Lots of work has been done this year on the trails by our club. We also pruchased a new drag. The groomers are ready to go and all signs are pointing to a "Normal" winter up here. Make sure you are ready to go early December!!!! Prediction: third week of November we will get blasted and the early riding will be great!

All the places up here need a good winter; business has been a little better than last year, but still is bad. If we have another poor winter you will see lots of places shut down! Plenty have closed already.

After deer season I will be hanging new signs at trail 41 and trail 413 at the trail to our place. They are reflective and pretty darn nice.

We did not get on any maps this year. The $400 was needed for other things. But, we are still here and still making great burgers and steaks!

Digger

...

Just got the word on a cabin that is being redone for rental: It's almost complete and will be available for rental this sledding season. I will have the pictures available very soon. It is close by and was very nice when I saw it before they started on doing the finish work. This has never been lived in!!! This will be available for the entire winter, month, week, or long weekend. There is tons of parking too. For sure it will sleep at least six in seperate beds and probably end up with more by the time they are done.

This is a chalet with a loft and once again is very nice!

Digger

The ground is now frozen and the small lakes are starting to freeze. Temps have been as low as 10 above with more coming. Sooooo, when the snow starts it will pile up at a rapid rate. Oh, remember my prediction of two and a half feet to come soon. Made that one along time ago. :slick: :slick: Time will tell.

Digger

The cold is going to continue for quite a while. Now we just have to wait for more white stuff. Snow is in the forecast, but not huge amounts yet. It only is going to take one nice storm now.

Digger

Looked at the forecast for the next few days.....looks great. Only 20 more days till we make the trip. I hope the snow really starts to fly! Keep us updated. BTW, when does the grooming start?

Looked at the forecast for the next few days.....looks great. Only 20 more days till we make the trip. I hope the snow really starts to fly! Keep us updated. BTW, when does the grooming start?[/b]


December 1. Snowing today with three to five by late tomorrow expected. All depends on the lake effect and the wind.

Digger

December 1. Snowing today with three to five by late tomorrow expected. All depends on the lake effect and the wind.

Digger[/b]


Up to 11" through Wednesday: high wind advisory; could be lake effect at its best!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Had our first sled in last night! Temps are pretty cold and the snow is holding just fine.

At least one groomer will be out Sunday or Monday with it's new sled. We just need some more snow to get things going.

Digger

Digger were leaving to come up and do some riding on monday night from chicago. We were thinking that snow conditions weren't good around Munising, Manistique area???? We were thinking about heading to Houghton/Hancock???? Would rather ride by you though..... What do you think???? Snow coming this weekend????

Rob :confused:

Digger were leaving to come up and do some riding on monday night from chicago. We were thinking that snow conditions weren't good around Munising, Manistique area???? We were thinking about heading to Houghton/Hancock???? Would rather ride by you though..... What do you think???? Snow coming this weekend????

Rob :confused:[/b]

We are under a winter snow watch for Saturday through all day Sunday. Up to ten inches and thirty mile an hour winds. But, close to the lakes Saturday night may have some rain or freezing rain.

I would wait! Ya, we are rideable but you would have to rely on the back roads and off trail. Grand Maris was getting some nice snow, but you are limited, plus if they get the rain Saturday night, you will be done. Same with Houlton/Hancock.

The one other factor is the ride home. Could be a real mess with the wind thrown in and pulling a trailer. Last time we had winds of 60 plus!

One more week would be better use of your money, but you make the call.

Digger

Had our first sled in last night! Temps are pretty cold and the snow is holding just fine.

At least one groomer will be out Sunday or Monday with it's new sled. We just need some more snow to get things going.

Digger[/b]

Remember Digger have your groomer guy take picks of the trail conditions!
And post them here or under a new thread! This was my idea last spring
remember? :thumbsup: You could become WORLD famous for this! Ya know? w00t
let me know if I can help! If worse comes to worse just email me
the pics! :thumbsup: SLeD is ready I'm ready to RIDE! -Dave

Digger read....CLICK HERE DIGGER (http://www.fishweb.com/recreation/snowmobile/reports/snow-munising.html)

We are under a winter snow watch for Saturday through all day Sunday. Up to ten inches and thirty mile an hour winds. But, close to the lakes Saturday night may have some rain or freezing rain.

I would wait! Ya, we are rideable but you would have to rely on the back roads and off trail. Grand Maris was getting some nice snow, but you are limited, plus if they get the rain Saturday night, you will be done. Same with Houlton/Hancock.

The one other factor is the ride home. Could be a real mess with the wind thrown in and pulling a trailer. Last time we had winds of 60 plus!

One more week would be better use of your money, but you make the call.

Digger[/b]


Had enough local sleds in that were on the trails and back roads. BRING IT ON!!!!!!!

Digger

Had enough local sleds in that were on the trails and back roads. BRING IT ON!!!!!!!

