TRAIL REPORTS

[let it snow]

ASH RIVER/KABETOGAMA AREA

1/29/2013: Now we are talking!!!!!!!!!!!! Another 6 to 8 inches of snow last night. Groomers will be running this week and weekend as the snowmobile season heats up in Voyageur Country. It's time, come and get it! All on-land trails are now groomed and open. With the snow last night it should top us up and get the trails in top condition. Park trails are marked and safe and some saftey portages between lakes are groomed. Trails are in good to excellent condition. More info from Park on Thursday. Will be really good!

INTERNATIONAL FALLS AREA - thanks to Int'l Voyageurs Snowmobile Club

1/29/2013: I'll make this short and sweet WE GOT MORE SNOW. We received 6.5" of new snow overnight (Monday) on top of the 5" we got last weekend! Rest assured our groomers will be out making sure things are the best they can be. With the best groomed trails and awesome lake riding, load up the machines and head to the I Falls area. You"ll love it.

Updated reports at http://www.ashriver-kabsnowdrifters.org/trail-report.html

[OLE77]

Nine inches in Bigfork. Area trails were good last wknd., should be excellant now.

[Meat-Run]

Planning a quick ride Friday from Walker to Park Rapids does anybody have any current status of there trails, good, bad, and how scenic are the trials between the two towns since I've never ridden that area?

I'll post this in the Leech Lake forum too.

thx

MR

[leech~~]

Jeees I guess I have looked at this thread for a while thinking it wasn't snowing anywhere. Now I'm feeling left out. Need to hook up and go for a ride soon. Gary & Randy what are you two up to?

[Meat-Run]

Jeees I guess I have looked at this thread for a while thinking it wasn't snowing anywhere. Now I'm feeling left out. Need to hook up and go for a ride soon. Gary & Randy what are you two up to?

Hey Leech you live up in the Brainerd area don't you? I'm waiting to hear back from a buddy for tomorrow but not sure if its going to happen and I almost would rather ride on Saturday afternoon would you be interested if it works out?

You can send me a PM if need too.

MR

[leech~~]

PM sent.

[DTro]

The MN River Valley Trail was in decent shape yesterday. My wife took the wheel for a while and I enjoyed the scenery.

[leech~~]

Nice DTro. Didn't think there was that much snow down there?

Also, you must have one super wife! I know your sled my have some good hand warmers but put some coin out to buy your wife some gloves!

[FishHawk11]

DTRO how far did you guys go? Looking for some decent riding this saturday, was planning on heading north, but if the trails down there are okay maybe we can ride the river valley. I enjoy the ride from chaska down to belle plain

[Meat-Run]

Hey Leech/MNUser,

Well looks like I'm finally heading north but not until I get hockey out of the way Saturday afternoon. Hope to be riding from Walker down to Nevis over to PR Saturday and most of Sunday. Sorry our plans didn't work out last weekend but if you're going to be in the general area between Walker and PR shoot me a PM and maybe we could meet for supper Saturday night? I'll have two other riders Saturday and possibly a third on Sunday so I don't think I could coordinate this one with you since I didn't organize this trip but I hope we can get together on the next snow storm....in Brainerd!!!ha ha

Sticking with topic I'll post report and even pictures if I can figure out how to post via Iphone without flipping the images on the post.

MR

[DTro]

DTRO how far did you guys go? Looking for some decent riding this saturday, was planning on heading north, but if the trails down there are okay maybe we can ride the river valley. I enjoy the ride from chaska down to belle plain

was in great shape today. Just got back. Put on about 40 miles from Jordan to Shakopee

a little beat up and I've seen about 10 sleds leave my area here after work the past 15 min to head down there so it might not last long. We could use a little more snow, but its good so far.

[DTro]

I know your sled my have some good hand warmers but put some coin out to buy your wife some gloves!

I had to turn them off they were so hot today.

While it looks like she doesn't have any on, they are pink/flesh colored and plenty warm.

[leech~~]

Sounds like a good time Meat-Run. Hope we can meet up with MNUser some weekend soon for a ride. This Sat the 9th I will be up at the Grindstone GTG trying to catch some Lakers or Rainbows and filling my face with some home made smoked brats!

[ripstick]

Heading up to virginia sat am. Starting at the ICO. We have a couple of ideas but are looking for ideas on where to head. Would like to see some good views eats and gas.Heading up first thing. Any ideas.

[leech~~]

Heading up to virginia sat am. Starting at the ICO. We have a couple of ideas but are looking for ideas on where to head. Would like to see some good views eats and gas.Heading up first thing. Any ideas.

Yes, wait one more weekend so I can go!

Have fun guys!

[ripstick]

never fear looking ahead already.

[Xplorer]

Heading up saturday and dumping sleds at Dos Harbors lot and heading up the NSST, then to the Trestle for lunch. Then gonna head NW and back on either the Sawtooth or the Yukon. Leaning to the Sawtooth so we can jump on the Moose Walk trails north of Finland and play on those and maybe some forest roads nearby. Then run back down to Dos Harbors parking lot.

Will give a report when we return. If anyone is up this week, let me konw what you found....I'm guessing it should be pretty decent.

Next weekend looking at doing a Peyquawon to Ely and back trip. If anyone is up there a trial report would be appreciated!!

[toughguy]

I rode around the Farmington Lakeville area after work yesterday. Put on about 50 miles or so. No groomers out yet. Trails were great in some areas but a little bumpy still in the corn fields. Was great to get out again. Put a smile on my face for sure. I was beginning to question why I own a sled there for a while. Lets hope we get some more snow this weekend and keep those temps down.

I'll be headed up the Gunflint next week. Can't wait.

[leech~~]

Heading up saturday and dumping sleds at Dos Harbors lot and heading up the NSST, then to the Trestle for lunch. Then gonna head NW and back on either the Sawtooth or the Yukon. Leaning to the Sawtooth so we can jump on the Moose Walk trails north of Finland and play on those and maybe some forest roads nearby. Then run back down to Dos Harbors parking lot.

Will give a report when we return. If anyone is up this week, let me konw what you found....I'm guessing it should be pretty decent.

Next weekend looking at doing a Peyquawon to Ely and back trip. If anyone is up there a trial report would be appreciated!!

Xplorer Dude, you know I hate you! The Moose Walk to the Trestle Inn is one of my favorite rides!

Have a good ride!

[ripstick]

leech pm sent

[leech~~]

leech pm sent

Back at ya! Are we going to Finland?

[ripstick]

Cant afford the plane ticket. turns out only time is the 2nd. Stuck working the other one. More time for more snow.

[Xplorer]

Sorry leech, hope u get up there soon!!!!

Tomorrow looks about as nice as it could be too A bit warm for me but perfect for the Mrs and Junior. All packed and ready to roll........Trainwreck with casualties, here we come!!!

(if you dont know what it means, you need to go to the Trestle and find out : )

[Xplorer]

Just got back a couple hours ago from a 140 mile looop with the family Trails were very good for the most part. A bit bumpy on the NSST around Finlnad, but good everywhere else. Stil a few icey corners up to Finland.

The rest was just sick good. From the Knotty on down was perfect, fast ride!!

Nos, Whwew to go next Saturday?????????????

[ripstick]

Trails up in the tower,ely area were in good shape for the most part. A few rocks here and there no big deal. Nice powder on the lakes.