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PATHWAY GROOMING REPORT

 

Final Report: Grooming on the Cadillac Pathway Cross Country Ski Trail was a difficult proposition this winter. A lack of snow and several freeze/thaw cycles meant that there were few opportunities to properly groom the trail.
 
The grooming crew wants to thank skiers for their cooperation and understanding during this odd winter. We would point out that the grooming effort is a totally volunteer operation. The snowmobile we use is a 1991 Polaris and the tracking sled weighs 240 pounds, a combination that is less than perfect in heavy, wet snow. We do our best, but sometimes conditions dictate what we can and cannot do. We also ski the trail regularly ourselves, so we know first hand what ski conditions exist.  
 
Our thanks, also, to Dave Mackey and his CTC crew for their assistance with the snowmobile and equipment. Also thanks to the DNR for their assistance in removing fallen trees and other heavy maintenance projects.  
 
The good news is that all the pieces are now in place for grooming to resume as soon as the snow flies for the 2012-2013 cross country ski season.
 
Your grooming crew,
Jerry, Roger, and Jim
 

 WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP

Please observe the signs posted on the trail. No dogs, snowshoes, or walking on the groomed ski trail -- please!

 No Pets  No Snowshoes  No Walking

Other ways that you can do to help the Pathway grooming effort.

1. The snowmobile being used is a 1991 Polaris. It would be great if you or someone you know would find a way to donate a newer (or backup) snowmobile to the effort. The donation could be made to the Wexford-Missaukee ISD and the amount of the donation could be used as a chartitable deduction on a tax return.

2. SIGNS: We could use some signs, so if you're a woodworker and would like to make and donate some signs it would be very helpful. We need "Cadillac Pathway XC Ski Trail" signs for both trailheads. We can also use multiple copies of: "Please, no dogs, snowshoeing, or hiking on the groomed ski trail."

 

CADILLAC PATHWAY MOBILE

This web page is hosted compliments of MichiganSkier.com. You can get a mobile version of the Cadillac Pathway Trail Update page by going to http://www.michiganskier.com/mobile/cadillacpathway.html on your mobile smartphone.

If you've skied the Pathway and have observations about the trail conditions send them to: pathway@cadillacpathway.org.

Printable map of the Cadillac Pathway.

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IN THE NEWS

PASSPORT NOW REQUIRED TO PARK AT PATHWAYS
In a policy that may interest cross country skiers, the Michigan DNR will require a Recreation Passport on all vehicles parking in the lots at non-motorized pathways. This policy would include the Cadillac Pathway. Read the DNR press release.


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