Digger[/b]


Groomer went from Manistique to Shingleton and on it's way back to the Jack Pine for the first time!!!!! There is an average of 16" of new snow!!!

Digger

Groomer went from Manistique to Shingleton and on it's way back to the Jack Pine for the first time!!!!! There is an average of 16" of new snow!!!

Digger[/b]



!!! !!! Mind you I am not complaining; BUT: it just keeps snowing !!! !!!

It was snowing hard last night when I went to bed and it is doing a fine job right now !!! !!!

Digger........


See you sometimes Tuesday..... My buddy and I are making the trip this afternoon from Chicago..... Your the man..... :thumbsup:

Rob

Digger........
See you sometimes Tuesday..... My buddy and I are making the trip this afternoon from Chicago..... Your the man..... :thumbsup:

Rob[/b]


We are still closed on Tuesday, but if you see cars or sleds out front; stop.

The groomer hit the south trails yesterday and will hit Manistique to Shingleton again today. Traffic is light!!!

We had snow almost all day yesterday and a little more last night. Real light and fluffy stuff, but we will take it all.

Digger

Just got done plowing everything out! Wow, what a snow fall!

All reports are real good for the trails and off road riding.

Hey Rob; glad I got to see you guys; thanks for stopping!!!

Digger

Digger,

I am glad to hear that my indian(a) snow dance is working for you guys! We are supposed to get 4-6 here tonight. 12 days left before I head north. Get the Jager bombs ready!

Shane

Digger,

I am glad to hear that my indian(a) snow dance is working for you guys! We are supposed to get 4-6 here tonight. 12 days left before I head north. Get the Jager bombs ready!

Shane[/b]


They are being chilled as we speak!

Some people are saying we had three feet of snow here; I'll call in two and be safe.

Digger

They are being chilled as we speak!

Some people are saying we had three feet of snow here; I'll call in two and be safe.

Digger[/b]


Trails are great; the groomers have been running north and south very hard and the trails have packed nice. If 100 mph is your style; have at it. Lots of powder to ride off trail; back and forrest roads are great! You like deep snow; all around us.

Traffic is very very low!!!
Digger

Is there enough snow stay in Manistique and ride from town?

Is there enough snow stay in Manistique and ride from town?[/b]


Yes! Plenty! Just get a place close to trail to make it easy.

Digger

Trail 2 has an area that is not groomed because of muzzle loading going on right now. The property owners are currently using their land for hunting. That will be over a week from Monday.

The Haywire remains smooth and fast from Shingleton to Manistique.

Note; the gas station in Christmas is Closed. Thunder Lake Store is closed. Boot Lake Bar will not be pumping gas.

Digger

Digger,

I am leaving a week from Monday. I read the post on the main forum and they are saying the trails are crap. I would hat to drive 8 hrs to find out I can only ride from Shingleton to Manistique. What is your HONEST opinion? I could ride Gaylord if the UP trails wont be up to snuff!

Let me know!

Shane

Digger,

I am leaving a week from Monday. I read the post on the main forum and they are saying the trails are crap. I would hat to drive 8 hrs to find out I can only ride from Shingleton to Manistique. What is your HONEST opinion? I could ride Gaylord if the UP trails wont be up to snuff!

Let me know!

Shane[/b]


I tried to find the complaint about the trails, but couldn't. I really wanted to respond to exactly what was said. Our trails are in mid-season form! They are NOT CRAP!

We had people that rode Gaylord for an hour yesterday; they packed up and came up here and are loving our riding!!!!

Trail 41 is a 100 mph trail! It doesn't get any better than this!!! Trail 413 down by the swamp hasn't been cleared of fallen trees yet, but should be today. The rest of that trail is very very good! These are the two main trails in Schoolcraft County that intersect at the Jack Pine Lodge. We have 145 miles of designated trails in Schoolcraft County; plus over 3000 miles State and Federal Forrest roads to ride; not to mention the many miles of county roads that they don't plow. All are in darn good shape for riding.

There are lots of people that knock our area because they can't compete with what we have. Eg.; John Dee reported no snow here when we had three feet and excellent conditions!!!! I had asked him to put a camera here seven years ago; still don't have one!! I quit trying long ago.

Somebody is lying about our trails!!!

I am going to start a new topic and report as I know condions in our general area.

Digger

I tried to find the complaint about the trails, but couldn't. I really wanted to respond to exactly what was said. Our trails are in mid-season form! They are NOT CRAP!

We had people that rode Gaylord for an hour yesterday; they packed up and came up here and are loving our riding!!!!

Trail 41 is a 100 mph trail! It doesn't get any better than this!!! Trail 413 down by the swamp hasn't been cleared of fallen trees yet, but should be today. The rest of that trail is very very good! These are the two main trails in Schoolcraft County that intersect at the Jack Pine Lodge. We have 145 miles of designated trails in Schoolcraft County; plus over 3000 miles State and Federal Forrest roads to ride; not to mention the many miles of county roads that they don't plow. All are in darn good shape for riding.

