WE NEED MORE SNOW!!

Please be careful around corners there is ice under the snow in the curves.

Trail #9 north is in good condition. The base is 8-10 inches and riders are reporting very good riding conditions, We have had more snow in this area and trails are great for riding. Be carful on the straight away between M-123 and 3 mile staging area, mogals form there quick depending on how many sleds go over it. There are some bare spots close to town. The groomer will be out between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00A.M.

Trail #45 North is in very good condition with a 8-10 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. The trail from Co. Rd. 500 to the Falls is in good shape. The groomer will out between 4:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M.

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

Trail #2 From the Naubinway split to Rexton is in fair condition with up to a 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 is in fair condition with up to a 3 inch base.

MEETING TIME

THE NEXT REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETING IS TUESDAY FEB. 16, 2010, AT THE GOOMER BARN LOCATED AT 9017 M-123, GUESTS ARE WELCOME.

*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

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Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 02/08

**WARNING – The trail on Highbridge Rd. from Old House Rd into the woods on River Rd is mogulley. Beware, Slow down RIDE at a safe speed as curves are very ICY and we had another casualty in area of Kalkaska and East Jordan!! Trails are ZERO tolerance, so please ride sensible. Due to earlier warm up the lakes are not safe for snowmobiles or vehicles due to stress cracks. Weather forecast is for chance of scattered lake effect with Mondays high down in the 20’s with single digits for lows. Next chance of snowstorm possibly Tuesday Morning into Thursday night. We are hoping for a foot of new. We have 4-5 inches of old snow on the ground now. Ray Bradley is 2009 Groomer of the year. Way to go Ray!! Check these out. Winterfest 2010, February 13th Make your way to Beulah in Benzie County for a day packed with fun, food, and other unique winter activities! Come an see the fireworks display over Crystal Lake. Hey Fishermen drop in a line to see what you hook, wow free fish dinner to cook as you have a great time at – Michigan’s Winter Free Fishing Weekend February 13th – 14th on any Michigan Lakes & Rivers. Check out 9th Annual Karlin Antique snowmobile show, February 13 from 9am to 4pm. Show awards at 3 pm with 9 trophies given. Shiver by the River, February 19th – 21st in Frankfort.

Benzie Visitor Bureau – 02/05

Hi all! We got a few inches of new snow over the last couple days and temps have been below freezing but not that super cold so its looking pretty good. Groomers were out on the south end last night. Should be an ok weekend for riding! Not super cold, but cold enough, not super snowy but snowy enough at least! Might see some snirty spots or coorners by the end of the days but cold is supposed to stay around and at least a chance of snow in the forecast for a few days coming. And mark your next weekends calendar fir our Winterfest 2010 here in Beulah, February 13th! Its a day packed with fun, food, fireworks, chili cook off, snowmobile poker run and lots more! Then the next weekend is the cool Shiver by the River including Sno Cross in Frankfort, February 19th – 21st! Keep up the snow dance! Groomers are out as I said and remember they are volunteers so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up. Hey thanks Fred, & Scott & Steven for the emails! I love hearing everyone’s stories and reports and seeing pics! Remember this report is all of us working it together! BE SAFE, BE SMART, and I’ll SEEYA on the trails! Carol