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Marquette
Country of Big Bay, Champion, Gwinn, Chocolay, Ishpeming, Marquette,
Michigamme, Negaunee, Republic, Michigan, Cross Country Trail Information
 Marquette
Country is fast becoming the destination of choice for tourists and
visitors desiring to have it all in one spot. Not only do we have
every type of recreation available to us year round, (including
winter surfing on Lake Superior), but our diverse restaurants
located in our historic downtown buildings offer a wide assortment
of local fare.
Located in the center
of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Marquette was recently named one
of Top Ten Destinations in the world to visit.
Fall offers up a fine display of
splendor with brilliant color throughout the county. A great way to
get in touch with the fall color is by hiking or biking on the many
trails throughout the county. If you prefer to drive you can print
out your ready-made fall color tour guide from our web site.
Add all of the above to the endless
festivals and events that are happening, from The Blues Fest,
Seafood Fest, Superior Bike Fest, Noquemanon Ski Race, Ski Jumping
and Suicide Bowl, Ore to Shore Bike Race and the UP200 Sled Dog
Race, WE HAVE IT ALL!
Marquette,
Michigan Cross Country Trail Reports and Conditions
*Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority. Last full groom Saturday night, touch up done on Sunday morning. All trails open, but expect dirt to start showing as temperatures remain warm, especially on south facing slopes like Boozhoo and by the ponds @ Tourist Park. Grooming will be done as the weather allows but as temps remain above freezing it makes grooming difficult. Your comments are always appreciated.
Thank You to John Sonderegger for doing the trail report last week!
G=Groomed T=Tracked or Comments
TRAIL – First Priority
Noque FV to 14K G & T Saturday
Animoosh G & T Saturday
Wabaan G & T Saturday
Mukwa G & T Saturday
Migizi G & T Saturday, Track was best left as is
Gookookoo G & T Saturday, Track was best left as is
Papasay G & T Saturday, Track was best left as is
Boozhoo G & T Saturday, Possible dirt on south slopes
Zhing G & T Saturday
Bagwagi G & T Sunday
Chiwagi G & T Sunday
Stadium G & T Saturday
Connectors G & T Saturday
TRAIL – Second Priority
Noque from 14K to 510 G & T Wednesday
TRAIL – Third Priority
Noque – FV to Tourist Park G & T Wednesday, Possible dirt on south slopes
*Blueberry Ridge: Groomed and tracked last Friday. Due to warm temperatures no grooming will be done today. Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. Stay tuned…
*Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning. Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.
*Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays
*Big Bay Pathway: Big Bay trails are classic only and groomed each Friday evening or Saturday morning. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette.
*Al Quaal: Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.
*Valley Spur: Groomed and tracked on Friday. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Monday, March 08, 2010 at 09:40:55 (PST)
*Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority. Your comments are always appreciated.
As shown below the Noque from Tourist Park all the way to Co Rd 510 was groomed Wednesday and should still be great today.
G=Groomed T=Tracked or Comments
TRAIL – First Priority
Noque FV to 14K G & T Last night
Animoosh G & T Last night
Wabaan G & T Last Night
Mukwa G & T Last Night
Migizi G & T Last Night
Gookookoo G & T Last Night
Papasay G & T Last Night
Boozhoo G & T Last Night
Zhing G & T Last Night
Bagwagi G & T Last Night
Chiwagi G & T Last Night
Stadium G & T Last Night
Connectors G & T Last Night
TRAIL – Second Priority
Noque from 14K to 510 G & T Wednesday
TRAIL – Third Priority
Noque – FV to Tourist Park G & T Wednesday
*Blueberry Ridge: Track set Monday. Next grooming is scheduled for Friday. Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly.
*Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning. Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.
*Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays
*Big Bay Pathway: Groomed Saturday. Next scheduled grooming is Friday night. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette.
*Al Quaal: Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.
*Valley Spur: Groomed Monday. Next scheduled grooming is Friday to preserve snow quality. Don’t forget the Taste and Glide this week end at Valley Spur. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
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Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 11:37:52 (PST)
*Noquemanon: Below is a new system that we will be trying out for our Forestville trail reports. It shows in order of priority what we will groom and track.
Did you know that over the last two weeks that staff and volunteers have spent a total of 136 hours grooming the Forestville trails! Thank you to everyone!
