishpeming towards Big Bay will bring you to some fair to good riding areas that have decent snow cover (around a foot to a foot & 1/2). The snow in this area is frozen snow and it consists of mostly county roads and wooded state land, but it is very rideable and in ³fair to good² shape. Also, around trail 14 in Big Bay the trail is in decent shape too. NOTE****Big Bay got over a foot of fresh snow last night....riding should be real good.....****** Locally:Trails are not being groomed yet and wont be opened until we get some good snowstorms. Trails right now are rideable but with caution. We just got a light amount of snow and more is expected in the next few days. Recommended Rides: With the current snow situation on the trails we are recommending that snowmobilers head to the north and ride in the woods between Ishpeming and Big Bay. Also,trail 14 is very rideable. In that area you will find snow covered wooded areas, county roads, etc.. all accessible by snowmobile . You will find around a foot of snow in the woods and less on the county roads. This is not a bad option for riding right now as options are limited. In this area you will find several hundred miles of potential riding. Detailed maps with instructions on how to get to these spots is available at both Ishpeming Best Western hotels. Just ask at the front desk. Weather: Forecast also calls for additional snow for the weekend, so maybe we will soon have a base again.. www.ishpemingtrails.com To be added to my trail report list: cvmarketing@skyenet.net <b>Events</b>:December 1st: Season opens. Let the fun begin! December 13-15: Republic Snowcross in Republic, MI. Hosted by the Moose Country Snowmobile club this sanctioned race, features racers from all over competing for cash and prizes. Call Jon @ (906)376-2268 for more information. December 26--?: X-mas time snowmobiling. January 11th: Country Village Poker run from Ishpeming to Big Bay. Compete and ride for great fun and prizes! Call (906) 486-1074 January 31 & Feb 1: Country Village Resort -Ride In: Moose Country snowmobile members will lead several different rides starting in Ishpeming. There will be lots of great riding, prizes, and fun. Call (906) 486-1074 to register. January 17-18th: Heikki Luntta Winterfest and Radar Races. This weekend long event features a snowmobile radar race competition on Teal Lake. Several other events are also held. Let me know if you have any specific questions. you can find more info on www.countryvillageresort.com Thanks <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=marquette">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#FFFFFF> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Mackinaw City</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=mackinawcity">Mackinaw City Bureau</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 02</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>0 inches -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1> <br>We have small patches of snow. Weather forcast predicts snow fall starting on Friday night through Saturday with a chance of 1-4" possible. <p>For available lodging for Mackinaw City, book online at <a href="http://www.mackinawcity.com">www.mackinawcity.com</a> or call 1-800-750-0160. </p> <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=mackinawcity">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#EEEEEE> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Mancelona Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=mancelona">Mancelona Motel</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 12</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>12-18 inches (+) -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>8 inches or better <br>We hear the trails are fair to good. There is at least a 2-3 inch icy base and we have seen a womping of snow the last few days. Unbelievable. The forecast through the next week is temps in the teens to 20s and snow snow snow. Every day there is snow coming. Monday the weather channel is forecasting another 10 - 12 inches during the day and 3-6 monday night. Because of the wind, the trails in the open areas are lacking the fresh snow on top, but still have an icy base. The trails in the woods are good. ADDITIONAL AREA REPORTS MANELONA CHAMBER - January 10 Current trail conditions: There is no trail base. Snowfall today has been approximately 2-3 inches. The Mancelona area is currently under a winter storm watch through Friday night with possible accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. The current weather forecast through January 18th includes some snowshowers almost every day throughout this period ranging from light to flurries. The forecast for Mancelona area during this period also includes temperatures at or well below freezing. Hopefully, enough snow will fall during this period to permit grooming of the trails. <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=mancelona">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#FFFFFF> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Newberry</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=northcountry">Northcountry</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 12</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>4 inches -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>10 inches plus on ground, 5 inches to 12 inches for base <br>TASA SOUTH TRAIL INFO TO FOLLOW IN TRAIL SECTION.... As a reminder, PLEASE remember that I've told everyone before that I will update between 8-9 or possibly 9:30 a.m. (on a rare occasion it COULD be later) I should have everyone's info by 9:00 and be able to give you an up to date report. I do enjoy talking with you on the phone and getting your e-mails, but just because I haven't gotten an update posted by 8:05 a.m. doesn't mean it isn't coming. I won't be able to give you any more current info by the phone or e-mail at 8:05 if I haven't gotten my snowflakes in a row yet. Thanks for your patience! :-) (Also, lately our ISP has been having problems so that can always cause a delay too. I WILL get the info to you somehow if that does happen.) Temp this a.m. is 14* and wind chill is about 8*. Picked up about another 4 inches during the night. Temps are to remain cold, not as windy and snow in the forecast every day till Tuesday. It is snowing lightly. Snow has settled considerably during the past 12 hours so it doesn't look like we actually got as much as we did. