Even though we still have 16" of snow on the ground, towns, streets, crossings and parking lots are bare.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – groomers have been unable to go out because of the warm weather. The GRTA is planning on going out tomorrow weather permitting. Overall conditions are poor to fair. Expect bare spots to pop up and icy conditions.
Lake Gogebic Area – Grooming has stopped until we get some colder temps and snow. Northern trails are still in fair shape as there’s snow in the woods-trails poor in town… Trails south of the Lake are all in poor condition.
Watersmeet Area – Conditions are poor. Fair out in the woods. Again grooming has stopped and will not resume until weather permitting.
IN ALL AREAS:
Please stop at stop signs.. we’re starting to get some complaints people are not stopping at the stop signs so let’s make sure we stop before someone gets hurt…
ABOUT THE ICE:
There is no such thing as "safe ice". If you choose to ride on a body of water, be sure you check with locals in the specific area you intend to ride and get current information on conditions in that area. When you ride on ice, you are doing so at your own risk.
Our 800# is still down so when calling you will not get a recording. Check back for updates and check out our webcams around the area at westernup.info ….
PHOTO REQUEST from us. If you have any neat snomo pictures you’re willing to share,we’re looking for a cover shot for next years map and other marketing uses. Can’t pay but will give a photo credit on inside of map. Send in jpg-300dpi-to bigsnow@westernup.info. Be aware anything you send will become the property of the WUPCVB so this request is more for amateur photographers…in other words, don’t send anything you may want to sell in the future. We appreciate any help on this.
February 17, 2011 | Western U.P. Bureau Uncategorized
Our Big Snow Country official Season Snowfall to date is now 143.1" with 17" on the ground–While days are getting milder, overnight is still cold enough to groom. Streets & crossings are getting bare. Best riding is early in the day as trails will soften up by mid-afternoon with the milder weather.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – groomers are going out at night and early morning. All trails are being groomed including 2-8-160-11N and 11S. Overall conditions are good-to fair. Expect some bare spots between towns. Trial 11 S logging is on going so watch for logging trucks. Signs are posted. Corners may be icy so use caution….
Here is a little peek at what the groomers schedule is like.
Monday: 6am – trail 11S/Trail 2 to Ironwood
6pm – 11N/Ironwood to Bingo’s
Tuesday: 6am – Maintenance/Bessemer to Bingo’s 6pm – Ironwood Run/Trail 160.
Wednesday: 6am – 11S/Tula-trail 8 6pm -Trail 2 to Marenisco/ Trail 2 to Ironwood.
Thursday: 11N/Maintenance 6pm Trail 2 Ironwood/ if maintenance is done on the other groomer possible another run to Ironwood
Friday: 6am – Trail 2 to Marenisco/160 6pm – Trail 8 Tula/Ironwood Trail 2
Saturday: 6am – 11S/Ironwood Trail 2 6pm – 11N/Trail 8 and Trail 2 Ironwood
Sunday: 6am – Trail 2 to Marenisco/Trail 2 to Ironwood
6pm – Trail 8-Tula/160
Lake Gogebic Area – Groomers are out at night..northern trails are still in good shape-trails south of the lake are fair to poor there are some bare spots and expect poor conditions in town. Watch for icy corners. Logging is still on going on Trail 1 between The Fishtales and accesss trail to Gogebic Lodge. Signs are posted so use caution..Watch for Logging Trucks…
Watersmeet Area – groomers are out at night weather permitting. Town and parking lots are bare, trails are poor to fair. Riding is best early in the day.
IN ALL AREAS:
Please stop at stop signs.. we’re starting to get some complaints people are not stopping at the stop signs so let’s make sure we stop before someone gets hurt…
ABOUT THE ICE:
There is no such thing as "safe ice". If you choose to ride on a body of water, be sure you check with locals in the specific area you intend to ride and get current information on conditions in that area. When you ride on ice, you are doing so at your own risk.
Our 800# is still down so when calling you will not get a recording. Check back for updates and check out our webcams around the area at westernup.info ….
PHOTO REQUEST from us. If you have any neat snomo pictures you’re willing to share,we’re looking for a cover shot for next years map and other marketing uses. Can’t pay but will give a photo credit on inside of map. Send in jpg-300dpi-to bigsnow@westernup.info. Be aware anything you send will become the property of the WUPCVB so this request is more for amateur photographers…in other words, don’t send anything you may want to sell in the future. We appreciate any help on this.
February 16, 2011 | Western U.P. Bureau