G=Groomed T=Tracked or Comments
TRAIL – First Priority
Noque FV to 14K G & T Yesterday
Animoosh G & T Yesterday
Wabaan G & T Yesterday
Mukwa G & T Yesterday
Migizi G & T Yesterday
Gookookoo G & T Yesterday
Papasay G & T Yesterday
Boozhoo G & T Yesterday
Zhing G & T Yesterday
Bagwagi G & T Today-Morning
Chiwagi G & T Today- Morning
Stadium G & T Yesterday
Connectors G & T Yesterday
TRAIL – Second Priority
Noque from 14K to 510 G & T Today- Morning
TRAIL – Third Priority
Noque – FV to Tourist Park G & T Today- Morning Road crossings pushed down for a more pleasant skiing experience.
*Blueberry Ridge: Groomed and tracked 100% last night with the Bombie. The trail is in excellent condition.
*Saux Head: Rolled yesterday, set to be groomed and tracked today.
*Fit Strip: Not groomed, Grooming has been minimal at the Fit Strip due to Equipment breakdown. Thank you for your patience.
*Big Bay Pathway: Thank you to Terry Renolds & Larry Truel, from Valley Spur for coming up to Big Bay and prepping the trail for the Honey Bear Classic Ski Race, TOMORROW!! Saturday, February 27, 2010. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette. 15K and 30K Races over beautifully “groomed wilderness” Registration: 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Thunder Bay Inn. Race starts at NOON Awards, refreshments and bluegrass at 2:00 pm. Entry fee: $25, meal tickets $5, For more information, call NTN at 235-6861
*Al Quaal: Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.
*Valley Spur: Groomed and tracked yesterday. Excellent condition! The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says Subscribe Today – RSS // Email. Click on the email tab.
Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Friday, February 26, 2010 at 13:04:27 (PST)
*Noquemanon: Below is a new system that we will be trying out for our Forestville trail reports. It shows in order of priority what we will groom and track. Today is a hard to day to gauge because the snow is still falling however, I thought it could be useful since it ranks what will be done 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.
We will be rolling and grooming throughout the day, so be aware that groomers will be out and about. We will hold off setting track on some trails until the snow subsides.
TRAIL – First Priority G=Groomed T=Tracked Date and Comments
Noque FV to 14K G T Morning
Animoosh G T Morning
Boozoo G Afternoon
Zhing G Afternoon
Papasay G Afternoon
Gookookoo G Tonight
Bagwagi G Tonight
Chiwagi G Tonight
Migizi G Tonight
Waaban G T Morning
Mukwa G T Morning
Connectors G Afternoon
TRAIL – Second Priority
Noque from 14K to 510 Waiting, check back tomorrow.
TRAIL – Third Priority
Noque – FV to Tourist Park Set for a full groom on Thursday or Friday night.
Other
*Blueberry Ridge: Skate lanes groomed, yesterday. Set to be groomed with the Bombie tonight. Lost poles have been sent to Sports Rack.
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked Feb 18th.
*Fit Strip: Set to be groomed this afternoon. Wednesday Night Relay last night is tonight. Grooming has been minimal at the Fit Strip due to Equipment breakdown. Thank you for your patience.
*Big Bay Pathway: Classic tracks set on Feb 22nd.
Honey Bear Classic Ski Race, Saturday, February 27, 2010
Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette
15K and 30K Races over beautifully “groomed wilderness”
Registration: 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Thunder Bay Inn
Race starts at NOON Awards, refreshments and bluegrass at 2:00 pm
Entry fee: $25, meal tickets $5, For more information, call NTN at 235-6861
*Al Quaal: Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.
*Valley Spur: Groomed and tracks set this morning. The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 07:19:43 (PST)
Noquemanon: The following trails were groomed and tracked last night and this morning.
Noque from Forestville to 14k
Animoosh
Boozhoo
Zhing
Mukwa
Waaban
Migizi
Gookookoo
Bagwaji
Chiwaji
Papasay
The following trails are being groomed this morning and will be done before noon.
