Trail Report
1/31/2023: Good afternoon everyone, with the cold snap that is moving through right now, fingers crossed we can hopefully make our way over to the Northern Connection this coming week. We still have a couple spots on the Arrowhead Trail that are giving us some issues but these areas have all been marked. We have been grooming all of our open trails on a regular basis. The only trails we have not been able to open to this point is from the Junction to Birchdale and the family loop. The guys have groomed 985 miles in the last 2 weeks, making our trails the best in the area.
With the recent snow we just received and the blowing wind we do ask that you watch out for snow drifts that might be on the trail. The guys are getting out this week to work on those but be safe in the mean time.
Slow down and be careful. I can't emphasize this enough. People NEED to start riding on their own side of the trail before we have a bad accident or something worse. We all have been seeing more and more of this. STAY TO THE RIGHT!
Thanks, Trail Boss
Check us out on Facebook or at www.ridetheborders.com
Have a great weekend and be safe out there!!
We are always looking for new members and people who would like to get involved, so please come join us at one of monthly meetings. We meet at the VFW Post 2948 banquet room in Intl Falls at 6:00 p.m. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Monthly Meeting - December 20, 2022
Monthly Meeting - January 17, 2023
Monthly Meeting - February 21, 2023
Monthly Meeting - March 21, 2023
Monthly Meeting - April 18, 2023
Monthly Meeting - May 16, 2023
Note: dates and times may be subject to change
Watch our website www.ridetheborders.com or our Facebook page for meeting dates and club information. Have a great spring and summer.
With the recent snow we just received and the blowing wind we do ask that you watch out for snow drifts that might be on the trail. The guys are getting out this week to work on those but be safe in the mean time.
Slow down and be careful. I can't emphasize this enough. People NEED to start riding on their own side of the trail before we have a bad accident or something worse. We all have been seeing more and more of this. STAY TO THE RIGHT!
Thanks, Trail Boss
Check us out on Facebook or at www.ridetheborders.com
Have a great weekend and be safe out there!!
We are always looking for new members and people who would like to get involved, so please come join us at one of monthly meetings. We meet at the VFW Post 2948 banquet room in Intl Falls at 6:00 p.m. Every 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Monthly Meeting - December 20, 2022
Monthly Meeting - January 17, 2023
Monthly Meeting - February 21, 2023
Monthly Meeting - March 21, 2023
Monthly Meeting - April 18, 2023
Monthly Meeting - May 16, 2023
Note: dates and times may be subject to change
Watch our website www.ridetheborders.com or our Facebook page for meeting dates and club information. Have a great spring and summer.
VOYAGEURS NAT'L PARK
Updated:
Please check back or view their Facebook page for the most up-to-date conditions. Voyageurs National Park Facebook page is a public page. One does not have to have an account to access and view postings.
Snowmobile Trails
Winter Trail Report 2/1/2023
Recent cold weather has allowed for some good progress in grooming the snowmobile trails on the large lakes. You will find smoother riding on staked trails. The Gold portage, Moose River Grade and Sullivan portage are groomed and in good shape. Please be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to all trail signage. Overall, the lake trails are in better shape than previous weeks, but snow drifts and stretches of frozen slush ruts can be dangerous and can cause the machine to tip or throw off a rider. Use caution and slow down where appropriate. Crews have been monitoring the ice road and have found some inconsistent conditions. Plowing will begin as soon as it is safe to do so. Remember, ice is never 100% safe so pay attention to signage and be aware of your surroundings.
You can always find the most current Winter Trails Report at
https://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Snowmobile Trails:
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) - Open, not groomed
Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) -Open, not groomed
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) - Open, not groomed
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) - Open, groomed
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) - Open, groomed
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) - Open, not groomed
This winter season, the most up-to-date information regarding Voyageurs’ ice and trail conditions will be posted each Wednesday to the park’s Facebook page (VoyageursNPS).
***Please remember the snowmobile speed limit within the park is 45 mph on frozen lake surfaces and 25 mph on all overland portages. Speed limit signs are posted at trailheads and overland portages.
UP-TO-DATE REPORT FROM VNP
MN DNR Arrowhead Trail Conditions
FYI - riders born after December 31, 1976 are required by law to hold snowmobile safety certification. Persons 16 years of age and older, resident or non-residents are eligible for adult certification. Adults can complete and pass an independent study CD or a youth snowmobile certification class.
Children 11yr – 15yr are eligible to attend, complete and pass a youth snowmobile safety certification class with the certificate valid at age 12. We suggest that all snowmobilers, residents and non residents, become familiar with the laws and regulations and pass it on to friends or customers that may be planning on riding in Minnesota.
Please don’t forget to purchase a Minnesota state “trail permit” for your sled.
Updated:
Please check back or view their Facebook page for the most up-to-date conditions. Voyageurs National Park Facebook page is a public page. One does not have to have an account to access and view postings.
Snowmobile Trails
Winter Trail Report 2/1/2023
Recent cold weather has allowed for some good progress in grooming the snowmobile trails on the large lakes. You will find smoother riding on staked trails. The Gold portage, Moose River Grade and Sullivan portage are groomed and in good shape. Please be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to all trail signage. Overall, the lake trails are in better shape than previous weeks, but snow drifts and stretches of frozen slush ruts can be dangerous and can cause the machine to tip or throw off a rider. Use caution and slow down where appropriate. Crews have been monitoring the ice road and have found some inconsistent conditions. Plowing will begin as soon as it is safe to do so. Remember, ice is never 100% safe so pay attention to signage and be aware of your surroundings.
You can always find the most current Winter Trails Report at
https://www.nps.gov/voya/planyourvisit/conditions.htm
Snowmobile Trails:
International Falls to Kettle Falls (Purple Trail) - Open, not groomed
Rainy Lake/Black Bay to Kabetogama Lake to Ash River (Green Trail) -Open, not groomed
Ash River to Crane Lake (Green Trail) - Open, not groomed
Chain of Lakes (Dashed Black Trail) - Open, groomed
Ash River to Kettle Falls (Yellow Trail) - Open, groomed
East Namakan Lake to Sand Point Lake (Blue Trail) - Open, not groomed
This winter season, the most up-to-date information regarding Voyageurs’ ice and trail conditions will be posted each Wednesday to the park’s Facebook page (VoyageursNPS).
***Please remember the snowmobile speed limit within the park is 45 mph on frozen lake surfaces and 25 mph on all overland portages. Speed limit signs are posted at trailheads and overland portages.
UP-TO-DATE REPORT FROM VNP
MN DNR Arrowhead Trail Conditions
FYI - riders born after December 31, 1976 are required by law to hold snowmobile safety certification. Persons 16 years of age and older, resident or non-residents are eligible for adult certification. Adults can complete and pass an independent study CD or a youth snowmobile certification class.
Children 11yr – 15yr are eligible to attend, complete and pass a youth snowmobile safety certification class with the certificate valid at age 12. We suggest that all snowmobilers, residents and non residents, become familiar with the laws and regulations and pass it on to friends or customers that may be planning on riding in Minnesota.
Please don’t forget to purchase a Minnesota state “trail permit” for your sled.
