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LeelanAu Trail - XC Ski & Parallel Fat Bike Trail
Report: Leelanau Trail Grooming Report # 33
Date: 2/20/25
Time:12:00 pm
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
Special Thanks to Kurt Eckerley for plowing the SL parking lot and especially road crossings. The road banks from all the snow took a lot of shoveling to let the equipment through.
North Section - Suttons Bay to Shady Lane
Michael groomed with the Ginzu. Nice conditions for skate and classic.
South Section - Shady Lane to DeYoung
Yesterday, Jeff groomed with roller and skirt followed by Thad who groomed with the Ginzu until the track setter broke!
Shady Lane Vineyards
Last groomed Tuesday.
Parallel Trail - no report
The Snow Joke of the Day:
If the sun shines while it is snowing, what should you look for?
Snowbows!
Enjoy the sun! And get some skiing in before the forecasted thaw first of next week.
Take Care and enjoy,
Pete Ostrowski
Report: Leelanau Trail Grooming Report # 32
Date: 2/18/25
Time:6:00 pm
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
North Section - Suttons Bay to Shady Lane
Michael groomed yesterday with roller & skirt. Snow conditions too rough for Ginzu.
South Section - Shady Lane to DeYoung
Thad and Steve spent the day shoveling out snow drifts and road banks. Hope to groom with roller and skirt in the morning,
Shady Lane Vineyards
Andy grooming twice with roller and second time with skirt.
Parallel Trail - no report
The Snow Joke of the Day:
What did one snowman say to the other?
Do you smell carrots?
Take Care and enjoy,
Pete Ostrowski
Date: 2/20/25
Time:12:00 pm
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
Special Thanks to Kurt Eckerley for plowing the SL parking lot and especially road crossings. The road banks from all the snow took a lot of shoveling to let the equipment through.
North Section - Suttons Bay to Shady Lane
Michael groomed with the Ginzu. Nice conditions for skate and classic.
South Section - Shady Lane to DeYoung
Yesterday, Jeff groomed with roller and skirt followed by Thad who groomed with the Ginzu until the track setter broke!
Shady Lane Vineyards
Last groomed Tuesday.
Parallel Trail - no report
The Snow Joke of the Day:
If the sun shines while it is snowing, what should you look for?
Snowbows!
Enjoy the sun! And get some skiing in before the forecasted thaw first of next week.
Take Care and enjoy,
Pete Ostrowski
Report: Leelanau Trail Grooming Report # 32
Date: 2/18/25
Time:6:00 pm
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
North Section - Suttons Bay to Shady Lane
Michael groomed yesterday with roller & skirt. Snow conditions too rough for Ginzu.
South Section - Shady Lane to DeYoung
Thad and Steve spent the day shoveling out snow drifts and road banks. Hope to groom with roller and skirt in the morning,
Shady Lane Vineyards
Andy grooming twice with roller and second time with skirt.
Parallel Trail - no report
The Snow Joke of the Day:
What did one snowman say to the other?
Do you smell carrots?
Take Care and enjoy,
Pete Ostrowski
45 North Nordic Trail
NortHport Leelanau State Park Fat Bike/Nordic Trail
Our Lone Wolf Will Harper has been hard at work in Northport braving old growth forest with blowdowns to provide A- trail conditions there. You can put together a nice 9.5 mile super fun loop there so get up there and try it.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and Palmer Woods
PERFECT Conditions Snow Report
Happy Friday! Sun is out and conditions are pretty much perfect. A bit of a warm up is expected in the weather for this weekend.
There is a great base everywhere on the trail. Below are details on trail conditions. Learn more about winter trail etiquette here. The Leelanau Conservancy is grooming Palmer Woods and you can check out their snow reports on their Faceboook page here.
Ski Conditions
- Dune Climb to Empire: great base, great condition. Groomed on Thursday.
- Dune Climb to Glen Arbor: great base, great condition. Groomed on Thursday.
- NEW Crystal River Trailhead to Port Oneida: Great condition, track set and rolled this week. Thanks to the Leelanau Conservancy for letting us use their groomer to groom the North section of the trail. Note: this also includes Darwin and Highland road connecting the SBHT to Palmer Woods.
- Dune Climb Sledding: Conditions are great for sledding! We recommend wear YakTracks or bringing poles as the parking lots and surrounding areas are very icy.
A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers!
We couldn’t enjoy these trails without your dedication. If you want to express gratitude feel free to post photos and a comment on our facebook page and we will be sure to share it with our team!
-Friends of Sleeping Bear
Snow Report
Our crews had the chance to dust off the Ginsu (pictured above)! This attachment features knives that cut through icy snow, smooth everything out, and lay fresh track. After Monday’s wet, heavy snowfall, our groomers will be out today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) rolling and setting tracks to keep conditions in top shape.
There is a great base everywhere on the trail. Below are details on trail conditions. Learn more about winter trail etiquette here. The Leelanau Conservancy is grooming Palmer Woods and you can check out their snow reports on their Faceboook page here.