There are lots of people that knock our area because they can't compete with what we have. Eg.; John Dee reported no snow here when we had three feet and excellent conditions!!!! I had asked him to put a camera here seven years ago; still don't have one!! I quit trying long ago.

Somebody is lying about our trails!!!

I am going to start a new topic and report as I know condions in our general area.

Digger[/b]http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/index...showtopic=76764 (http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=76764) click that digger

Correction; the Munising groomers will NOT be running until the 15th!!! The groomers that were out belong to the DNR who still groom some areas; eg. Castle Rock.

Lots of confusion over that subject; hope this clears everything up.

Digger

Maybe it could have been the Seeney groomers. I have heard that they took over what the DNR used to groom. One of these answers has to be right.

Digger

We had a report of a huge bump on trail 41 just north of us. The groomer is on its way this morning to get rid of it. He will have his hand full smoothing out that one bad inch of trail :christmas: Isn't it nice when that is the worse spot??? :rolleyes:

Digger

Are you guys getting any fresh snow? I was just wondering how the trails might look next weekend when I get there.

Shane

Are you guys getting any fresh snow? I was just wondering how the trails might look next weekend when I get there.

Shane[/b]


Not a lot in the near forcast; maybe a couple inches coming. We really have quite enough right now and the temps here have been below zero most nights.

The trails will be flat; getting groomed at least once a day and sometimes more.

Digger

Hi Digger Whats up? First post for me on the site. Hope all is well! Rain and ice in Chicago hope the rain does not come to the UP. See you this weekend. General

Hi Digger Whats up? First post for me on the site. Hope all is well! Rain and ice in Chicago hope the rain does not come to the UP. See you this weekend. General[/b]


I'm leaving that mess all for you guys in the southland! It was 29 here today and wasn't below 0 last night; felt like a heat wave!!!! Not many deer taken yet; they gotta hurry now.
Coming up Friday?

Digger

Got a real nice heavy snow coming down right now. Looks to be about an inch an hour at this rate.

Got a real nice heavy snow coming down right now. Looks to be about an inch an hour at this rate.[/b]


We only got about an inch or so out of that. BUT, the groomers feel all trails, even to Gulliver will be in good shape for the weekend. It would be nice to get some of that lake effect, but right now there is not enough wind, it's only five miles an hour or so.

Digger

We only got about an inch or so out of that. BUT, the groomers feel all trails, even to Gulliver will be in good shape for the weekend. It would be nice to get some of that lake effect, but right now there is not enough wind, it's only five miles an hour or so.

Digger[/b]


Looks like about 6" fell here from the lake effect event; no storm here. We will take all we can get!!

Everybody should have good riding all weekend since we now have probably passed the entire total for last year!!!! Not really, but the trails weren't this sharp in January or early February last year.

With the temps that are predicted for the forseeable future; Christmas week should be a great one for a change. Nothing above 27 is predicted for here with lows below zero again. Swamps are now frozen and Indian Lake has 9" of ice.

Digger

Looks like about 6" fell here from the lake effect event; no storm here. We will take all we can get!!

Everybody should have good riding all weekend since we now have probably passed the entire total for last year!!!! Not really, but the trails weren't this sharp in January or early February last year.

With the temps that are predicted for the forseeable future; Christmas week should be a great one for a change. Nothing above 27 is predicted for here with lows below zero again. Swamps are now frozen and Indian Lake has 9" of ice.

Digger[/b]


It was well below 0 this morning (20) with light snow falling. Makes for even better sledding! Besides the woods look real nice this way. If you come up; bring your camera.

Digger

Everybody is excited about conditions!!!! They are having a ball!!!

Digger

2" to 6" expected today during the lake effect event.

Digger

Still snowing!

Digger

Still snowing!!!! Off trail just doesn't get better than this.

Oh ya; trails are near perfect too.

Digger

We probably got another 6-8" of fluffy lake effect. The groomer has already been out packing it in. Muzzleloading is all done and they are working on the southern trails today too. Every area is accessable and good riding is reported all over.

Digger

It seems like every day we are getting some snow to keep our trails sharp. Trafic is on the low side and the groomers are on the busy side; so everything put together makes for excllent riding.

Digger

It seems like every day we are getting some snow to keep our trails sharp. Trafic is on the low side and the groomers are on the busy side; so everything put together makes for excllent riding.

Digger[/b]


Last night we started with a little freezing rain. Then it turned to snow and has been snowing right along. Nice heavy stuff right now too. Not sure if they are going to groom it or just leave it sit since we have a couple of days of warmer temps coming.

The way they groom our trails here in Schoolcraft, and pack them; it would take quite a bit to even hurt them a little. We should have this great riding all winter.

