Hello, my name is Cheryl Martin, I was the president of the North country Snowmobile club for the past two years and secretary for 6 years, and  my husband Dave was  the groomer coordinator/vice president for the club. for the past two years.  We are curently members of the North country snowmobile club,  Greenland Snowmobile club, Ontonagon tourism council and  Lake Gogebic Area  chamber. We own the  Sunshine Motel, Cabins, and campground in Ontonagon. We value our snowmobile business and "tell the truth about trail conditions" Being snowmobilers we understand the inportance of

ACCURATE TRAIL REPORTS!

Please visit our web site @ (www.ontonagonmi.com)    For Additional information call 906-884-2187

FEB 8. 2010

FRESH SNOW 1.5 INCHES TODAY. COLD TEMPS CONTINUE

TRAILS ARE RATED GOOD TO EXCELLENT

MOST CURRENT CONDITON/LODGING INFO CALL 906-8842187

FEB 5TH 2010

WELL THE SNOW IS GREAT. ALL TRAILS ARE RATED VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT. EVERYONE IS LOOKING FOR A GREAT WEEK OF SNOMOBILING. BASE IS DEEP, FRESH SNOW THIS PAST WEEK, NIGHTLY GROOMING, COLD TEMPS, LOW TRAFFIC ON MOST TRAILS IN THE AREA.

ENJOY YOUR RIDE.

MOST CURRENT CONDITONS/LODGING INFO

906-884-2187

FEB 2, GROUND HOGS DAY

WELL THE GROUND HOG SAW HIS SHADOW, IT WILL BE 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER.

COLD TEMPS, GOOD BASE, PLENTY OF SNOW, NIGHTLY GROOMING AND LIGHT TRAFFIC.

IDEAL SNOMOBLING CONDTIONS

MOST CURRENT CONDTIONS/LODGING INFO CALL 906-884-2187

JANUARY 31

ALL ONTONGON TRAILS ARE RATED GOOD TO EXCELLENT. NOW IS THE TIME TO COME TO THE UP OF MICHIGAN. TRAILS ARE BEING GROOMED NIGHTLY. AREAS IN TOWN ARE NOW SNOW COVERED. TEMPS HAVE BEEN COLD...AREA HAS RECEIVED 15-20 INCHES IN THE PAST 5 DAYS. LOW TRAFFIC IN THE AREA ALSO.

FOR MOST CURRENT CONDITIONS/LODGING INFORMATION CALL 906-884-2187

REMINDER TO ALL:

 HELMETS ARE REQUIRED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN,

GOOMERS HAVE THE RIGHT AWAY, MOST GROOMERS ARE VOLUNTERS, THANK THEM FOR A JOB WELL DONE.

WATCH YOUR SPEED AND STAY ON THE TRAIL.MANY OF OUR TRAILS GO THUR PRIVATE PROPERTY AND WE NEED TO RESPECT THE PROPERTY OWNERS LAND.

January 28

WE RECEIVED SNOW SNOW AND MORE SNOW. TOTAL FOR THE AREA IN THE PAST TWO DAYS IS 12-14 INCHES. THE TEMPS HAVE BEEN DROPPING ALSO, WHICH MEANS THAT THE TRAILS ARE BACK TO BEING GOOD TO EXCELLENT IN THE AREA AGAIN. GROOMERS ARE OUT NIGHTLY AND THE BASE DID NOT MELTS.

BE CAREFULLY WHEN TRAVELING IN THE AREA WE HAVE SNOW STILL COMING DOWN. ENJOY THE WEEKEND SNOWMOBILILING

LODGING/UPDATED CONDTIONS CALL 906-884-2187

JANUARY 26

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES. TEMPS HAVE BEEN BELOW FREEZING AND THE AREA IS UNDER A LAKE EFFECT SNOW ADVISORY. WE RECEIVED 3-4 INCHES OF FRESH SNOW. GROOMERS WILL GO OUT SOON. TEMPS AND EXPECTED SNOW WILL HELP THE TRAILS. ALWAYS CALL FIRST BEFORE TRAVELING TO CHECK ON THE MOST UPDATED TRAIL CONDITIONS. HOPEFULLY TRAILS WILL BE BACK TO GOOD SHAPE BY THE WEEKEND.

