“ There are days where I just don’t want to start up the Gator or the Alpine. I don’t want to lug a chain saw and gas and oil out into the woods.

Then there’s the fact that parts of our trails have not been skied or groomed for a while.

Such was the case today… ”

Another million dollar snow; but more important, the temperature dropped just enough to allow us to groom and set track.

It’s a fairy-tale forest out there. Every twig, every branch has an ermine collar on it. The new snow is fine grained and fast, yet forgiving. The trail edges are good and hard. Our snowshoers and dogs have excellent going under these conditions. We saw quite a few folks out there today enjoying the scenery, breathing some fresh air from Canada and getting out of the house.

Good for you!

Also, a huge thank-you to everyone who’s visited the new website, clicked around and even donated!

“I had the privilege of meeting with Andrea Newby (administrator of Gogebic Range Health Foundation) for a few pictures as she officially gave the Rangers a check for $4750 today. Their foundation supports healthy outdoor activities for people in the Gogebic MI/Iron WI area. They’ve spent the last few years distributing grant funds to many local groups and clubs. Their financial contribution will be a huge help to our needs for equipment, fuel and infrastructure improvements for the next few years. Look for some improved signs, water crossings and trailhead information. We’ll also spend some of their funds for extra grooming during this gosh-darn pandemic. “…

… “But hold up there; why not, we just do it in a different dimension. In stead of digging down to all the root collars of all the trees that need to be removed, dragging stems and branches off the trail in snow half way up to your knees and getting soaked in sweat and snow, why don’t we work up the trail like we did back in the early ‘70s?” …