Digger

Today and tomorrow are the last two days of the warm weather. We don't have any reports of any trail problems. They are holding up great. Some locals came in last night and ran the 41 80mph all the way from Manistique. No bumps!

This should leave us with excellent trails and off trail riding for the holiday week!!!!

We will keep you posted of any changes.

Digger

The groomer just returned from his run to Shingleton and back and reported excellent trails. We have had riders in the last hour and reported great conditions. They can hardly get better, but with the 12" of new snow in the forcast, it just might get better. See December storm 2.5 & 3 for complete details.

The groomer just returned from his run to Shingleton and back and reported excellent trails. We have had riders in the last hour and reported great conditions. They can hardly get better, but with the 12" of new snow in the forcast, it just might get better. See December storm 2.5 & 3 for complete details.[/b]


After the rain and warm weather we have lost a lot of snow. The plowed areas were bare and the snow on the level is down to about a foot. We did get some lake effect that covered the bare spots, but just barely. I don't think our trails around here got hurt bad at all. I know off trail will be good too.

This afternoon I am going to hop on the sled and see what we have for sure and will report back then. We do have light snow in the forecast every day for the next several days. I will make some calls to see what conditions are a little farther out too.

I am going to Manistique this morning to see what is around there. Yesterday I got a call from a rider and he reported it rideable but thin spots. I'll see what he means for sure.

Camel Riders is very thin, but if you know your way around you can get places. Figure the county roads that were plowed are pretty much done. A lot of the forrest roads are still real good.

I will call Buckhorn, Bear Trap, Chattam and Crossroads and get reports from there too.

Digger

After the rain and warm weather we have lost a lot of snow. The plowed areas were bare and the snow on the level is down to about a foot. We did get some lake effect that covered the bare spots, but just barely. I don't think our trails around here got hurt bad at all. I know off trail will be good too.

This afternoon I am going to hop on the sled and see what we have for sure and will report back then. We do have light snow in the forecast every day for the next several days. I will make some calls to see what conditions are a little farther out too.

I am going to Manistique this morning to see what is around there. Yesterday I got a call from a rider and he reported it rideable but thin spots. I'll see what he means for sure.

Camel Riders is very thin, but if you know your way around you can get places. Figure the county roads that were plowed are pretty much done. A lot of the forrest roads are still real good.

I will call Buckhorn, Bear Trap, Chattam and Crossroads and get reports from there too.

Digger[/b]

I didn't have to fire up the sled to see what I needed to know. South of here; forget it. North is fine. The forrest roads are really nice and the county roads that are unplowed are nice too. Bear Trap calls east of their rideable. Went to Munising and 8 was frozen with light snow on top. Down to Buchkhorn should be ok from the north access. 7 way south is poor. Chatam; no go. Crossroads are just icy like ours.

These conditions are nothing like they were, but riding is available. We need about 6" to get things back to where they were. South of here needs a foot.

I will be at home the next two days 906-573-2718 if anybody has questions. Don't hesitate to ask.

Reminder; if you come up here; gas up whenever you can. Lots of places don't have any gas right now.

Digger

Merry Christmas!!! Had a bright red sunrise this morning; could that be our Christmas present from mother nature? Maybe a surprise lake effect event? We can always hope!

Digger

They are calling for 3"-7" tonite. Don't know where it is coming from, but that is the call. Winds are out of the east and will be switching to the north, but not real strong. Just keeping our fingers crossed.

They have slowed down the movement of this snow; but we will still get about the 6" they called for. It has laid down at least an inch this morning and is still snowing nicely.

Bout the time this snow is over; more is coming in from another source. Things are looking better all the time.

Then the biggie hits!!!!!

This snow is nice and wet; just what we want. It's more than an inch!

Now the Haywire is rideable to the north; couple more inches and to the south will be ready. The trails are smoooooooth and fast!!!!!!

Digger

Tell Keith and Donna ...SLEDHEAD said Hi!!! :thumbsup:

Tell Keith and Donna ...SLEDHEAD said Hi!!! :thumbsup:[/b]

Will do. Both groups had great rides today. Phil took one group with his Mach Z and the guide Al took the other group off trail today. They learned the finer points of Schoolcraft county riding. Al kindly donated his time to make sure Keith and his group had a good ride off trail and headed south to Big Springs; even though the trails are very good again. In fact the Haywire was groomed tonite from here to Shingleton. There is more snow in the forecast
and we will be happy to take it.

Quite a few more sledders than we expected yesterday and even more today. We were pretty well packed a few times today. We weren't prepared for crowds like that, but tomorrow we will be. I thank everybody for thier patience and stopping in.

Digger

!!! !!! We are under a snow advisory starting at 1:00 PM through 1:00 AM Saturday. It will cover Lake Michigan to south of M28 !!! !!!

