BENZIE BUREAU – 01/04
Hi all! Happy NEW YEAR! Well we have been pounded the last few days! We have gotten anywhere from 6 – 12 inches PLUS! Lots of fluff though and some wind so you are seeing deep deep snow in some spots with drifing. Base is holding up under several inches of fluff. Its a bit warmer wetter snow coming down today which should help pack the fluff down some. Groomers are out but the Bear Lake loop is not being groomed for the moment, when I hear that resumes, I’ll let ya know. Remember the groomers are volunteers out there for you, so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up. Grooming is done 4 days a week, by 3 groomers at different parts of the trail every Mon, Wed, Fri, and Sat. nights, plus "as needed". FYI – Snowmobile Safety class at the Snowbirds Clubhouse is coming up this Saturday, January 9, 2010, 8am start, ages 12 and up. Free, & Lunch is provided. So, drop me a note that you are out there! I love hearing your stories and reports! This report is all of us working it together! BE SAFE, BE SMART, and I’ll SEEYA on the trails! Carol B — Benzie Bureau

Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 01/05
There’s 5 inches ground cover on north end, with 4 of it being ice and 1 being snow; excellent condition. On the South end we have 4 inches base with it being ALL ICE; good condition. Bear Lake loop will NOT be groomed. Will report when that resumes. The trail on Highbridge Rd. from Old House Rd into the woods on River Rd is mogulley. Slow going there. The lady bugs in the machine has been taken care of. The trails are ICED over. We had our first casuality. So REMEMBER RIDE FOR THE CONDITIONS, SLOW DOWN!!!! Don’t forget our Snowmobile Safety class next Saturday; plan to join us ages 12 and up or just refresh you it’s FREE. Weather forecast is freezing drizzle and heavy lake effect. Temps will be in the teens to single digits. We wish you all a Happy New Year. Ski slopes are open and ready for your arrival. Hope your sleds are tuned up gassed up and ready for the snowmobile season. Support your winter sport don’t forget to buy your trail permit for 2010 season here. We sell permits through our members or at local merchants in this area and remember to get our trail map. More info on our web about who to contact