❄️ Trail Update – Winter Is Doing Its Thing! ❄️

This past week we received 5–6 inches of fresh snow in the area. International Voyageurs groomed many of the trails in their area yesterday. Our groomers are out tonight, and will be out again tomorrow and possibly Saturday. Our groomers may start earlier than usual due to the wind chills - please watch for them as you ride!

It. Is. Cold. 🥶
But that’s exactly what we want! These temperatures are helping freeze up the swamps and stabilize trail conditions.

Earlier this week we shared a Thank You, and it’s worth emphasizing again: riders are a huge part of trail conditions. When you ride respectfully—especially during limited snow conditions—it truly helps us maintain great trails. Thank you all! 🙌

🟢 DNR Update – David Dill Arrowhead State Trail
The trail is reported to be in good condition. The additional snow this week may allow for more grooming runs before this weekend, but riders should still watch for bumps, rocks, and low spots. The southern portion near the Taconite has less snow than the northern section. You may encounter logging activity in several areas throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail systems. 
➡️ Please keep right, slow down, and give logging trucks and equipment plenty of space.

🟢 Voyageurs National Park Update
Groomers have been out and most trails in the Park are open, partially or mostly groomed, and the vistas on the lakes are beautiful! 
🚫The Blue Trail from east Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake remains closed due to a pressure ridge.
There is also a reroute in front of the Kabetogama Visitor Center due to a pressure ridge along the ice road. Please be aware of snowbanks and ice road traffic.
With the very cold temperatures, the ice is hard. Be alert for refrozen slush, ruts, and solid drifts. Use caution when going off-trail. Crews are monitoring and cutting pressure ridges where needed—watch for re-routes.  Please remember ice is never 100% safe. 
📌 For the latest updates, keep an eye on the Voyageurs National Park conditions page.
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It may be cold this weekend but the sun is making the snow sparkle ✨, the trails are in beautiful shape, and our local businesses are ready to welcome you in for a warm-up.
👉 Come up and enjoy Voyageur Country!

For the latest info, visit:

• VTSI:  https://www.snowmobilevacation.com and https://www.facebook.com/VTSIGrooms
• Crane Lake Voyageurs Snowmobile Club:  www.facebook.com/groups/a723936869357904
• International Voyageurs: http://www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html and https://www.facebook.com/IVSClub
• VNP Trail Conditions: https://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
• DNR Trail Conditions: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html
• Buyck Portageurs: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057218389432
• Ash River/Kabetogama Snowdrifters: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068157102512

To see our trail grooming conditions, try Groomer Tracker!