THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 10, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

*Noquemanon: All trails open, but expect dirt to start showing as temperatures remain warm, especially on south facing slopes like Boozhoo and by the ponds @ Tourist Park.

Due to 24 hour thaws grooming can only be done after a freeze, please keep in mind that grooming will take place when cold weather returns.

All trails holding up very well, no grooming today due to approaching rain.  Expect the road to be rough, some deep puddles and pot holes. We will work on the condition and keep you updated.

*Blueberry Ridge: Groomed and tracked yesterday afternoon, use caution on the down hills.  Note: Wildcat was not tracked. Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly.

*Saux Head: Groomed and tracked last Friday.  No groomed set for the week.  Stay tuned as the weekend approaches. Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless otherwise stated.

*Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

*Big Bay Pathway: Big Bay trails are classic only and groomed each Friday evening or Saturday morning. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette.

*Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

*Valley Spur: Groomed and tracked yesterday.  Next groom set for Friday.   Please note that trails E, F, G & Z are closed.  For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

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THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 9, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

*Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  All trails open, but expect dirt to start showing as temperatures remain warm, especially on south facing slopes like Boozhoo and by the ponds @ Tourist Park. Due to 24 hour thaws grooming can only be done after a freeze, last night we had a good freeze but please keep in mind that grooming will take place when cold weather returns.

All trails holding up very well.  Expect the road to be rough, some deep puddles and pot holes. We will work on the condition and keep you updated.

*Blueberry Ridge: Skating lanes redone last night, use caution on down hills, tracks to be set late this afternoon. Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly.

*Saux Head: Groomed last Friday morning.  With the weather all week being rain in the day and warm at night, it will not be groomed all week. Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless otherwise stated.

*Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

*Big Bay Pathway: Big Bay trails are classic only and groomed each Friday evening or Saturday morning. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette.

*Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

*Valley Spur: Skate lanes redone today, tracks will be set on easier loops by late afternoon.  Please note that trails E, F, G & Z are closed.  For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

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THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 8, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

*Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  Last full groom Saturday night, touch up done on Sunday morning. All trails open, but expect dirt to start showing as temperatures remain warm, especially on south facing slopes like Boozhoo and by the ponds @ Tourist Park. Grooming will be done as the weather allows but as temps remain above freezing it makes grooming difficult. Your comments are always appreciated.

Thank You to John Sonderegger for doing the trail report last week!

*Blueberry Ridge: Groomed and tracked last Friday.  Due to warm temperatures no grooming will be done today.  Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. Stay tuned…

*Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.

*Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

*Big Bay Pathway: Big Bay trails are classic only and groomed each Friday evening or Saturday morning. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette.

*Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

*Valley Spur: Groomed and tracked on Friday. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab.

Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

 *Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  Your comments are always appreciated. 

 *Blueberry Ridge: All trails groomed and track set Saturday Morning.   Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. 

 *Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.   

 *Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

 *Big Bay Pathway: Big Bay trails are classic only and groomed each Friday evening or Saturday morning so skiing should be good today. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette. 

 *Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

 *Valley Spur: All trails groomed and track set Saturday Morning. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

 We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab. With the new website, if you were previously on the subscribe list, you need to re-subscribe.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

  SAVE THE DATES

Noquemanon Trail Network and Superiorland Ski Club

April 23, 2010, SSC Club Awards, Marquette, MI

April, 24, 2010, Bike and Kayak Swap, Marquette, MI

May 15, 2010, Big Bay Relay, Marquette to Big Bay, MI

June 5, 2010, Twin Peaks Trail Run, Marquette, MI                          

July 25, 2010, 12 Hours of Potluck, Marquette, MI

August 14, 2010, Ore to Shore, Ishpeming, Negaunee to Marquette, MI

September 25, 2010, Lake Superior Shore Run, Marquette, MI

THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 6, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

 *Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  Your comments are always appreciated. 

 *Blueberry Ridge: All trails groomed and track set this morning.   Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. 

 *Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.   

