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Mountain View Lodges
Mountain View Lodges offers contemporary, luxurious, two bedroom cabins with fully equipped kitchens, wood burning fireplaces and screened in porches. Scenically located on the shores of Lake Superior at the foothills of the Porcupine Mountains, Mountain View Lodges provides close proximity to down-hill and cross country skiing, snow mobile trails, miles of hiking trails, charter [...]

Scott’s Superior Inn
Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins is situated on the shores of Lake Superior near the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. Our property features an inviting lobby, with a large fireplace, a spacious fire-placed recreation room that allows lively competition at foosball, pool and other games. Rooms are attractively furnished and beautifully carpeted for [...]

Peterson’s Chalet Cottages
Peterson’s Cottages is located in a quiet, wooded setting on the sandy shores of magnificent Lake Superior, just 15 minutes from the world-class Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, and offers fully-equipped housekeeping cottages for the discriminating traveler. Snowmobile from your cottage to the excellent trails of the Western U.P., and/or experience the Alpine and Nordic [...]

Superior Shores Resort
Superior Shores Resort is located on a beautiful sandy beach on Lake Superior. The resort is 5 miles west of Ontonagon, MI, located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is the perfect choice for your next Michigan vacation. Our resort’s beach is the ideal spot for swimming and agate hunting. We have motel rooms and cottages. [...]

Rocky Shores Vacation Home
Rocky Shores is a newly refurbished log vacation home set well back from the road. Beautifully located on a large secluded lot on the shore of Lake Superior, it is less than one mile from Porcupine Mountain State Park. It features a beautiful fireplace in a large open-beam living room, which looks out onto nearly [...]

Porcupine Lodge
Porcupine Lodge, LLC offers a home away from home with 6 fully furnished condos. Each condo sleeps 1 to 8 people and comes with two spacious bedrooms, one with a king bed, and the other two full-sized beds. Two of the condos are non-smoking. Our living rooms feature a queen-size sofa sleeper and two recliners [...]

Northern Light Vacation Homes
Fully furnished, this lovely vacation home has three bedrooms and one and 1/2 baths. Located four blocks from the main street of town, close to restaurants and shops. Two main snowmobile trails are accessible five blocks away. It is permissible to ride to and from the trails on the streets of Ontonagon, snowmobile to “doorstep”. [...]

Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground
The Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground is located on many acres of wooded land, has access to beautiful Lake Superior and provides you with a Superior place to stay as you enjoy all the activities that Ontonagon, Michigan provides. We’ve got your ultimate snowmobiling getaway! You have access to over 1500 miles of [...]

A Cabin & A Cottage Up North
Two year-round rental homes in Silver City, Michigan, 1 mile and 5 miles the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The Cabin Up North is a log home nestled on 3.5 acres on the pristine shoreline of Lake Superior with 1000 feet of private beach. This beautiful log cabin has 3 bedrooms and two baths [...]

Victoria Cabin
Victoria Cabin is a vacation getaway set in the heart of the Western UP. It features a full kitchen, two bedrooms, one and 1 and 1/2 baths, washer/dryer, DVD/VCR, and satellite TV. Victoria Cabin has two double beds and three twin/double bunk bed sets, easily accommodating from 8 to 12 adults. Situated four miles from [...]

Konteka Resort
The motel features 16 units, with handicap accessible facilities, sauna and whirlpool-spa. Each spacious room has such amenities as two queen size beds, or one queen size bed, cable TV, telephone, air-conditioning, blow dryer, and separate bathroom/vanity areas and wireless internet. A continental breakfast is available in the breezeway that was added to connects the [...]

AmericInn of Silver City
AmericInn of Silver City Michigan is located on Lake Superior (also know as Gitchee Gumee) at the junction of HWY-64 and HWY M-107. We are a short 13 miles west of Ontonagon, Michigan and 3 miles east from the entrance to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The “Porkies” offer visitors year round outdoor fun [...]

Ontonagon area: (includes White Pine, Silver City, Lake of the “Clouds, Summit Peak, South Boundary road in The Porcupine Mountains.)

Base: 36 or more inches - Snowfall this season 214 inches so far!

Trails range from fair to very good condtion. Warm temps last week did melt some snow and created some wet spots. Club members have been out marking those areas to keep the riders safe. All trails are being groomed daily.

