We were grooming non stop all weekend. We are not allowed to run the tractors more than 16 hours a day per the dnr.
This past weekend we ran them 22 hours out of the 24.
Last night we did not go out due to the extreme cold temps.
We planned to go out early this morning but the groomers are not starting.
They are plugged in but we are currently facing Fuel Gelling issues.
We are doing all we can. Tarps and Torpedo Heaters, Diesel 911, Etc.
We did get a solid 6″ of LES yesterday north of M28. We know this hit over towards MQT as well.
Regular grooming towards MQT was getting done this morning but the John Deere is throwing low fuel pressure codes.
The operator turned around just South of Christmas.
Our Fuel was supposed to be treated and we are discussing with our fuel supplier.
We all have full time jobs and volunteer to do this. We have guys out there working to resolve and get grooming.
7 North - Trail 8 to Christmas
Good
7 South - Trail 8 to CR440
Good
8 North - Shingleton to H58
Good
8 East - Trail 7 South to Shingleton
Good
8 West - Trail 7 South to Chatham
Good
417 - Brownstone to Chatam 8
Good
417 - Brownstone to Marquette
Poor
East of River Closed no grooming
418 - East - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 7
Poor
rocks between chatam and brownstone - Finally enought snow to groom west. We sent one to Sand River and got thin.
418 - West - Au Train / Forest Lake Rd to Trail 417
Very Rough
no grooming
419 - Trail 7 Christmas to Wetmore
Good
419 East - Wetmore to Trail 8
Good
419 West Spur - West Munising Access / Boat Launch
Good
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