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Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 7, 2019

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-10

Date of Report: January 7, 2019

Area Report:

Trail report for January 7, 2019 – Overall poor to fair for early season. With the temps in the 30’s over the weekend and lack of any snow did not help our trail system. With the 4 inches of snow we received starting at about 12:00 AM this morning we were out with our groomers and it really help to improve them. We were hoping for more snow than what we got but we always do. We will go out tonight to complete our trail system and hopefully the warm temps and rain expected today will be at a minimum in our area. Please use extreme cation in all areas! It is very icy and bare in corners and many areas. I would like to personally thank Lee & Pam for hosting our fundraiser Brat Fry at the Granary on Saturday. I would also like to that all the volunteers and all the people who came out to support and make this event a success. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.
Jim (Hammy) Hamilton
BJSC President

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club President

Join us for these upcoming events:
January 19: Wittig’s Big Fish Ice Fishing Tournament
January 20: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 2: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 16: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 17: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 2: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 7, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4- 51/2 inches new snow – Ice base

Date of Report: January 7, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Early Season Riding with FAIR conditions

January 7, 2019 8:21am – 30 degrees 

4-5 1/2 inches of wet packy SNOW overnight. At 8:21am Snow Showers.  It looks like misty to rain will move in between 10am-2pm.  At 40-50% chance of that.  After that Cloudy.  Wednesday, Friday & Saturday best bets for SNOW.

No grooming overnight.  Groomers out again tonight I would think.  So if you are riding today be careful.  Still ice under the wet SNOW.

Reminder that in Sno-Eagles Country there are 2 areas that have one-way trails.  10E is a one-way trail from the ERRA Sports Arena all the way out to Nicolet Mini Mart.  So heading out east you are on the south side of the road.  Heading back into town heading west you are on the north side of the road.  The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area.  Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs.  This can be dangerous.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  Do not drift away from the barrels as it is not safe to do so.  Remember not all lakes have trails so if you don’t see marker do not ride on it to be safe.  These are the only 2 lakes that are marked in Sno-Eagles Country.  No other lake trails.  

Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails! 

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

News and Reports:

Tuesday, January 8 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 6pm
Friday-Sunday, January 11-12 – Vintage Snowmobile Championship Races – World Championship Derby Complex
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
Thursday-Sunday, January 17-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – World Championship Derby Complex
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2019

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-12 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2019

Area Report:

We’ve have had a couple snowfalls recently and some colder temperatures which are helping our trails shape up nicely. However, trails are still in early season conditions! Some swamps and streams may still be open and there are some trails that haven’t been groomed yet. Approach all wet areas with extra caution and be prepared to turn around if the crossing appears suspicious. Riders should be extra cautious when travelling on the trails during this early season period.  Be wary of low hanging branches, wet areas, downed trees and/or limbs, and other similar hazards that may compromise the trail. Use extra caution, be prepared to turn around or find an alternate route and stay on the trails!  For the most up to date report of trail conditions, please contact the local snowmobile club. 

 

Namakagon Trail Groomers: 3 to 5″ base. Early riding, not all marshes are frozen yet – some open water. Most trails have been rolled and groomed once so far with the exception of our bigger marshes and nothing has been done from Telemark to Cable as of yet. Groomers can be out at ALL times of the day or night!!! Especially be cautious for groomers during the day!

 

Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance – Iron River Area: Iron River is shaping up nicely. Lots of bent over trees so grooming is slow but steady. By Friday afternoon should have 90% of trails with at least 1 pass

 

Barnes Barnestormers: Trails around Barnes and to the north are in good shape. Everything has been groomed with the exception of 31 to the south, there isn’t much snow on this and still work to do. Have to move trees the beavers cut down north of Mulligan Creek Road. The new re-route south of Mulligan Creek Rd. is ready, we are waiting for culverts to be replaced and more snow before trying to groom the rest.