Bridge was ruff for a few days and now is in good condtion. Fresh snow has made the trails even better. Cold temps are keeping the snow. There is snow on all the area trails! — North Country Snowmobile Club

NEW ATTRACTION IN THE PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS–VISIT SUMMIT PEAK. PLEASE REPORT ANYONE TAKING DOWN TRAIL SIGNS !! WE WANT OUR SNOWMOBILERS TO HAVE A SAFE Ride

DAVE MARTIN V.P. NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB AND OWNER OF THE SUNSHINE MOTEL CABINS AND CAMPGROUND 906-884-2187

Trails are maintained by the North Country Snowmobile club in Ontonagon

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Mountain View Lodges offers contemporary, luxurious, two bedroom cabins with fully equipped kitchens, wood burning fireplaces and screened in porches. Scenically located on the shores of Lake Superior at the foothills of the Porcupine Mountains, Mountain View Lodges provides close proximity to down-hill and cross country skiing, snow mobile trails, miles of hiking trails, charter fishing, abundant waterfalls and many other four season activities. Our cabins are perfect for a get-away trip to fully enjoy nature in all of it’s beauty. After a day of hiking or fishing, enjoy grilling out and having a campfire outside or romantic fire inside.

Mountain View Lodges
M-107
Silver City, MI 49953
906-885-5256
reservations@mtnviewlodges.com

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Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins is situated on the shores of Lake Superior near the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. Our property features an inviting lobby, with a large fireplace, a spacious fire-placed recreation room that allows lively competition at foosball, pool and other games. Rooms are attractively furnished and beautifully carpeted for quiet and luxurious relaxation. We offer lodging with direct access to the scenic, groomed snowmobile trails of the Western U.P.

Scott’s Superior Inn
22554 Lakeshore Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953-9603
906-884-4866
sctts@charter.net

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Peterson’s Cottages is located in a quiet, wooded setting on the sandy shores of magnificent Lake Superior, just 15 minutes from the world-class Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park, and offers fully-equipped housekeeping cottages for the discriminating traveler. Snowmobile from your cottage to the excellent trails of the Western U.P., and/or experience the Alpine and Nordic ski areas of the Porkies- a winter wonderland awaits.

Peterson’s Chalet Cottages
287 Lakeshore Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-884-4230
petcot@up.net

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Superior Shores Resort is located on a beautiful sandy beach on Lake Superior. The resort is 5 miles west of Ontonagon, MI, located on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is the perfect choice for your next Michigan vacation. Our resort’s beach is the ideal spot for swimming and agate hunting. We have motel rooms and cottages. Our townhouse style cottages feature a full-size bed or a queen-size sofa sleeper on the first floor in the living area, and one room upstairs with a full-size bed and some units have a set of bunkbeds.

Superior Shores
1823 M-64
Ontonagon, MI 49953
800-344-5355
info@superior-shores-resort.com

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Rocky Shores is a newly refurbished log vacation home set well back from the road. Beautifully located on a large secluded lot on the shore of Lake Superior, it is less than one mile from Porcupine Mountain State Park. It features a beautiful fireplace in a large open-beam living room, which looks out onto nearly 200 feet of Lake Superior shore line. It has 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, and comfortable accommodations for up to 8 people. And it’s also great for honeymooners.

Rocky Shores Vacation Home
M-107
Silver City, MI 49953
906-885-5412
info@rockyshoresup.com

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Porcupine Lodge, LLC offers a home away from home with 6 fully furnished condos. Each condo sleeps 1 to 8 people and comes with two spacious bedrooms, one with a king bed, and the other two full-sized beds. Two of the condos are non-smoking. Our living rooms feature a queen-size sofa sleeper and two recliners for relaxing after a day of recreation. Entertainment includes free cable TV and a VCR/DVD player. Your own private telephone line is also available for use. Each condo has fully-equipped kitchen with appliances and a dining area. We also have a large lot for parking your vehicle and trailer, snowmobiles and ATVs. The Lodge is just off the beautifully groomed Trail 1, which makes our place a convenient place for snowmobilers to stay.

Porcupine Lodge, LLC
1033 Michigan Avenue
White Pine, MI 49971
1-800-865-9305

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Fully furnished, this lovely vacation home has three bedrooms and one and 1/2 baths. Located four blocks from the main street of town, close to restaurants and shops. Two main snowmobile trails are accessible five blocks away. It is permissible to ride to and from the trails on the streets of Ontonagon, snowmobile to “doorstep”. The Porcupine Mtn. State Park is 18 mins. away offering visitors a “Winter Sports Center”. Ski downhill and cross-country with 42 kms of groomed trails. Snowshoeing has become popular, with interpretive guide on weekends.