Forestville to Tourist Park
The Michigan State High School Cross Country Skiing Championships will be hosted by the SSC at the Forestville Trailhead on Friday February 19 and Saturday February 20. The SSC encourages the ski community to come out and cheer on the racers for these events. We have 90 registered high school racers from Marquette, Ironwood, Houghton, Traverse City, Petoskey and a guest team from Soo Canada this year, making it an international event as well as a State meet. Volunteers are working hard along with NTN groomers to prepare good race course using the Noque, Boozhoo, Gookookoo, Migizi, Bagwaji and Chiwaji trail sections. The course maps and profiles will be posted on line on the SSC web site (www.superiorlandskiclub.com) and will also be on the bulletin board in the pole barn.We ask that skiers using the trails respect the race courses and events (schedules below). During the events the race courses will be closed to other skiers.
The Animoosh trail will remain open to skiers and spectators during the races. There is a short section (about 200 meters) under the power line at the Lake Superior overlook where the Animoosh and Noque trails converge. There will be pin flags along this section – please stay outside of the flags while skiing through that section during the races. Also, if you enjoy skiing with your dog on Animoosh, please consider leaving them home during the races, or instead use the Tourist Park trailhead for dog walking during the races.
Schedule of Events:Friday Feb 19. Classic Sprints Course: Stadium and Boozhoo Sprint Loop (1.1 km) Times: 2:00 – 2:45 Qualifiers 3:00 – 6:00 pm Elimination Rounds
Saturday Feb 20. Freestyle/Classic Pursuit Courses: 5 km and 6 km (Stadium, Noque, Gookookoo, Migizi, Bagwaji, Chiwaji, and Boozhoo loop) Times: 10 am – 12 pm Freestyle individual Starts 3 pm – 5:30 pm Classic Pursuit
*Blueberry Ridge: The NTN and the DNRE have a great partnership together to keep the Blueberry Trails groomed in the winter months. We have an agreed upon contract that has not change over three years. With this contract we would like to share that within the next six weeks we have 13 Snowmobile grooms and 3 Bombie grooms left. This gives us two grooms a week with 3 bombies for hard snow tilling or deep snow grooming.
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked last night. Peepoday and outer loop were not tracked due to equipment difficulty.
*Fit Strip: Groomed and tracked over the weekend.
*Big Bay Pathway: Groomed on Feb 15th. Next groom set for Feb 19th.
Honey Bear Classic Ski Race, Saturday, February 27, 2010
Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette
15K and 30K Races over beautifully “groomed wilderness”
Registration: 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Thunder Bay Inn
Race starts at NOON Awards, refreshments and bluegrass at 2:00 pm
Entry fee: $25, meal tickets $5, For more information, call NTN at 235-6861 or Kristi at 250-3350
*Al Quaal: Groomed and tracked on Feb 15th.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 06:20:02 (PST)
*Noquemanon: The Forestville area is receiving a lot of snow at this time. Trails will be rolled continuously through out the day. Expect groomers out on the trails, along with drifting. The parking lot has been plowed, however we advise 4-wheel drive vehicles as the road out there has about 8 inches of snow.
*Blueberry Ridge: Lots of snow, groomers made six passes this morning to even the snow out. Wildcat and Superior loops groomed but not tracked. Expect all other trails groomed but soft.
*Saux Head: Rolled last night, expect trails to be rolled again today and grooming to take place after snow subsides.
*Fit Strip: Groomed and tracked over the weekend.
*Big Bay Pathway: Groomed yesterday.
Honey Bear Classic Ski Race, Saturday, February 27, 2010
Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette
15K and 30K Races over beautifully “groomed wilderness”
Registration: 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Thunder Bay Inn
Race starts at NOON Awards, refreshments and bluegrass at 2:00 pm
Entry fee: $25, meal tickets $5, For more information, call NTN at 235-6861 or Kristi at 250-3350
*Al Quaal: Groomed and tracked over the weekend.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
New Ladies Ski Group
Come join the newly formed Ladies-only ski group on Tuesdays. The group meets at the lodge at 4pm. Every Tuesday. Head lamps advised in case you stay on the trail a bit late. Socializing in the lodge afterwards.
Snowshoe Trails & Thursday Group
Snowshoe group is meeting again this year on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Bring your head lamps and meet at the lodge. Socializing in the lodge afterward. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, we have some available for rent in the lodge. $2 for 2 hours.
