Bring Your Valentine and Enjoy the Trails This Weekend!

Great news for riders - groomers in all areas are making sure the trails are ready for you for this weekend! We've had some warm weather and a couple dustings of snow.  Snow depth remains limited and additional snowfall would help strengthen the base. Overall we are still seeing good riding conditions, with plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy the ride.

 Voyageurs National Park reports overall conditions remain great for riding on the lakes and in the Park. Lake surfaces are smooth, land portages are holding up well. Watch for ice road berms, traffic, and other lake hazards like slushy areas after warm temps, pressure ridges, etc. Remember that ice is never 100% safe.  Trails are open and all are groomed according to the latest report we have. 

The Blackwoods Blizzard Tour takes place this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on the Taconite State Trail and Grant-in-Aid Trails near Virginia, Babbitt, Ely, and Tower.   The David Dill Arrowhead State Trail base is holding but remains thin in some areas, with occasional bumps and low spots. Active logging is occurring in several areas. For everyone’s safety: Stay to the right at all times, slow down in active areas, and give trucks and logging equipment plenty of space. With heavy trail use and warmer temperatures, this weekend ride cautiously and stay alert.

This Valentine's / President's Day Weekend is shaping up to be beautiful & warm. It's a great time to celebrate the outdoors in Voyageur Country.  Make your dinner resort reservations, come up and enjoy! Stay safe, stay aware, and enjoy the trails! ❄️

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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