Northern Light Vacation Homes
701 Houghton Street
Ontonagon, MI 49953
906-458-0803
info@northernlightinn-vacationhomes.com

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The Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground is located on many acres of wooded land, has access to beautiful Lake Superior and provides you with a Superior place to stay as you enjoy all the activities that Ontonagon, Michigan provides. We’ve got your ultimate snowmobiling getaway! You have access to over 1500 miles of groomed trails. We are located close to the trail so you can unload and take off right from our driveway. The Sunshine Motel offers you plenty of parking for trailers,heated garage is available for use if needed. And if you have a larger group, stay in one of our efficiency units for a home away from home. For those of you who like to ski, either downhill or cross - country, we are only a few miles from the Porcupine Mountain Ski Hill! The 640′ Vertical Drop is both challenging and exciting. Enjoy the splendor of the quiet wooded trails, and breathtaking sights of the Porkies from the 42Km of cross - country ski trails.

Sunshine Motel & Cabins & Rustic Campground
24077 West State Highway M-64
Ontonagon, MI 49953-9039
906-884-2187

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Two year-round rental homes in Silver City, Michigan, 1 mile and 5 miles the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The Cabin Up North is a log home nestled on 3.5 acres on the pristine shoreline of Lake Superior with 1000 feet of private beach. This beautiful log cabin has 3 bedrooms and two baths and sleeps up to 8 guests. Two bedrooms are on the main level with a bath in between. One bedroom has a queen and a full sized bed, and the other bedroom has a full sized bed and access to the deck that overlooks Lake Superior. The Cottage Up North (1 mile east of the Porucpine Mountains State Park) is a three-bedroom cottage on the shores of Lake Superior . The Cottage Up North has 3 levels built into a hillside and overlooking Lake Superior. The main level contains a large bedroom with a wood burning fieldstone fireplace, full bathroom, and a large living room with satellite TV. It will comfortably sleep up to 10 guests, has 2,900 square feet of living area, and has 330′ of frontage on Lake Superior offering a spectacular view of the lake, the Porcupine Mountains, and outstanding sunsets.

A Cabin & A Cottage Up North
34464 Highway M-107 & 2651 Highway M-64
Silver City, MI 49953
906-885-5430

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Victoria Cabin is a vacation getaway set in the heart of the Western UP. It features a full kitchen, two bedrooms, one and 1 and 1/2 baths, washer/dryer, DVD/VCR, and satellite TV. Victoria Cabin has two double beds and three twin/double bunk bed sets, easily accommodating from 8 to 12 adults. Situated four miles from Rockland, Michigan, Victoria Cabin is located within the historic copper mining town of Victoria. Located right off trail 13, Victoria Cabin is a snowmobiler’s haven. Trail 13 is part of the snowmobile trail system that weaves throughout the Western Upper Peninsula. Porcupine Mountain State Park is located 30 miles from Victoria. Here, visitors can experience downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding. For guests seeking warm weather activities, the area surrounding Victoria offers hiking with access to the North Country Trail, located 1Ž2 mile from the cabin; summertime berry picking, with the wild Michigan thimbleberry and black raspberry patches that grow throughout the forest; and off-road recreation, with access to ORV trails minutes away.

Victoria Cabin
17524 Victoria Rd.
Rockland, MI 49960
217-504-3019
victoriacabinup@prodigy.net

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The motel features 16 units, with handicap accessible facilities, sauna and whirlpool-spa. Each spacious room has such amenities as two queen size beds, or one queen size bed, cable TV, telephone, air-conditioning, blow dryer, and separate bathroom/vanity areas and wireless internet. A continental breakfast is available in the breezeway that was added to connects the Motel to the Restaurant/Black Bear Lounge and this also provides handicap access to Black Bear Lanes bowling alley for the convince of you our valued guests. WELCOME SNOWMOBILERS! Save with group discounts. Plenty of Parking. Trail #1 right outside the door!