 

Drummond SnoJacks: Trail 63N to Grand View was groomed on 1/1 and trails 6 & 7 will be groomed on 1/2 and have a 3″ to 5″ base. There will be no more grooming after today until we get more snow. Trail 63S is rerouted on to Lake Owen Station road for 3 miles. Trail 4 is closed east of Mason. Some wet areas still in the Bibon Swamp but still passable.

 

Frosty’s Vintage Riders: Delta area still ungroomed, conditions ok, low hanging branches on all trails.

 

Washburn Valhallers: Trail #13 north from Washburn to Valhalla was groomed Wednesday, January 2, for the second time with the Washburn LMC.  The trail is in nice shape with only a few thin spots.  Trail #13 south from Washburn to the tri county corridor was groomed Tuesday, January 1, for the first time.  This trail is In decent shape but the fields are a bit thin and slightly rough.  We will regroom Trail 13 South again Friday.

 

South shore Trail Club – Port Wing, Herbster & Cornucopia: Trails 1, 40, 41 all have had 1 pass and are decent, we need more snow by the lake but is passable. All downed trees are clear just working on hanging branches now.

 

 

WAINO Riders- Northwest corner of the County: Waino groomer tried to go but we had very low hangers over the trail. Club members did some cutting and Jeff will groom what he can on Friday. We hope the warm weather will allow all of trail 1 to get done by Saturday.

 

Closures:

  • Trail 31S – South of Mulligan Creek Road is closed due to culverts out and trees downed.
  • Trail 63 in the Cable Area: Trail 63 just south of the intersection with Trail 70 south of the town of Cable is closed until further notice.

 

ReReoutes:

  • Trail 4 just east of Mason: Trail is closed at Yderstad Rd. Take Yderstad north to Brown Rd. then back South on Roy Anderson Rd where you can pick up the trail again. Follow signs.
  • Trail 4 in Delta: At Camp One road and County H. Follow the signs.
  • Trail 63 and 70 into Cable: To get into the Town of Cable from the East take Randysek Rd. North into town.
  • Trail 40 just South of Port Wing: Flag Rd. is closed. Use East White Birch Rd. to get into Port Wing.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 6, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Icy base with snirt. The new SNOW coming is great!

Date of Report: January 6, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Early Season Riding with POOR to FAIR conditions
More Poor than Fair

January 6, 2019 7:00am – 24 degrees – Cloudy – Snow late

High of 27 degrees today.  18 over night & 24 for a low tonight. Really good new is SNOW is coming tonight into Monday.  Could be 3-5 inches of wet stuff according to the weather guys.  Then on Monday we are on the cusp of SNOW or rain all depending on the temps.  So THINK COLD!  Should be SNOW Monday night.

No grooming over night. Very impressed with the job the groomer guys are doing with the amount of snow! Great Job! 

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  Do not drift away from the barrels as it is not safe to do so.  Remember not all lakes have trails so if you don’t see marker do not ride on it to be safe.  These are the only 2 lakes that are marked in Sno-Eagles Country.  No other lake trails.  

Short report waiting for the SNOW!  Have a great day!

Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails! 

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

News and Reports:

Tuesday, January 8 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 6pm
Friday-Sunday, January 11-12 – Vintage Snowmobile Championship Races – World Championship Derby Complex
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
Thursday-Sunday, January 17-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – World Championship Derby Complex
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-4 inches

Date of Report: January 5, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails are opened as of 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5th. All snowmobile trails located south of Hwy 70 and east of Hwy 53 will remain closed. Trail conditions are considered fair, with a 2 to 4 inch ice and snow base. Trail conditions do vary and riders may encounter ice, rough trails, and some standing water conditions. Some trail segments may be ungroomed. Generally, trail conditions are better in the northern portions of the county. Keep thinking snow so we can get the other trails opened as well!

