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Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

Trail report for February 3 2017-Trails are good to very good. With the continued cold temps below freezing our base has stayed intact. We have had a few inches of snow over the last couple of days and our groomers have been able to lay out a nice trail. We still have icy corners and low snow conditions in our logging areas. Our Groomers will be out on full schedule all weekend. We are still down to a bare minimum of snow on the trails to groom but are expecting a few inches Saturday and a new snow storm system coming in Monday with several inches expected. This will really help out. If we get the new snow our trail system will be in really great shape. We need snow and cold weather!!! Please be careful out there! Remember be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

News and Reports:

Join us for these upcoming events:
February 17 – 18: 9th Annual Frozen Tozen
February 19: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 4: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report: Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 4-8
Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard base. Average of 14 inch snow depth

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

Trails Very Good Condition

Start of the Weekend! And new snow Sunday, Monday & Tuesday with a schiff Wednesday have brought the trails to Very Good Condition. There does not look to be any problems to report anywhere. Might be a few road trails that are thin but most have a snow covering along side. Even the snirt has pretty much gone away. Some at a few crossing right in town. But “the grade” Trail 13 is in great shape!

Looks like all trails were groomed last night. Gates & fencing are down & the WI River Bridge section of Trail 10W/13N is OPEN again. It might be icy because it was all water on top last week.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are open & safe by the orange reflective barrels. No surface slush because no evil sun. If you ride past a ice fisherman remember to slow way down. Also remember there is a 55 miles speed limit dusk to dawn even on the lakes.

Riding with friends from Plymouth & Elkhart this Saturday & Sunday. So will let you know what I see out.

Keep Doin’ The Snow Dance! It’s Time To Ride!!!

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 – Early AM with more updates should conditions changes dictate.

News and Reports:

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

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, 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.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES

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!

February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
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

Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – February 3, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3 inches average on the trail

Date of Report: February 3, 2017

Area Report:

If you take out the areas where we have logging going on and areas close to town – our trails are in excellent condition. Most of the corners are icy. Hills, especially southern facing hills, are icy. Lake crossings are rough. We will be grooming everyday through the weekend.

The high for today (Friday) is forecasted to be around 17. There is some snow in the forecast. More snow has been forecasted for next Tuesday.

Continue to watch for logging ahead signs, heed their warnings, and obey the posted speed limits.

Logging Areas – Click Here!

PLEASE! Lets be careful out there!!!

News and Reports:

Please click here for Barnstormers events!

Click here to join or renew your membership with the Barnstormers

***We have a fund raiser coming up tomorrow (Saturday) – February 4th at Murmuring Waters, on Lost Lake in Saint Germain. It is a Chili Feed from 2 to 5pm. There will be raffle prizes.

***A new fundraiser for this season is the Barnstormers Poker Run – 50/50 3-place Raffle to help support our trails. Tickets will be available at businesses listed below and are $5. 2000 tickets will be available for sale. Possible cash prizes of up to $2500, $1500, and $1000 if all tickets are sold. Tickets will be available starting in December at Sayner Pub, Stillwaters, Vinchi’s, Weber’s, Mar-li’s, Patti’s Murmuring Waters, and Fibbers.

Trail Report: Mercer, Wisconsin – February 2, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10

Date of Report: February 2, 2017

Area Report:

Most of the trails are in great shape, we range from fair to very good. 6 to 8 inches of snow we be livin the dream. not a lot of snow in the forecast, but cold we have, should be this kind of riding For the next 2 – 3 weeks if the temps hold. we do seem to get about 3 – 5 inches of lake snow a week to keep us going. The flowage is rough in spots so beware. TRAIL 12 heading west of Lake Of The Falls to Swamp Creek Rd should be avoided. Over all it should be a good couple of weeks, the other clubs are reporting the same with some better riding to the south east and north

Have fun & be safe Thank you for all your support

Jim stay@flambeaulodging.com

News and Reports:

This sat the Mercer Area Sno – Goers are having their Cookout @ Dear Lodge

AUCE, CHICKEN,BRATS,BURGERS,CHILI WITH ALL THE FIXINS

8 bucks, kids 7 where else can you eat 17 plus double cheese burgers for $8

2/4 11 am till 4ish

Trail Report: Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 2, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-12″

Date of Report: February 2, 2017

Area Report:

Trail conditions have improved with some fresh snow this week; however there are still many icy spots that require riders to use caution. Trail 4 East and West out of Mason and Trail 63 South out of Mason to Grand View remain CLOSED due to lack of Snow.