Konteka Resort
Mineral River Plaza, PO Box 675
White Pine, Michigan 49971
906-885-5170

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AmericInn of Silver City Michigan is located on Lake Superior (also know as Gitchee Gumee) at the junction of HWY-64 and HWY M-107. We are a short 13 miles west of Ontonagon, Michigan and 3 miles east from the entrance to the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The “Porkies” offer visitors year round outdoor fun with many hiking trails throughout the park, scenic overlooks and old mine sites, waterfalls, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, kayaking birding and biking. Abundant wildlife around every corner. Winter activities include cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling with great photographic opportunities throughout the year. Our hotel can accommodate all of your needs. We have a restaurant on site and a banquet facility that can fit up to 200 people for large meetings or weddings. Any questions please call the hotel directly!

AmericInn of Silver City
120 Lincoln Street
Silver City, Michigan 49953
800-396-5007
906-885-5311

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Snow continues in our forecast. We’ve had from four to five feet of snow so far on the western end and Lake Gogebic area-more in some places, less in others. After a long spell of single digits, a mild weekend will be welcome, then back to the wintery teens on Monday.

Gogebic Range Trail Authority Groomers, on the far western end, and Gogebic Area Groomers in the Lake Gogebic Area are all out doing their thing. We’re getting a lot of good reports from riders. Trails 2 and 8 are groomed and good although you’ll still find a few wet spots. Trails 11N- 11S and 160 will open Monday, December 15th.

Lake Gogebic groomers report Trails 13 N, 102, 1 North of Bergland, 8E and 8W are alll in good condition.

Trail 8 just north of Bergland has been re-routed…it is being brushed, signed and groomed, Please watch for workers in that area.

Watersmeet will let us know when they can get their groomers out on trails.

PLEASE NOTE THIS: THERE IS NO LONGER A GAS STATION IN SILVER CITY. AT THE TIME OUR MAP WAS PRINTED, OUR INFORMATION HAD A GAS ICON THERE. THAT STORE/STATION IS NO LONGER OPEN. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
SHOULD YOU RUN IN TO AN EMERGENCY AND HAVE A CELL PHONE, YOU MAY CALL 906-885-5246 AND EMERGENCY SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE SILVER CITY AREA.

Take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the snow for yourself. Find links on our website at www.westernup.info

SPECIAL NOTICES AND EVENTS:

If you’re a Snocross fan, you’re going to LOVE Sledfest this weekend. We are the site of the second in the ISOC National Sno Cross Series, and also will be presenting the Slednecks Monster Energy Invasion Tour. Top Racers including Levi Levalle & Tucker Hibbert, both X Games Gold Medalists, as well as many others will be among the competitors.

The Nationals will be held at Mt. Zion on the campus Gogebic Community College in Ironwood. Still good ride from your motel lodging available…call us at 800-522-5657 for referrals.

Below are the latest postings from the Ontonagon / Western U.P. Message Board. To add a post to the board click through to the message board page, where you can post as a guest or sign up for a username and contribute to the conversation.

North Guide
Western U.P. Trail Report - Western U.P. Bureau - 01/27

Our Big Snow Country Official Season Snowfall to date is 102" with 14" on the ground. Today will be mild with temps in the 30's. Lower overnight temps which will keep the trails in good shape. Our weekend temps will be in the 20's on Saturday and in the teens on Sunday with a chance of snow through Wednesday.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing. Overall trails are in good condition. 11N was groomed on Thursday and is in good condition. There is one water spot on 11N which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over....

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed daily and are in good to condition. Trails are best early in the day due to the heavy traffic. Keep in mind corners may be icy so use caution.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails overall are in good condition. Do expect some fair conditions.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy...


ABOUT THE ICE:
It's time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors...be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.



Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

On February 4th there will be a snowmobile radar run on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge. There will be a 1000 foot plowed track, stock and modified classes(trophies). Bikini run - 3pm all contestants on 2012 Ski Doo 600 - money and trophy. 8am to 4pm. Cost is $25.00 which includes 4 runs and a T Shirt. For more info call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or email kentmcd454@gmail.com.

pantera
01/26/12 1:15 pm

surgin,
We had a blast up there yesterday, wish I could have stayed thru the weekend. Plenty of snow & not too many other sleds riding mid-week!! Trails were well groomed and even met 3 groomers on the trails. We ran from South Range up thru Houghton then east around Gay and then had lunch at Bear Belly Bar & Grill in Lac LaBelle. Then up to Copper Harbor and back down the west side thru Calumet to Hancock & back to South Range. Some sleds seemed to need so dealer or consumer 'set-up' as they darted all over the trail while another machine that was the same model did not. Fun to switch back & forth between so many machines to get a feel for the different riding characteristics. The guys from Arctic Cat were great as was Tom and his other friends. We all had a great time!!

