04/21/2026
2025-2026 GROOMING SEASON WRAP-UP
What a season, everyone! We're thrilled to report another successful year of keeping our trails in top condition for our snowmobiling community!
BY THE NUMBERS:
• 11,814 miles groomed across the season
- December: 1,101 miles
- January: 3,456 miles
- February: 4,268 miles
- March: 2,989 miles
• Fuel costs: $38,460.61
• Groomer operators compensated: $14,631.25 (1.25 mile)
• Maintenance and repairs: $9,521.34
• Grant allocation: $62,613.76 (including $4,000 amendment)
We used 100% of allocation
**A HUGE THANK YOU** to our incredible sponsors and supporters who made this season possible! Your generosity and commitment to our trails keep this community thriving. We couldn't do this without you!
SPECIAL RECOGNITION goes to our 18 dedicated groomer drivers who put in countless hours to maintain safe, smooth trails throughout the winter. Your hard work and expertise made all the difference!
This year brought tight budget challenges, but through careful management and the support of our amazing community, we maximized every dollar to deliver quality grooming all season long. Thanks to the DNR granting us a $4,000 amendment, we were able to keep the trails running beautifully throughout the entire season!
CURRENT EFFORTS:
Post-season maintenance is well underway! We're conducting comprehensive equipment inspections on all tractors and drags, and getting our machines properly stored and prepared for next winter.
Summer planning is in full swing with grading efforts and several trail improvement projects on the schedule.
AuTrain Bridge Update: We're hopeful the bridge replacement will happen this Fall, though it has not yet gone out for bid, which is concerning. We're actively working with our DNR partners to emphasize how critical this project is to our community.
TRAIL ALERT - 418 and 417 Washout Damage: Please use extreme caution in these areas. Severe water runoff has caused washouts in several locations. Stay safe out there!
Here's to another fantastic season in the books! Thank you all for your continued support of our trails!
