Even though we still have 16" of snow on the ground it’s going fast and we’re getting close to "all she wrote" until we get more snow and it will take a good dumping to get the trails back into shape. Towns, streets, crossings & parking lots are bare.
Gogebic Range Trail Authority report: Groomers were on trail 2 Monday, and will groom 11N and 11S as far as they can go today…then they will have to park the Groomers. Conditions poor-fair to some good. Bare spots tend to pop up during the day.
more info on GRTA at: gogebicrangetrailauthority.com)
From the Lake Gogebic Area-Groomers are out-northern trails are still in fair to good shape as there’s snow in the woods-trails poor in town…it’s difficult getting in and out of Bergland… Trails south of the Lake are all in poor condition.
Unable to get a hold of anyone from the U.P. Thunder Riders of Watersmeet: Phones were out there yesterday. Trails are poor and Grooming is done unless we get a really good snowfall.

TOO MANY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS are in the news this year. Many are alcohol and speed related. We want you to have a great time on our trails here in Big Snow Country, so please use your good common sense and save your drinking for after the ride.
ICE: Let us reiterate, 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.

PHOTO REQUEST from us. Thanks to those who’ve responded…keep ’em coming. 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 -300 dpi-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. Appreciate any help on this.
WATCH FOR GROOMERS Keep in mind the groomers are out both day and night, so watch for them, and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.
SIGN VANDALISM RESULTING IN SERIOUS SITUATION
Expect to see more patrols on the trails due to a recent rash of sign vandalism incidents…we’re hearing cameras also may be enlisted in order to apprehend those responsible. If you see any suspicious activity, please call the DNR at 800-292-7800.