JANUARY 25

WHAT A CHANGE. WE HAVE GOT THAT "WARM WEATHER" THAT EVERYONE HATES. TRAILS WILL NOT BE GROOMED UNTIL SNOW FALLS AND TEMPS BECOME COLDER.

ALWAYS CALL A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE TRAVELING FOR CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS.

THIS IS WHEN WE SAY "THINK SNOW". WE ALL KNOW WINTER IS NOT OVER

906-884-2187

JANUARY 22

Trails remain snow covered and a good base is on all the ontonagon area trails. You will find thin snow thur the Silver City area by the lake. More snow is in the forecast. We got the first snow of the season and it has stayed with us. Snow count this winter is over 120 inches. Some warmer weather (30's) packed the snow down some.

You will still be able to enjoy the trails for the next two months. Remember our trails stay covered till April (usually)

Very low traffic seen on the trails. Riders reported good to very good conditions.

January 8, 2010

Snowmobile trails are groomed nightly. Excellent base. Very low traffic. Snowmobile bridge on the Ontonagon bridge is snowcovered and lite.Trails are rated very good to excellent. Reminder to all:groomers have the right away and do not turn around, if you meet one of our groomers say thank you for a job well done.

12/30/09

Trails in the Ontongon area are good to excellent. Nightly grooming is taking place. More cold weather in the forecast. Have a great New Year.

12/24/09

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE.

HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON.

Trails are being groomed nightly. We have had over 100 inches os snow in December and its still coming down. Forecast is for more snow in the next few days. Ideal snowmobiling conditons. A lot of snow,  low traffic, fresh groomed trails, and cold temps. Snow is falling many places, but our base is the best.

Any questions call 906-884-2187

 

12/20/09

Only a few flakes of snow the past 2 days. Colder temps are here now. Groomer went out yesterday to start their nightly grooming and blew a tire. Beware it is on Trail 12. Tire will be fixed when the club gets a replacement. Trails are all still ridable. Snow is deep when you get off the trail. we hope to have groomer up and grooming by the afternoon tommarow.

12/15/09

Snow Snow and more snow. We have got snow everyday since the last report. Total on the ground in 90+ and still falling. Snow has settled and the trails are covered. Continue to watch for some wet spots. Cold temps are in the forecast along with more snow. Snowmobile lane on Ontonagon bridge is snow covered. Groomers will be grooming nightly.

12/11/09

Snow fall from 7am 12/10 to 7am today was 19 inches. Snow fall for December on the lake side is 66inches. Yes we have plenty of snow. These are official snow falls depths that have been recorded. This may be the year of the hugh snow falls.Trails in the area have been panned and groomed. Nightly grooming will start this week.

Dress appropriately, temps are cold!

Information for snow conditions or lodging call:

906-884-2187 

12/08/09

Well we asked for snow and got it. Snow depth in the area ranges from 1.5 feet to 2 feet, depending on where you are at. The trails have been panned, to help the base set up. You can ride on the trails but they have not been groomed yet. Cold temps and more snow is in the forecast. If riding in the area please watch out for wet spots, some spots on the trails. The bridge in Ontonagon is snow covered. Winter storm warning for Wed....

Information/lodging info call 906-884-2187

12/06/09

Snow is on the ground. We have 7-9 around the area, most have 9 inches. It is the nice white light stuff. The snowmobile club will pack the trails when there is ample snow and cold temps. Temps have been in low 20s in daytime and 15-19 at night. The trail report will be updated every few days at this time depending on snow depths and temps.....be patient we will be able to ride soon.

