Ice conditions/ Snow???

  • primetime82
    Posts: 28
    January 18, 2012 at 9:01 pm #1291594

    So whats the ice conditions like up there? Anyone been out towards dry weed, ericksons, stubs, etc??? Also, any snow up that way for the sleds? Thanks

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    January 18, 2012 at 11:30 pm #1029674

    Ice conditions are great and we just finally received a couple inches of snow to lubricate the slides on our sleds. If your heading out east there are a couple smaller ice ridges you will cross that haven’t been much of an issue at this point. Both sleds and atv’s are viable transportation options.

    primetime82
    Posts: 28
    January 19, 2012 at 2:55 am #1029769

    Sweeeet! Thanks for the info. I’m coming up A.S.A.P and if I wait any longer I might need medication! Here I come Rainy, “when the Thunder Rolls and Lightning Spoon Strikes”!!!

    rainy_lake_one_stop
    Posts: 27
    January 19, 2012 at 2:27 pm #1029902

    Voyageurs National Park Winter Trail Conditions Report 1/18/12

    International Falls, Minnesota: Currant snowfall within the park is bringing excellent riding conditions on trails. Travel along the lake trails offers snowmobilers a ride though a national park with opportunities to view wildlife and scenic grandeur. The park invites Ice Box Days participants to come out to Voyageurs during their Stay.

    Snowmobile Trail Report
    Hazardous pressure ridges are still present, but colder weather has slowed their movement. Snowmobilers should continue to use extreme caution and only cross the pressure ridges at designated crossings along staked routes. Slow travel speeds are highly recommended. Snowmobile land portages have rough riding conditions due to minimal snow cover. Crews will begin grooming trails next week.

    International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) – Open &Staked
    Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
    Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) – Open & Staked
    Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) – Not Open
    Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) – Open & Staked
    East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail)- Open & Staked

    Rainy Lake Ice Road Report
    Due to improved ice conditions, the Rainy Lake Ice Road is now open to Cranberry Bay. Crews will check ice next week to determine if there is sufficient ice to open the loop around Dryweed Island.

    Snowshoe Trails
    Blind Ash Bay Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
    Sullivan Bay Trail- Open and Tracked
    Oberholtzer Trail- Open with minimal snow cover

    Ski Trails
    Echo Bay Ski Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
    Black Bay Ski Trail- Open with minimal snow cover
    Tilson Connector Tail- Open with minimal snow cover
    KabAsh Trail- Open with minimal snow cover

    “STAKED TRAILS MAKE SAFETY SENSE”
    ORANGE IDENTIFIES HAZARDS

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