 Lake
Gogebic, Marenisco, Bergland, Michigan, Snowmobiling and Snowmobile
Trail Reports
Lake
Gogebic is Michigan's largest inland lake located in the far
western end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The north half
of the lake is in Ontonagon County, Bergland Township,
and the Eastern Time zone. The south half of the lake is in Gogebic
County, Marenisco Township, and the Central Time zone.
In
13,380 acres of prime fishing water, there are walleye, smallmouth
bass, northern pike, jumbo perch and some whitefish.
 This
region is also a prime hunting hot spot for deer, bear, small
game and birds. Families will enjoy Lake Gogebic's summer water
sports, camping, sightseeing and hiking the surrounding timberland.
Winter is a "world of its own" with an annual snowfall
of nearly 300 inches. Lake Gogebic is situated within a vast
snowmobile trail system extending throughout the Upper
Peninsula. Cross country ski trails are abundant and five
major downhill ski facilities are less than a hour's drive. It is a
great place to use snowshoes. Click here for the Lake
Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce
Lake
Gogebic, Marenisco, Bergland, Michigan Snowmobiling and
Snowmobile Trail Conditions Reports
Although we did receive about 3-inches of snow today (Sunday) it was followed by heavy rain. Snow can still be found on trails protected by the woods but the overall condition of the trails is expected to rapidly deteriorate this week.
I do have a special request for all you photographers out there: as editor of The Lake Gogebic Times (our yearly chamber publication) I’m always searching for new photos/and or stories. If you or anyone you know has any great snowmobiling photos/and or a funny, informative or just plain beautiful story I’d appreciate a copy either direct mailed to me at:
Carolyn Maves
115 Hoop ‘N Holler Rd
Merriweather, MI 49947
Or e-mail them to: info@lakegogebicarea.com with a request to forward them to me.
I will need the name of who gets the photo/and or writers credit along with a little information on where, when and how the shot was taken, but be sure to obtain permission from anyone in the photo to have it published. I always enjoy seeing our area through the eyes of our visitors.
With the end of the season here I’d like to extend a big thank you to all of you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area, as well as the surrounding areas, this upcoming summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I am finished with the updates for this season…I’ll be back in December with new trail updates for a new season. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic 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 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). From all of us here at Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a great summer!
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 20:53:08 (PDT)
Although our trail grooming has officially ended (March 31st) most of our trails are still in good riding condition. In fact there are a few hardy souls up here right now, out riding the trails. Daytime temps look to remain mostly in the 30’s for the next 10 days with occasional snow showers still remaining in the forecast all the way to the 11th so far. There are definitely bare areas in and around towns and anywhere trails cross roadways but all trails that I viewed from the roadway today looked surprisingly flat with good snow coverage. So, what I’m saying is, why not come up for one more ride before putting that sled away for the season! Really…why not? It’s a great time of year to get out on the trails with mild weather and almost no traffic and one last chance to enjoy our beautiful area.
As the temperatures warm up keep your eyes open for wildlife waking up or taking to the trails for easier traveling. There was a report a few weeks ago of a couple of moose somewhere on trail 13 South. I know for a fact that skunk will be venturing out from their winters nap – gonna want to avoid them! And there have been large groups of deer spotted around the lake – please remember not to “chase” them on the trails to get a better look at them. They can run fast, but not for long stretches and chasing them can be dangerous to you as well as to them. And for sure you don’t want to get too close to those moose, lay back and give them plenty of room.
FYI: Some businesses have reduced their hours (and or days they’re open) as we enter into the official “slow time of the year” so be sure to call ahead to be sure you’re favorite watering hole is open and when they’re open.
With the end of the season nearing I’d like to extend a big thank you to all of you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area this summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
April “Ducks Unlimited” Banquet at the Konteka. Call 906-885-5170 for exact date and details, or check website www.thekonteka.com.
April “Spring Fling” at the Gogebic Lodge. $25.00 per night for any cabin or Chalet. For reservations call 906-842-3321
April ICE OUT – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of large ice bergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior!
April 6th - Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern’s return of their famous “Sea Salt Wings Special” every weekend through November. Call 906-575-5555.
April 1 New fishing license required for 2013
April 27 Trout Season opens.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, April 02, 2013 at 15:19:43 (PDT)
Alright, the official word from the Department of Natural Resources is that they will not be extending the grooming past March 31st. However, like I said before, you can still ride the trails – they just won’t be groomed anymore past the 31st.We did hit 50 degrees today but I can say that the trails I was able to view from the road, 8 West and some of 1 South, looked very good. There wasn’t even much melt off where the trails crossed the roadways and the corners looked pretty good. One more day of warmer than normal daytime temps and then the forecast is calling for 3 days of snow. The trails back in the woods should still have snow cover for quite awhile so think about trailering out to these trail heads, such as 102, 13 North and most of 1 South and 1 North – really most of our trails run primarily in the woods with the exception of 8 West and 8 East. 8 East is usually the first trail to lose as it sits on an old railroad grade with no tree coverage. So glad to see so many of you snowmobilers taking advantage of these “end of the season” trips up here – hope you all had a great time.
As the temperatures warm up keep your eyes open for wildlife waking up or taking to the trails for easier traveling. There was a report a few weeks ago of a couple of moose somewhere on trail 13 South. I know for a fact that skunk will be venturing out from their winters nap – gonna want to avoid them! And there have been large groups of deer spotted around the lake – please remember not to “chase” them on the trails to get a better look at them. They can run fast, but not for long stretches and chasing them can be dangerous to you as well as to them. And for sure you don’t want to get too close to those moose, lay back and give them plenty of room.
FYI: Some businesses have reduced their hours (and or days they’re open) as we enter into the official “slow time of the year” so be sure to call ahead to be sure you’re favorite watering hole is open and when they’re open.
With the end of the season nearing I’d like to extend a big thank you to all of you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area this summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
March 31 Easter Buffet at the Gogebic Lodge. Reservations 906-842-3321.
March 31 Easter Buffet at the Konteka in White Pine. Reservations 906-885-5170.
April “Ducks Unlimited” Banquet at the Konteka. Call 906-885-5170 for exact date and details or check website www.thekonteka.com.
April Lake Gogebic Chapter of “Walleyes for Tomorrow” Banquet. Call 906-575-3542 for exact date and location.
April ICE OUT – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of large icebergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior!
April Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern’s return of “Sea Salt Wings Special” every weekend through November. Call 906-575-5555.
April 1 New fishing license required for 2013
April 27 Trout Season opens.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, March 29, 2013 at 14:38:22 (PDT)
No news at this time as to whether or not we’ll be extending the grooming efforts into April. I do have inquires out as to whether or not the grooming will be extended and will pass that information on to you asap. The decision will be made by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (our trail sponsors) and will be based on whether there are ride able trails connecting to our trail system as well as the snow conditions on our trails. As I’ve said in the past, we have groomed all the way to April 10th, but it’s been quite a few years since we’ve had favorable enough conditions to do so again. Whether or not we continue to groom past the end of this month, you can still ride our trails. This is the time of year where we see a lot of snowmobilers trailering out to trail heads and riding into the woods from there. We do still have plenty of snow on trails, however we are seeing a warm up during daylight hours that will make trails in and around towns bare, as well as where trails cross roadways. Temperatures look to remain mostly in the teens and low 20’s during night hours which will give our groomers a chance to get out and smooth the trails out during the night, at least thru to the end of March. Snowmobilers in the area are still reporting some very good conditions over most of our trail system. A little trivia for you; this time last year Lake Gogebic ice was all gone! What a difference a year can make. As you can see thru our chamber web cam we’ll be seeing ice for a long time. One walleye opener (May 15th) there were fisherman in the Merriweather Bay only as the rest of the lake was still frozen!