11/04/09

SNOWMOBILIERS: The club is busy signing and brushing the trails. Weather this fall has been quite cool, even cold at times. Maybe this is a good sign for the winter snowfall. Please read the posting follwing this one about trail open dates. Thank you

 

10/18/09

We will again be giving the snowmobile report for the Ontonagon area this winter. We did already have some snow in October, but did not stay very long. Trails can open from December 1st on, It is up to the DNR to give us the go ahead, when we have enough snow....Lets all think snow in December and maybe we will get those trails open for all to use.

 

 

3/20/09

TRAILS ARE PRETTY DIRTY AT THIS TIME. OUR SNOW IS MELTED. WE HOPE YOU FOUND THIS SITE HELPFULL IN PLANNING YOUR TRIP.WE WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. THANKS TO THE GROOMERS AND THANKS TO THE WEB SITES TO KEEP RIDERS UPDATED ON CONDITIONS.

CHERYL AND DAVE MARTIN

3/15/09

WELL SPRING IS HERE. TEMPS TODAY IN THE 50'S.

TRAILS HAVE MOGALS, WET SPOTS. SOME RIDING AVAILABLE BUT SPARSE>>a rider might have to tailer to the good sections of the trail

A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE GROOMERS FOR A GREAT YEAR.BEST TRAIL IN YEARS

THANKS TO ALL THE WEB SITES THAT REPORT THE TRAIL CONDITIONS. ..SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

3/12/09

Groomers are out tonight. They report that the trails are good in many places. Groomer went out on trail 12 to trail 101 and found very good snow. Snow the past 24 hours-4-6 inches. Some snow blowing....this may be the last weekend of the season coming up. As before I call the trails overall the good, the bad and the ugly....you will find ridable trails but will probably not find excellent condtions...call before traveling long distances for the most updated conditions. They can change over night......906-884-2187

3/10/09

Weather is taking a toll on the trails...Do not plan on riding unless several more inches of snow falls and the temps get colder....ALWAYS CALL FIRST..this is the time of year that trails can change in a few hours......906-884-2187

3/8/09

Warmer temps today. We have been pretty lucky all the trails are still in good shape. The groomers are going out daily, but have been grooming when it is below freezing. There is more snow in the forecast so lets hope for a couple more weeks of  riding. This trail report is for the Ontonagon area  trails including White Pine, Silver City and the Porcupine mountains..REMINDER TO ALL BEFORE TRAVELING LONG DISTANCES CALL FOR UPDATED CONDTIONS=THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN THINGS CAN CHANGE QUICKLY.....906-884-2187

LODGING SPECIALS AVAILABLE

2/28/09

All area trails are rated very good to excellent. Light traffic during the week, some trails with no traffic on it for hours. Area trails include White Pine, Silver City, and the Porcupine mountains. All trails are groomed nightly. Cold temps the past few days...Dress Warm!!...below zero past 12 hours. Sunshine occasionally. Plenty of snow, fresh snow averages  from 7-12 inches in past three days.

 Riders state this is the Best they have seen this year.

Come and ride, Snow will be here for many days/weeks yet.

Winter is not over!!!!Always call before traveling far.

906-884-2187

2/20/09

All area trails in Ontonagon, White Pine, Silver City and The Porcupine Mountains are rated good to excellent.
We are gooming nightly. Increased traffic noted this weekend, good solid base, good fresh snow, cold temps...what more can one ask for...Only two wet spots left of the trail, they are marked and you can get around them without any problems....

Winter will still be around for a few more weeks,don't put your sleds away to early.....

Call for updated conditions: 906-884-2187

2/16/09

Trails are the same as the last report. Wet spots have been marked and some have been drained. Thanks to the club members who go beyone the call of duty-keeping the trails safe for riders. Reports from other clubs say that we are one of the few that still have ridable trails...trails are rated fair to very good...4 inches of snow fell in the Silver City area yesterday... Groomers are out nightly.....enjoy your ride.

most current conditons: call 906-884-2187

 