As far as I know the Hungry Bear in Marenisco is still open, won't run there until the Feb 4th weekend with the kids, and yes they are saying the gas station is still open.

I use a GPS up there but not to find gas stations. I use it to find my way around the old logging roads and compare that to the MI Topographical atlas I carry with. It's great, you can be 100 feet from where you were a couple of hours earlier but can't tell that since the woods are so dense. I love it. I modified the stupid cigarette light power cord to a RCA jack, since I have those on all my machines, and that way it doesn't lose connection & drain my AA batteries which are for emergency use. (ie Dead Sled + I carry spare AA's, just in case.) I again told people from AC that the old automotive cigarette lighter power receptables are 'JUNK' plain & simple. They are LARGE & don't work ALL the time when the cords bounce around. THe RCA jack is a positive connection and unless you unplug it it STAYS plugged in. That was my sales pitch, again, anyway but again I'm not talking to the right people.

I haven't ridden that far east by Baraga at all. We get as far as Bruce Crossing when that far south, and then south to Watersmeet or north to Mass City/Rockland. Otherwise we head up the Keewenaw to Houghton/Hancock.

The 'Vintage Challage' component of the 'Ride With the Champs' event out of the Snowmobile Hall of Fame in St. Germain, WI is on Feb 18th. Haven't put the plans completely together for that one yet, but it looks like me and the boys, 11 & 8 yrs old. I'll run my 1979 El Tigre Cross Country race sled & put them on a 1980 Jag 4000. Got the 11 yr old his snowmobile cert a few weeks ago which becomes fully active on his 12th birthday, which just so happens to be FEBRUARY 18th, how about that!!! He will thoroughly enjoy riding his sled on a public trail, from one state to another!! He will be talking about that at school for a long time I'm sure.

Take care & keep praying for snow!!

pantera

North Guide
Western U.P. Trail Report - Western U.P. Bureau - 01/26

Our Big Snow Country Official Season Snowfall to date is 102" with 15" on the ground. Today and tomorrow will be mild with temps in the 30's. Lower overnight temps which will keep the trails in good shape. Our weekend temps will be in the 20's with a chance of snow through Monday.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing. Trails are in good condition. 11N will be groomed today so we will update you tomorrow on the trail to see if conditions improve. There is one water spot on 11N which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over....

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy...


ABOUT THE ICE:
It's time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors...be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.



Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

On February 4th there will be a snowmobile radar run on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge. There will be a 1000 foot plowed track, stock and modified classes(trophies). Bikini run - 3pm all contestants on 2012 Ski Doo 600 - money and trophy. 8am to 4pm. Cost is $25.00 which includes 4 runs and a T Shirt. For more info call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or email kentmcd454@gmail.com.

North Guide
Western U.P. Trail Report - Western U.P. Bureau - 01/25

With temps on Saturday in the 20's looks like the weekend will offer some great riding. Our Big Snow Country Official Season Snowfall to date is 102" with 15" on the ground.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are fair to good to very good. 11N is in poor condition with one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over....

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy...


The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time....therefore, your safety is our #1 priority.... Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.



Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

On February 4th there will be a snowmobile radar run on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge. There will be a 1000 foot plowed track, stock and modified classes(trophies). Bikini run - 3pm all contestants on 2012 Ski Doo 600 - money and trophy. 8am to 4pm. Cost is $25.00 which includes 4 runs and a T Shirt. For more info call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or email kentmcd454@gmail.com.

surgin
Pantera,

guess you are beating me this year .. between weekend work, and preplanned trip to CO, have watch the snowmap of UP slowly fill in... was told that a corner on trail 2 was watched last sat.. 4800 sleds in 2 hours... but when the UP is the only place to go it is going to get tristate use!!! Thanks for the info on the gas station in twin lakes. Saw another note that the station is paulding is closed too tho we usually use the ones at watersmeet or bruce crossing. hope the [hungry bear' is open for breakfast in Marinesco, the station is supposed to be open there.

The good news is I get to spend 10 up there starting this friday... I know there will be a ton of sleds out sat, but it should lighten up Sunday and snow should fall and temps should hold til you get up there the following weekend...

Do you or anyone else use GPS on your sleds? I might bring one to see how accurate it is on finding gas stations, and we might head east of baraga if my group can handle the miles... need to do the map down load first of course....