Make sure you get your new trail map to start planning your snowmobile trip for the season. To order your FREE Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 5, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-4 inches

Date of Report: January 5, 2019

Area Report:

Some Washburn County Snowmobile trails are opened as of 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5th. All snowmobile trails located south of Hwy 70 and east of Hwy 53 will remain closed. Trail conditions are considered fair, with a 2 to 4 inch ice and snow base. Trail conditions do vary and riders may encounter ice, rough trails, and some standing water conditions. Some trail segments may be ungroomed. Generally, trail conditions are better in the northern portions of the county. Keep thinking snow so we can get the other trails opened as well!

Make sure you get your new trail map to start planning your snowmobile trip for the season. To order your FREE Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 5, 2019

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 3 to inches in the woods

Date of Report: January 5, 2019

Area Report:

Many riders are reporting better conditions than they had expected. Early season conditions prevail, meaning, many holes & ruts have not been filled yet – so – actual conditions will vary from great to poor. Corners are icy.

We had temps in the low 40s yesterday (Friday 1/4/19). Temps will be about the same today. Exposed high traffic areas will suffer.

The forecast is calling for 3 to 5 on Sunday and then snow off and on for the next 3 days. Lets hope they are right.

As always – do not cross lakes that are not marked. Lake Minocqua is still not marked due to insufficient ice under the Hwy 51 Bridge.

 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 5, 2019

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Ice with a bit of snirt on north side of roads & in open areas.

Date of Report: January 5, 2019

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS ARE OPEN!
Early Season Riding with POOR to FAIR conditions
More Poor than Fair

January 5, 2019 7:30am – 24 degrees – Early morning sun – Cloudy afternoon

High of 37 degrees today which is much better than the 43 yesterday.  Even better 18 degrees tonight! Really good new is SNOW is coming tomorrow, Sunday night!  Right now it says periods of SNOW & a chance of some sleet. 3-5 inches.  Then on Monday we are on the cusp of SNOW or rain all depending on the temps.  So THINK COLD!  Should be SNOW Monday night.

Yesterday morning went out for a 2 hour ride with my husband Tom & great grandson, Jase, who is 3.  So riding slower as he fell a sleep 5 miles into the ride.  From our house on 10E to town to 17N to 1N.  Across Eagle Lake to 10E and home.  Here’s what it was like:

10E to town on the northside of the road had snirt off & on especially 6 miles out.  The section between Bloom & Loon Lake roads was solid & little icy at the beginning.  Getting closer to Loon Lake road it was bumpy looks like vehicles were in there before snow time as it was rutted up.  Thin snow there.

The grade (3) was white & smooth as could be.  Plenty of snow to the intersection by Dairy Queen.  Plenty of snow all the way through town.  Thinner than the grade. Snirt at crossings.  Headed  out on the grade to 17N intersection.

Took 17N to trail 1.  17 was mushy but snow covered til we crossed the road from the south side to the north side.  Under the big pines it was very snirty.  In the swampy part more snow but bumps from the frozen slush.  Crosses Hwy 45N.  Not too bad on the south of the road into the woods.  Rode that until Trail 1 intersection.

Trail 1 down Deer View Lane to Townhall Rd into the woods.  The woods part of the trail had logging on it & is pretty bumpy but mostly snow covered.  Onto Eagle Lake trail that was smoooooth & safe by the orange barrels.  Up onto land & Dollar Lake Rd to Trail 10E.

Head east on the south side of the road & it was pretty much snow covered.  Few snirty spots.

Very impressed with the job the groomer guys are doing with the amount of snow! Great Job! We were out from 10:30-12:30pm . It deteriorated in the afternoon with the 43 degree temps.  All in all great ride with our sleepy 3 years old!

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  Do not drift away from the barrels as it is not safe to do so.  Remember not all lakes have trails so if you don’t see marker do not ride on it to be safe.  These are the only 2 lakes that are marked in Sno-Eagles Country.  No other lake trails.  

Continue DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE & THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails today! 

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

News and Reports:

News and Reports:

Tuesday, January 8 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 6pm
Friday-Sunday, January 11-12 – Vintage Snowmobile Championship Races – World Championship Derby Complex
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
Thursday-Sunday, January 17-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – World Championship Derby Complex
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App