2/14/09 Happy Valentines Day

Trail condtions for the Ontongon area trails groomed by the North Country Snowmobile Club: Ontonagon to Greenland -two wet spots, you can go around, both are marked, other areas of the trail are snow covered and good. Ontongon to White Pine, a large wet spot by LP Walsh RD. Members have the area marked, Also bridge over Ontonagon River had a few mogels on it, and yes still snow,,,,members groomed it a few times to smooth it out, It is now good. White Pine To Silver City has a few wet spots, watch your speed on that part of the trail, It does have snow on it. Silver City to the Porucpine Mountains has a couple wet spots, along the lake. Silver City trail by road does have snow on it. South Boundary and the trail going to the Lake of the Clouds is in very good condtion. We received 3-5 inches of snow in the past 24 hours and it is trying to snow again today. Cold temps have kept our trails from melting.   Reminder to all: We usually have snow for the month of March, dont put you sleds away. Always call for the most updated condtions before traveling long distances to snowmobile.....Have a great ride!

2/12/09  11pm

Trails are still snow covered. The trail between ontonagon and greenland has two wet spots. These are marked and you can easily get around them. Trails checked today. We have been pretty lucky to have the good snow base. All trails in Ontonagon area including white pine, silver city and the porcupine mountains will be groomed in am. The groomers will be busy getting the trails back to the great condition they were in before the warm temps we had. Reminder the groomer has the right away on the trails. Don't forget to thank the groomer if you see them, these members of the North Country Snowmobile club spend many hours not only grooming but fixing groomers, maintaining trails, cutting brush, signing, and working on the trails for YOU.

for the most updated conditon call 906-884-2187

Always call before traveling to the UP to check on the conditions ---from a reliable source.

2/10/09

SO FAR SO GOOD. we have had some warm weather the past two days. We have a good base so the trails do have snow on them. They are bumpy at this time due to warm weather. Cold temps in the forecast with more snow.

Always call for updated trail conditions before traveling to the UP.

906-884-2187

2/05/09

Nothing much to say except that all the area trails are in very good to excellent condtion. These include Ontonagon, White Pine, Silver City and the porcupine mountains. We have a great snow base, that is deep and packed. Warmer weather in forecast, it will not melt all our snow. Remember in Ontonagon we measure snow by the foot not the inch. Always call for updated report if unsure of conditons.

906-884-2187

 We are a snowmobile friendly business!

1/31/09

EXCELLENT TRAILS.

FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION OR LODGING INFROMATION CALL 906-884-2187

1/28/09

NOTHING MORE TO SAY THEN THE TRAILS ARE ALL IN EXCELLENT CONDTION

THE TRAILS ARE LOCATED IN THE ONTONAGON AREA;THESE ARE ONTONAGON, WHITE ;PINE, SILVER CITY AND PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS. TRAILS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB.

GREAT CONDTIONS; LOW TRAFFIC, GREAT SNOW BASE, NIGHTLY GROOMING HAS MADE THE TRAILS THE BEST IN YEARS.

FOR THE MOST CURRENT CONDTIONS CALL 906-884-2187

1/25/09

All Ontonagon area trails are in very good to excellent condtion. Groomed nightly, low traffic, cold temps,lots of snow has made the trails the best in years.

Stay warm and enjoy your ride

For the most current conditions and

winter lodging specials offered, call 906-884-2187

1/22/09

NOTHING MORE TO SAY. EXCELLENT SNOWMOBILING IN THE ONTONAGON AREA. BEST TRAILS IN YEARS,LOW TRAFFIC, TOWNS HAVE GOOD BASE AND SMOOTH. NIGHTLY GROOMING.

STAY WITH THOSE WHO GROOM THE TRAILS 906=884=2187

1/18/09

SAME AS YESTERDAY GREAT TRAILS!

More snow in the forecast. We have it started but dont know how to stop the snow now..it just keeps snowing...any suggestions?

Snowmobiliers report great trails

only two problems yesterday. Trail from Greenland to Ontonagon became bumpy, due to drifts. Groomer reports much better now after groomed.