Northern Bayfield County:

The north east Groomer area received 3 to 6 inches of new snow this week and all our trails are in fair shape excluding the Washburn area which received less snow. We have been out grooming and everything should be groomed by Friday (2/3/17) excluding Trail 13 south of Washburn where the snow is marginal. There are Lots of icy spots so please use caution.

Trail 1 in the very Northwest corner of the County is getting groomed today (2/2/2017). Because of logging we are only going up to Greens Rd. until we get some more snow next week

Around Herbster Trails 40, 41, 19, 31 and part of 1 have been groomed and are all good except trail 1 into town which is a little rough but rideable. The rest of Trail 1 will get groomed today (2/2/2017).

Central Bayfield County:

After the initial 3 inches of fresh snow Iron River received another inch, possibly two the following day. Trails 22, 24, and 31 south of Iron River have been groomed and cleared of reported downed trees. Plenty of fresh snow on those trails with a moderate ice base underneath. Trail 4 from Hwy 2 crossing to Delta is rideable with lesser amounts closer to Delta which in turn creates icier conditions. The Tri County Corridor has been groomed from FR241 to Brule in Bayfield County’s jurisdiction with plenty of snow but with heavy ice base. Operations will continue until Friday afternoon on trails 21 and 31 along with south Port Wing and Herbster area.

Southern Bayfield County

Namakagon: Trails in the Namakagon area have all been groomed once as of last night. Plans are to make another round throughout the weekend. The trails have a few thin spots with some icy corners! Over all though the snow we got helped to rate them Fair to Good condition! We’ll be doing our best to get the most with what we have. Slow down and enjoy the ride. We’ve had a couple close calls with icy conditions and trees. Also remember that the Groomers are out when possible DAY or NIGHT!

Drummond: Trails 6, 7 and 63 have 4″ of new snow this week and are groomed and in good condition. The trail from Mason to Sanborn lacks sufficient for grooming as well as trail 4 towards Delta. Grooming will continue through the weekend.

Barnes: The Barnes area received 4-5” of snow, and grooming operations are back in progress. All trails the Barnestormers groom have or will be completed by Thursday. Grooming operations may continue into the weekend, please be aware of grooming equipment on the trail system. Trails are in fair to good condition but very icy, please ride with caution and ride safe. There is a 1 mile section of Trail 31 South that has been plowed to allow the road to freeze down for a future logging job, but there is still some snow on the trail and it is passable.

News and Reports:

The Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race is this weekend up in the Bayfield area Saturday and Sunday, February 4^th and 5^th. The race crosses a snowmobile trail and goes on a section of Jodi Road which is also a snowmobile trail. Please use caution and watch for dog sled teams if you are riding in this area this weekend.

Timber Sale Activity:

Trail 1 – South of Cornucopia – off Stage Rd. a sale has gone active on this section of trail so watch for caution signs and logging equipment.

Trail 31 – Northwest of the City of Washburn – near Lost Lake Rd. This sale is finishing up so there should be minimal activity.

Trail 31 – South of Barnes – A one mile section of Trail 31 South that has been plowed to allow the road to freeze down for a future logging job, but it is still passable.

Trail Report: Oconto County, Wisconsin – February 2, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-9

Date of Report: February 2, 2017

Area Report:

Townsend – Red Arrow Snowmobile – ATV Club – The trails groomed out beautifully last night. With the new fallen snow (3″-4″) and the colder weather the trails are in GOOD TO VERY GOOD riding condition. They look like they froze down nicely. It’s cold out again and the trails should hold up well. Just remember that under that fresh snow is some ice, so be careful.

Lakewood – Paul Bunyan Snowmobile Club – The Lakewood area got about 2 inches of fluffy snow with a little more coming down. Later today the groomers will be out getting the trails back in shape. Remember there is a lot of ice under the fresh powder.

Bagley and Brazeau – Joyriders Trails -Trails are back open on Feb 1st at 7am. They are in good condition but there is a problem on the Butler Springs trail. Logging has been taking place on Butler Springs Rd and will continue for the next few weeks. The loggers removed most of the snow on the trail. Since it has snowed the groomer drivers have been out on this trail trying to re-groom it. We don’t know if the loggers will come back and take off the new snow that has recently fallen. If you are familiar with the ATV trail that runs next to the snowmobile trail, through Butler Springs, you, can use this trail. If we continue to have a problem with keeping it groomed, we plan to start grooming the ATV trail. Also we have problems grooming in other areas with thin ice. On the Pipeline and a few other areas the ice is to thin for the groomer to groom but safe for snowmobiles to ride.