Will do. Both groups had great rides today. Phil took one group with his Mach Z and the guide Al took the other group off trail today. They learned the finer points of Schoolcraft county riding. Al kindly donated his time to make sure Keith and his group had a good ride off trail and headed south to Big Springs; even though the trails are very good again. In fact the Haywire was groomed tonite from here to Shingleton. There is more snow in the forecast
and we will be happy to take it.

Quite a few more sledders than we expected yesterday and even more today. We were pretty well packed a few times today. We weren't prepared for crowds like that, but tomorrow we will be. I thank everybody for thier patience and stopping in.

Digger

!!! !!! We are under a snow advisory starting at 1:00 PM through 1:00 AM Saturday. It will cover Lake Michigan to south of M28 !!! !!![/b]


Got about 5" out of that snow advisory. They Groomed tonite and will groom again tomorrow. Trails south of here are much better now with this extra snow. We are almost back to where we were on the trails. 41 is flat and fast!!! Time to tape those throttles down again!!!

Digger

We got a bunch more overnight. Guess we are on a roll!!!!!Digger

We got a bunch more overnight. Guess we are on a roll!!!!!Digger[/b]

Trails remain good and fast; light snow coming down now. South trails ok too.
Off trail is excellent. Really can't ask for much more than this in December.

Digger

Trails remain good and fast; light snow coming down now. South trails ok too.
Off trail is excellent. Really can't ask for much more than this in December.

Digger[/b]


Groomers are running hard and doing a nice job keeping the trails flat and fast. They have asked to tell people that when they are on the very freshly groomed trail; don't pull hole shots; let them set up!They went from here to Shingleton and on the way back holes were already dug in from cracking that throttle from a stop. If you like great trails; use some smarts!! When this weather turns warm it will be even more important since they won't be able to groom during the heat of the day. You will just start a mess you will have to live with all day.

The groomers, during the warm up will be grooming at night so the trail will freeze smooth overnight and last a lot longer. Remember; they won't groom during the day so keep them smooth!

Riding should remain nice during this warm up since we are away from the lake and won't get as warm during the day. Lows will be in the 20's.

Please, Please, use common sense!!!!! Remind your buddies!!!!!

Digger

yeah we seen that 5 seconds after the groomer past when we was up. not even a split second to setup. :cussing:

yeah we seen that 5 seconds after the groomer past when we was up. not even a split second to setup. :cussing:[/b]


Yuk, it's waaaaay too warm!!! Still hanging on to the snow though. Those temps can start falling any time now.

Digger

Yuk, it's waaaaay too warm!!! Still hanging on to the snow though. Those temps can start falling any time now.

Digger[/b]
I said the same thing. I would not ride these temps myself. but you know there was plenty out yesterday. nice big group in your place while we was there. seen many more on the trip back, not any coming up.

Talking snow for us Tues, Wed, Thur. !!!!! Hope they are right this time.

Digger

Talking snow for us Tues, Wed, Thur. !!!!! Hope they are right this time.

Digger[/b]

I hope thier right , going to be back up in the area in 20 days :thumbsup: . You guys dont need another warm up , we need BASE!! :cussing:

MUTT

I hope thier right , going to be back up in the area in 20 days :thumbsup: . You guys dont need another warm up , we need BASE!! :cussing:

MUTT[/b]


The weather channel has us in snow tonite/early tomorrow and it is backed by radar. Maybe, just maybe we will be out of this thing and back to sledding. It won't take a lot to fix us back up.

Digger

We are back to the point where we were after the last warm up. Unplowed roads and forrest roads have survived just fine. Haywire only needs a couple of inches to be good again. The base is still there and is ice. Plowed roads are bare. My front parking lot is all ice where by the cabins there is a lot of dirt and water.

We have lost a lot of snow, but will recover quickly!!!! Could have been a lot worse!!!

Digger

Today should be our last day above freezing. The high today will be about 33 with lows in the twenties from now on. It's a good thing our ground was frozen, otherwise we wouuld have lost a lot more snow than we did.

They are calling for a couple of inches of snow tonite, but we really need more than that to bring things back to where they belong.

Will keep you posted on the progress.

Digger

Today should be our last day above freezing. The high today will be about 33 with lows in the twenties from now on. It's a good thing our ground was frozen, otherwise we wouuld have lost a lot more snow than we did.

They are calling for a couple of inches of snow tonite, but we really need more than that to bring things back to where they belong.

Will keep you posted on the progress.

Digger[/b]


It's SNOWING !!!!!

Digger

We got that dusting the other night and that has been all. At least the temps are back where we aren't loosing any more.

The next four days shows light snow every day from tonite on. A nice six would put us sledding again from here north. The haywire is frozen and just needs covered. Time for lots of snow dances!!!! I know it will come, just how long do we have to wait this time?

Digger

3" due tonite and tomorrow morning. That would sure help.