FYI: Some businesses have reduced their hours (and or days they’re open) as we enter into the official “slow time of the year” so be sure to call ahead to be sure you’re favorite watering hole is open and when they’re open.
With the end of the season nearing I’d like to extend a big thank you to all you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area this summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
April Lake Gogebic Chapter of “Walleyes for Tomorrow” Banquet. Call 906-575-3542 for exact date and location.
April ICE OUT – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of large icebergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior!
April Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern’s return of “Sea Salt Wings Special” every weekend through November. Call 906-575-5555.
April 1 New fishing license required for 2013
April 27 Trout Season opens.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 19:07:44 (PDT)
Oh my gosh….somebody turn the snow machine off already! We’ve had a total of about 3-feet or more of new snow since Monday the 18th. We already had enough snow to get us through to the end of March – we probably have enough to snowmobile well into April now!! The snowfall is expected to continue through Thursday with temps heading into the low 30’s by this weekend. However, the night time temps are expected to stay no higher than the teens, which will keep the trails in great condition. All trails have received this enormous amount of snow and all should provide the best conditions of the season, hands down. Traffic is low, snow is high…so come on up and have some fun.
FYI: Some businesses have reduced their hours (and or days they’re open) as we enter into the official “slow time of the year” so be sure to call ahead to be sure you’re favorite watering hole is open and when they’re open.
With the end of the season nearing I’d like to extend a big thank you to all you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area this summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe – I’m still not sure I can decide.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
March 31 Easter Buffet at the Gogebic Lodge. Reservations 906-842-3321.
March 31 Easter Buffet at the Konteka in White Pine. Reservations 906-885-5170.
April “Ducks Unlimited” Banquet at the Konteka. Call 906-885-5170 for exact date and details or check website www.thekonteka.com.
April Lake Gogebic Chapter of “Walleyes for Tomorrow” Banquet. Call 906-575-3542 for exact date and location.
April ICE OUT – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of large icebergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior!
April Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern’s return of “Sea Salt Wings Special” every weekend through November. Call 906-575-5555.
April 1 New fishing license required for 2013
April 27 Trout Season opens.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 11:39:38 (PDT)
The storm that hit us last Monday & Tuesday gave us additional 2-feet of snow, which made the trails feel, and I’m quoting a snowmobiler, “like you were riding on a cloud”! Anyone up this last week was certainly in for a treat with all the new snow… the trails are probably the best they’ve been for the entire season! We’ve had a few new inches here and there over the week and the forecast is calling for another winter storm to hit Monday and Tuesday of this week with cold temperatures continuing on through this next weekend. We haven’t seen a snowmobile season extend this late for at least 3 years now, so this is very exciting for us. No problems to report on any trails at this time, you will find the most snow over our furthest north trails - #102, #1 North and #13 North, however there is plenty of snow on all trails at this time. However, with the extra amount of sunshine we’re getting each day you may see bare areas opening up quickly on and near roadway crossings, in and around towns and on some corners.
FYI: Some businesses have reduced their hours (and or days they’re open) as we enter into the official “slow time of the year” so be sure to call ahead to be sure you’re favorite watering hole is open and when they’re open.
With the end of the season nearing I’d like to extend a big thank you to all you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area this summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe – I’m still not sure I can decide.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
March 31 Easter Buffet at the Gogebic Lodge. Reservations 906-842-3321.
March 31 Easter Buffet at the Konteka in White Pine. Reservations 906-885-5170.
April “Ducks Unlimited” Banquet at the Konteka. Call 906-885-5170 for exact date and details or check website www.thekonteka.com.
April Lake Gogebic Chapter of “Walleyes for Tomorrow” Banquet. Call 906-575-3542 for exact date and location.
April ICE OUT – Lake Gogebic & Lake Superior. View Mother Nature at her best! Bring your camera and await the thunderous sounds of large icebergs breaking up & moving out into Lake Superior!
April Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern’s return of “Sea Salt Wings Special” every weekend through November. Call 906-575-5555.
April 1 New fishing license required for 2013
April 27 Trout Season opens.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 14:50:34 (PDT)
Wow…did we get hammered today – with about a foot of new snow, and it’s still coming down. Snowmobilers in the area are reporting excellent conditions with low traffic. The forecast is calling for more snow over this next week with high temps in the 20’s and low 30’s and low temps in the single digits or teens…great conditions for grooming the trails. The groomers are out on all trails with no problems reported.
With the end of the season nearing I’d like to extend a big thank you to all you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area this summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe – I’m still not sure I can decide.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day/St Urhos Day Party at the Bergland Bay Bar in Bergland. 906-575-2222.
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Konteka in White Pine. 906-885-5170.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, March 11, 2013 at 20:40:52 (PDT)
We’ve had surprisingly good reports on trail conditions from snowmobilers in the area over this weekend. Surprising because the temperatures have risen into the high 30’s for most of the weekend, however, we did have a lot of snow on trails back in the woods that kept the conditions good. Watch for icy conditions on corners and you will run in to bare spots in and around towns as well as near road crossings. No reason to not expect another week/weekend of good trail conditions as the local forecast is calling for temp highs in the 20’s and low 30’s for daytime and nighttime temps mostly in the teens with a good chance of snow for almost every day over this next week. With traffic down on the trails and conditions still favorable for a good ride this is always a great time to come up for one (maybe more) last ride of the season.
With the end of the season nearing I’d like to extend a big thank you to all you snowmobilers who’ve made the trek north to visit us this winter. Although it was a little late in getting started we made up for it with several days of snow in a row through the end of January and through most of February. We hope you enjoyed your stay and certainly hope you try a visit to the Lake Gogebic area this summer. You won’t believe the difference from one season to another – we’ll let you decide which season is the best in the U.P.! The winter white with snowy trails through beautiful bare forests and icy frozen waterfalls or the lushness of forests in full leaf with the waves of Lake Gogebic and Lake Superior lapping onto the beaches and plenty of wildlife to observe – I’m still not sure I can decide.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day/St Urhos Day Party at the Bergland Bay Bar in Bergland. 906-575-2222.
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Konteka in White Pine. 906-885-5170.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 11:42:50 (PDT)
Snowmobilers in the area are reporting good conditions on our trails, but do watch out for icy conditions on corners. Due to reduced traffic the trails are holding up very well, especially back in the woods. You will experience bare conditions in and around towns or where near where trails cross roadways. Although the high temperatures over the next week or so are calling for 30’s the night time temps look to remain mostly in the teens, enabling us to continue grooming…and we will continue grooming efforts as long as possible throughout March.