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right place, but also to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the most tempting moment. TASA (Newberry trail system): North trails were groomed last night and reported in very good condition (lots of sleds). This DOES include the trail out of town by Timber Charlie's. SOUTH TRAIL WAS GROOMED TO TROUT LAKE AND CUT RIVER. SNOW IS SCANT IN PLACES FURTHER SOUTH, BUT TRAIL IS IN GOOD SHAPE. We had about 14 people check out this a.m. and everyone of them had nothing but good things to say about the trails....except the wait for gas in Grand Marais, but to me that is a good indication of how many people are on the trails and they held up! 4-Mile trail: Trail was groomed yesterday, but it still rough. Stay on the trail; why some are trying to go out in the swamps is beyond me. Please remember this is not a TASA maintained trail; it is privately maintained. (more info on message board about trail) PARADISE: Paradise is reporting 14" of fresh snow. The Groomers will be out and getting the Trails all in shape. The Paradise/Raco/Hulbert Trails should be in Excellent Condition now. The "Black Creek Swamp" would be passable except for the fact that the bridge over the Creek was damaged by a group of 4 wheelers deciding to use Snowmobile Trails for fun. Will try to re-deck it as soon as possible. The other Trails: Paradise/ Tahquamenon, Paradise/Pine Stump, Birch Hill and Whitefish Point are all in Good to Excellent Condition. SENEY: Accumulation in town is up to 12² in the last 24 hours and it is still snowing. Trails are in excellent condition and being groomed daily. GRAND MARAIS: BASE: 8-10" hard packed PAST 36 Hrs: 12 to 16" fresh snow, high winds CONDITION: "Awesome" "Smooth as a sidewalk" "Excellent" The worst of the storm has passed and Grand Marais didn't get near as much snow as predicted. Since Thursday night, we received accumulations of 12 to 16" outside of town and 5 or 6" in town with additional accumulation predicted every day this week. The groomers report the trails to be like sidewalks, flat, smooth and well covered. Trail #8 from the National Park into town along H-58 and through Woodland Park is very rough. <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=northcountry">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#EEEEEE> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>St. Ignace</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=stignace">St. Ignace CVB</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 10</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>about 1-2 inches -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>0 <br>It's been snowing since morning, but there is only about 1-2 inches on the ground with no base. Trails are still closed. <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=stignace">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#FFFFFF> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Straits Area</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=straits">Starry Nights Resort</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 09</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>2 -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1> <br> OK you Sledge warrior, time to mount up the trailers and gas up the trucks and get up here. It's sledge time up here at the Tip of The Mitt. Two inches on the ground and 6 more coming tonight and more tomorrow and through the week end. We have a brand new groomer that we have been waiting all season to use. Safe sledging fokes. Mike Powell Starry Nights Resort www.starrynightsresort.com info@starrynightsresort.com <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=straits">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#EEEEEE> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Traverse City</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=tcwebguide">TC WebCam</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 11</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Snow Last 48 hrs:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>6 - 6 -- </font><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1>4 <br>It's snowed overnight and it is still snowing now (Saturday morning). The lake effect snow Friday night was a bit better than Thursday. We've now gotten over 6 inches in the last 48 hours. Trails are now ridable, though overall conditions are going to vary. Temps are suppose to remain in the teens and low twenties so if we continue to get the lake effect snow conditions should improve daily. The <a href="http://www.newsupnorth.com/cgi-bin/surewayph.pl"><b>Traverse City SwingCam</b></a> is brought to you by <a href="http://www.newsupnorth.com/cgi-bin/surewayph.pl"><b>Sureway Rentals.</b></a> <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=tcwebguide">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> <tr valign=top bgcolor=#FFFFFF> <td valign=top><font face=arial color=000080><b>Western U.P.</b></font><br> <font face=times size=-1><b>Reported By:</b><br><a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=westernup">Western U.P. Bureau</a><br> <b>Updated:</b> 01 / 11</font><br></td> <td valign=top><font face=times color=000080 size=-1><b>Base:</b></font> <font face=times size=-1> <br>It continues to snow and it's a blustery day... Varying amounts of snow has fallen throughout our Big Snow Country...there's still blowing and drifting. Ironwood has about 5 to 8" of new snow. Lake Gogebic reports about 10-16" new, Porkies has had about 5" and the Ontonagon area received about 10" so far. In Watersmeet, they received 3" of new snow, Bruce Crossing about 8" now and in Mass City, 8-10" of new snow has fallen. Snow continues at all locations and is forecast daily through next week. Gogebic Range Trail Authority says all groomers are out and have groomed Trail 2 to Wakefield and over to Marenisco,they will groom 2 again today, and then 8 & 11 north. 11 south has been groomed about half-way to Winchester. Grooming continues today & tonight...daily thereafter Conditions will be fair...at this point they need more snow to be smooth...also expect some rocky areas. Lake Gogebic says all 3 groomers were out grooming all trails overnight. Because of low visibility, they will return to groom again tonight. Ontonagon groomers should be able to go out Monday...we'll confirm that for you then, Bruce Crossing groomers are out now & Watersmeet groomers are ready to go as soon as snow cover permits. Grooming is on-going in the Mass City/Rockland area. A Reminder: we've had a lot of mild weather and area lakes are not safe...ALWAYS use caution and common sense. Be sure to check with your lodging facility for updates before coming. If you need lodging referrals or any other info, call 906/932-4850. Also check out the Web Cams at www.westernup.com. A new one is up in Ontonagon. <a href="http://trailreport.com/cgi-bin/snowmobiletr.pl?scripted=westernup">(Complete Report)</a></font></td> </tr> </tr></table> </BODY>