Gillett Sno ATV Riders – Trails are open and in poor to fair condition.

Chute Pond Snowmobile Club – Chute Pond trails are open, and grooming on a regular basis. Our trails are in good condition, with an icy base- which with normal traffic gets exposed in and around the corners.

Please be aware that the groomers may be out day and night as needed to keep the trails in shape. Please watch out for the groomers, and give them space when you see them.

Expect a few rough and bare spots, possibly some standing water and slushy spots, and probable icy areas, especially near the corners. Please ride with caution- and stay on the marked trails. Enjoy your ride.

Oconto Falls – Sno Jokers Trails – Trails are OPEN.

Lena Snow Drifters – Trails are CLOSED.

Chase Sno-Chasers – Trails are CLOSED.

Trail Report: Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 2, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5 to 9 inches

Date of Report: February 2, 2017

Area Report:

Hello Snowmobilers!

We are set up for a great weekend! Sawyer County trails are open with a 6″ base and we received approximately 6″ of fresh snow this week and more in the forecast this weekend. Groomers have been out running all week grooming and panning and the trails are great!

There is one exception to the lakes, Lake Hayward has open water under the bridge along Hwy 77 and near the Market Place entrance, the entrance areas have been roped off so please for your safety, stay off of Lake Hayward.

Trail 36 from Flambeau to Price Co line is rerouted back to the old trail along Hwy W.

Trail Closures:

Trail 63 north of Seeley from Bodecker Rd to Bayfield Co line is CLOSED

Trail 5/27 from Tuscobia south to Rusk Co line is CLOSED.

Trail 6 from Tuscobia by Ojibwa north to the Chippewa Flowage, also CLOSED.

As always… thank you to the club members and volunteers for their hard work and to you for visiting and enjoying Sawyer County!

Trail Report: Tomahawk, Wisconsin – February 2, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 15 inches

Date of Report: February 2, 2017

Area Report:

Thursday, February 2, 2017.

Lincoln County snowmobile trails in Zone 1 are OPEN.

Lincoln County trails in Zone 2 and Zone 3 will OPEN at 8:00am Friday, February 3,2017.

Trails in wooded areas are in good to very good condition, with icy corners and rough frozen areas.

Oneida County snowmobile trails are OPEN. Trail conditions are considered in good to very good condition.

ATV trails close when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

Please check back as this report is updated as conditions change.

For current information about the Tomahawk area such as lodging information and area

activities, we invite you to visit our website at .gototomahawk.com

Trail Report: Ely, Minnesota – February 2, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12

Date of Report: February 2, 2017

Area Report:

Ely Area Lakes & Trails: Several inches of fresh snow and colder temperatures have vastly improved trail conditions. Most snowmobile trails are in good to very good condition. Area Lakes do have some frozen ruts making travel by lake rough riding.

Echo Trail: Fenske Lake and other short trails along the Echo Trail are staked and groomed.

Taconite Trail: Snow – 14-22” depth Base – 1-4” Groomed – yes Condition – good to very good The entire Taconite from Ely to Hwy 73 is groomed. There is a small section of open water between Big Aspen and Pfeiffer Lake. There is also a five foot section of trail that is dropping out due to moving water 1 mile towards Ely from the Taconite Spur Grant-in-Aid trail. Both sections are flagged, signed and passable.

Arrowhead Trail: Snow – 14-24” depth Base – 1-4” Groomed – yes Condition – very good The entire Arrowhead is groomed. Use caution when crossing the bridge in the Lost Lake swamp due to thin ice and open water. This bridge is located two miles north on the Arrowhead from the Hwy 1 crossing. Also, be aware of and slow down for logging activity on the Arrowhead north of Hwy 1, north of Hoodoo Lake, and north of Elephant Lake Rd.

Putnam-Fishing Lakes Trail: Trail base – 1-3” Groomed – yes Condition – fair to good

Lake Vermilion State Park and Soudan Underground Mine State Park: Trail base – 3-5” Groomed – yes Condition – fair to good

Taconite Spur Trails and Stony Spur Trails: Base – 1-3” Groomed – yes Condition – good The HIDDEN BAY portion the trail linking up to Stony Spur has been closed due to logging and will reopen by this weekend.

