Please Help Us Take Care of The Trails:
Well, Gogebic Area Grooming is now heading into
its 6th year as the grooming entity
of the Lake Gogebic area and although we’re
doing well we need your help now more than ever.
We’ve been very fortunate to have quite a few
“off-season snowmobilers” come all the way up
here during this last fall to offer all sorts of
help on our trails purely for love of the sport
and we can’t thank you all enough.
Come this next fall we’ll be looking for
man-hours to brush & sign trails again. Even
with the trails all perfectly signed at this
time, we always seem to need to put more up
every year. Either the signs get stolen, damaged
or just plain too old and need replacing: all
this on over 157 miles of trails. Any amount of
help would be more than welcome. Come on up and
enjoy some of the best fall color you can find
while helping out on your favorite trails…you
won’t be sorry. If you’re interested in helping
out just call George at 906-575-5555 and we’ll
get you all set up.
But right now we’re in need of financial
backing. The sponsorship dues we’ve established
are minimal, just $20.00 for individual, $30.00
for family and $75.00 for commercial, but we’re
also open to donations of any amount.
These amounts will help in all the costs of
running a grooming entity, such as repairs,
wages, fuel, more repairs, insurance, parts,
more repairs...you get the idea… Checks can be
mailed to the address below.
We want to be very clear in that Gogebic Area
Grooming is
separate from The Lake Gogebic Area
Chamber of Commerce and any dues or donations
sent to Gogebic Area Grooming will be credited
only towards a Gogebic Area Grooming membership.
We hope you enjoy our trails, our beautiful area
and we hope to hear from you soon.
Gogebic Area Grooming
N11172 Hwy. M-64
Marenisco, MI 49947
We
thank you ahead of time for all your support.
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Oh boy, are we getting the snow now! We (at the north end of the lake) have received about a foot or so of snow over Thursday and are expected to receive another foot or so over Thursday night and into Friday. Temperatures are expected to drop below zero by Friday night so be sure to pack your long johns. Remember that frost bite can happen quickly to any exposed skin while riding on snowmobiles, so dress accordingly.
All these conditions are a snowmobiler’s paradise! This should more than make up for the warm temperatures we received over last weekend. Between the colder temps and all the snow we’re getting the trails should be in excellent condition for this upcoming busy weekend.
Just a few reminders to pass along to all you snowmobilers: please respect private property by riding only on designated trails, ride at a reasonable speed, don’t over drink and drive and of course watch out for all the young ones who’ll also be out on the trails over this holiday weekend. It’s all for your own good, we want to make sure you can come back up and see us again and again. So, please take care while you’re out enjoying all that beautiful Lake Gogebic has to offer.
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 19:15:01 (PST)
January 11th 2012
All local weather reports are that we are in the last day of our warmer than normal temperatures and we’re now gearing up for a winter storm expected to bring around a foot of new snow. The winter storm warning for our area is expected to begin Wednesday night and run through to Friday afternoon. Temperatures are expected to be back where they should be for this time of year, with highs mostly in the teens. Actually the forecast for the next 10 days looks excellent with snow in the forecast almost every day!
We have no logging or problems to report on any trails at this time, but we’ll keep you informed if we hear anything. Every year we like to ask all snowmobilers to please give our groomers the right of way on the trails. It’s much easier, and less expensive, to pull a snowmobile out of the deep snow then it is to pull a groomer out. Just pull as far to one side as possible and let the groomer get by to do his job….and while you’re at it, give our drivers a thumbs up for doing such an awesome job on the trails. I know they’ll appreciate it!
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 10:14:49 (PST)
We did receive a couple of inches of new snow over the weekend, which helped with warmer than normal temperatures we’ve been receiving over the past couple of days. The forecast for the beginning of this week is showing more of the same, which will probably mean nighttime grooming only. However, just in time for Presidents Day weekend, the forecast is calling for a complete turn around starting Wednesday. Highs should only be in the teens and snow is in the forecast for everyday through this next weekend.
We have no logging or problems to report on any trails at this time, but we’ll keep you informed if we hear anything. Every year we like to ask all snowmobilers to please give our groomers the right of way on the trails. It’s much easier, and less expensive, to pull a snowmobile out of the deep snow then it is to pull a groomer out. Just pull as far to one side as possible and let the groomer get by to do his job….and while you’re at it, give our drivers a thumbs up for doing such an awesome job on the trails. I know they’ll appreciate it!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 08, 2012 at 12:22:33 (PST)
January 5, 2012
With daytime temps getting into the 30’s most of the grooming will be taking place over night or early mornings. However, this Saturday & Sunday’s weather predictions for our area show colder daytime temps and additional snowfall for our area, which will bring a return to grooming around the clock! We still have plenty of snow to see us thru a couple of days of 30-something degrees, so not to worry – our trails are still in great condition.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, January 05, 2012 at 12:34:21 (PST)
Well, we got our snow! Somewhere around a foot and a half and still coming down!! This weeks forecast also looks good with highs mostly in the teens and twenties with more snow in the forecast over the next few days. All three groomers are running with no problems to report on any trails at this time. So come and play in our snow – you’ll find some of the best trail conditions in the UP! Hope to see you up here soon.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, January 02, 2012 at 09:08:43 (PST)
Our “blizzard” warning has now been down graded to a “winter storm”, from Saturday night of the 31st through Monday the 2nd. However, most of the info hasn’t changed other than the winds should only be as high as 45 miles an hour. Still, blowing and drifting snow may be a problem. With these kinds of winds we typically get reports of downed trees or branches on trails, and although our groomer drivers will take care of these problems as soon as they make their way over our trails we would like to warn you to be watchful of these problems. Snowfall amounts of a foot or more are possible Sunday and Monday. Heavy snow…strong winds and cold wind chills could create dangerous conditions for those outdoors. So while this is good news for the trails we are cautioning all of you to take this seriously and take precautions. I will keep you posted as to changes as the weekend progresses.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 17:03:23 (PST)
Well, the news we’ve all been waiting to hear is here! The Lake Gogebic area is under a blizzard watch from Saturday night through Monday. Snowfall amounts of a foot or more are possible Sunday and Monday. Be watchful of blowing and drifting snow with winds of up to 55 miles an hour, especially Sunday and into Sunday night. Heavy snow…strong winds and cold wind chills could create dangerous conditions for those outdoors. So while this is good news for the trails we are cautioning all of you to take this seriously and take precautions. I will keep you posted as to changes as the weekend progresses.
