Benzie Visitor Bureau – 02/26

Hi all! We got a bit of snow the last few days and now its in every days forecast but not calling for much accumulation unfortunately. The north got more than the south end. Temps also supposed to be hovering around 30 and above during the day and 20’s at night so we may gradually lose some snow and you may start seeing some snirty areas. Trails are holding up though, better to the north end, since they got a few inches of snow when the south didn’t. Keep up the snow dance and get out while you can! Our season is gonna be winding down soon! Groomers are out, more on the north end than south since thats where the most snow is right now. Remember the groomers are volunteers so if ya see one, get outta their way and give them a thumbs up. Hey thanks Steven and Patrick for the pics! OMG I LOVE EM! And thanks for the emails Rog and Craig !I love getting emails and hearing your stories and reports and pics! Remember this report is all of us working it together! BE SAFE, BE SMART, and I’ll SEEYA on the trails! Carol

Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club – 02/26

Weather forecast: 2 inch earlier in week. Currently no new snow, falling every where but here, temps low 30’s day to twenty’s at night. With melt down we lost some snow on our trail. The trail on Highbridge Rd. from Old House Rd into the woods on River Rd has sparse snirty and the bridge is thin along with some curves through-out south system. The south end from Kaleva to Wellston is FAIR to GOOD through woods, north end from Copemish to Maple City is GOOD holding up well from snow fall last week and 2 inch earlier this week, now have off trail ground cover of 5 – 9 inches. Hoping with snow dance and luck it may then start Thursday night through Monday night possible chance of storm with scattered snow flurries and wind chill factors. Ray Bradley is 2009 Groomer of the year. Way to go Ray!! Check these out. Early run steelhead competition, fishing starts 5 Am Feb 27 from M55 bridge to Tippy dam on big the Manistee river. For any up-coming events, use information links below. Hope your getting you rides on, as the sledding season is drawing to the end. Sleds still 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 www.benziemanisteesnowbirds.com