Digger

you doing the snow dance?

At least 4" of nice riding snow is down now!!!!!!! More to come!!!!!!!!


BRING EM ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Digger

It was closer to 6" and the groomers have been out.

Digger

It was closer to 6" and the groomers have been out.

Digger[/b]


All trails have been groomed today and all trails are open including the Gulliver trail. Trail 413 has the most water in the one low area. The other trails have only spotty water that the groomers expect to be gone by morning.

Sledders report smooth trails and fast riding.

Digger

Looks like about 8" more is due by Monday morning. We have been getting steady snow right along. Snow is in the forecast for the next two weeks everyday.

Digger,

We'll see you this week.... Leaving Chicago on wednesday morning... Going to be up in the U P for 4 days....

Any ideas of what is on the ground right now????

Rob

Lake effect snow watch in effect from Sunday evening through
Monday evening...

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a lake
effect snow watch... which is in effect from Sunday evening
through Monday Evening.

Lake effect snow showers will increase Sunday evening. Snow may
fall heavy at times Sunday night through Monday. By Monday evening...
storm total accumulations may exceed 10 inches. In addition... gusty
north winds could produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.

A lake effect snow watch means there is a potential for a large
amount of snow in localized areas. Visibilities and depth of snow can
vary greatly... impacting travel significantly. Continue to monitor
the latest forecasts.




:inlove:

Lake effect snow watch in effect from Sunday evening through
Monday evening...

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a lake
effect snow watch... which is in effect from Sunday evening
through Monday Evening.

Lake effect snow showers will increase Sunday evening. Snow may
fall heavy at times Sunday night through Monday. By Monday evening...
storm total accumulations may exceed 10 inches. In addition... gusty
north winds could produce areas of blowing and drifting snow.

A lake effect snow watch means there is a potential for a large
amount of snow in localized areas. Visibilities and depth of snow can
vary greatly... impacting travel significantly. Continue to monitor
the latest forecasts.




:inlove:[/b]

That is a tuff one to answer; maybe a total of a foot including Fridays. Like right now it is snowing hard again and has snowed all night.

The forecast that I used for the new 8" had no lake effect in it. So maybe we are talking 18" total? On top of the foot we have.

For sure: sledding is great; traffic is low; we have more than ample snow to ride off trail now too!

See ya then!

Digger

sounding good :thumbsup: . my source tells me there is a good 20" on the ground about 5 am this morning :cool:

There's quite a bit; 20" isn't too far off allowing for settling.

I see they upped the ante for our lake effect to about 18" instead of a foot.

Digger

There's quite a bit; 20" isn't too far off allowing for settling.

I see they upped the ante for our lake effect to about 18" instead of a foot.

Digger[/b]

Can't wait till the Weekend Digger! :thumbsup:

Can't wait till the Weekend Digger! :thumbsup:[/b]


Groomers have been busy keeping everything sharp :rolleyes:

High temp Saturday is 7 !

Digger

Groomers have been busy keeping everything sharp :rolleyes:

High temp Saturday is 7 !

Digger[/b]


Had comments over the weekend like: never seen the trails in this good condition; haven't found a bump all day.

From Curtis to Marquette; from Manistique to Munising; I heard no complaints at all.

The groomers have done a great job! So has mother nature!

Digger

Had comments over the weekend like: never seen the trails in this good condition; haven't found a bump all day.

From Curtis to Marquette; from Manistique to Munising; I heard no complaints at all.

The groomers have done a great job! So has mother nature!

Digger[/b]
thanks for the updates digger. :thumbsup:

Your welcome.

We got some fresh stuff late yesterday along with a huge warm up. Looks like our low was about 6 above this morning!

Digger

Digger stopped in on saturday. They said you must have been out plowing.... With all the snow you guys got late last week I imagine your not even caught up yet....

Anyway, the trails were absolutly amazing. Props to all the guys on the groomers. They did a fantastic job. There was a lot of traffic in the area over the weekend, and with the way the trails were you would have never known it. Excellent job.

See you over Super Bowl weekend....

Rob

Sorry I missed ya!! Yup, was out plowing again today and finished things up finally. Hope you found a seat in the place; was a little crazy this weekend; thanks for stopping!!!!

Digger

Thanks Digger! See you next week...

Thanks Digger! See you next week...[/b]
Ditto....we really appreciate these updates.. see you in a few days..

Snow4

All swamp trails are open and groomed. The cold temps did a good job for us.

Trail 8 sucks!!!!! Riders said they haven't been groomed in a couple of days!!!!! Worst part is in front of the motels too.

Haywire remains flat and fast!

Digger

Trail 7 & 8 are now better.

Digger

See you soon buddy! :thumbsup:

See you soon buddy! :thumbsup:[/b]


This next week our highest temp is predicted at 31, so we won't loose any snow at all.

