Benzie Visitor Bureau – 12/18

Hi all! It’s Saturday! Get out and play! Last weekend’s storm dropped at 6-18 inches of new snow but with it came huge winds again too. Lots of snow out there and we saw many trees down, limbs, drifts all making real work for the groomers plus then the north groomer broke down, BUT that groomer is back up and running so all areas are getting groomed and should be looking pretty darn good! Still a few limbs and trees down and some signs are covered to some extent so be careful! Some clear cutting has changed the wind patterns so its gotten harder to deal with too. Highbridge to Turtle Lake is looking better now too, so overall, its looking good and only getting better as groomers make their way thru and we get more snow! We have a decent base started, at least 6" under there with about 14-18" of snow in the woods. It’s been snowing good here in Benzonia all day and we have about 3-4" of new fluffy stuff now, so its only getting better! Bring a camera out there cuz its gorgeous! Gonna be good Holiday riding! Hey Clint, thanks for checking in and emailing me, and Paul, way to go! You make my day! I LOVE the pictures and report! THANK TONS! Get out and enjoy, cuz it’s our time baby! Do me a favor PLEASE! In order for us to keep ALL parts of the trails open for us, STAY ON THE TRAIL! This means YOU! Its not just a given that we get every inch of trail for our fun. We gotta stay on track at all times! By the way, those groomers are out there volunteering their time and energy to us, so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up as they go by! Drop me an email and stories, sights, & pics so I know you are out there! Stay smart, sober, & safe out there for me k? And hey – I’ll CYA ON THE TRAILS! Carol

Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 12/19
All trails are RIDE able at this time. Our base is now 6 inches. We have had 2 more inches of lake effect snow in the past 24. The north groomer is broke down until Saturday latest. Groomer was sighted in Kaleva getting ready to hit the trails. We have lots of riders out there taking advantage of the new snow. Trail conditions: All trails are RIDE able. Sledders were seen out today. South trail is in good conditon. We are hoping for snow dance to work as you all might sing with us LET IT SNOW** Let It Snow** let it snow**.

More info on our web about who to contact www.benziemanisteesnowbirds.com

The groomers have been out every day this week and reporting very good trails. The trails will be in great shape for the week so come on up and enjoy the beauty of our trail system. Temperatures are going to be in the high 20s the week leading into Christmas with snow in the forecast each day, although it’s just a little.

Remember all of our groomer drivers are volunteers, and most of them are snowmobilers giving up some riding time to groom so that you have groomed trails to ride on, so if you get a chance tell them thank you or a thumbs up, it means alot to them to know they are appreciated. Make sure to pick up one of our trail maps, we have some out on the trails in mailboxes at some map board locations and at our map sponsors.

We have a good line of new Ski Doo sleds this winter, including 2011 MXZ 600ss and the New Four Stroke Ace 600cc twin cyclinder TNT. Come check it out.

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