 March 6, 2009
WOW time has gotten away from me, sorry it
has been so long since my last update. Conditions are
warming a bit, but trails remain great. Grooming
schedules are still the same at 3-4 times a week. Big
news for the weekend is the return of the Crane Lake Challenge
tomorrow at Voyagaire Lodge. Should be a great event
like always with 45 classes of sleds and cash and trophy
prizes!! Racing starts at 10 am, don't be late!!
February 16, 2009
The holiday weekend riders had plenty to
say about the trails. By and large the majority of the comments
were that trails were in great shape. Groomer's were out in
force to lay out the trails the riders were rippin up. Since
the warm up we have had an additional 5
inches of fresh snow, a welcome addition for lube! Lakes
have tightened up again and the fresh snow will make for a
softer ride. Midweek riding is fantastic, with less traffic
and freshly groomed trails. Don't forget about the
Crane Lake Challenge (previously Hyper Viper) snowmobile speed
run March 7th, right here in Crane Lake. Over 45 classes and a
one lunger shootout!! Call early for room reservations!
February 11, 2009
Well our mid winter warm up has come and is
heading out tonight. Riders that have been in yesterday
and last night are commenting that the land trails have held
up nicely, and the fresh snow we are suppose to get here this
evening and tomorrow should make riding great for the holiday
weekend. The cooler temps should make the base we have firm up
and the new snow should make it feel soft and give you some
lube. Lake riding is a bit wet currently, but that will change
as the temp drops. Highs in the next 3-5 days are in the
mid 20's and lows in the single digits, perfect for the
predicted snowfall.
February 2, 2009
Another 4 inches of snow fell last night
and we continue to get flurries today. The groomer
driver just stopped by and the lake surface is now groomed
from Namakan lake down to Crane Lake!! Conditions
continue to improve (hard to believe they can get any
better!!) Our club groomers are running at a minimum of
3 times a week. We had some heavy wind over the weekend,
but all trails have been cleared again and are freshly
groomed! Area businesses are offering some fantastic
deals on lodging call for quotes!!
 January 31, 2009
Trail conditions continue to hold, and are
the best they have been in 10 years. This week
anther 1.5" of fresh snow fell and is providing some
extra lube for the slides. Consistent grooming along
with cold temperatures has really made the trails firm up
nice. We left Crane Lake yesterday and rode about 150
miles and never saw a bump!! The Crane Lake club has
lake and portages groomed from Crane to Sand Point, and should
make it all the way to Namakan this week. Riding just
off of the staked trail is fantastic on the lake, smooth
and lots of snow. Mark your calendars the Crane Lake
Challenge is March 7th this year. Call early to get rooms in
town!
January 21, 2009
TRAILS OPEN!! Last weekend the VNP crew
finished staking the green lake trail that connects the Ash
River resort community to Crane Lake. NO kidding the
trails are in the best condition they have been in, in a
decade! Groomers are running three times a week.
There are area resorts running specials for midweek stays.
Three major trail heads meet in Crane Lake and you can
literally ride hundreds of groomed trials without seeing the
same trail twice.
January 7th, 2009
Our recent dusting (10 inches!!) has made
trail conditions exceptional. Land trails are groomed
and in excellent condition. Most of the lakes are staked and
safe, but slush conditions exist on most lake surfaces.
Local clubs are grooming several times a week and trials are
virtually untouched. Our local resorts are ready and
willing to host your group!
December 21, 2008
We have snow! Cold temps and 2 big
snowstorms are making for a great start to the winter season.
Stay tuned to this website for the latest
trail conditions.
Feel free to check out our web
cam, and visit our site frequently for trail condition
updates!!
Regular weekly
trail reports will be available from Voyageurs National Park
beginning sometime in early December. Reports will be
posted on the park website at:
http://www.nps.gov/voya/parknews/trails.htm
Here is a link to a webcam (sponsored
by Voyagaire Lodge) that is in
the Crane Lake area; follow the link to:
http://cranelkcam.lutefisktech.com/images/cranelakecam.jpg
A
TRAIL MAP of the area is available.
Keep checking our website for current information on
snowmobile trail conditions.
For further information on Lake
conditions call Voyageurs National Park at 218-283-9821 or visit
www.snowmobilevacation.com, http://ridetheborder.com/trailrep.htm,
or
Arrowhead Trail
Always check with area resorts for
trail conditions when you arrive in Crane Lake. Remember to
stay on marked trails.
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