Hello Nordic Skiing Advocates-
There will be 3 classes each night to help all levels of skiers learn and improve their skating technique. Beginners are welcome! Free rentals are available for people wanting to give skating a try for the first time. Skiers can also request a demo on that night of the new X.ium Skate ski from Rossignol. Skiers must display trail pass. Lessons take place each Monday night from January 4th and end on February 15th.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Kawbawgam Ski Trail -
Anderson Lake Trail - Groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 07:50:11 (PST)
*Noquemanon: Noque groomed and tracked form Forestville to the 14K. Three Pases were made, excellent condition. Thank you John. Groomed from Forestville to Tourist Park 2/9/10; 9p-midnite trail in very nice condition with 1-2 inches new snow in town increasing to 6-7″ near trailhead and in high spots. Expect some drifting in exposed areas. Thank you Lyle. All other loops set to be groomed and tracked today, so your fresh tracks are possible.
*Blueberry Ridge: Groomed and tracked Monday night. Our Groomers are working on the difference between the Bombie 180 and Bombie 160 (that is still in repair). With the 180 things are proving to be difficult in some areas and know that our staff is doing the best to learn the newer machine and the capabilities of that machine at BBR.
*Saux Head: Set to groomed and tracked every weekend.
*Fit Strip: Groomed and tracked Monday night.
*Big Bay Pathway: Groomed and tracked Monday.
Honey Bear Classic Ski Race, Saturday, February 27, 2010
Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette
15K and 30K Races over beautifully “groomed wilderness”
Registration: 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Thunder Bay Inn
Race starts at NOON Awards, refreshments and bluegrass at 2:00 pm
Entry fee: $25, meal tickets $5, For more information, call NTN at 235-6861 or Kristi at 250-3350
*Al Quaal: Teal Lake Trail Olympic Trail and Deer Lake are groomed and tracked weekly.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 07:07:58 (PST)
*Noquemanon: The Noquemanon was groomed and tracked from 510 to Forestville Friday night with the Bombie. All dog by-passes groomed as well. All interior loops in Forestville groomed Thursday morning. Set to groom and track tonight.
*Blueberry Ridge: Groomed and tracked Friday night with the Bombie. Saturday night skate lanes were tilled and groomed.
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked on Monday. Set to groomed for the weekend.
*Fit Strip: Set to be groomed every weekend. Groomed Wednesday, looking great!
*Big Bay Pathway: Set to be groomed today.
The annual Honey Bear is coming soon. Saturday, February 27!
There will be an organizational meeting for folks interested in volunteering for the Honey Bear Ski Race on Monday, February 8th, 6:30 at the Thunder Bay Inn. If you can’t make the meeting, call 235.6861 to sign up for one of several volunteer opportunities.
Registration, Timing, trail work, halfway station, awards party are just a few. Thanks for the help!
*Al Quaal: Teal Lake Trail Olympic Trail and Deer Lake have been groomed/tracked and in excellent condition as of Monday.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. Groomed and tracked yeserday morning. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
New Ladies Ski Group
Come join the newly formed Ladies-only ski group on Tuesdays. The group meets at the lodge at 4pm. Every Tuesday. Head lamps advised in case you stay on the trail a bit late. Socializing in the lodge afterwards.
Snowshoe Trails & Thursday Group
Snowshoe group is meeting again this year on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Bring your head lamps and meet at the lodge. Socializing in the lodge afterward. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, we have some available for rent in the lodge. $2 for 2 hours.
Hello Nordic Skiing Advocates-
There will be 3 classes each night to help all levels of skiers learn and improve their skating technique. Beginners are welcome! Free rentals are available for people wanting to give skating a try for the first time. Skiers can also request a demo on that night of the new X.ium Skate ski from Rossignol. Skiers must display trail pass. Lessons take place each Monday night from January 4th and end on February 15th.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Anderson Lake Trail - Groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 08:07:41 (PST)
*Noquemanon: We will be grooming up from the NMU Dome to Forestville this morning. Hopefully loosening up the hard pack on the way up. Then the bombie is being shipped up to South Camp Road and we will groom from there to Deer Lake. Interior Loops in Forestville will be touched up with the snowmobile.