There have been complaints of snowmobiles running on the railroad tracks through Bergland, so please watch for trail signs and stay on the snowmobile trail. The two run right next to each other and there have been so many paths already run on the tracks that it’s an easy mistake to make – but you will be ticketed if caught riding on the railroad tracks.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
-March 9 “Hog-A-Thon” Perch Fishing Tournament (1 Day) hosted by Maple Ridge in Bergland. (Pre-fish March 8). Call Gus at 906-365-5050 for details or 906-575-3545.
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day/St Urhos Day Party at the Bergland Bay Bar in Bergland. 906-575-2222.
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Konteka in White Pine. 906-885-5170.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, March 07, 2013 at 20:04:37 (PST)
Snowmobilers in the area are reporting good conditions on our trails, but do watch out for icy conditions on corners. Due to reduced traffic the trails are holding up very well. The temperatures have been really cold, so although we haven’t received more than an inch or so of new snow, we haven’t lost any snow either. The forecast is calling for temps to slowly rise into the 30’s by Thursday, however, the night time temps look good – so the only snow we should lose may be on roadways or trails near roadways. And there is prediction on snow on Tuesday as well as the end of next weekend. All that could change in the next 24 hours so I will let you know when and how our conditions change.
There have been complaints of snowmobiles running on the railroad tracks through Bergland, so please watch for trail signs and stay on the snowmobile trail. The two run right next to each other and there have been so many paths already run on the tracks that it’s an easy mistake to make – but you will be ticketed if caught riding on the railroad tracks.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
-March 9 “Hog-A-Thon” Perch Fishing Tournament (1 Day) hosted by Maple Ridge in Bergland. (Pre-fish March 8). Call Gus at 906-365-5050 for details or 906-575-3545.
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day/St Urhos Day Party at the Bergland Bay Bar in Bergland. 906-575-2222.
-March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Konteka in White Pine. 906-885-5170.
-March 31 Easter Buffet at the Gogebic Lodge. Reservations 906-842-3321.
-March 31 Easter Buffet at the Konteka in White Pine. Reservations 906-885-5170
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, March 03, 2013 at 09:52:37 (PST)
The forecast is looking good for this upcoming weekend with colder temps and snow expected on Wednesday thru Saturday. After the warmer than normal temperatures we experienced earlier this week trail conditions will vary from fair to good condition, with some wet areas as well as some rough spots. Good thing we started the week with plenty of snow on the ground already. No trail closures or detours to report at this time – all trails are open.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- March 2 Annual Fishing Derby at the Gogebic Lodge. Call Brian or Don at 906-842-3321 for details.
or www.gogebiclodge.com.
- March 9 “Hog-A-Thon” Perch Fishing Tournament (1 Day) hosted by Maple Ridge in Bergland.(Pre-fish March 8). Call Gus at 906-365-5050 for details or 906-575-3545.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 13:42:01 (PST)
After a couple of days into the mid 30’s and one more day expected the same we’re seeing some wet spots and some bare areas on corners and definitely in and through towns. However, the good news is we’re expecting a return to winter conditions by Thursday with snow expected and luckily we still have lots of snow. The groomers are only running during the night time hours until colder temperatures arrive again. The best trail riding should be back in the woods, however, watch out for wet areas and use caution on corners.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- March 2 Annual Fishing Derby at the Gogebic Lodge. Call Brian or Don at 906-842-3321 for details.
or www.gogebiclodge.com.
- March 9 “Hog-A-Thon” Perch Fishing Tournament (1 Day) hosted by Maple Ridge in Bergland.(Pre-fish March 8). Call Gus at 906-365-5050 for details or 906-575-3545.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 20:13:06 (PST)
All trails are being groomed with no problems reported…no logging, no detours, etc (knock on wood). Trails are reported to be in very good condition going into another weekend. We, of course, expect heavy traffic over this coming weekend which will affect the trail conditions so for your best ride head out early in the day before there is much traffic. Local forecasts are adding more snow to the significant amounts we already have, over the next week with high temps in the high 20’s expected. We received approximately 18 – 24-inches of new snow earlier this week during a big winter storm plus an additional snow of 3-5-inches of new snow today (Friday). What a winter wonderland!! This is the time to get up here and have another great ride as we head into March next week. The last two years we’ve seen shortened winters with snow loss in early to mid March so don’t wait…even though it looks like we won’t lose all of our snow until June (don’t laugh – it’s happened before!).
A couple of quick reminders on good trail behavior: * Please do not litter on any trails – if you take it into the woods - bring it back out with you. You can always dispose of your trash at your next stop. *Please keep the speeds on the trails reasonable, watch out for blind corners and stay on your side of the trail only – NO RACING ON THE TRAILS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! *Also, don’t forget to give the groomers the right of way as, like I’ve said before, it’s easier (and cheaper) to pull your sled out of deep snow than it is to pull the groomer out if it gets stuck. Now, with all that said, come on up and have some fun on our trails. The winter conditions couldn’t be better for some great riding!!
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced over this winter (between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern and the Fishtales Resort) have settled down some, however you still need to use caution and keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake, especially at night. Stay on the beaten paths and use slower speeds.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- February 23 Porcupine Mt Wilderness State Park “Snowburst” event beginning at 11am Lots of games indoors & out, for kids & adults, Guided Snow-Shoe Hike at 1:00pm (et), Lantern Lite Snowshoeing/Cross Country Skiing, Music, Spaghetti Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm, Torch Light Parade, Fireworks.
- March 2 Annual Fishing Derby at the Gogebic Lodge. Call Brian or Don at 906-842-3321 for details.
or www.gogebiclodge.com.
- March 9 “Hog-A-Thon” Perch Fishing Tournament (1 Day) hosted by Maple Ridge in Bergland.(Pre-fish March 8). Call Gus at 906-365-5050 for details or 906-575-3545.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, February 22, 2013 at 14:56:06 (PST)
So sorry for not getting a new trail report up sooner, I was out of town unexpectedly. However, it was all good for any snowmobilers heading up our way for presidents weekend. Lots of new snow on top of lots of old snow! We’ve had very heavy traffic this holiday weekend and the trails show it by Sunday – but the groomers are out on all trails getting the trails back in shape. Local forecasts are calling for a chance of snow each day over the next 10 days with temperature high averages running mostly in the 20’s. So the long term forecast is looking good for snowmobiling to continue into March, great news for you die hard snowmobilers looking to extend the season by getting in one (or two) last rides before putting the sled away until next season.
A couple of quick reminders: Please do not litter on any trails – if you take it into the woods - bring it back out with you. You can always dispose of your trash at your next stop. Please keep the speeds on the trails reasonable, watch out for blind corners and stay on your side of the trail only – NO RACING ON THE TRAILS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! Also, don’t forget to give the groomers the right of way, as like I’ve said before, it’s easier (and cheaper) to pull your sled out of deep snow than it is to pull the groomer out if it gets stuck. Now, with all that said, come on up and have some fun on our trails. The winter conditions couldn’t be better for some great riding!!