Conditions remain excellent!

Digger

OK Digger, keep the reports coming. I will be there in 3 weeks. Keep up the snow dance!

Shane

Nice gentle snow now; inch or two so far. Not predicting a lot, but it is nice to freshen things up with another foot or two. lol

Digger

Somebody had asked me how the trails were in the Copper Country and I don't remember who it was so I am posting it here. They SUCK! South of there they are fine. Some locals went there and said they were narrow, rough and dangerous!

Locally: trail 7 & 8 aren't holding up at all and are rough most of the time.

Digger

Somebody had asked me how the trails were in the Copper Country and I don't remember who it was so I am posting it here. They SUCK! South of there they are fine. Some locals went there and said they were narrow, rough and dangerous!

Locally: trail 7 & 8 aren't holding up at all and are rough most of the time.

Digger[/b]


A bunch of the crew stopped in Sunday and had lunch. Brian didn't tackle the tripple! It was good to see everyone and at that point only one sled was down! Think it was an 800 that was enjoying the smooth trails too much!!! Think the tape on the throttle was just too much. The groomers have been working hard in keeping them smooth as silk. They will be able to ride anywhere and enjoy the scenery this year. Just one of the best years for good trail all around us.

Just got a weather statement; Strong south winds, 30-40, wintery mix of sleet, freezing rain, snow for Tuesday and Wednesday. Then temps fall to below zero Wednesday with lake effect snow off of Superior with blizzard conditions! Winds to exceed 50 mph! Welcome to the U P guys!!!!

Digger

Me and RenegadeMike will try and stop bt TODAY! And with some other special
guests! YOUR BUYING!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: -Dave

Me and RenegadeMike will try and stop bt TODAY! And with some other special
guests! YOUR BUYING!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: -Dave[/b]

Dang Dave, didn't know you were serious!!!!! We're closed Mon. and Tue.!!!!

Temps today hit 45!!!!!!! The top snow is greasy. About half a day of this left and then the temps drop to below 0, thank goodness!!!!!


Pulled a buddie out of a ditch today. The snow was so slippery I ended up in the ditch myself! If I hadden't had chains on both of us would have walked ten miles to get the third truck!!! It was a struggle getting me out.

Digger

Dang Dave, didn't know you were serious!!!!! We're closed Mon. and Tue. !!! !



Digger[/b]

Thanks for the Crackers Digger! :lmao:

Thanks for the Crackers Digger! :lmao:[/b]


Now I feel bad!!!!

I had taken the water samples and had to get them mailed right away; otherwise you have to retake them. They were already two hours later than I wanted, since I had to help another buddie out.

Digger

Now I feel bad!!!!

I had taken the water samples and had to get them mailed right away; otherwise you have to retake them. They were already two hours later than I wanted, since I had to help another buddie out.

Digger[/b]


We got that snow last night. At times we couldn't see the yard light 75 feet in front of our cabin. Totals: Groomer Andy, says 8", SW crew 12+. Regardless; there is plenty to ride on and Andy went out grooming this afternoon. The winds make it tuff on determining exactly how much we have. There were drifts on the trail over three feet.

People were having a ball breaking trail !!!

Digger

We got that snow last night. At times we couldn't see the yard light 75 feet in front of our cabin. Totals: Groomer Andy, says 8", SW crew 12+. Regardless; there is plenty to ride on and Andy went out grooming this afternoon. The winds make it tuff on determining exactly how much we have. There were drifts on the trail over three feet.

People were having a ball breaking trail !!!

Digger[/b]


The groomers have done their magic and the trails are flat and fast! Lots of snow to play with and the temps will be much warmer for the weekend making it great riding!!!!!

Digger

Groomer got back about 9:00 AM. Things standing tall!

Digger

Riding remains very good; temps top out at 31 for the next week; a storm is heading our way. Lets see what it brings!

Digger

Riding remains very good; temps top out at 31 for the next week; a storm is heading our way. Lets see what it brings!

Digger[/b]


With the wet heavy snow we got last night; the groomers waited for temps to fall and are out working it now. I expect all trails to be 100% with 41 flat and fast as usual !!! Just can't ask for any better riding.

Digger

With the wet heavy snow we got last night; the groomers waited for temps to fall and are out working it now. I expect all trails to be 100% with 41 flat and fast as usual !!! Just can't ask for any better riding.

Digger[/b]


We have had more snow; trails are absolutely great! Temps are cold right now, but that won't last too long. You can ride anywhere from here on very nice trails. This weekend we had the VIC riders; Long Riders Relic Ride, and a Poker Run. Nobody complained about our trails and gave us nothing but compliments!!!

Next weekend should be quiet and not much traffic at all; so come on up and enjoy the riding!