*Blueberry Ridge: With the lack of snow we are holding off on the over grooming of BBR. At this time it is not possible to groom the tracks and provide you with the desired results. We will be loosening the skate lane on Friday evening but please do not look for great combing as the surface is too solid. If we don’t get snow before Monday evening we will be tilling the entire system on Monday to try and refurbish the surface and tracks. We ask your patience after that as we do not expect conditions to be any where near new snow quality grooming. As many of you know, we have an owl that is nesting somewhere nearby the lighted loop. This magnificent bird is a little bit of a pain to some skiers as of late. Please be aware of it’s presence and tread lightly. It has made contact with at least one skier. Let’s hope that the owl is a Snowy owl that is bringing snow down from the north. Ski on… BBR groomers
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked on Wednesday, January 27th .
*Fit Strip: Set to be groomed every weekend.
*Big Bay Pathway: The entire trail is looking the best ever for the Honey Bear. The trail is packed and leveled down wide to maximize two set of tracks throughout the system. The Ridgeline is packed and leveled over the rock with our hallmark view.
Save the date: February 27 for the annual Honey Bear Classic: 15 and 30K events over exciting terrain.
*Al Quaal: Teal Lake Trail Olympic Trail and Noquemanon section of Al Quaal have been groomed and tracked and in excellent condition as of Tuesday.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. Set for a full groom today at 10am, plan for your ski at noon. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Monday, February 01, 2010 at 10:37:02 (PST)
*Noquemanon: The Noque from 510 down to Forestville will be groomed for your MGHS Noquemanon and and mBank Half Noque training. The Animoosh Mukwa Migizi Waaban Bagwaji and the closer interior loops to Forestville will be groomed for the weekend. Forestville to Tourist Park groomed and tracked yesterday and will be touched up tonight.
Do you want Olympic Fast Skis? Join us for a TOKO Wax Clinic by Olympian John Bauer On 7pm Friday, January 29 at the Superior Dome during the MGHS Noquemanon Expo. Sponsored by Down Wind Sports
*Blueberry Ridge: All loops groomed and tracked last night with the Bombardier.
News Flash: A pair of Swix CT2 Team poles (155cm, blue color with gray baskets and cork handles) were lost at the Blueberry lighted loop trailhead – last seen on Tuesday Jan 19, 5:30 pm. If found please call Dan at 906-362-4462. Reward offered.
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked on Wednesday, January 20th. .
*Fit Strip: Set to be groomed every weekend.
*Big Bay Pathway: Still has a nice set track from the most recent groom last Wednesday. The entire trail is looking the best ever for the Honey Bear. The trail is packed and leveled down wide to maximize two set of tracks throughout the system. The Ridgeline is packed and leveled over the rock with our hallmark view.
Save the date: February 27 for the annual Honey Bear Classic: 15 and 30K events over exciting terrain.
*Al Quaal: Teal Olympic and Deer Lake Trails have groomed and tracked on Tuesday, Janaury 19th.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. Most recent groom was today. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Friday, January 22, 2010 at 08:58:07 (PST)
*Noquemanon: The Noque from 510 down to Forestville was groomed by the Bombie yesterday. The Animoosh Mukwa Migizi Waaban Bagwaji and the closer interior loops to Forestville were groomed as well. Today the trails have 2 inches of new snow on them and plans are set to start grooming with the Noque this afternoon.
Do you want Olympic Fast Skis? Join us for a TOKO Wax Clinic by Olympian John Bauer On 7pm Friday, January 29 at the Superior Dome during the MGHS Noquemanon Expo. Sponsored by Down Wind Sports
*Blueberry Ridge: Skate lanes on the Wolverine and Superior loops were dressed up last night. Snowmobile groom set for all loops this evening.
*Saux Head: Set to be groomed this past weekend.
*Fit Strip: Groomed and tracks set Thursday. Set to be groomed every weekend.
*Big Bay Pathway: Set to be groomed this past weekend.
Save the date: February 27 for the annual Honey Bear Classic: 15 and 30K events over exciting terrain.
*Al Quaal: Set to be groomed on Tuesday.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 06:48:47 (PST)
*Noquemanon: The Noque from Forestville to 510 and the Bagwaji were groomed and tracked yesterday. The Animoosh, Mukwa, Migizi, Waaban and the closer interior loops to Forestville were groomed and tracked as well. Forestville to Tourist Park was groomed last tonight.
