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Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 20, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: February 20, 2017

Area Report:

Trail report for February 20 2017-Trails are poor. With the 50 + temps and sunshine over the weekend the trails really took a hit. The corners and around town are bare and icy. We have slush and dirt where the sun hits our trails and logging areas are very bare. Please use caution. Out in the woods it is not that bad. We are expecting a little rain today. Hopefully our base can last because there is a snowstorm coming at the end of the week with several inches of snow possible.  We can always use more snow and cold weather!!!  Please be careful out there! Remember be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

Trail Report: Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – February 20, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10″

Date of Report: February 20, 2017

Area Report:

Well the weekend is over and the trails took a beating over the weekend. We are not done yet, however we need some snow to improve them. The good news is that is in the forecast for the end of the week. The bad news is that some rain is also in the forecast in the next couple days. We will have to see what that does. All of our trails are groomed a minimum of 5 times a week. As always when traveling across the lakes please stay close to the barrels.

Trail Report: Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 20, 2017

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: Melting

Date of Report: February 20, 2017

Area Report:

What a Presidents Day Weekend. Temps close to 60 with sunny skies. Trails are crushed. We need some cold and then snow to get us back. I think it will happen, but……

The good news is the Radar Run at Bent’s Camp was a huge success.

Think Cold and Snow!

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 20, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Thin base deteriorating.

Date of Report: February 20, 2017

Area Report:

Trail Conditions Poor

Crazy weather marches on.  Hit 50 yesterday.  And the snow continues to melt. This will continue through this Thursday.

Trail Boss Brian reports that “all grooming has been suspended until weather permits”.

Both Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail have surface slush. Stay by the barrels as there can be danger out there.

Short report until the temps return to “normal” February weather.

Keep Doin’ The Snow Dance! And For Heavens Sake…THINK COLD!

See Ya On The Trails Soon I Hope!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 – Early AM with more updates should conditions changes dictate.

News and Reports:

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, this Saturday, February 25, 2017 at TrackSide.

  • $2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
  • Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.
  • Meet AWSC Miss Snowflake Erica Keehn!

SNO-EAGLES SNO HUNT – January 13-February 28, 2017 – for more information contact Dave Mrczynski at 715.891.8584.

  • A fun snowmobile scavenger hunt with bonus point & prizes
  • Register at local businesses

SNO (Saturday Night Out) – Cocktails 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm

  • February 25 – 12 Pines Restaurant on Townline Rd off of Trail 10E
  • March 25 – Catch 22 on Hwy 70E/Trail 10E about 5 miles from Eagle River.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – No Trail Rides this week

  • Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
  • 9am departure

MONTHLY MEETINGS – 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

  • March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
  • April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS – 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

  • January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

Snowmobile Information:

DNR Registration, $30 Trail Pass information

AWSC $10 Trail Pass information

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 19, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Base in most areas holding except wide open areas

Date of Report: February 19, 2017

Area Report:

Trail Conditions Poor

Crazy weather marches on.  Hit 50 yesterday.  And the snow continues to melt.

Trail Boss Brian reports that “all grooming has been suspended until weather permits”.

Here’s a report from the trail from one rider:

We rode Alt 13S to Three Lakes and stopped at Sportsmans’ to visit Joe & Lisa. It’s a little warm.  Trails were a lot smoother than we expected but lack of snow creates issues.  There were some muddy open spots close to Sportsmans’ in a big open area.  On the way back still mostly smooth but the evil sun is doing a lot of damage.

Another posted this photo in the Alvin/Nelma area yesterday.  Alvin/Nelma is east & a bit north of Phelps & west & a bit north of Eagle River trails.

Both Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are safe by the orange reflective barrels. Surface slush. Stay by the barrels as there can be danger out there.

 

 

Keep Doin’ The Snow Dance! And For Heavens Sake…THINK COLD!

See Ya On The Trails Soon I Hope!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 – Early AM with more updates should conditions changes dictate.

News and Reports:

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, this Saturday, February 25, 2017 at TrackSide.

  • $2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
  • Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.
  • Meet AWSC Miss Snowflake Erica Keehn!

SNO-EAGLES SNO HUNT – January 13-February 28, 2017 – for more information contact Dave Mrczynski at 715.891.8584.

  • A fun snowmobile scavenger hunt with bonus point & prizes
  • Register at local businesses

SNO (Saturday Night Out) – Cocktails 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm

  • February 25 – 12 Pines Restaurant on Townline Rd off of Trail 10E
  • March 25 – Catch 22 on Hwy 70E/Trail 10E about 5 miles from Eagle River.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – No Trail Rides this week

  • Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
  • 9am departure

MONTHLY MEETINGS – 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

  • March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
  • April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS – 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

  • January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

Snowmobile Information:

DNR Registration, $30 Trail Pass information

AWSC $10 Trail Pass information

Trail Report: Conover, Wisconsin – February 18, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8″ & melting fast

Date of Report: February 18, 2017

Area Report:

We have hit mid 50’s with sunshine both Friday & Saturday. All exposed areas took a beating, road crossings and most road routes are bare. I’m rating the trails poor with some areas unridable and some wooded areas fair.

Vilas trails are technically open but I can only advise staying off the trails. Lakes are OK but slushy, stay by the barrels. Temps are forecast in the 40’s & 50’s until Thursday with a cool down and then snow on Friday/Saturday. 

All grooming operations are suspended until the weather changes.

News and Reports:

It crossed my mind that for those of you that have never snowmobiled in Vilas or surrounding, it is unlike areas further south. We really have nearly zero farm field crossings. Most riding is in the woods, some trails are on old rail grades & there are lots of lake crossings. But, be prepared to travel a distance to the next stop, especially along the northern portions of the county. Food is hard to find on Tuesdays, carry a snack.

Please stay on the trails; Trespassing is the fastest way to loose trails. Don’t forget you need a WI trail permit to ride the state’s groomed trail system. Aggressive riding causes more trail damage than slower, less aggressive riding. Ride right & be safe.