December 1, 2019 Grooming Report
There is no rest for the trail crew this time of year. The lake effect snow machine is in full swing and your dedicated groomers and volunteers are working over time. Over a foot of new snow is on the trails this morning. I would recommend back country skis today. Enjoy.
Equipment and Facilities Update: If you have been to Forestville for the early November skiing you will have seen lots going on. We are expanding the trail head and will be done soon. We plan to be open before Christmas. New grooming equipment has been purchased for both skiing and snow bike grooming. We will detail equipment and trail head facilities over the next few weeks.
Way Too Long Grooming Report: We don’t get “bad” snow storms anymore. I checked the weather at 11 PM last night to find only a light dusting so I did fear it would be a “bad” storm. Of course, a “bad” storm is one that underperforms by at least 40%. In the olden days forecasts were so often wrong it coined a saying, “Storms long foretold are soon forgot.”. At grooming report writer’s guild hall we take a dim view of meteorologist’s practice of editorializing. The only thing that makes this a “bad” storm is the fact it landed on a Sunday so the school kids don’t get a snow day. Now we have to optimize this good fortune. For example, What skis to use or how does one rationalize going out to play before shoveling the driveway? See you out there.
Sondo
NON-GROOMING INFORMATION: I like to start with the trunk followed by an ear. Then one typically takes on a shoulder and next a leg. Before you know it you have eaten an elephant. So, don’t let anyone tell you it can’t be done. A couple of decades ago a small group of young people set about to make Marquette County a year round silent sports destination. Mountain biking was only on old two tracks or deer trails and cross country skiing was ungroomed. One put on ski boots in the car and trail access was in jeopardy because there was no organized silent sport voice.
Fast forward 20 years to find over 65 miles of single track, 35 miles of snow bike125k of Nordic ski trails. NTN works with land owners, governmental units and the community to license, build, sign, insure and groom these trails. We have grooming equipment, trail head facilities and an organization that is a positive force in the community.
Members, sponsors, volunteers and staff should be proud of what has been accomplished and what you are doing.
To learn more about the NTN, to join, volunteer, become a sponsor or make a comment, please visit www.noquetrails.org .
Sondo