*Blueberry Ridge: All loops groomed and tracked yesterday. Great conditions. Next groom set for Thursday night.
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked on Tuesday. Excellent Conditions.
*Fit Strip: Groomed and tracks set last night. Wednesday night relays tonight at 6pm.
*Big Bay Pathway: Terry Reynolds drove up from Escanaba and groomed Meditation and Hidden Grin yesterday. Bear Mountain and Ridgeline are not groomed, but are prepared to do so once we get more snow. The trail have been packed and leveled...with no tracks set.
Save the date: February 27 for the annual Honey Bear Classic: 15 and 30K events over exciting terrain.
*Al Quaal: Teal Lake Olympic Trail and Deer Lake have been groomed and tracked. Baby Lake Trail has been packed.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Anderson Lake Trail - Groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 06:31:30 (PST)
*Noquemanon: The Noque, the Animoosh, Mukwa, Migizi, Bagwaji, Waaban and the closer interior loops to Forestville will be groomed and tracked today. The Noque from Forestville to Tourist Park is still soft and the ponds have some water on top of the snow so be careful.
Forestville to 510 will be groomed and tracked tonight for your Epic Saturday Ski.
*Blueberry Ridge: Plans to snowmobile groom all loops tonight and Bombay groom on Sunday night.
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked on Thursday, Jan 6th. Great ski getaway!
*Fit Strip: Groomed and tracks set every Sunday.
*Big Bay Pathway: The Big Bay Pathway will be packed and groomed Every Sunday. Bear Mountain Loop is packed only due to snow conditions.
Save the date: February 27 for the annual Honey Bear Classic: 15 and 30K events over exciting terrain.
The Big Bay work party starts at the Trail Head, 12:00, Saturday. You can contact me at sven@gonsteadguitars.com, or 458-3220...
*Al Quaal: Teal Lake Olympic Trail and Deer Lake have been groomed and tracked on Wednesday, January 6th. Baby Lake Trail has been packed.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. Grooming will be centered on the Ski Bash Trails.
Fourth Annual Ski Bash This Weekend! January 9 2010. 12k 24k. Start time 10:00am Register in advance on active.com. Race day registrations will also be accepted up to 9:30. For more information visit the Valley Spur Web site at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Ski Cats is coming up this Sunday January 10, 2010 don't forget to sign up for some fun friendship and fitness.
New Ladies Ski Group
Come join the newly formed Ladies-only ski group on Tuesdays. The group meets at the lodge at 4pm. Every Tuesday. Head lamps advised in case you stay on the trail a bit late. Socializing in the lodge afterwards.
Snowshoe Trails & Thursday Group
Snowshoe group is meeting again this year on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Bring your head lamps and meet at the lodge. Socializing in the lodge afterward. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, we have some available for rent in the lodge. $2 for 2 hours.
Hello Nordic Skiing Advocates-
There will be 3 classes each night to help all levels of skiers learn and improve their skating technique. Beginners are welcome! Free rentals are available for people wanting to give skating a try for the first time. Skiers can also request a demo on that night of the new X.ium Skate ski from Rossignol. Skiers must display trail pass. Lessons take place each Monday night from January 4th and end on February 15th.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Anderson Lake Trail - Currently is not being groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Friday, January 08, 2010 at 09:52:31 (PST)
Marquette Country has received 10" of new snow, looking to escape to a Winter Wonderland now is the time.
THE NTN GROOMING REPORT January 3 2010
*Noquemanon: Noquemanon and all interior loops have been groomed as of this morning. Thank you to Aaron Stout and Doug Weesen.
*Blueberry Ridge: All loops groomed and tracked early this morning. Great job John Swanberg.
*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked on Saturday with 4-6 inches of new snow with two inches of new snow coming down. The trails are soft but beautiful.
*Fit Strip: Scheduled to be groomed this weekend.
*Big Bay Pathway: Will be groomed after the first of the year.
*Al Quaal: No trail report at this time.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For the latest trail information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Ski Cats is coming up on Sunday January 10 2010 dont forget to sign up for some fun friendship and fitness.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Groomed & Packed.