 *Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

 *Big Bay Pathway: Big Bay trails are classic only and groomed each Friday evening or Saturday morning so skiing should be good today. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette. 

 *Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

 *Valley Spur: All trails groomed and track set this morning. Don’t forget the Taste and Glide today at Valley Spur from 10:00 to 3:00. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

 We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab. With the new website, if you were previously on the subscribe list, you need to re-subscribe.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

 SAVE THE DATES

Noquemanon Trail Network and Superiorland Ski Club

April 23, 2010, SSC Club Awards, Marquette, MI

April, 24, 2010, Bike and Kayak Swap, Marquette, MI

May 15, 2010, Big Bay Relay, Marquette to Big Bay, MI

June 5, 2010, Twin Peaks Trail Run, Marquette, MI                          

July 25, 2010, 12 Hours of Potluck, Marquette, MI

August 14, 2010, Ore to Shore, Ishpeming, Negaunee to Marquette, MI

September 25, 2010, Lake Superior Shore Run, Marquette, MI

THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 5, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

 *Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  Your comments are always appreciated. 

 *Blueberry Ridge: Track set Monday.  Next grooming is scheduled for Friday.  Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. 

 *Saux Head: Groomed this morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.   

 *Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

 *Big Bay Pathway: Groomed Saturday. Next scheduled grooming is this afternoon. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette. 

 *Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

 *Valley Spur: Groomed Monday. Trails will be groomed this afternoon for this weekend’s event!   Don’t forget the Taste and Glide this week end at Valley Spur. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

 We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab. With the new website, if you were previously on the subscribe list, you need to re-subscribe.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

 SAVE THE DATES

Noquemanon Trail Network and Superiorland Ski Club

April 23, 2010, SSC Club Awards, Marquette, MI

April, 24, 2010, Bike and Kayak Swap, Marquette, MI

May 15, 2010, Big Bay Relay, Marquette to Big Bay, MI

June 5, 2010, Twin Peaks Trail Run, Marquette, MI                          

July 25, 2010, 12 Hours of Potluck, Marquette, MI

August 14, 2010, Ore to Shore, Ishpeming, Negaunee to Marquette, MI

September 25, 2010, Lake Superior Shore Run, Marquette, MI

THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 4, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

 *Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  Your comments are always appreciated. 

 As shown below the Noque from Tourist Park all the way to Co Rd 510 was groomed Wednesday and should still be great today. 

 *Blueberry Ridge: Track set Monday.  Next grooming is scheduled for Friday.  Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. 

 *Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.   

 *Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

 *Big Bay Pathway: Groomed Saturday. Next scheduled grooming is Friday night. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette. 

 *Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

 *Valley Spur: Groomed Monday. Next scheduled grooming is Friday to preserve snow quality.   Don’t forget the Taste and Glide this week end at Valley Spur. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

 We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab. With the new website, if you were previously on the subscribe list, you need to re-subscribe.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

 SAVE THE DATES

Noquemanon Trail Network and Superiorland Ski Club

April 23, 2010, SSC Club Awards, Marquette, MI

April, 24, 2010, Bike and Kayak Swap, Marquette, MI

May 15, 2010, Big Bay Relay, Marquette to Big Bay, MI

June 5, 2010, Twin Peaks Trail Run, Marquette, MI                          

July 25, 2010, 12 Hours of Potluck, Marquette, MI

August 14, 2010, Ore to Shore, Ishpeming, Negaunee to Marquette, MI

September 25, 2010, Lake Superior Shore Run, Marquette, MI

THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 4, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

*Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  Your comments are always appreciated. 

As shown below the Noque from Tourist Park all the way to Co Rd 510 was groomed Wednesday and should still be great today. 

 *Blueberry Ridge: Track set Monday.  Next grooming is scheduled for Friday.  Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. 

 *Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.   

 *Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

 *Big Bay Pathway: Groomed Saturday. Next scheduled grooming is Friday night. Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette. 

