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Trail Report – : Forest County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:forestco

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: O” to 2″

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

Some portions are better than others but over all expect poor conditions when riding. The warmer weather and rain earlier in the week do not warrant closing the trails–however please ride with caution!!

Snowmobile Information:

We cannot stress enough to RIDE SAFELY and RESPONSIBLY.  Trail conditions will vary greatly throughout the County.  Always use caution when riding on lakes and frozen water as ice conditions will vary.

The clubs that maintain the Forest County Trail System are made up of volunteers who work very hard to provide the best trails possible. Please respect them while on the trail. When approaching a groomer or member doing trail maintenance, please slow down and move over so they can do their job.  

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: varies

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

We received less than an inch with this last snow.  The trail is remaining open but is in poor condition. 

 

News and Reports:

Calendar of Events

January 13, 2018  Kelly Lake Sportmen’s Club Fishing Derby  Food, refeshments, raffles with cash prizes and many other prizes 920-655-2052

January 20, 2018     White Potato Lake Fishy Derby  8am-3pm  Food, refeshments, raffles & prizes for largest fish.  Sponsored by the White Potao Lake Sportsman’s Club

January 27, 2018     High Falls Radar Run Radar Run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes.  Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team.  12miles NW of Crivitz on Boat Landing 3 Road  715-757-3511 

January 27, 2018    Vitage Sled Ride at Thunder Lake Lodge.  All Sleds Welcome. Raffels 715-757-2301

February 3, 2017       Ice Bowling Tournament, It’s Cheap, It’s easy, it’s a great time.  Pre-registration is required. Parkway Inn  715-757-3451

February 10, 2018     High Falls Fish-O-Rama, Radar Run & Winter Fest Food, beverages, raffles in heated tent, radar run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes.  Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team.  12miles NW of Crivitz on boat landing 3 Road  715-757-3511

February 17, 2018    6th Annual Human Ice Bowling & Bed Races starts st 11am- 100% payout for both events.  Sign up early.  Cabins available on the snowmobile trail.  DJ and meat/booze raffles benefiting local charities all daylong.  At Thornton’s Resort  715-757-3311

February 17, 2018     Crooked Lake Fish-O-Rama at Fire House in Crooked Lake

February 24, 2018     High Falls Radar Run   Radar run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes.  Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team.  12 miles NW of Crivitz on Boat Landing 3 Road  715-757-3511

February 24, 2018     Lake Noaqubay Fish-O-Rama Timberline Resort on County Hwy GG east of Crivitz.  Hosted by Lake Noquebay Angler’s Patnership.  3 prizes in 7 fish categories. Food, beverages, contests, game, raffle under large tent.  715-854-2439

(any club members with events to be listed, please contact me…thank you)

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

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Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Building a base – 4-5 inches new SNOW

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN
FAIR EARLY RIDING CONDITION & GROOMED

We got SNOW!  On average about 5 inches maybe 6 inches of new SNOW.  Wet packy stuff.  Perfect for panning the trails!  Not going anywhere either.  High of 7 today 7 & 9 below tonight. Cold for a while with temperatures in single digits or 10’s during the day. And single digits at night or even below zero.  Weather guys forecasting SNOW on Sunday & Monday.  Let’s see if they are right.

Grooming resumed with all trails except Trail 70W were groomed.  No problem areas to report.

Here are some updates on the trails:

  • Trail 1N has a logging operation in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake.  Clearly marked with signs.
  • Wisconsin River Trail – 10W/13N is now being groomed off & on it is icy and rough in spots.
  • Same for Manske Swamp – 3N. Both were groomed last night.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are now both marked and officially open.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  Reminder the Catfish Lake Loop to Lumpy’s is NO LONGER a trail.  


If you are riding zip on over to the “grade” to check out the 2018 Eagle River Area Fire Department ICE CASTLE!!!!  Located adjacent to the downtown “grade” trail by the Historic Railroad Grade.  The lights installed change colors.  Check out this link Eagle River Ice Castle to check out more photos.  Darn pretty!

It’s the start of the Vintage Derby today at the Derby Track on Hwy 45N. Racing starts at 9:30am with time trials.  Check out DerbyTrack.com

Keep Dancin’!

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

January – Every Wednesday & Thursday – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome.

  • January 12-14 – Vintage Snowmobile Derby
  • January 18 – Member meeting, Eagle River Inn
  • Jan 18-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • Jan 26-28 – Women on Snow
  • January 27 – Saturday Night Out, Nutty Squirrel
  • Jan 31 – Feb 2 – Weekday Ride-A-Way

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 – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8 to 10 inches in the woods

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

The area received between 4 to 6 inches of heavy/wet snow yesterday. FINALLY something we can form a better base with!!! We were out last night smoothing and packing this white gold, so currently, it just doesn’t get any better!!! The timing of it just couldn’t get any better. It was warm, we got great snow, we groomed it, and the temps have dropped!!! This does not mean there won’t still be some icy corners, so as always, ride with caution!!!