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced over this winter (between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern and the Fishtales Resort) have settled down some, however you still need to use caution and keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake, especially at night. Stay on the beaten paths and use slower speeds.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- February 23 Porcupine Mt Wilderness State Park “Snowburst” event beginning at 11am Lots of games indoors & out, for kids & adults, Guided Snow-Shoe Hike at 1:00pm (et), Lantern Lite Snowshoeing/Cross Country Skiing, Music, Spaghetti Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm, Torch Light Parade, Fireworks.
- March 2 Annual Fishing Derby at the Gogebic Lodge. Call Brian or Don at 906-842-3321 for details.
or www.gogebiclodge.com.
- March 9 “Hog-A-Thon” Perch Fishing Tournament (1 Day) hosted by Maple Ridge in Bergland.(Pre-fish March 8). Call Gus at 906-365-5050 for details or 906-575-3545.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out the “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 13:09:03 (PST)
As predicted, we’ve been getting lots and lots of snow. Out east this would be trouble – here, it’s just something to play in. The snow has been coming down for more than 24 hours now, with approximately 1 to 3-feet of new snow accumulating – and it’s still coming down heavy as of Monday night. We had heavy snowmobile traffic again this last weekend which did some damage to our excellent trails…right now they’re mostly good and the groomers are out on all trails getting them back in shape. Still no logging, detouring or problems on any trails to report at this time…knock on wood.
Our local weather forecast looks very good for the next 10-days with more snow predicted almost every single day!
A couple of quick reminders: Please do not litter on any trails – if you take it into the woods - bring it back out with you. You can always dispose of your trash at your next stop. Please keep the speeds on the trails reasonable, watch out for blind corners and stay on your side of the trail only – NO RACING ON THE TRAILS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! Also, don’t forget to give the groomers the right of way, as like I’ve said before, it’s easier (and cheaper) to pull your sled out of deep snow than it is to pull the groomer out if it gets stuck. Now, with all that said, come on up and have some fun on our trails. The winter conditions couldn’t be better for some great riding!!
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced over this winter (between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern and the Fishtales Resort) have settled down some, however you still need to use caution and keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake, especially at night. Stay on the beaten paths and use slower speeds.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
February 2, 9, 16, 23 Old Fashioned Lantern-Lit Skiing & Snowshoeing at Porcupine Mountain State Park.
February 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner Party at the Konteka in White Pine. Call 906-885-5170 for reservations.
February 16 & 17 Michigan FREE fishing weekend – No license required!
February 23 Porcupine Mt Wilderness State Park “Snowburst” event beginning at 11am
Lots of games indoors & out, for kids & adults, Guided Snow-Shoe Hike at 1:00pm (et),
Lantern Lite Snowshoeing/Cross Country Skiing, Music, Spaghetti Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm
Torch Light Parade, Fireworks.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out our “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <cjmaves@charter.net>
- Monday, February 11, 2013 at 15:56:00 (PST)
We have lots of snow and we’ve had some pretty cold temperatures all week that gave us the best conditions with which to make the best trail conditions. All of our trails are in excellent condition. Tuesday and Wednesday both gave us several inches of additional snow and predictions are calling for snow each day until Sunday when the forecast is calling for a big storm with “potential for significant snow accumulation”. Still no logging or problems on any trails to report.
A couple of quick reminders: Please do not litter on any trails – if you take it into the woods, bring it back out with you. You can always dispose of your trash at your next stop. Please keep the speeds on the trails reasonable, watch out for blind corners and stay on your side of the trail only – NO RACING ON THE TRAILS UNDER ANY CERCUMSTANCES! Also, don’t forget to give the groomers the right of way, as like I’ve said before, it’s easier (and cheaper) to pull your sled out of deep snow than it is to pull the groomer out if it gets stuck. Now, with all that said, come on up and have some fun on our trails. The winter conditions couldn’t be better for some great riding!!
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced over last weekend (between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern and the Fishtales Resort) have settled down some, however you still need to use caution and keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake, especially at night. Stay on the beaten paths and use slower speeds.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
February 2, 9, 16, 23 Old Fashioned Lantern-Lit Skiing & Snowshoeing at Porcupine Mountain State Park.
February 14 Valentine’s Day Dinner Party at the Konteka in White Pine. Call 906-885-5170 for reservations.
February 16 & 17 Michigan FREE fishing weekend – No license required!
February 23 Porcupine Mt Wilderness State Park “Snowburst” event beginning at 11am
Lots of games indoors & out, for kids & adults, Guided Snow-Shoe Hike at 1:00pm (et),
Lantern Lite Snowshoeing/Cross Country Skiing, Music, Spaghetti Dinner 5:00pm-7:00pm
Torch Light Parade, Fireworks.
For a full list of upcoming events throughout the year check out our “Calendar of Events” page at www.lakegogebicarea.com.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, February 07, 2013 at 14:41:54 (PST)
Snow, snow and more snow! We’re in the middle of a winter storm Wednesday night with lots of lake effect snow all day! Temperatures expected from single digits to the low 20’s plus more snow in the forecast for the next week are giving us some excellent trail conditions. The groomers are out running continuously on all of our trails…remember to pull over and give them the right of way at all times. If you happen to pass one of our pro groomer drivers give them a friendly wave and a thumbs up for all their hard work. No reports of any problems or logging at this time but I’ll be sure to pass any changes on to you as soon as I hear about any. One thing we do try to stress to all snowmobilers in our area is “If you carry it into the woods – carry it out of the woods.” In simple terms; please don’t litter out on the trails, please take it to the next stop you make and ask any business owner to dispose of the item for you. This makes it a lot easier to keep all those land easement permits for the trails. We appreciate your cooperation with this matter.
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced over last weekend (between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern and the Fishtales Resort) have settled down some, however you still need to use caution and keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake. Scope out your route first at a slower speed before really opening up your sled.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 17:24:30 (PST)
Wow…I think every snowmobiler in the Midwest visited our area this weekend! And we were all glad to see you all – hope you all had a great time enjoying the snow. That said, the trails did take a beating with all the extra traffic this weekend, however, our groomer drivers are working hard to return the trails to their best condition. The forecast is still calling for more snow over this next week with more rider friendly temperatures. So keep on coming back to have more fun on the Lake Gogebic trail system.
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced over last weekend (between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern and the Fishtales Resort) have settled down some, however you still need to use caution and keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake. Scope out your route first at a slower speed before really opening up your sled.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 21:05:13 (PST)
We’ve received a lot of snow over this last week which has brought our trail conditions up to “very good”. Our groomers are out and working hard to keep the trails in great shape. We like to remind sledders in our area to please give the groomers the right of way, as it’s a lot harder (and more expensive) to pull a groomer out of deep snow than it is to pull a sled out. You might think that they can run through anything but this is simply not the case. We appreciate your assistance with this.
The forecast over this next week shows more snow almost every day and temperatures a little more rider friendly into the teens and 20’s.
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced over last weekend (between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern and the Fishtales Resort) have settled down some, however you still need to use caution and keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake. Scope out your route first at a slower speed before really opening up your sled.