Tomahawk Trail & Local Trails: Base – 1-4” Everything is groomed and trails are being groomed twice a week. Hidden Bay is reopened and signage should be removed by late this week. Lakes are rutted causing some rough riding due to the previous thaw and refreeze last week. There are some moguls on trails.

News and Reports:

Ely Winter Fest February 2, 2017 – February 12, 2017 | All Day Ten days of winter fun in Ely. Snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sports and many other events. Fun for the entire family. Don’t miss out on this spectacular annual event. Fees: Most events are free – see website for details on specific events and fees.

Ely Art Walk February 2, 2017 – February 12, 2017 | All Day Tour Ely and view breath-taking artwork created by local artisans. Map of locations available at Ely Greenstone website. Free

Ely Northwoods Medallion Hunt – February 2, 2017 – February 12, 2017 | All Day As part of the 2017 Ely Winter Festival, the Ely Chamber of Commerce Merchant Committee will host the first annual Ely Northwoods Medallion Hunt. This will become an annual event with a different, Northwoods theme each year. There will be a total of ten clues released at 10:00 a.m. each day (starting February 2, with the final clue posted February 11) to lead hunters to the medallion. The clues will be posted at the Chamber of Commerce building at 1600 E. Sheridan St., on our website page (www.ely.org/medallionhunt), on the Ely MN Events Facebook page and at participating Ely merchants.

The first one to find the medallion will win $250 in Chamber Bucks!! But there are more chances to win! Each participating Ely merchant will also have Northwoods Medallion Hunt commemorative wooden nickels. For every ten wooden nickels turned in at the Chamber of Commerce, you will receive an entry form for a drawing for four prizes: first place – $100 Chamber Bucks, second place – $75 Chamber Bucks, third place – $50 Chamber Bucks and fourth place – $25 Chamber Bucks. No purchase necessary. Visit participating merchants often to collect a coin – one coin per person at each store per day. There is no limit to the amount of days you visit each store, so you can collect wooden nickels galore to turn in for an entry form for the drawings (just remember it takes ten wooden nickels to get an entry for the drawing). 2017 is The Year of the Wolf! The first medallion and commemorative wooden nickels will be etched with the likeness of our furry wilderness neighbors. Why not collect eleven wooden nickels, keep one for the start of your collection and turn in the other ten for an entry into the drawing? For more information about this event, please visit www.ely.org/medallionhunt. Fees: FREE

Ely Community Resource Spaghetti Dinner February 3, 2017 | 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us for the kick off to the Ely Winter Festival. Serving dinner from 4 to 7 pm at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. Vegetarian and gluten free options available. Buy your tickets in advance from ECR Board members, at the ECR Office (Frandsen Bank Building), or show (or buy) your pin at the door and get $1.00 off! Adults: $9.00 ($8.00 in advance) $1.00 off with Festival pin Children 4-12: $6.00 ($5.00 in advance) Children under 4: Free St. Anthony’s Church Hall Camp St., Ely, MN, 55731

WolfTrack Classic Vet Check & Meet the Dogs & Mushers February 25, 2017 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The vet check runs from 11 am – 3 pm at Vermilion Community College. Meet the dogs and mushers. Wilderness Club Concessions Fund Raiser during Vet Check

WolfTrack Classic Pre-Race Dinner February 25, 2017 | 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Our pre-race lasagna dinner runs from 4 pm to 7 pm. Social hour 4-5 pm, dinner 5-6:30 pm, musher meeting from 6:30-7 pm and presentation of the bibs at 7 pm. Fee is $10.00/person at the door. Credit cards welcome. Fees: $10.00/person for meal Ely Senior Center 7 S 1st Ave E., Ely, MN, 55731

WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race February 26, 2017 | All Day Join us for this premier mid-distance sled dog race spanning 65 miles through northern Minnesota’s State Trail system. The WolfTrack Classic is known for its unrelenting hills that test the stamina of mushers and dogs across the scenic north woods terrain. Race starts at 9 am. Fees: No spectator fees Softball Fields Old Airport Road and State Highway #1, Ely, MN, 55731

Snowmobile Information:

Pink Ribbon Riders 11th Annual Snow Run February 24, 2017 – February 25, 2017 | All Day The Snow Run is an event open to both men and women, including a welcome social, snowmobile ride(s), awards banquet and more! Fees to participate. Grand Ely Lodge 400 N Pioneer Road, Ely, MN, 55731