South Bounday Trail in the Porcupine mountains had a sled fire yesterday. DNR notified club and our groomer Jerry went out immediatly and fixed the trail. Thanks to Jerry for prompt action-keeping our snowmobiliers safe.

1/17/09

NOTHING MORE TO SAY THAN VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT TRAILS IN THE ONTONAGON AREA

THIS INCLUDES ONTONAGON, WHITE PINE, SILVER CITY, AND THE PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS. TWO ATTRACTIONS TO SEE ARE LAKE OF THE CLOUDS AND SUMMIT PEAK, BOTH TRAILS LEADING TO THESE ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDTION. GROOMERS OUT NIGHTLY, EXCELLENT BASE, GOOD SNOW FALL, LIGHT TRAFFIC AND GOOD GROOMING HAS MADE THE TRAILS THE BEST IN YEARS. SNOWMOBILE LANE ON THE ONTONAGON RIVER BRIDGE IS IN EXCELLENT CONDTION. LODGING SPECIALS OFFERED.

FOR THE MOST CURRENT CONDTIONS GIVE US A

CALL AT 906-884-2187

WE MEASURE SNOW BY THE FEET , NOT BY INCHES!!!!!!!!!

1/13/09

TRAIL CONDITIONS ARE VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT. ONTONAGON AREA TRAILS INCLUDE ONTONAGON, WHITE PINE, SILVER CITY, AND THE PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS (LAKE OF THE CLOUDS AND SUMMIT PEAK). ALL TRAILS SNOW COVERED, GREAT BASE, COLD TEMPS, GROOMED NIGHTLY. GROOMER IN THE PORUCUPINE MOUNTAINS NEED TIRE REPAIR TODAY, NOW IS REPAIRED. WITH WEATHER COLD AND WIND CHILL VERY COLD, GROOMERS WILL NOT BE GOING OUT ON THE 13TH OR 14TH. BUT WILL BE GOING OUT SOON. ALL TRAILS ARE READY TO RIDE. LOW TRAFFIC HAS KEPT ALL THE TRAILS IN VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION.  DRESS WARM IF GOING OUT THE NEXT TWO DAYS...FOR CURRENT CONDITIONS CALL 906-884-2187

1/11/09-nothing more to say than its great out there. all trails in the ontonagon area are being groomed nightly. These are the trails in Ontonagon, White pine, Silver City and Porcupine mountains (including the lake of the clouds and summit peak...Trails are all rated very good to excellent. Trails could not be better. Spots that thin out in towns are all snow covered and groomers report very low traffic...Lodging owners are reporting many winter specials offered in the area....come and ride. For the most current conditions please give us a call at 906-884-2187 .Trails are maintained by North country snowmobile club

1/8/09 MORE SNOW FELL. IN THE LAST 24 HOURS THE AREA HAS RECEIVED AROUND 12-15 INCHES. THE GROOMERS ARE OUT. LAST NIGHT THE GROOMER HAD A HARD TIME FINDING THE TRAIL WIHT ALL THE SNOW THAT FELL. THE TRAILS ARE BEING GROOMED NIGHTLY. LOW TRAFFIC IS STILL REPORTED. OUR AREA MAY BE ONE OF THE BEST KEPT SECRETS.....ONTONAGON SNOWMOBILE LANE ON THE BRIDGE IS SNOW COVERED. ALL TRAILS HAVE A GREAT BASE. REPORTS FROM THE GROOMES COME IN NIGHTLY FOR THE ONTONAGON AREA, WHICH INCLUDE WHITE PINE, SILVER CITY, PORCUPINE MOUNTAINS (SOUTH BOUNDARY & LAKE OF THE CLOUDS)...FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION CALL US AT 906-884-2187. REMEMBER TO WATCH YOUR SPEED AND THE GROOMERS DO HAVE THE RIGHT A WAY....ENJOY YOUR RIDE.