Don’t forget to check the upcoming events listed below as the Walleye Lodge’s fishing tournament is coming up this weekend. Shake it up a little…do a little riding on the trails and then try your luck with some fishing on Lake Gogebic. Enjoy the full experience of winter on Lake Gogebic.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle)
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details – All proceeds will generously be donated to our local chapter of Walleye’s For Tomorrow, so make sure to join the fun this next weekend!
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, January 25, 2013 at 11:54:00 (PST)
Snow, snow and more snow…is the forecast for the next 10 days! Winter is making up for lost time and the trails are looking good. Groomers have been out for the last week, working with all this snow. Monday we picked up about 8 to 10-inches of new snow – and lots of very cold temperatures. I think the high on Monday didn’t get above -14 degrees below zero! Watch out for frost bite in these conditions. Don’t leave any skin exposed, wear many layers to keep warm and stop frequently for a hot chocolate. That’s my cure for handling the cold weather. However, it is supposed to start warming up into the teens and 20’s by later this week.
The word is that the ice heaves we experienced on the lake over this last weekend are starting to settle back down again and I would be very surprised if there was any open water after the subzero temps we’ve been experiencing. But you should still keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake. Scope out your route first at a slower speed before really opening up your sled.
Don’t forget to check the upcoming events listed below as the Walleye Lodge’s fishing tournament is coming up this weekend. Shake it up a little…do a little riding on the trails and then try your luck with some fishing on Lake Gogebic. Get the full experience of winter on Lake Gogebic.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle)
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details – All proceeds will generously be donated to our local chapter of Walleye’s For Tomorrow, so make sure to join the fun this next weekend!
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10:11:17 (PST)
WARNING: Although as a rule, we never comment about riding on Lake Gogebic itself, as the DNR (the sponsor of our grant money) does not recognize trails over open water – thus there are no trail markings on the lake. However, we’re experiencing a first ever problem on the lake that we want to make sure we inform our riders about for their safety. We have reports of two large holes of open water between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern (at the northwest corner of the lake) and Fishtales Resort (approx. 6 miles south of the Hoop on the west shore). There are reports, also, of ice heaves near these spots. Please use caution and ride slow enough to see far ahead of you. These conditions could change rapidly so please use caution.
On the good side…we did receive about a foot of snow over the last few days! The trails should start to look (and feel) more like January trails very soon! We have forecasts for good chances of snow every single day over the next week, along with some very cold temperatures over most of this week, so make sure to pack your long underwear!
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle)
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details – All proceeds will generously be donated to our local chapter of Walleye’s For Tomorrow, so make sure to join the fun this next weekend!
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 18:03:04 (PST)
WARNING: Although as a rule, we never comment about riding on Lake Gogebic itself, as the DNR (the sponsor of our grant money) does not recognize trails over open water – thus there are no trail markings on the lake. However, we’re experiencing a first ever problem on the lake that we want to make sure we inform our riders about for their safety. We have reports of two large holes of open water between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern (at the northwest corner of the lake) and Fishtales Resort (approx. 6 miles south of the Hoop on the west shore). There are reports, also, of ice heaves on either side of these open holes. Please use caution and ride slow enough to see far ahead of you. These conditions could change rapidly so please use caution.
On the good side…we did receive about a foot of snow over the last few days! The trails should start to look (and feel) more like January trails very soon! We have forecasts for good chances of snow every single day over the next week, along with some very cold temperatures over Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, with highs below zero.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle)
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details.
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 09:20:16 (PST)
YIPPIIIIII!! WINTER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! We had received approx. 4-inches of new snow over the last couple of days, but today the snow has been coming down for most of the day and the next 10 days are expected to bring snow almost every day. Temps for the most part are very cold, with a slight daytime warm up into the high 20’s for the next couple of days followed by some pretty cold temps on Sunday (pack your long johns) (expect a high of -3 on Monday). Groomers will most likely be heading out on Friday, conditions allowing. I should be getting some eye witness accounts from the groomer drivers, as well as from all the snowmobilers I hear buzzing around already, as to the conditions of our trails, so I will be passing that info on to you ASAP. We're all looking forward to seeing you up here real soon.
FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle)
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details.
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 15:45:05 (PST)
The conditions are set for a return to snowmobiling…if only the weather predictions come true! There are high chances of snow over the next couple of days plus chances of snow every day over the next 10 days. The temps look to be dropping constantly over that period as well. Now all we can do is sit and wait. Trail conditions are not good as of right now, but I will be back on and updating this report as soon as we get any recordable amount of snow. Keep your fingers crossed!
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle)
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details.
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 11:27:35 (PST)
What can I say? We’ve not had good conditions, or normal conditions, for this time of year! Trails still have a covering of snow but no base to speak of right now. What I could see of the trails from the roadway wasn’t as bad as I had thought they might be, probably due to almost no traffic on them right now.
The rest of the week’s forecast doesn’t look…but, when we make it to the weekend it looks like winters back on!! Weather predictions are for snow and highs in the teens for most of next week and the groomers are ready and waiting!! As soon as conditions change or if the local forecast predictions change as we get closer to the weekend I’ll let you know.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle)
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details.
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 09, 2013 at 11:44:39 (PST)
Trails in our area are ride able in some areas and poor in others due to a lack of snow. The forecast doesn’t show any snow until Sunday and so-so for over the 10-day forecast. However, some of our best snow storms have happened when there was no forecast for them…so keep your fingers crossed and do the Hekki Lunta dance (to the snow gods). Groomers are not out at this time, also due to a lack of snow. All this said, riders in the area are not really complaining much. One snowmobiler reported that trail 8 East was, for the most part, in good condition. Back in the wooded areas the trails will have more snow, most especially on trails 102, 1 North and 13 North. So if you’re in the area and snowmobiling isn’t great why not try out some of the events listed at the bottom of this report.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here on Lake Gogebic we’re wishing you a safe and good ride!
Upcoming events:
- If you’re planning on being in the area January 7th, 8th and 9th and are looking for something new to try…you’re in luck! For the first time ever the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “Ice Fishing School with Professional Walleye Fisherman Mark Martin”! It’s your chance to fish alongside one of the biggest pro fishermen, and a heck of a nice guy! Mark will teach you lots of professional fishing tips for you to try. For complete details on this event visit www.lakegogebicarea.com or call Sarah at 906-575-3542. Hurry, limited space available.
- 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament
(Formerly Russ' Bait and Tackle
January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details.
- Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, January 04, 2013 at 08:57:11 (PST)
Heh all…well we may not have the perfect report that you’re all waiting for – but we’ve been getting a few new inches of snow each day. And although it’s enough to ride on it is not “currently” enough snow to send the groomers out on for grooming. Reports from riders in the area are that the trails are, for the most part, rideable but not great at this time. So keep your fingers crossed for some major lake effect snow, and I’ll keep you posted on any changes.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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). From all of us here at Lake Gogebic we’d like to wish you a safe and Happy New Year!
P.S. If you’re planning on being in the area January 7th, 8th and 9th and are looking for something new to try…you’re in luck! For the first time ever the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “Ice Fishing School with Professional Walleye Fisherman Mark Martin”! It’s your chance to fish alongside one of the biggest pro fishermen, and a heck of a nice guy! Mark will teach you lots of professional fishing tips for you to try. For complete details on this event visit www.lakegogebicarea.com or call Sarah at 906-575-3542. Hurry, limited space available.