Anderson Lake Trail - Currently is not being groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Monday, January 04, 2010 at 07:38:25 (PST)
*Noquemanon: Noque groomed from Forestville to 510 as well as all loops were groomed and track set Monday night/Tuesday morning. Tourist Park is steadily being worked on and will be in great condition soon.
The Noque from 19k mark to 510 (24k mark) received up to a foot of snow during the recent storm and will be soft. If you skied yesterday or are going out today you may see the Bombi on the trail. We are performing some test passes to see if snow depths are appropriate.
Most grooming is done by volunteers and there are only a few. Grooming is fun and a great way to be involved. A few more groomers could make much better skiing for all of us. Let us know if you would like to volunteer.
*Blueberry Ridge: All loops groomed and tracked on Tuesday night. Next grooming scheduled for New Years Eve.
*Saux Head: All loops groomed and tracked on Tuesday the 29th.
*Fit Strip: Groomed and tracked Sunday the 27th.
*Big Bay Pathway: Will be groomed after the first of the year.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For the latest trail information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
News From Valley Spur: New Track Truck Groomer
Last year’s trial lease of the GMC Jimmy track truck groomer proved successful. In fact it was so successful that the Friends of Valley Spur have purchased their own truck this year. As you ski the trails, you’ll probably have a chance to see our Green GMC Jimmy track truck in motion. Our groomers are in heaven on the trails now!
New Ladies Ski Group
Come join the newly formed Ladies-only ski group on Tuesdays. The group meets at the lodge at 4pm. Every Tuesday. Headlamps advised in case you stay on the trail a bit late. Socializing in the lodge afterwards.
Snowshoe Trails & Thursday Group
Snowshoe group is meeting again this year on Thursdays at 5:30pm. Bring your headlamps and meet at the lodge. Socializing in the lodge afterward. If you don’t have your own snowshoes, we have some available for rent in the lodge. $2 for 2 hours.
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 07:54:04 (PST)
Trail Report December 29, 2009
*Noquemanon: 12.29.09. Noque groomed from Forestville to 510 as well as all loops were groomed and track set Monday night/Tuesday morning. Tourist Park (2k mark) to Forestville was rolled and corduroy laid down. There was too much slush on the pond to get the Ginzu across. This should freeze today allowing track setting next time it is groomed.
The Noque from 19k mark to 510 (24k mark) received up to a foot of snow during the recent storm and will be soft.
If you ski today you may see the Bombi on the trail. We are performing some test passes to see if snow depths are appropriate.
*Blueberry Ridge: All loops were scheduled to be groomed after the snow and wind stopped yesterday
*Saux Head: All loops groomed yesterday but snow was still falling so some areas may be drifted over.
*Fit Strip: 12.23.09 No report this morning. We will re-post as soon as a report is received.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For the latest trail information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
*Big Bay Pathway: Will be groomed after the first of the year.
Most grooming is done by volunteers and there are only a few. Grooming is fun and a great way to be involved. A few more groomers could make much better skiing for all of us. Let us know if you would like to volunteer.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Anderson Lake Trail - Currently is not being groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 12:05:22 (PST)
*Noquemanon & Forestville Interior Loops: 12.23.09. The Noquemanon and all loops were groomed and tracked on Sunday night/Monday morning. Special attention was again given to the edges of the classic tracks. All trail edges have been driven over with a snowmobile prior to grooming. This is a considerable effort by our volunteers but makes for a better classic pole set.
The Noque was groomed from the Forestville to Co. Rd. 510 Tuesday afternoon.
The snow base is still too thin to allow for use of the large grooming equipment. We received an inch of very dry fluffy snow Monday and again Tuesday. This has skied in nicely over a good hard base. The classic tracks are still in good shape and grooming old snow with the snowmobile often hurts the classic track in this situation. As such we have attempted to protect the base and did not re-set them. Trails were excellent yesterday and should be again today.
We are also working on crossing the ponds. Thank you to the volunteers that have been snowshoeing to pack down for a safe snowmobile crossing. We drove the ponds Monday and packed a wide path that should allow grooming as early as today and we will do so as soon as possible.
