Northeast Minnesota trail conditions are as follows: Freaking Awesome!  There are two issues- first it is brutally cold so bundle up, second the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon starts Sunday and will be running on the CJ Ramstad North Shore State Trail out of Duluth starting at noon.  We suggest avoiding this trail for the week or stop at one of the trail intersections, campout and watch the dogs go by and remember that the entire concept of the modern snowmobile was to essentialy be a motorized dog sled.  (See the January 2014 blog for the history of the snowmobile and how it pertains to the dog sled) enjoy the weekend and stay warm!