Grooming February 17, 2020
Today’s report is brought to you by North Paw Veternary: The nice folks at North Paw Veternary sponsor a station at the South Trail Head. Without the support of folks like North Paw Veternary we would not have the excellent trails we have come to expect. If you see them, say thanks.
Trail Builder sections and Snow Bike trail sections are available. Please visit www.noquetrails.org and follow the links. You too can be feted in an up coming grooming report.
| Forestville: Andy is Bully grooming and tracking all trails between the Trail Head and the Pine Plantation.
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Way too Long Grooming Report:
Riding the South Trails made me feel like Pedro Tafur in 1436 as he pondered the Roman Aqueducts. I can’t imagine the organization and effort required to create such an infrastructure. So too I fear misunderstanding its very nature. As I rode on a section of Carp River trail (see picture) I could only marvel at the view across to Marquette Mountain with the river raging below. I think this section is the result of snow shoe packing but, again, am but a traveler in a strange land. In any case, the base was firm so riding was great. However, the false edge caught me more than a few times. Attempting to put your foot down in hip deep snow is best avoided. I learned to treat the snow like molten lava and kept my fee in the clips regardless the consequences. Note to self, fall up hill. Regardless the snow snakes, wow, was it cool.
Saux Head: Saux Head last reported grooming as of last Sunday. Some snow and drifting has occurred since then.
Justin skied Saux Head yesterday the 16th and offered the following comments. “There is about 3” of powder on top of a mostly solid base, but some pole plants were soft. The hemlock areas have a lot of debris. The rest is decent with occasional sticks, leaves and needles on the trail. All-in-all, a good classic ski, but the skating wasn’t too bad either. Here is a shot of the best it got and a chunkier spot at the bottom of The Plunge.
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Big Bay Pathway: Denis is going out to groom today . If you do ski Big Bay please let us know how you found the trails.
Fit Strip: Neil last reported grooming last Sunday. If you do ski the Fit Strip please let us know what you found.
Snow bike trails format comments:
We are still working on optimizing this section for readability and usefulness. I apologize for failing in both but it is not for a lack of the attempt.
Snow Bike North Trails: Last 1st ridden Comment:
Lower Trails
The Pines 2/14 Solid; a few slick spots
Penstock 2/14 Solid Excellent
Blue Herron 2/14 Solid Excellent
BLP Rocks 2/14 Solid Excellent
Collinsville 2/14 Solid Excellent
Upper Trail
Upper Blue Herron 2/14 Solid but a few drifts hid any soft edge and snow snakes
Silver Lead 2/14 Solid but a few drifts hid any soft edge and snow snakes
Peter’s Sandbox 2/14 Solid Excellent
Ramblin Man 2/10 Excellent as of the 10th
Wildcat 2/10 Excellent as of the 10th
South Trails: (I will attempt to clean up this format; sorry for the messy list)
Trail Segment Last Report Comments:
Mt Mqt (East) – firm 2/14
Har-Lang (BG Connector) – firm, drift zones 2/14
East Greywalls – firm, small drift zone 2/14
Main (Benson/Freak) – firm 2/14
West Greywalls – firm 2/14
Enchantment – firm, small drift zone 2/14
Oak Hill – mostly firm 2/14
Old Camp Ridge – closed (trees) 2/14
Shirleys – Cary reported 2/16 as windblown in open areas and tough biking
PPP – Need Information
Seppi – Cary reported 2/16 as windblown and tough biking
Bob’s Sled – closed (trees)
Eh Line – closed (trees)
Shirley’s – Packed w one snowmobile pass; a few “post holes” from trail worker. Use 3lb
IOHT to South Beach – UP 200 start Need Information
THE FORESTVILLE TRAIL HEAD CHALET IS OPEN! Chalet hours are 7 AM to 10 PM and rental equipment is available between 10 and 4. Come in and enjoy the fire and company.
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