Before I share the trail report let’s give some well deserved credit to a group of riders from Wertz Warriors who are criss-crossing Northern Michigan this week on behalf of Michigan Winter Special Olympics!!!

Over the years theses dedicated riders have raised hundred$ of thou$and$ of dollar$ for the games. They will be in Traverse City Wednesday evening for the opening ceremonies and to give the athletes a ride on their machine. This year’s ride is saddened by the loss of 3 very dedicated supporters Roy Heisner, Dave White and Mark “The Bird” Fidrych. If you come across this group while they are in route…move over and salute them…if you happen to be near a location for one of their stops drop in and applaud them. This group is a true Ambassador for our sport!!! We are fortunate to be members at the Mio Moose which has hosted the group as one of their stops for many years and met all the riders Monday morning for breakfast. Gentlemen…God Bless and enjoy a Safe Ride!!!

Okay now for the report…We have received a half inch or so in the last 24 hours with possibly another inch forecasted between now and the weekend!!! The temps are scheduled to remain in the cold range so what we have should stay. Not a lot to be tingly all over about but at least enough powder to cool the liquid cooled sleds. And for those of you who know the area the Forest Service Rds. always provide an alternative.

The picnic table has but a mere 4” of snow covering its dignity.

If anything changes dramatically as we approach the weekend I’ll update

Fuel availability: Mio has multiple fueling locations (please, Please, PLEASE stay off the sidewalks while in town). Luzerne has fuel available at the Express. At the South end of the County the Pink Store is open and has fuel. In McKinley we still don’t have the Market reopened… I may have some good news to share about this issue in the next week or so!!! However for fuel right now I’d suggest you ask at the restaurant they may be able to suggest something.

If you have any comments or suggestions related to this report…send along an email (be sure to state a topic in the subject line…if none is shown they are deleted) and I’ll try to work on them. Any and all criticisms should be written on small pieces of paper and then quickly discarded…until next time…Enjoy, Think Snow and Ride Safe!!! ;-)