2019 March 25, 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.
Today’s report is brought to you by the Sibilsky Family. The Sibilsky’s sponsor the Co Rd 510 trail head. Without folks like the Sibilskys we would not have the great skiing we have come to expect.
TRAILS NEAR FORESTVILLE CLOSED FOR LOGGING: Skiers will be using the Co Rd 510 trail head for the rest of the year. We have closed the trail head for the season but there is still a great many miles of great skiing.
Trails west of the power lines at Animoosh/Noquemanon as well as Gookookoo/Bagwagi will be blocked for logging. Bagwagi and Chiwagi will all be affected but Animoosh and the Noque will remain open west of the 12k mark. You may ski from Co Rd 510 all the way to the closure near 12k. There is no good road access or parking other than at Co Rd 510.
We do plan to do some grooming as needed but we are now into freeze/thaw skiing. Mother/father nature will be the main groomer. Keep an eye on the overnight temperatures and gauge the best time to ski with trails are not too hard or too soft (ie, the Goldie Locks Zone).
Now a re-run explaining our use of commercial forest land. Please read if you have not done so.
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: No grooming today. Expect hard trails in the morning but ideal by mid afternoon.
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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/
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.
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