Please continue to be cautious on the lakes. The weight of more snow can force the ice down which pushes water up through cracks forming a slush pocket. The slush pockets can come and go.

News and Reports:

There are logging operations in the following locations: Trail 9 between Hwy 70 (TIN 364) and Ross Lake Rd (TIN 225), Trail 7 between Wharton Lake Rd (TIN 218) and Old K (Tin 217), and Trail 7 between Hwy K (TIN 216) and Lake Laura Rd (TIN 214). There is also logging in the Jean Lake Rd area of Trail 7 North, between TINS 227 & 800. That logging should be in the woods off the trail.

(TIN = Trail Intersection Numbers)

Please watch out for these logging areas. Slow down and stay out of the way of the loggers. DO NOT hassle the loggers. They have the right to close down sections of any trail they are logging near or using. If they get hassled too much, that is exactly what they will do – shut that trail down. The logging operations can run at anytime of the day or night. Loggers use some of the trails to drive in and out. So please be watchful in logging areas for trucks on the trail.

Snowmobile Information:

We have a Breakfast Fundraiser Coming up this month at Stillwaters in Star Lake, on Sunday January 21st – 8AM to 11AM. (Click below for a list of all our fundraisers)

Click here for Barnstormer’s 2017/2018 Events Calendar!!!

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 12, 2018

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-4″ of base

Date of Report: January 12, 2018

Area Report:

We received approximately 3″ of wet heavy snow on Thursday. With the action of the groomers and the cold snap in the next few days, the trail base will be better and become hard-packed. The additional snow will help the trail conditions. It covered up the “snirty” areas that were starting to show during the week.
The rain, wet snow, and cold conditions could have left some of the trail signs partially covered. Be careful and not overdrive the conditions.
The groomers are out on their regular nightly schedules.
There is more snow in the forecast on Sunday, so they could improve to “good” condition after this weekend.

The trail conditions should improve over the next few days.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 11, 2018

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 new inches

Date of Report: January 11, 2018

Area Report:

Been riding today and nice to ride on fresh white snow! Groomers are rolling and this new snow is just what the doctor ordered. Cold temps and some lake effect coming down is a good thing!!! 

Ride On and Ride safe!

News and Reports:

Sunday Night Gateway Lodge Comedy Night!!!!6 pm call 547-3321 for more info. A Frosty Club Fundraiser!!!

 

Pig Skin Poker Run and Radar Run coming soon—Call Manny at Bent’s Camp for more info!!!!!!!

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 11, 2018

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-8″

Date of Report: January 11, 2018

Area Report:

Well, we had it all today, warm temps, rain, heavy snow, and freezing temps. In the end, we did end up picking up some fresh snow. All of our groomers are out packing and grooming the fresh snow as the temperature drops tonight. Trails should be in good condition for the weekend.

Don’t forget the first poker run of the year is this weekend.

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Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 11, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-5 (Base)

Date of Report: January 11, 2018

Area Report:

Due to the amount of snow that is currently falling we will have a more accurate report of trail conditions on Friday morning. As of this afternoon there has been about 3 to 4 inches of snow on top of an already good base.

Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN with the exception of the South-East portion of the county (trails east of Highway 53/south of Highway 70). Overall the trails are in fair to good condition. You may encounter some portions that have yet to be groomed on Trail 8. It is still early season riding, so be sure to use caution over swamps as there may still be some areas that need to freeze down. Enjoy the trails!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 11, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-5 (Base)

Date of Report: January 11, 2018

Area Report:

Due to the amount of snow that is currently falling we will have a more accurate report of trail conditions on Friday morning. As of this afternoon there has been about 3 to 4 inches of snow on top of an already good base.

Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN with the exception of the South-East portion of the county (trails east of Highway 53/south of Highway 70). Overall the trails are in fair to good condition. You may encounter some portions that have yet to be groomed on Trail 8. It is still early season riding, so be sure to use caution over swamps as there may still be some areas that need to freeze down. Enjoy the trails!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 11, 2018

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: January 11, 2018

Area Report:

Conover trails continue to be in FAIR condition.  Road crossings and road routes are thin.  It is snowing as I am doing this report and hopefully we get some accumulation to freshen trails up before another blast of cold temps.  As always, ride right, ride safe and keep the track side down.