We hosted the Relic Ride this year and had 175 registered relics. They ran from here to Boot Lake and back on back roads and really enjoyed the smooth riding. Think the mileage was fourty miles total. There probably were another 100 sleds that weren't registered that rode with the Long Riders, so we had quite a packed little bar all weekend!!! Think they forgot to take the sled off the pool table too!!! Humm; hope they get it today.

Digger

We have had more snow; trails are absolutely great! Temps are cold right now, but that won't last too long. You can ride anywhere from here on very nice trails. This weekend we had the VIC riders; Long Riders Relic Ride, and a Poker Run. Nobody complained about our trails and gave us nothing but compliments!!!

Next weekend should be quiet and not much traffic at all; so come on up and enjoy the riding!

We hosted the Relic Ride this year and had 175 registered relics. They ran from here to Boot Lake and back on back roads and really enjoyed the smooth riding. Think the mileage was fourty miles total. There probably were another 100 sleds that weren't registered that rode with the Long Riders, so we had quite a packed little bar all weekend!!! Think they forgot to take the sled off the pool table too!!! Humm; hope they get it today.

Digger[/b]

With our biggest snow of the year yesterday, the groomers are out working hard to get it packed down so it doesn't turn bumpy. They haven't gotten to all the trails yet, but 41 did get double groomed yesterday. This makes our great off trail riding even better for those who have paddle tracks. Lots of places to play. This has been a great winter so far. Just can't as for more!!!!

Digger

The good snow runs out just west of the Brownstone. Real thin after that.

Digger

The good snow runs out just west of the Brownstone. Real thin after that.

Digger[/b]


The groomers have been working real hard to get the trails back to 100% after all this snow. The deep snow makes it easy to tare up until it gets well packed and groomed several times. Sounds crazy that snow can make the trails worse, but that's what happens. I'm sure they will be 100% by the end of the day.

Digger

The groomers have been working real hard to get the trails back to 100% after all this snow. The deep snow makes it easy to tare up until it gets well packed and groomed several times. Sounds crazy that snow can make the trails worse, but that's what happens. I'm sure they will be 100% by the end of the day.

Digger[/b]
keep those good reports coming. I want to have a march ride. :thumbsup:

We have had a bad couple of weeks up here with sledding deaths and accidents. We haven't had much of a law enforcement presence in quite some time. If I were them this is the time to send a message!!!

Be able to pass a sobrity test!!!! Have minimal drinks!!!!! Ride safely !!!! Have all your stickers!!!! Be on your best behavior!!!!! oui is an expensive ordeal and can ruin a weekend. Please use your smarts!!!!! Ride safe!!!!!! We don't need any more tree frogs!!!

Digger

We have had a bad couple of weeks up here with sledding deaths and accidents. We haven't had much of a law enforcement presence in quite some time. If I were them this is the time to send a message!!!

Be able to pass a sobrity test!!!! Have minimal drinks!!!!! Ride safely !!! ! Have all your stickers!!!! Be on your best behavior!!!!! oui is an expensive ordeal and can ruin a weekend. Please use your smarts!!!!! Ride safe!!!!!! We don't need any more tree frogs!!!

Digger[/b]

We had quite a bit of traffic on Friday and Saturday, plus one groomer is down. So , 41 got rougher than normal since the groomer had to also take care of 413 and our part of 7. It is out again this morning and all should be fine and what we are used to. We really didn't have any complaints, just the fact it wasn't perfect.

Digger

Had trouble getting on for a bit with the new system. Linda was out grooming yesterday and got to run it for a bit. She reported that trails are really nice and smooth from here to Shingleton. Actually they are nice all over. Temps are holding and we should be sledding for a while yet.

Digger

After the fresh snow today we have more than you can imagine for this time of year. Everybody had great riding all weekend and it looks as though it will be that way for a while yet. We will be open Easter Sunday in the event people want to ride. We will have gas, food and even a beverage or two available. Opening at noon as usual.

Digger

Trails are still excellent. As for off trail read on; A buddie of mine wanted to take me out to his camp and on a tour of some areas I haven't ridden. I asked him if we are talking bare roads? Nope! Asked him if these areas are rough? Nope! My little 440 and I go for the adventure. Well; dry roads. Then the roughest off trail riding I have ever seen in my life. After 45 minutes my kidneys were ready for trash can. Then the deep snow where almost everybody got stuck. Then the fallen trees. Little 440 did just fine. Kidneys got a little rest. Then on the return trip we only had a 10 minute smooth ride to the trail. RUTS 3' deep!!!!! You could just manage them. Frozen mud; dirt; then the real rough ride for 45 minutes (Well it felt like it) and finally the groomed trail at last. Got to ride the 800 Dragon 154' track home. They hoisted my broken body to the seat and pointed me in the proper direction. I squeezed the throttle and at 75 my helmet wants to come off. At least the ride was like sitting in the easy chair and it handled great. Hats off to the groomers again. Gosh; sledding can be fun.

Digger