 *Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

 *Valley Spur: Groomed Monday. Next scheduled grooming is Friday to preserve snow quality.   Don’t forget the Taste and Glide this week end at Valley Spur. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

 We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab. With the new website, if you were previously on the subscribe list, you need to re-subscribe.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

  SAVE THE DATES

Noquemanon Trail Network and Superiorland Ski Club

April 23, 2010, SSC Club Awards, Marquette, MI

April, 24, 2010, Bike and Kayak Swap, Marquette, MI

May 15, 2010, Big Bay Relay, Marquette to Big Bay, MI

June 5, 2010, Twin Peaks Trail Run, Marquette, MI                          

July 25, 2010, 12 Hours of Potluck, Marquette, MI

August 14, 2010, Ore to Shore, Ishpeming, Negaunee to Marquette, MI

September 25, 2010, Lake Superior Shore Run, Marquette, MI

THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 3, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

 *Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority.  Your comments are always appreciated. 

 As shown below the Noque from Tourist Park all the way to Co Rd 510 was groomed last night and should be spectacular today. 

 *Blueberry Ridge: Track set Monday.  Next grooming is scheduled for Friday.  Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. 

 *Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly on Fridays unless there is a large snow fall event.   

 *Fit Strip: Groomed weekly on Mondays

 *Big Bay Pathway: Groomed Saturday.  Big Bay, MI, 25 miles north of Marquette. 

 *Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

 *Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant.  Don’t forget the Taste and Glide this week end at Valley Spur. For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

 We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab. With the new website, if you were previously on the subscribe list, you need to re-subscribe.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

 SAVE THE DATES

Noquemanon Trail Network and Superiorland Ski Club

April 23, 2010, SSC Club Awards, Marquette, MI

April, 24, 2010, Bike and Kayak Swap, Marquette, MI

May 15, 2010, Big Bay Relay, Marquette to Big Bay, MI

June 5, 2010, Twin Peaks Trail Run, Marquette, MI                          

July 25, 2010, 12 Hours of Potluck, Marquette, MI

August 14, 2010, Ore to Shore, Ishpeming, Negaunee to Marquette, MI

September 25, 2010, Lake Superior Shore Run, Marquette, MI

THE NTN GROOMING REPORT March 2, 2010 www.noquetrails.org

 *Noquemanon: Below is the grooming detail in order of priority. As always, comments on how we report information is appreciated. 

 Recent snow has been groomed and temperatures have remained below freezing making for excellent conditions.

 *Blueberry Ridge: Groomed and tracked 100% yesterday afternoon. Grooming done at Blueberry Ridge is under contract with the DNR and the schedule is controlled accordingly. 

 *Saux Head: Groomed Friday morning.  Saux Head is groomed weekly unless there is a large snow fall event.   

 *Fit Strip: Groomed and track set last night

 *Big Bay Pathway: Groomed and track set last Saturday morning

 *Al Quaal:  Groomed and tracks set on most Mondays.

 *Valley Spur: The trails are groomed most everyday or as conditions warrant.  For more information visit the Valley Spur Website at www.valleyspur.org or call 906.387.4918.

 We encourage you to sign up for the trail report and news email, in the upper right hand corner, where it says  Subscribe Today – RSS // Email.  Click on the email tab. With the new website, if you were previously on the subscribe list, you need to re-subscribe.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

 Trail reports are also available by calling 906.221.0222.

 SAVE THE DATES

Noquemanon Trail Network and Superiorland Ski Club

April 23, 2010, SSC Club Awards, Marquette, MI

April, 24, 2010, Bike and Kayak Swap, Marquette, MI

May 15, 2010, Big Bay Relay, Marquette to Big Bay, MI

June 5, 2010, Twin Peaks Trail Run, Marquette, MI                          

July 25, 2010, 12 Hours of Potluck, Marquette, MI

August 14, 2010, Ore to Shore, Ishpeming, Negaunee to Marquette, MI

September 25, 2010, Lake Superior Shore Run, Marquette, MI