U.P. Michigan Region Calendar
Feb. 4-6 Iron Mountain – FIS Continental Ski Jump Feb. 12 Ironwood – Project Connect Nordic Event Feb. 19-20 Ironwood -- Snowmobile Hill Climb Feb. 26 Saxon -- Terra-X Snowmobile Races Feb. 26 Antoine – Kites Over Awesome Lake Antoine March 11-13 Ironwood – State U14 Bantam Hockey Tournament March 18-19 Wakefield – Mountain Top Festival
Lake Gogebic is a Snowmobiling Paradise By Mary Beth DeFazio In most parts of the country, getting dumped on with three feet of snow in two days would give folks a good reason to stay inside and hibernate. However, in the Upper Peninsula’s Big Snow Country, it’s a welcome sight as it signals adventure and good times are on the horizon.
Voted one of the Top Snowmobile Destinations by Snowmobiler Magazine, this region receives 200 to 300 inches of snow each year complemented by some of the best-groomed trails and gorgeous scenery on virtually every turn. Trails officially open Dec. 1 and won’t close until April 1. While January and February are prime season, some of the best riding and lodging options are attainable during those shoulder periods.
Hub of UP trails
What’s exceptionally nice about the Western UP is that it’s centrally located in the heart of Big Snow Country and has been coined the snowmobile “hub,” as there are many choices of great rides whether you fancy a weekend getaway, a week of family fun, or just an overnighter. There are more than 600 miles of groomed trails that offer riders the opportunity to experience winding forest trails, scenic overlooks, railroad grades, waterfalls
UpNorthAction.com | Feb/Mar/Apr 2022
U.P. Michigan Region
No matter what trails they travel or how much they ride, all those who know the Lake Gogebic area in the Western U.P. of Michigan have one wish in common – let it snow! When you enter the Lake Gogebic area you have entered every snowmobiler’s utopia. The “sledhead” culture is intense here, and locals and visitors alike wouldn’t have it any other way. In these parts, it’s not
uncommon to find more snowmobiles than cars at the local gas station or restaurant.
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