No change to report from yesterday–trails have been groomed and are in very good shape. It’s not as cold out today (14) compared to yesterday. The big news now is the Winter Weather Advisory from 5 pm Friday through 12 noon Saturday and the Windchill Advisory for tomorrow through Sunday. Predictions are for 1-4″ of snow, winds, and single-digit temps Saturday and Sunday. Fresh snow is great for our trails, and cold weather helps lock in the base after our guys groom. The key to enjoying your weekend will be layering to stay warm! Do not leave any skin exposed or you’ll risk frostbite. Have a great weekend and be safe on your sleds!

Just an FYI that there’s logging activity on the east loop of our wooded trail. The area is signed but watch for changing trails conditions where the trail has been plowed for vehicle traffic. The activity stretches about 1/2 to 1 mile.

Other grooming club news is the new drag we took delivery of in January. The State approved our purchase and this drag was custom-made for us by the experts at Dubie Welding & Fabrication in Gaylord. We’re glad to support local, Michigan business with this purchase. And since this drag will be paid for with State dollars it’s nice to know your trail permit money is coming back around.

If you’re interested in supporting local grooming efforts, visit www.justgroomit.org for details on joining the Indian River Snowmobile Grooming club with a membership donation. We have hats and t-shirts (short & long sleeve) for sale too. Even when we can’t groom we still have operational expenses like insurance, two-way radio communication subscriptions, and more. Thanks to member donations we’re putting up a groomer building ,where we now store and can work on the equipment. Your support makes all the difference! Thank you–

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