Ski Conditions
- Dune Climb to Empire: great base, will be track setting and rolling will be happening tomorrow (Wednesday) morning
- Dune Climb to Glen Arbor: great base, track and rolling will be finished by Tuesday afternoon.
- Dune Climb Sledding: Conditions look great for sledding! We recommend wear YakTracks or bringing poles as the parking lots and surrounding areas are very icy.
A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers!
-Friends of Sleeping Bear
Weekend Snow Report
Our crews were out this week maintaining and re-grooming several sections of the trail. On Thursday, the sun came out, and we experienced a slight warm-up, leading to slushy conditions. Thankfully, there’s still a solid base, and with freezing temperatures returning, conditions this weekend will be good but a bit icy.
Get ready to enjoy a beautiful winter weekend out on the trails! Below are details on trail conditions. Learn more about winter trail etiquette here. The Leelanau Conservancy is grooming Palmer Woods and you can check out their snow reports on their Faceboook page here.
Ski Conditions
- Dune Climb to Empire: 6 inch base, good track set and rolled, icy conditions because of freezing temperatures.
- Dune Climb to Glen Arbor: 2-4 inch base, good track set and rolled, icy conditions because of freezing temperatures.
- Dune Climb Sledding: Conditions look great for sledding! The snow is very packed down and slick. We recommend wear YakTracks or bringing poles as the parking lots and surrounding areas are very icy.
A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers!
We couldn’t enjoy these trails without your dedication. If you want to express gratitude feel free to post photos and a comment on our facebook page and we will be sure to share it with our team!
-Friends of Sleeping Bear
VASA Pathway XC Grooming report
Vasa Pathway Grooming Report: #32
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 7:55 AM
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
Good Morning Badgers,
A welcome ~4”+ of new snow from yesterday afternoon’s wintery display is being incorporated this morning on the Vasa Pathway by Groomers Mike and Dave, and new classic tracks being set to boot!
5k and 10k loops are done, 25k loop is next. Wax up and get after it!
Cheers,
Vasa Pathway Groomers
Vasa Pathway Grooming Report: #30
Date: January 26, 2025
Time: 7:40 AM
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
Sunday Sunday Funday,
Groomer Dave is tidying up skate lanes with fresh corduroy on all loops this morning, and leaving existing tracks everywhere.
Unfortunately, a vehicle drove through the 5k Headwaters loop, making a significant impact on the trail surface. Dave has done a few extra passes through there to repair the damage, but reports that there may be some ruts remaining in places, so keep a lookout as you ski through there.
Otherwise, enjoy what looks to be another fine winter day in the snow!
Cheers,
Vasa Pathway Groomers
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 7:55 AM
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
Good Morning Badgers,
A welcome ~4”+ of new snow from yesterday afternoon’s wintery display is being incorporated this morning on the Vasa Pathway by Groomers Mike and Dave, and new classic tracks being set to boot!
5k and 10k loops are done, 25k loop is next. Wax up and get after it!
Cheers,
Vasa Pathway Groomers
Vasa Pathway Grooming Report: #30
Date: January 26, 2025
Time: 7:40 AM
NWS Forecast here
Trail Reports available here
Sunday Sunday Funday,
Groomer Dave is tidying up skate lanes with fresh corduroy on all loops this morning, and leaving existing tracks everywhere.
Unfortunately, a vehicle drove through the 5k Headwaters loop, making a significant impact on the trail surface. Dave has done a few extra passes through there to repair the damage, but reports that there may be some ruts remaining in places, so keep a lookout as you ski through there.
Otherwise, enjoy what looks to be another fine winter day in the snow!
Cheers,
Vasa Pathway Groomers
Traverse City / Glacial Hills NNMBA Fat bike Report
Report: Report #32
Date: 02/03/2025
Time: 0600
Traverse City
Everything was groomed after the snow yesterday, we are planning to groom again after today's snow.
*** Grooming Update 1/25/2025 ***
Darren and Matt groomed the Pine Tree Loop today. Thank you volunteers!Report: Report #26
Date: 1/26/25
Time: 0600
NWS Forecast here.
Cadillac Pathway
WST
Groomed yesterday afternoon. We did not receive any new snow but this groom helped clean things up and smooth it out. Trail is the best shape this year. The east side loop is hard pack and the west side loop is about 90% packed in. Still has a few soft corners. Get out and enjoy! Reminder we have about a 100 yard section on the west side connector trail that has been torn up by loggers. You still can manage your way around.
Glacial Hills
*** Grooming Update 1/25/2025 ***
Darren and Matt groomed the Pine Tree Loop today. Thank you volunteers!
Palmer Woods
Was groomed Yesterday and will be groomed again today. It's worth the drive.
Traverse City
Groomed yesterday and we have groomers on standby if a groom is needed today. Firm and fast conditions.