P.S.S. Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, December 31, 2012 at 16:52:29 (PST)
At this time we’ve received an approx. total of a foot or so, depending on how far south you go on our trails (the Wisconsin border just north of Presque Isle) to almost as far north as Rockland. As usual, the most snow can be found in the highlands over trail 102 and portions of 1 north as well as 13 north. The groomers are out where the snow makes it possible for grooming, however the conditions are not great. The good news is the temperatures have been very cold (nights below zero & days in the teens) so any wet areas should be frozen nicely. The ten day forecast for our area shows snow each day from Friday thru into the New Year…how much remains to be seen.
My trail reports may be running a bit shorter for awhile as I’m heading in for rotator cuff surgery on this Friday…on my right shoulder…again. So I’ll be pecking away with just my left hand for a month or so. I will wish you all a Happy New Year now, and remember you get to celebrate twice on Lake Gogebic! You can ring in the New Year at the north end of the lake in the eastern time zone and then head down the lake into central time to celebrate once again!!! This is always a draw for anyone looking for a unique experience to celebrate New Years Eve on beautiful Lake Gogebic.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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!
P.S. If you’re planning on being in the area January 7th, 8th and 9th and are looking for something new to try…you’re in luck! For the first time ever the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “Ice Fishing School with Professional Walleye Fisherman Mark Martin”! It’s your chance to fish alongside one of the biggest pro fishermen, and a heck of a nice guy! Mark will teach you lots of professional fishing tips for you to try. For complete details on this event visit www.lakegogebicarea.com or call Sarah at 906-575-3542. Hurry, limited space available.
P.S.S. Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 20:55:48 (PST)
Well we’re finally getting some new snow, part of what most of the Midwest is getting. The groomers may be heading out in a couple of days, conditions permitting, to start packing the trails down, causing them to freeze up. The drags will be hitched on when there is sufficient snowfall. I know I heard some snowmobiles go by this afternoon, but in all honesty, the trails are not in good condition at this time, even if it does look like a winter wonderland out there. The forecast over the next 10 days does look great, though…lots of snow with temperatures where they should be – 20’s and teens for highs and low teens for lows.
That’s all for now, I will keep updating my reports as conditions change. 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!
P.S. If you’re planning on being in the area January 7th, 8th and 9th and are looking for something new to try…you’re in luck! For the first time ever the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “Ice Fishing School with Professional Walleye Fisherman Mark Martin”! It’s your chance to fish alongside one of the biggest pro fishermen, and a heck of a nice guy! Mark will teach you lots of professional fishing tips for you to try. For complete details on this event visit www.lakegogebicarea.com or call Sarah at 906-575-3542. Hurry, limited space available.
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 15:56:30 (PST)
As you can imagine, since there have been no trail reports so far, the trails are not ready and open yet. What started out as promising snowfall a couple of weeks ago has since melted with warmer than normal temperatures. Now it looks like a possibly heavy snowfall amount is on its way over Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th. We’ve had some pretty cold temperatures over the past couple of days, so wet areas should be starting to freeze back up again. The long forecast is also calling for additional snow through this week and, in particular next weekend, with more seasonable temps, also. So it’s possible the trails could be ready to be ridden by the weekend of the 14th. However, this could all change in the blink of an eye, as we’ve seen happen over and over again through the years, so please keep checking back for further updates as conditions change.
I’m in for jury duty this next week so please be patient for those reports as I won’t have time to put them on until night time.
You can always get a view as to how the lake is freezing by logging on to the chamber website, listed below, and taking a look at our webcam, located at the northwest corner of the lake.
That’s all for now, 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 summer and we’ll see you next winter!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Saturday, December 08, 2012 at 11:04:19 (PST)
It was great to see so many snowmobilers back up here for one last weekend of “backwoods” riding. All in all, reports were very good for the trails that were back in the woods…so we were especially happy to hear everyone had a good time. But this is it guys….temperature predictions for this next week are mostly around 60-ish, with a high next Friday of 67! I don’t think you’ll be able to find enough snow to make any amount of riding worth the trip. It was a great season and we thank all who visited our area this winter and hope to see you up here this summer or perhaps next fall for the color. This area is a real treasure to experience in all seasons.
That’s all for now, 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 summer and we’ll see you next winter!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 18:15:25 (PST)
Well, the temps have been rising and we’ve had a little bit of rain today. This Thursday and Friday may be your last chance for some snowmobiling with a chance of snow on Thursday and lows in the teens and twenties. After that, yuk! Next week looks to have highs in the 40’s and 50’s. We’ve pretty much lost any trails running through towns, 8 east is black, 8 west has a pretty good sun exposure so should be getting pretty bare. The good news is, and most of you repeat snowmobilers know this; there is still some pretty good snow to be found back on the trails that run in the woods. Trails 102, 1 north, 13 north, and even 1 south and 13 south all should have a decent amount of snow still on them as they are protected by the tree cover. The traffic is almost non-existent out on the trails at this time. Reports from a group of snowmobilers that we spoke to today were actually favorable for the trails that remained in the woods. Will this be the best riding of the year? No. But we know there are you die hard riders out there that like to trailer out to some of the trails mentioned above for that one last ride of the season and still get plenty of fun in before putting your sled away. So, we’ll be open and waiting to serve you when you come up for what may be that last weekend for the season. Dress light!
We may be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
I will keep updating the trail report as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, March 07, 2012 at 18:17:37 (PST)
Good news – bad news…we still have lots of snow, but we may not have it for very long with the weather forecast we’re looking at for the remainder of this week. Predictions are for highs in the 40’s for most of this next week…yuk! Nighttime temps may give us a chance to continue to groom if they stay in the 20’s and we have enough snow to groom with. But don’t write snowmobiling off for the season just yet – we’ve been known to get some pretty good winter storms mid to late March that make for some awesome riding. I will keep you posted as the week progresses and let you know if it looks like the trails will be worth riding. As of this moment I’d say get out there and ride – we had some pretty cold temps over the past couple of nights that certainly helped the trails.
We may be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
I will keep updating the trail report as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, March 05, 2012 at 09:12:13 (PST)
Well…we’ve got snow! And then some!! I’d say we’ve received at least 2-feet of snow over this last week. We may be in for another winter storm this Saturday so there just isn’t a good reason not to come up and play in all this wonderful snow we have. In fact, looking into next weeks weather we may be heading into some unwelcome warmer temperatures, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity to get out while the conditions are perfect. All three groomers are out on all of our trails, making the most of this most recent “good packing” snow.
We may be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. There have been complaints of sleds riding the railroad tracks in the Bergland area. There is law enforcement out and they will be ticketing anyone doing so. Riding these tracks also takes you onto private property and does not help with property owner relations in the area. Use common sense and ride where you know you’re supposed to ride. So, please, stay on the trails, have fun and stay safe!
