2019 March 24, Grooming Report;
In case either of you missed yesterday’s report, I am running a good deal of the logging comments again today. Please do read this report to understand what trails will be affected by logging this year.
Over 99% of the trails we ski, bike, run and walk are owned by private land owners. Most of the trails are on commercial forest land. These land owners wish to see their land used by skiers, bikers, runners and walkers for 99+% of the time. All they ask is that we understand they need to use the land for a few months per decade.
I really want both of you to understand how important our commercial forests are to life in the U.P. In much of the country where commercial forestry has fallen behind other uses as the highest and best use, trails like the entire NTN are not possible. Land in such areas is owned in small private blocks and the public is locked out.
Beginning next week, part of our trail system will be closed for logging. One of the keys to the NTN’s success is the fact our users understand this symbiosis. Our part in this process is to stay out of the way of the loggers and thank them for their support. Logging is a dangerous and capital intensive operation. We need to help them be safe and look out for their equipment. Trails will be marked as closed and we trust you will stay away from the logging operations.
The land owners always wait until late in the year to allow as long a ski season as possible. In addition, they attempt to keep as much of the trail open as possible. Beginning next Monday, several sections of trail near the power lines will be blocked and logging trucks will be driving on them.
The NTN is committed to providing top quality skiing if at all possible. You have come to expect nothing less and we are used to providing nothing but. We will continue to groom trails between Co Rd 510 and the logging areas. Most skiers (especially the spring time skiers) know the best skiing is near Co Rd 510 anyway. More details regarding trail closures will be in Monday’s report.
In any case, if you have not done so, please renew your membership. There are K markers available. Your name and favorite picture can be here too.
New pictures from anyone will be appreciated. I really mean this. I agonize missing some Trail Builders.
Forestville Real Grooming Report: Trails still had moisture so no grooming today.
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No grooming since thaw
As always, your feedback is appreciated via reply to this email or to FB. Send in pictures and you too can get your K marker moved to the front of the line. See the Nordic skiing FB page https://www.facebook.com/NTNNordic/
Too Long Report: If yesterday’s weather was evidence of a loving god, today’s is that he/she has a sense of humor. Overnight low temperatures are forecast below freezing through Wednesday. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday all look to be spectacular crust skiing/biking weather. Skiing, hiking and biking through the woods on top of a firm crust over very deep snow is unusual outside of mountain settings. This year we have a real treat. I do trust you enjoyed yesterday; it was spectacular. Today we can darn sox and turn collars.
Saux Head: Tim did ginzu the skate lanes yesterday morning. Skiing was great.
Fit Strip: The trail was groomed last week but the 4 wheeler used to pull the equipment has broken down. Grooming is likely to be over for the season.
Big Bay Pathway: There are a few areas on Bear Mountain that are starting to deteriorate. Boe is not sure if the trail will survive the warm weather ahead.
South Snow Bike Trails: We are in spring “freeze/thaw” cycle. Riders will find Shirley, Chapel, Granite, Jeep, Main and Enchantment open. We repacked Thursday night but you will find trails a little bumpy in places, but will be good firm riding all day Friday and Saturday until maybe noon. Please try to avoid trail damage if they are too soft to support your weight.
This may be the end…
North Trails:
Trails will be hard all day.
Of course you can also post your own information on the FB page and you are encouraged to do so. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/ntnsingletrack/
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