Have fun on the 2012's... is the old sled ride one of the next two weekends?

surgin

pantera
01/24/12 5:02 pm

Oh, just found out that the BP gas station in Twin Lakes is closed. Don't recall reading that anywhere on this site but was looking for a place to buy this years map on the way to South Range and found that out from calling Parkview Lodge & Grill in Twin Lakes who said they do have maps.

Krupps Convenience store, also in Twin Lakes, does have gas. (Probably spelled Krupps wrong, can't remember the spelling and the person at Parkview mentioned about gas over there.)

pantera

pantera
01/24/12 5:00 pm

surgin,
We are heading up to South Range tonight for our dealers 2012 Arctic Cat Demo ride. Thomas SnoSports www.thomassnosports.com gets tomorrow for his group of people to do an 'all-day' ride on the new 2012's!! We did it last year and left from his dealership in Ogilvie, MN but the lack of adequate snow this year has forced the event to be moved to the U.P.. Oh well, a bit of a drive, but I can't take it anymore not being able to ride. Haven't been out yet but am planning to get back to the U.P. with the whole family Feb 3rd - 5th and then again with a group of friends on Feb 10-12.

Hopefully you are up there now & having fun enjoying their recent snowfall.

pantera

North Guide
Western U.P. Trail Report - Western U.P. Bureau - 01/23

More snow is in the forecast with 2 to 4 more inches of snow today and 1 to 3 inches of snow for tonight. All groomers are all out working on the trails to keep them in good shape.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over....

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy...


The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time....therefore, your safety is our #1 priority.... Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.



Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

On February 4th there will be a snowmobile radar run on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge. There will be a 1000 foot plowed track, stock and modified classes(trophies). 8am to 4pm. Cost is $25.00 which includes 4 runs and a T Shirt. For more info call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or email kentmcd454@gmail.com.

North Guide
Western U.P. Trail Report - Western U.P. Bureau - 01/20

Cold temps today and tonight will be helpful to firm things up.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy...


The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time....therefore, your safety is our #1 priority.... Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.



Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

North Guide
Western U.P. Trail Report - Western U.P. Bureau - 01/19

More snow showers in the forecast for today. We received another 2" of snow yesterday and with the cold temps today and tonight this will be good to firm things up.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy...


The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time....therefore, your safety is our #1 priority.... Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.



Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

pantera
01/19/12 11:30 am

surgin,
There isn't anything down by Waconia unless they got more than we do 1/2 hr northwest of there, cause we got nothing but a little dusting with the grass still very visible.

Been watching the u.p snow reports and seeing a nice trend of snow & cold. Got a co-worker with friends up there right now that just sent him another text message w/photo & it looks nice.

I'm sure that people are flocking up there now to finally get a start to their riding season. Let us all know how things are when you go up next weekend. I think I will plan to head up the following weekend and maybe the one after that too.

Gonna be a short riding season no matter how you slice it now, so gonna have to take the time to get up there a lot in february & march, maybe april too.

later, pantera

surgin
Pantera,
Is there enuff snow down by waconia? pretty thin between Willmar and MPLS...
Hearing there is lots of snow around Lake G, but thin up by lake and down by watersmeet... and some up by H-H...
but I am sure it is taking a beating... Still waiting for lake effect to drop some over the whole area.
I will be there jan 26 to feb 5, looking and hoping...

gordondummett
lots of snow .lots of sleds. lots of state cops stoping sleds at road crossings

murphy5432
Is there any snow up there? Looking to head to the up for the first time sense there isnt any snow in MN. Just wanted to make sure there is enough snow to get a good ride in

pantera
01/12/12 10:21

P.S. A co-worker of mine just bought a new machine this season, got it late November, and is itching to ride so he is really bummed at the lack of snow here in MN. I'd like to bring him up to the U.P. but with the cut-backs at work and all the lay-offs we both can't be gone at the same time... :-(

pantera

pantera
01/12/12 10:20 CST

Surgin,
I too have been watching the forecast for up there and didn't want to make plans until I hear/see that conditions get from 'poor to fair' to at least 'fair to good'. If I can't get up there on the 21st weekend it will have to wait until Feb 4th weekend as we have the big VSCA show in Waconia, MN on the Jan 28th weekend which is almost in my back yard (only about 45 min away).

