Hello, my name is Cheryl Martin, I am the president of the North country Snowmobile club, my husband Dave is the groomer coordinator for the club. We receive daily reports from our groomers on trail conditions, along with groomer problems and repairs that effect the groomer time schedule. We also are owners of the Sunshine Motel, Cabins, and campground in

Ontonagon (www.ontonagonmi.com)  This report is the best way to get the most updated report to our snowmobilers.  For Additional information call 906-884-2187

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.