I will keep updating the trail report as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, March 01, 2012 at 19:53:36 (PST)
Hi guys…good news in the forecast! There is talk of a big storm heading our way over the weekend (big stuff on Sunday thru Monday). Also colder temps through the weekend. Unfortunately, the very end of the month looks to be warming up (again!!) – maybe the forecast will be wrong. March is typically a great time to ride, with mild temps and less traffic. But there is nothing typical about the weather we’ve had to deal with this winter. We get snow then it warms up, then repeat; makes it hard to keep the groomers going steadily. Right now the trails are running fair to good, depending on what trail you’re on, what time of the day it is (early rides are always the best), etc.
There really is quite a science to grooming. These aren’t excuses; these are facts. One trail might benefit from grooming while another may not, depending on location. Trail 8 east is a hard one to keep in good condition because it has wide open fields around it and this does nothing to protect the snow on the trail. Also, it has gravel as a base so if the sun starts hitting any bare spots it magnifies the heat and we have even more melt. We almost always get more snow over our most northern trails, it’s just a higher elevation area that always gets hit, while trails south of the lake will almost always get less snow and therefore will be rough. Take into consideration that we’re talking up to a 30 to 40 mile difference between these areas and how much the weather can differ from one area to another. Trails that run in the wooded areas are well protected from sun and wind and will keep the snow better. The groomers, also, must always take into consideration what kind of snow we have (light and fluffy versus heavy and wet and good packing) and adjust the drags accordingly because the different kinds of snow will groom differently. Our drivers need to be commended for the job they have been doing; with hours that are constantly varying, getting up in the middle of the night to head out into the cold and start grooming because the daytime temps will be too high to allow them to groom during nice daytime hours. Spending up to 14 hours at a time to make sure to get a trail finished or spending an entire day helping our mechanic weld and/or repair problems with not only the groomers but the drags as well. Well, I’ve gone on long enough for you all to get the idea. I just hope anyone who didn’t get a perfectly smooth ride on any of our trails will remember all this the next time they feel the need to complain. We are all about keeping our trails as good as we can but there are so many factors that are out of our control…just know that we do want everyone to have a great time and a great ride here at Lake Gogebic.
We may be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. There have been complaints of sleds riding the railroad tracks in the Bergland area. There is law enforcement out and they will be ticketing anyone doing so. Riding these tracks also takes you onto private property and does not help with property owner relations in the area. Use common sense and ride where you know you’re supposed to ride. So, please, stay on the trails, have fun and stay safe!
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 18:34:03 (PST)
The weather forecast for the next 10 days is looking very promising! By Wednesday the daytime highs should be back to normal for this time of year and there is snow in the forecast for every single day over the next 10 days!! As of right now trail conditions are in fair to good condition depending on what trail you’re on. Trails south of the lake as well as trails that run near roadways will be in the poorest condition while trails that run north of the lake and back in the woods will have the best conditions. Icy corners are still a concern so slow speeds accordingly.
We may be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. There have been complaints of sleds riding the railroad tracks in the Bergland area. There is law enforcement out and they will be ticketing anyone doing so. Riding these tracks also takes you onto private property and does not help with property owner relations in the area. Use common sense and ride where you know you’re supposed to ride. So, please, stay on the trails, have fun and stay safe!
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, February 20, 2012 at 20:43:40 (PST)
It’s snowing!! And there are reports of more snow Saturday as well. This should help the trails, but continue to watch out for icy conditions on corners and trails near roadways will have some bare patches. Temps should be cold enough for daytime grooming, but definitely cold enough for nighttime grooming. I’ll keep you posted as to how much snow we get and how much we’re expected to get. There are already weather predictions for next weekend that look pretty good.
I’d like to address some complaints that we’ve heard about Trail 8 east, between Bergland and Ewen. This trail runs along farm fields and has no protection from winds blowing most of the snow off of this trail. And once a bare spot appears the sun magnifies the problem. There are so many factors that go into grooming and maintaining good trails. Of course the weather…whether it is too warm, too windy, the snow is too dry and just blows around and then there is the heavy snowmobile traffic to take into account. Once bare spots appear on a trail like this running a drag over it just amplifies the problem. It has been brought to our attention that Trail 8 east is not in as good of condition as the trail heading east out of Ewen. If you take a look at that section of trail you’ll see that it is much more protected by trees and thus has a better chance of keeping snow on the trail. Just please know that we continue to strive for the best trail conditions at all times – however we can only work with what we’ve got. So hang in there, we’ve got plenty of other trails to explore!
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. There have been complaints of sleds riding the railroad tracks in the Bergland area. There is law enforcement out and they will be ticketing anyone doing so. Riding these tracks also takes you onto private property and does not help with property owner relations in the area. Use common sense and ride where you know you’re supposed to ride. So, please, stay on the trails, have fun and stay safe!
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, February 17, 2012 at 09:15:11 (PST)
Although the forecast is calling for another mid-week warm up we are getting some pretty cold nights giving us a good chance to get out and groom overnight. We are expecting colder temperatures and more snow by Thursday thru Saturday…just in time for Presidents weekend! At this time some of our trails are in fair to good condition after more heavy weekend traffic. Trails running near roadways will be in the roughest condition as sleds drag salt and sand from the highway onto the trails. The corners may be icy so please slow speeds accordingly. You’re best bet is to head to the trails running through the woods (102, 1 North, 13 North, 13 South and 1 South as well as 100).
I’d like to address some complaints that we’ve heard about Trail 8 east, between Bergland and Ewen. This trail runs along farm fields and has no protection from winds blowing most of the snow off of this trail. And once a bare spot appears the sun magnifies the problem. There are so many factors that go into grooming and maintaining good trails. Of course the weather…whether it is too warm, too windy, the snow is too dry and just blows around and then there is the heavy snowmobile traffic to take into account. Once bare spots appear on a trail like this running a drag over it just amplifies the problem. It has been brought to our attention that Trail 8 east is not in as good of condition as the trail heading east out of Ewen. If you take a look at that section of trail you’ll see that it is much more protected by trees and thus has a better chance of keeping snow on the trail. Just please know that we continue to strive for the best trail conditions at all times – however we can only work with what we’ve got. So hang in there, we’ve got plenty of other trails to explore!
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. There have been complaints of sleds riding the railroad tracks in the Bergland area. There is law enforcement out and they will be ticketing anyone doing so. Riding these tracks also takes you onto private property and does not help with property owner relations in the area. Use common sense and ride where you know you’re supposed to ride. So, please, stay on the trails, have fun and stay safe!
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, February 13, 2012 at 18:56:13 (PST)
Yipeee! We got snow…so far about 6-inches, probably more in the higher elevation areas north of the lake. And we definitely have the cold; highs today have barely made it out of the single digits. The local forecast is calling for additional snow through the weekend with perfect temperatures for good grooming. The groomers are out on all trails working them back into good condition. You will still need to watch out for icy conditions on corners and reduce speed accordingly.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. There have been complaints of sleds riding the railroad tracks between Bergland and Merriweather. There is law enforcement out and they will be ticketing anyone doing so. Riding these tracks also takes you onto private property and does not help with property owner relations in the area. So, please, stay on the trails, have fun and stay safe!