That’s all for now for additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, December 30, 2011 at 15:55:40 (PST)
We’ve had temp highs in the 20’s for the past couple of days with a chance of seeing 30 degrees for New Years Eve, which has made the trails a bit soft. However, the forecasts are calling for snow over the next few days with a return to colder temps by Sunday and really cold temps by Monday. Night temps continue to look good for freezing the trails back up, so get out there for an early ride to take the best advantage of some good trail riding. It definitely looks like the Lake Gogebic area has more snow than areas to our west, not sure about other directions at this time, but snowmobilers in our area seem very pleased with our trail condition.
Please remember this is a school holiday week and there area lots of families out riding so extra caution should be used on our trails while watching out for some of those younger, inexperienced riders. We want everyone to have a great time but more importantly, a safe trip.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change – for good or bad. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area we invite you to visit the chamber’s website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call us at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great ride and a great day, and from everyone here on beautiful Lake Gogebic we’d like to wish you all a Happy (and safe) New Years!
*Please note we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, December 30, 2011 at 09:22:40 (PST)
Today brought a lot of scattered snow showers all day, bringing anywhere from 2 to 5-inches of new snow to our area. The forecast tonight is now showing snow everyday over this next week. Yeah!! The temps are plenty cold enough that the groomers will be out day and night covering our 157-miles of trail almost daily.
We'd like to remind all riders to stay on designated trails only, ride at a reasonable speed, don’t over drink and drive and of course watch out for all the young ones who’ll also be out on the trails over the holidays. It’s all for your own good, we want to make sure you can come back up and see us again and again. So, please take care over this busy week of snowmobiling at Lake Gogebic. Also, please help keep our beautiful area clean by not littering. Remember, if you carry it into the woods you should carry it out of the woods.
For any additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please log onto the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call toll free at 888-GOGEBIC (888.464.3242). Have a great day!
*Please note, we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 18:40:58 (PST)
The weather reports are looking great for the remainder of the week with snow in the forecast for almost every day! We received about 4-inches of new snow Christmas morning, which, added to what we already had, really helped to give all you snowmobilers a pretty good base to ride on. Our groomers have been over all of our trails, so that should help freeze in any wet areas. High temps are expected in the 20’s all week and lows mostly in the teens…perfect weather conditions for riding! We’re all looking forward to seeing all you snowmobilers up our way soon.
That’s all for now, I’ll definitely be sending out a new report as soon as any conditions change – good or bad. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day!
*Please note, we have a whole new look to the chamber website so you’ll find the webcam link at the top of the homepage.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, December 26, 2011 at 14:18:15 (PST)
Our groomers have been out "panking" the trails down, trying to let the cold temps freeze them down. We are currently getting some light snow, but the next snow in the forecast isn't until Christmas day and into next week. Hopefully it will be some of that big storm they're getting out west right now. High temps through the week are predicted mostly in the 20's with lows in the teens. The trails are signed, brushed and just waiting for some action. I'll keep you posted as conditions change.
Please do consider joining Gogebic Area Grooming as a sponsor for the club and to help us maintain our 150+ miles of trail. Single sponsorship is $25.00, family - $30.00 and commercial at $75.00 suggested. However, additional donations will be gratefully accepted.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, December 19, 2011 at 10:49:45 (PST)
Hello snowmobilers! With the wintry weather we had today, high winds and about 10-inches of new snow (on top of about 5-inches of old snow), it looks like our groomers will start out on the trails this Friday the 16th. All trails are signed, brushed and ready for grooming. The weather forecast looks pretty good for the next week so hopefully the trail conditions will continue to improve. I’ll keep you posted as conditions change, so keep checking back. That’s all for now from Gogebic Area Grooming, hope to see you all soon.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 19:31:55 (PST)
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- Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 17:49:35 (PDT)
Well, another storm missed us. Sorry to report that we received only flurries from the recent storm that hit northern Wisconsin. The forecasts for the remainder of the month don’t show any big amounts of snow, even though we’re supposed to get really cold up here over the next few days. Sorry we can’t offer that last ride of the season to you dedicated snowmobilers. But we’ll be back next year with the best trails you can find and we look forward to having you all back up again. We hope you’ll try our area out this summer. You really have to see this magnificent lake when it’s open water, a real jewel of the north!! Hope we see you up our way again soon.
That’s all for now for additional information on our area we invite you to visit the only official website of The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call us at 1-888-Gogebic. From all of us here at Lake Gogebic we’d like to wish you a grea
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 15:10:58 (PDT)
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