In an effort improve access to the Forestville Trailhead we ask that you follow the one way signs. As you cross the R/R tracks off of the Forestville Rd. proceed straight across. At the next intersection turn left at the arrowhead then follow the signs. When leaving the Trailhead parking lot turn left then take a right at the intersection. We believe the one-way traffic pattern will improve safety and make the approach to the Trailhead easier for non-4 wheel drive vehicles. Thank you.
*Blueberry Ridge: 12.23.09 Hello fellow skiers: I just want to let everyone know what is up at Blueberry for Christmas grooming.
I have stepped back grooming just a little in the last few days because of the base conditions. Monday night I groomed everything and found that the tracks are getting harder and harder to set. I believe the skiing quality will go down if we continue to beat the 4 inch base any further. Unless the conditions warrant more grooming we will be waiting for the storm to come before we groom any further so that you may continue to enjoy BBR.
Some of you have asked about the Bombi and when it may arrive and get to work. We have agreed with the DNR to not groom with the Bombi unless we have a one foot base. As soon as we can use it it will be running. In the mean time Mike and I will be working very hard to give you great trails. I hope you have enjoyed them so far.
The storm is coming in on Thursday Eve and is to continue through Christmas Day. We will be grooming as soon as it stops or slows on Friday evening. If we groom the wet snow too soon we will end up a rock hard icy unworkable surface and we dont want that. Please be assured that it is the goal of NTN to provide you with the best skiing opportunity that we can.
May you all have a Very Merry Christmas and safe travels to you.
*Saux Head: 12.23.09 Groomed and tracked last night and the conditions are excellent.
*Fit Strip: 12.23.09 Tracked and groomed on Saturday. Thank you to the Fit Strip volunteers.
Al Quaal Recreation Area: 12.17.09 Teal Lake Trail and Olympic Trail have been groomed and tracked set. Deer Lake and Baby Lake packed.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant. For the latest trail information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Big Bay Pathway: Will be groomed after the first of the year.
Al Quaal Recreation area:
Teal Lake Trail (4k) -Tracked & good condition
Olympic Trail - (5k) Tracked & good condition
Deer Lake Trail (7.5k) - Packed & fair condition
Baby Lake Trail (2k) - Packed & fair condition
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Anderson Lake Trail - Currently is not being groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 06:39:30 (PST)
*Noquemanon & Forestville Interior Loops: 12.15.09 Packed last night and all trails are being groomed this morning. Plans to roll up to 510 are set so stay tuned.
*Blueberry Ridge: 12.15.09 All trails have been rolled groomed and tracks set. Ginzu had a problem with combing in some areas but is on the way to be resolved today. Lights to be turned on tonight.
*Saux Head: 12.11.09 packed groomed and tracked.
*Fit Strip: 12.13.09 the fit strip was packed and groomed on Sunday. Tracks were not set. The lights will be on starting tonight for your evening ski.
Al Quaal Recreation Area: 12.14.09 Teal Lake Trail Deer Lake Trail and Baby Lake Trail have been packed. No tracks set as of now.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday, or as conditions warrant. For the latest trail information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Big Bay Pathway: Will be groomed after the first of the year.
Al Quaal Recreation area:
Teal Lake Trail (4k) - Tilled, Tracked & Packed
Olymipic Trail - (5k) Tilled, Tracked & Packed
Deer Lake Trail (7.5k) - Packed
Baby Lake Trail (2k) - Packed
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Denise <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Friday, December 18, 2009 at 10:55:23 (PST)
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Noquemanon & Forestville Interior Loop: 12.14.09 We are expecting about three inches of snow today. We plan on volunteers grooming some tonight but expect some trails to be snow covered. Tomorrow all trails to be groomed.
*Blueberry Ridge: 12.14.09 All trails groomed and tracked last night. Tonight we expect to groom and track.
*Saux Head: 12.11.09 packed, groomed and tracked.
*Fit Strip: 12.13.09 the fit strip was packed and groomed on Sunday. Tracks were not set. The lights will be on starting tonight for your evening ski.
*Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday, or as conditions warrant. For the latest trail information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.
Big Bay Pathway: Will have a report soon.
Al Quaal Recreation area:
Teal Lake Trail - Packed
Baby Lake Trail - Packed
Iron Ore Heritage Trail - Packed & Groomed
Denise Gurnack <frontdesk@marquettecountry.org>
- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11:51:31 (PST)
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