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, February 10, 2012 at 14:16:01 (PST)
Trails are running in fair to poor condition at this time. We have some very icy conditions, especially on corners – so please slow speeds accordingly. The best trails are the ones in the woods, away from roadways. Now, for the good news…there is snow in the forecast and cold temperatures for this weekend!! We have been getting some really cold night temps over the past few days, which are helping. The groomers have been able to get out and at least knock the ridges down. So…cross your fingers, again. I’ll let you know the minute we start seeing new snow.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. There have been complaints of sleds riding the railroad tracks in the Bergland area. There is law enforcement out and they will be ticketing anyone doing so. Riding these tracks also takes you onto private property and does not help with property owner relations in the area. So, please, stay on the trails, have fun and stay safe!
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, February 08, 2012 at 14:16:19 (PST)
This has not been a good week, weather wise, although I think we can be thankful that at least we didn’t get any rain. Warmer than normal temperatures over the last four or five days have not helped the trails, and as a result we can see a lot of bare spots on trails as seen from the roadway. Corners will be icy in most cases. That said, at least you’ll be able to find some decent riding on trails that run primarily back in the woods, which is most of all of our trails with the exception of Trail 8 West and Trail 8 East. Use caution near streams and rivers that may have weakened ice after this recent warm spell. Hopefully we’ve seen the last of these crazy temperatures as the forecast is calling for colder, more normal temperatures for this week. Highs mostly in the 20’s and some really cold lows, some nights below zero! Also, with that cold weather there are predictions of snow off and on all week. Cross your fingers that it’s a lot of snow! I will let you know as soon as we get some more snow so please keep checking back.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
*****We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had quite a few complaints from land owners of snowmobilers riding off trails. Please do not jeopardize our land easements, and therefore jeopardize our trails, just to take a short cut or to ride on untouched snow. Ride only on marked trails means ride only on marked trails!*****
That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Monday, February 06, 2012 at 14:00:11 (PST)
The weather is not our friend this week. Temperatures continue to climb well into the 30’s for highs. Groomers have been put on a nighttime only grooming schedule for now. Trails seen from the roadway are looking bare on corners and wherever trails cross roadways. Trails back in the woods would be your best bet for a good ride as the trees shade would help keep the snow in better condition. At this time there is no new snowfall in the forecast until Monday the 6th. However, I have heard that there is an Arctic blast heading our way later into next week. It’s a good thing we started out with a good amount of snow. If you are planning on coming up this week plan to get in most of your riding early in the day while the trails would most likely be in the best condition after a night time grooming.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Friday, February 03, 2012 at 12:43:04 (PST)
The weather is not our friend this week. Temperatures continue to climb well into the 30’s for highs. Groomers are been put on a nighttime only grooming schedule for now. Trails seen from the roadway are looking bare on corners and where ever trails cross roadways. Trails back in the woods would be your best bet for a good ride as the trees shade would help keep the snow in better condition. At this time there is no new snowfall in the forecast until Monday the 6th. However, I have heard that there is an Arctic blast heading our way later into next week. It’s a good thing we started out with a good amount of snow. If you are planning on coming up this week plan to get in most of your riding early in the day while the trails would most likely be in the best condition after a night time grooming.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
I will keep updating the trail report as soon as conditions change so please check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, February 01, 2012 at 21:45:13 (PST)
Temperatures are once again climbing into the 30’s during the daytime highs, however nighttime lows will probably save us from too much trail damage. Groomers will probably be running during the nighttime and early morning hours until we see a drop in the daytime temps. The trail conditions right now are still good, however the traffic has been very high which makes the snow on trails kind of sugary (that’s my technical term). Corners may be icy so use caution and slower speeds. There is a little snow in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday of this week and we do have a lot of snow on the ground still at this point.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
I will keep updating as conditions change so check back soon. That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 08:47:22 (PST)
Our groomers have been very busy this weekend keeping the trails in good condition with the heavy traffic we’ve been experiencing. It seems like it’s been snowing all weekend (still snowing as I write this) giving us another 6 to 8-inches of new snow. The trails are looking great and ready for more riding.
We will be seeing some logging on Trail 1 South, approximately 5-miles south of the Hwy. 28 & Hwy. 64 junction (approx. 1-mile north of Fishtales) at some point. The weather will dictate just when they will start, so keep an eye out in this area for logging trucks.
We’d like to remind all snowmobilers, again, to please ride only on marked trails. We’ve had some complaints from land owners in the area of the Gogebic Lodge of sleds riding over driveways. This can cause a big problem for cars trying to enter and exit their driveway.
That’s all for now, 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 10:27:35 (PST)
We did receive a good amount of snow earlier this week with the last storm that blew through, dumping about 8 to 10-inches of new snow. Temperatures mid week are about 30 for highs but we’re still getting low temps in the overnight hours that will keep the trails in great shape. The local forecast is calling for cooler daytime temps by this weekend with more snow. Trails remain in very good condition over our trail system with all three groomers out on all trails. No logging or other problems to report on or near our trails at this time. So we hope to see you all up here soon…plenty of snow to play in!
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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 09:14:07 (PST)
Once again we’re under a “winter storm warning”, expecting upwards of 8-inches of new snow from late Sunday night through Monday evening. We may expect some wintry mix with freezing rain falling before the snowfall begins so please use caution as slippery conditions may occur.
Groomers are out on all of Gogebic Area Grooming’s trails with no logging to report at this time. Please slow down and use caution on corners as they may be icy. All Lake Gogebic trails are in excellent condition after another busy weekend and will only get better with the expected snowfall over this next week. I will change the trail reports as conditions change so check back for more updates.
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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 21:27:52 (PST)
Wow, we just got through one winter storm, which dropped about 8-inches of new snow, and now we’re heading into another winter storm watch! This watch is to run from Wednesday night through Thursday night, expecting to drop another 6-inches of snow with higher amounts in the higher terrain areas at the north end of the lake and over the trails that run north of the lake. No problems to report on any trails at this time – all 3 groomers are running on all trails and the report in from snowmobilers in the area right now is that our trails are in excellent condition. So, come on up and play in our snow!
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 and don’t over drink and drive. Also, please ride single file on all trails at all times, for your safety as well as others. 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 ride and a great day!
Carolyn at the Hoop <info@lakegogebicarea.com>
- Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 09:12:25 (PST)
After a very busy weekend all three of our groomers are continuing to run non-stop, covering all of our trails and will have them in excellent condition in no time at all. We’ve got the snow and with a “lake effect” snow advisory for most of our area we should be seeing between 4 to 8-inches of additional snowfall over Monday night. We’ve also got the cold, with nighttime lows expected in the single digits over the next few days, which will really help set the trails up nicely. The local weather report is calling for more snow through the week right up to this upcoming weekend…so come on up and play in our snow!
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 and don’t over drink and drive. Also, please ride single file on all trails at all times, for your safety as well as others. 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>
- Monday, January 16, 2012 at 17:50:12 (PST)
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 19:14:45 (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 10:14:34 (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 12:22:17 (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 12:34:05 (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 09:08:22 (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 17:03:08 (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 15:55:19 (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 09:22:22 (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 18:40:37 (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 14:17:50 (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 10:49:23 (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 19:31:32 (PST)
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