Lets hope they get the 'lake effect' snow-machine working... :-)

pantera

surgin
tried to send some snow your way, but it only got as far as duluth... looks like you might get dropped on tomorrow... good to see all the hard core sledders around last weekend... wish the northwind would bring some killer lake effect to get this place the number one destination again...

surgin
I see from the NOHRSC map you got snow!!! what are the groomers finding??? Hopefully they are too busy to be posting!!! lets us know before the weekend, and pack the trails down well before the long trackers spin it into the woods!!! Need to get trail stickers bought and used!

sxr
hey there are great trail's from big bay groomed and back country ! call paul pfaffle 262-424-1793 he has all different rental's to suit you . and hey tell him jeff sent ya . maybe i'll get a discount next time haha these places are fully furnished all you have to bring is your clothes and food ....have fun !!!!

Paul
Hoping for snow so we can use our cabin in Ontonagon. Sleeps 6-8 comfortably if interested, let me know. 715-651-4295. Fully furnished two blocks from trails.

pantera
vendman,
My wife's uncle lives on Indianhead Mtn road but he doesn't ride so he's not a reliable source for snow conditions.

Everytime I ask him he says they have lots of snow but thats only because he has to run his snowblower, he has no idea of what the trails are like.

pantera

pantera
surgin,
Sorry I haven't replied for a while, been a busy month around here.

Glad to hear you are ready to go, I have not fired up the sleds yet & not highly motivated with the 'no-snow' conditions here.

Boy this weather sucks.... Just talked to my dealer friend today and he said due to the current conditions the I-500 race in Thief River Falls may be post-poned. I was hoping to attend and actually even race in the Vintage class. Plus, our 'Ride with the Champs' weekend in Northern WI to support the Hall of Fame isn't looking good either....

WE NEED SNOW!!!

pantera

vendman
We are thinking of heading up over the weekend. Can anybody let me know how things really are? Long drive if we can't ride.
Thanks!

North Guide
Western U.P. Trail Report - Western U.P. Bureau - 12/19

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Trails 2&8 are being groomed- conditions are poor to fair. Expect rocks and wet areas. Trails 11N, 11S and 160 are not being groomed at this time. We need more snow and colder weather to firm up the wet spots.

GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS Lake Gogebic groomers are out getting the trails in shape to firm up...wet spots and reporting early riding conditions-mostly poor but some fair.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET will not go out until we get more snow.

Remeber it is early season riding with wet spots, so use caution.

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at
westernup.info.

surgin
looks like the rally is a go for this weekend, hurley c of c reports a foot of snow over there...

hoping for lots of lake effect snow on the range...

surgin
hey all
was there to witness the snow fall fri and sat, resisted the urge to ride til it gets groomed and cold....

was told the redlight rally is going to be moved back a week... but chamber site makes no mention of it,
wish I could make it to the sno cross at blackjack....

hoping the cold from the north will lead to inches of lake effect...

thank groomers, stay dry, will have a cold one for you anytime...

tstanfield
Marenisco Mini Mart - 8 inches of new snow, with more on the way. Sure hope it stays cold so it doesn't melt.

Marenisco Mini Mart is now accepting visa, master card, and discover. We carry spark plugs for snowmobiles and oil for snowmobiles.
Stop in and see us. Coffee and cappuccino will be coming soon.

tstanfield
December 2, 2011 the "Marenisco Mini Mart" in Marenisco, MI is open for business. We have gas - our premium does not contain ethenol. Snowmobilers are welcome,
our prices are the same as Wakefield, Bessemer, and Ironwood. Not enough snow yet, but we are hopeful. Stop in and see our friendly staff.

Open: Monday - Thrusday 6am to 6pm, Friday & Saturday 6am to 8pm, Sunday 6am to 4pm.

surgin
Pantera,

summers are way too long!! yes, been up to da UP monthly for the past three months.

sleds are ready, already tightened the tracks, everything topped off trickle charging and fired up easy!

Not sure you heard, but hurley has red light rally planned this year, weekend of 9th I think, but it is still hunting season in WI, so even if there is snow, trail openings will be limited.

The business owners up there are hurting.. we need a great snow year up there.. and less in MN and WI and FIB land...

Heard that INDIANHEAD is opening this weekend, so will likely go again.. I ski once every two years so might be a good time to get it done when I can't be trail running....

thanks for the note!

surgin

pantera
This board has gotten very quiet....

Surgin, you out there???

Are the sleds ready to go for this season??

I've fired a few up throughout the summer just to keep from going crazy.... Summers are tooooo long......

pantera

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