1/5/09 all Ontonagon area trails are snow covered and very good to excellent. low traffic,fresh snow fell the past 20/some  days........come and see

1/3/09

Ontonagon area trails are very good to excellent. Trails all received snow the past 30 hours  ranging from 12-18 inches. Groomers out nightly. More traffic noted the past two days in the area. Don't forget to stop at the newest attraction: Summit peak in the porcupine mountains. Trail to Lake of the clouds very good, South Boundary in the mountains is excellent. Trail from Ontonagon to White pine good, Ontongon to Greenland good. Bridge in Ontonagon snow covered.

Enjoy your ride. Any questions about trail condtions or lodging please give us a call at 906-884-2187

1/1/09 HAPPY NEW YEAR

Trail from Ontonagon to White Pine was groomed last nigtht, groomer found it to be rough. He said that he got it smooth again. We did not groom that portion of the trail the night before. All trails are good, even through Silver City. Please watch your speed in Silver city-the trail is by the road and you will be going over several driveways. Trail along lake is snow covered, but spots of snurt can be found. Lake of the clouds and South boundary road in the porcupine mountains are very good to excellent. Trail from Ontonagon to Greenland in good shape.

12/29 Trails are good to very good. Very cold today. Very windy. Some snow fell around 2 inches. Hard to measure due to drifting. Goomers out tonight. If you are going out tonight or early am tommarrow, dress for below zero wind chill. Stay safe and warm.

12/28                WE DID NOT GET RAIN

WE WERE VERY LUCKY,  WE DID HAVE WARM TEMPS 34 YESTERDAY AND SOME SNOW MELTED.

WE WENT OUT TO CHECK THE TRAILS TODAY. ALL ARE STILL SNOW COVERED, MANY ARE IN GOOD SHAPE. THERE IS SOME ICE ON A FEW CORNERS-BEWARE. GROOMER OUT ON SOUTH BOUNDARY THIS AFTERNOON. SILVER CITY TRAIL IS LOOKING PRETTY GOOD, IT HAS SNOW ON ENTIRE TRAIL,  SOME SNURT   ALONG THE LAKE SIDE IN SPOTS.ONTONAGON TRAILS ARE ALL SNOW COVERED AND RIDERS REPORT PRETTY GOOD. OTHER TRAILS WILL BE GROOMED TONIGHT. TEMPS ARE NOW 20-25 SNOW IN THE FORECAST, ALONG WITH COLD TEMPS.

Trails in the Ontonagon area are ready for riders. Trails are in Ontonagon, White Pine, Silver City, Summit Peak, Lake of the Clouds, and South Boundary in the Porcupine Mountains. Trails maintained by North Country Snowmobile Club

Trails are  grooming nightly,all trails in  good-fair condition.

Snow depth is 4-6 feet>>>Snowmobile lane on the Ontonagon Bridge is snow covered.

 Gas and Food located by trail.  More snow in the forecast

REMINDER DRIVE SAFELY, GROOMERS DO HAVE THE RIGHT AWAY. 

In the UP "we measure the snow in feet not in inches"

December 11, 2008

The groomer went out on the trail. Some spots have only 12 insches of snow while others have alot more. It has snowed for the past 9 hours. It is the nice fuffy snow. We will be going out to do actual grooming as snow dictates, Temps have been cold. For more information call 906-884-2187

December 9 2008

Conditons the same. Some new snow today around 2-4 inches of the white fluffy stuff. Think snow

December 8th

We are trying to get out to pan the trails in the next couple days. Groomer in Ontonagon is ready.White pine/Silver City groomer is awaiting a part. Expect a few wet spots on the trail it still early in the year. Think Snow.

Further information call 906-884-2187

December 7th

Light snow today. Groomers will go out in the next two days to check conditions and start to pack snow. They will not be grooming the trails yet. Some people have asked where I get my information on the trail conditions. My husband is the vp and I am the president of the local snowmobile club. Reports are emailed or called in to us nightly on conditions. Trails are maintained by North Country Snowmobile Club, located in Ontonagon. Trails are located in White Pine, Silver City and Ontonagon.

Check condtions daily on this site. Any other questions please give us a call a

Special  winter rates available for lodging

CALL 906-884-2187.