They are OK, defiantly better then they were a few days ago. We got some unexpected snow over the last couple of days, totaling about 3′. Todays storm that was supposed to drop another 2-3′ did not materialize over the straits, and it was rain if is dropped anything. So according to the always-right weathermen, we have what we will have for the weekend. I did not take pics this morning as frankly they would look better then the conditions actually are. We still have our fantastic base, and now we have about 2-3′ of heavy stuff on top. All the trails are perfectly ridable, and will develop ice in the corners for sure over the weekend. The grade out of Iggy is pretty rocky until you get under the overpass for I-74, then on the way out of town, pretty darn good, with just a couple of short sections where we lost the base. The pipeline will have some sand mixed in, nothing you can do about that area. All other areas are in good shape, and will support light to moderate traffic over the weekend with no problem. Riding in the forest areas is nice, flat and fast.

I am running the groomers to cover the whole system tonight, and will evaluate on sending them out again on Saturday night, all depending on conditions and traffic volume. I want it to be cold enough to take a groom and not just glaze the trails into an ice rink.

Speaking of ice rinks, remember that this weekend is the huge pond hockey tournament in Iggy. No ice in the bay this year forced the move to Chain lake, so everyone will be parking in the ice rink lot, and shuttled down the trail to Chain Lake just under the I-75 overpass. Expect lots of pedestrians in that area for the next week. We will have signs up to help out, and as soon as you clear Iggy you will be OK.

Town is just about full for motel rooms, so make sure you have reservations if you are heading this way. The STANLEY CUP is going to be here on Friday and Saturday. So come get your pic taken. The warming tent will have concession to eat and beer to drink. Ice bowling to keep you entertained too. It is a real fun time, so come check it and WISSA out over the next week.

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