Haven't had a chance to get to Michigan yet to ride. Wondering if you noticed any of the crazy changes with the signage on the trail? See any new ones, feel unsafe not having old signs? Did you catch yourself riding slower being the turns weren't labeled? I will be riding Wisconsin first this year, so thought I would ask since I haven't seen if it is as dangerous as we thought it would be? Thanks
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dox06
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I put a couple hundred miles on the last two days here in Michigan. Definately notice the lack of signs in the trails. Only a matter of time until the number of crashes pile up. Makes no sense to me at all.
If the lack of trails signs are not enough, the lack of trail maintance is another. I know the freaking $180 worth of trail permits I have to buy does not go to all the maintance needs in Michigan, but come on please. The trails are still blocked with downed trees, and you can see where the groomer is just trying to push the fallen trees to the side, with no success. Which has forced sleds to have to leave the trails and drive through the woods to avoid the DEBRIS in the trails.
No this is not a poor sport anymore, but come on with the money that us sledheads do put towards it, should go towards keeping the trails safe and maintained for those that are out there.
I put a couple hundred miles on the last two days here in Michigan. Definately notice the lack of signs in the trails. Only a matter of time until the number of crashes pile up. Makes no sense to me at all.
If the lack of trails signs are not enough, the lack of trail maintance is another. I know the freaking $180 worth of trail permits I have to buy does not go to all the maintance needs in Michigan, but come on please. The trails are still blocked with downed trees, and you can see where the groomer is just trying to push the fallen trees to the side, with no success. Which has forced sleds to have to leave the trails and drive through the woods to avoid the DEBRIS in the trails.
No this is not a poor sport anymore, but come on with the money that us sledheads do put towards it, should go towards keeping the trails safe and maintained for those that are out there.
s1d3w1nd3r1480
Expert
I got about 300 miles in around Grand Marais area last weekend and plan on hitting Gaylord this weekend. I do miss the signs and it is noticable they are not there however I will say IMO its not as dangerous as I expected but I do feel we need them back. A night its scary how easy it is to almost miss a turn even at only 20-30 MPH.
As for trail maintenece, just driving up north I noticed tress down everywhere. The snow was such a wet heavy snow it took down many many trees. Most of the grooming work is volunteer and I give them credit for what they were able to accomplish. I think if more riders too the time to stop and move the smaller stuff it would allow them more time to tackle the larger blockages. But this is just my opinion.
As for trail maintenece, just driving up north I noticed tress down everywhere. The snow was such a wet heavy snow it took down many many trees. Most of the grooming work is volunteer and I give them credit for what they were able to accomplish. I think if more riders too the time to stop and move the smaller stuff it would allow them more time to tackle the larger blockages. But this is just my opinion.
09nytro
TY 4 Stroke God
I notice people were going alittle slower . Rather than acting like there Tucker..it really not that bad
you are so right,here,in ontario,it is also all volunteer work,i am an active volunteer for my club and the hours we spend preparing and maintaining the trails is overwhelming,but people still complain about every little thing,i wonder sometimes why i do it,i guess i love it too muchs1d3w1nd3r1480 said:
