Grand Marais, MN- Banadad Ski Association members; Barb and John Bottgar, Pete Harris, Jim Morisson and Ted Young met with Dennis Neitzke and Steve Schug from the Gunflint Ranger District yesterday. The purpose of that meeting was to bring the forest service up to speed concerning the maintenance supervision of the trail being transfer from our company, Boundary Country Trekking to the new Association.
At the meeting we gave Dennis and Steve Schug,a list of the Trail’s needs, projects and concerns (see attached). In reviewing this list, Schug agreed that the Forest Service would assist in rebuilding the Banadad Bridge and Dennis stated that they had applied for stimulus funds to hire Minnesota Conservation Crews to work on trails. Dennis stated that if funded, a crew could be assigned to work on the Banadad Trail Widening Project. Schug also mention that they had budgeted $750 for each trail in the District for this year. It was however unclear if this would be in addition to what the Forest Service would spend in replacing the bridge.
It was also agreed that as a first step in moving the trail's west end, the Assocation should layout a proposed new route ending near the Loon Lake Public Landing. When that is competed the Forest Service could then consider re-routing this section of the Trail along this proposed route.
Schug will be drawing up a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the USFS and the Banadad Trail Association which if acceptable to the Assocation will define the rights and responsibilities of each party in the administration of the Banadad Trail.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
New Ski Trail Association Formed on Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais, MN – Boundary Country Trekking, Gunflint Trail area residents, and several members of the Twin Cities-based North Star Ski Touring Club (NSSTC) have joined together to form the Banadad Trail Association (BTA). According to Karen Monsen, the association’s new president and NSSTC member, “the purpose of the association is to maintain and enhance the Banadad Ski Trail, preserve the history of the forest and the trail, and promote the appreciation and care of wilderness lands”.
The new association will manage the 46-kilometer Banadad Ski Trail system that includes the Banadad Trail (the BWCAW’s longest tracked trail), the Lace Lake Trail, the Tim Knopp Trail, and the Tall Pines and Seppala Trails. The trail system is centrally located along the 200-kilometer Gunflint Nordic Trail system.
The organization’s founding meeting was held February 14 on the Gunflint Trail to adopt by-laws and elect a Board of Directors. In addition to President Monsen, the board includes Vice President Linda Bosma of Minneapolis, Treasurer Karla Miller of Duluth, and Secretary Barb Bottger of Hungry Jack Lake. Elected as at-large board members were Jim Morrison of Poplar Lake, Wayne Monsen of Stillwater, Tom Rice of Shoreview, Mel Peterson of St. Paul, Peter Spink of Poplar Lake and Minneapolis, John Bottger of Hungry Jack Lake, and Anne Rykken of St. Paul.
Following the meeting, the board met and selected Ted Young of Boundary Country Trekking to continue to serve as the trail maintenance manager. Board members were also assigned responsibility for incorporating the new association as a non-profit organization.
Until a permanent mailing address and e-mail account are established, the Banadad Trail Association can be reached by e-mail at bta@boreal.org.
The new association will manage the 46-kilometer Banadad Ski Trail system that includes the Banadad Trail (the BWCAW’s longest tracked trail), the Lace Lake Trail, the Tim Knopp Trail, and the Tall Pines and Seppala Trails. The trail system is centrally located along the 200-kilometer Gunflint Nordic Trail system.
The organization’s founding meeting was held February 14 on the Gunflint Trail to adopt by-laws and elect a Board of Directors. In addition to President Monsen, the board includes Vice President Linda Bosma of Minneapolis, Treasurer Karla Miller of Duluth, and Secretary Barb Bottger of Hungry Jack Lake. Elected as at-large board members were Jim Morrison of Poplar Lake, Wayne Monsen of Stillwater, Tom Rice of Shoreview, Mel Peterson of St. Paul, Peter Spink of Poplar Lake and Minneapolis, John Bottger of Hungry Jack Lake, and Anne Rykken of St. Paul.
Following the meeting, the board met and selected Ted Young of Boundary Country Trekking to continue to serve as the trail maintenance manager. Board members were also assigned responsibility for incorporating the new association as a non-profit organization.
Until a permanent mailing address and e-mail account are established, the Banadad Trail Association can be reached by e-mail at bta@boreal.org.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Snow Report for February 15, 2009
Banadad Ski Trail - February 15, 2009
Snow on Ground – 24 inches
Packed Trail Base - 18+"
New Snow last .5 hours - traces
New snow last 7 days - 6
Groomed and Tracked
Banadad –31 km- February 14
Lace Lake –5 km – February 13
Knapp-3 km- February 10
Tall Pines (Westside) 1 km -February 10
Excellent ski conditions; trails in great shape
For lodging along the trail information go to- www.poplarcreekbb.com
Snow on Ground – 24 inches
Packed Trail Base - 18+"
New Snow last .5 hours - traces
New snow last 7 days - 6
Groomed and Tracked
Banadad –31 km- February 14
Lace Lake –5 km – February 13
Knapp-3 km- February 10
Tall Pines (Westside) 1 km -February 10
Excellent ski conditions; trails in great shape
For lodging along the trail information go to- www.poplarcreekbb.com
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Snow Report for February 11, 2009
Banadad Ski Trail Snow Report
The temperature over the past 24 hours has been in the low 30’s, this along with some rain has dropped the snow on the ground from 27” to 20” a loss of seven inches.
All the Banadad Trail System is tracked but the trails are now icy. As soon as the temperature falls we will attempt to cut-up the ice and re-set the tracks.
The temperature over the past 24 hours has been in the low 30’s, this along with some rain has dropped the snow on the ground from 27” to 20” a loss of seven inches.
All the Banadad Trail System is tracked but the trails are now icy. As soon as the temperature falls we will attempt to cut-up the ice and re-set the tracks.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Banadad Ski Trail - February 5, 2009
Snow on Ground - 27 inches
Packed Trail Base - 20+"
New Snow last 24 hours - traces
New snow last 7 days - 4"
Groomed and Tracked
Banadad –31 km- February 3
Lace Lake –5 km – February 4
Knapp-3 km- December 30
Tall Pines (Westside) 1 km -February 4
Conditions Rated
Skiing excellent - great snow conditions
For More Information:
Boundary Country Trekking and Poplar Creek Guesthouse
bct@boundarycountry.com
Boundary Country Trekking/Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
800-322-8327 218-388-4487
11 Poplar Creek Drive 218-388-2253 Fax
Grand Marais MN 55604
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Packed Trail Base - 20+"
New Snow last 24 hours - traces
New snow last 7 days - 4"
Groomed and Tracked
Banadad –31 km- February 3
Lace Lake –5 km – February 4
Knapp-3 km- December 30
Tall Pines (Westside) 1 km -February 4
Conditions Rated
Skiing excellent - great snow conditions
For More Information:
Boundary Country Trekking and Poplar Creek Guesthouse
bct@boundarycountry.com
Boundary Country Trekking/Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B
800-322-8327 218-388-4487
11 Poplar Creek Drive 218-388-2253 Fax
Grand Marais MN 55604
Before printing this e-mail, assess if it is really needed
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