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Trail Report: Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 23, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6″ – 10″

Date of Report: January 23, 2017

Area Report:

Trail condition: Fair/poor
Posted by: Barry Hopkins
Date: January 23
Trail condition: Fair/poor
Posted by: Barry Hopkins
“Pleasantly suprised” is what I am hearing from the riders today (Sat., Jan 21). I would call our trails fair/ poor. This is from a family and the wife talking, so Guys, put on your “big boy pants” and suck it up. The rain has stopped, yes there are some bare spots, but we still have snow. ALL KIDDING ASIDE, lets hope we get some cooler weather soon and some more snow…. ‘Cuz I Wanna ride!

Our next club function is Sun Feb 5th Breakfast at the Pea Patch 8am-noon and drawing for Guns and Roses! tickets available at area businesses. Then It’s time to Rendezvous Sat Feb 18th at Rest Lake.

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 23, 2017

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Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard Base on average 6 inches – Snow cover on average 11 inches

Date of Report: January 23, 2017

Area Report:

Trails Fair Condition

Warm conditions continue in the northwoods.  Trails Conditions on average are Fair. In town getting Poor but there is base. Ice base at less than 6 inches on average. Snow depth at 11 inches on average.

Grooming has been halted for now until cold weather returns.  Both sides of the WI River Bridge (Trail 10W/13N) have water & slush on top of the ice.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels.  Both lake trails have surface slush. 

If you are riding keep the Emergency 3 Digit Numbers in mind.  If you need assistance with an emergency call 911 & give them the most recent number you saw.  This helps dispatch pin point your location.

 

 

Time to THINK COLD!  And start Doin’ The Snow Dance!

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

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

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 – CANCELLED FOR 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!

  • 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: Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 22, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10+ inches

Date of Report: January 22, 2017

Area Report:

I don’t know what I can tell you.  I think you already know.  Mother Nature has hit us with a January thaw, but on the good side at least no sun.  We did talk to a few riders this weekend who were surprised at how well the base is holding up.  From my observation in riding and checking the trails, other than a few areas, I see the same.  So, our base should hold up through more warm weather this week.  It is supposed to cool down then, and a possibility of some snow.  Seriously, it shouldn’t take too much snow to get us right back up in great shape! 

News and Reports:

Saturday, January 28 – 5th Annual Human Ice Bowling at Thortons Resort

Saturday, February 11 – High Falls Fish-o-Rama and Radar Run

Saturday, February 18 – Crooked Lake Fish-o-Rama

Saturday, February 27-Vintage Sled Ride at Thunder Lake Lodge

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

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 22, 2017

Letsrideexpo.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Average less than 6.5″ – Average Snow Depth 13″

Date of Report: January 22, 2017

Area Report:

Trails Fair Condition

Warm conditions continue in the northwoods.  Trails Conditions on average are Fair. In town getting Poor but there is base. Average Ice base at less than 6.5 inches. Average Snow depth at 13 inches.

No grooming overnight to preserve the ice base.   Both sides of the WI River Bridge (Trail 10W/13N) has water & slush on top of the ice.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels.  Both lake trails have surface slush. 

Temps looks to go back down mid week.  Even SNOW in the forecast.  Stay tuned.

If you are riding keep the Emergency 3 Digit Numbers in mind.  If you need assistance with an emergency call 911 & give them the most recent number you saw.  This helps dispatch pin point your location.

World Championship Feature Week. Final’s Today!!

Time to THINK COLD!  And start Doin’ The Snow Dance!

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

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

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: Conover, Wisconsin – January 22, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 9″-10″ in the woods

Date of Report: January 22, 2017

Area Report:

The groomers have not been out since Thursday night. Temps briefly fell below freezing early Friday morning and have stayed above since. It is foggy this morning & is forecast to stay foggy until noon. Highs forecast above freezing until Wednesday. It will take several inches of snow and cold to get trails back to good.

Traffic has been light and most I saw were rentals. I can’t imagine riding in poor conditions with rain but……

Twin Haven via the new trail; Trail is nice except for the last 3/4 mile where it turns off the grade. This section has now been groomed & is much better but still has new trail bumps. For those running along the power lines N from North Twin boat ramp, you now have a stop sign at the grade, E/W traffic has the right of way.

The lakes are marked and had lots of snow. Watch for the possibility of slush and/or standing water in low spots along the trails and anywhere on the lakes.

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. 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.

Snowmobile Information:

Conover Blizzard Blast is February 18th at the Conover Town Park on Hwy K east.

 

Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – January 21, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2 inches average on the trail

Date of Report: January 21, 2017

Area Report:

A week ago we had incredible trails. However – Ma Nature has not been kind since then. We have had daytime temps in the middle 30s to low 40s. Yesterday and again today – we have had rain & drizzle off and on. The trails are all pretty much soft to say the least. High traffic exposed areas are brown, mushy, and mucky. Further away – deeper in the woods they are still pretty good. The sections where we have logging going on have suffered as well.

There is a little good news for next week. Temps are supposed to stay below freezing starting next Wednesday night. We are also supposed to see a little snow next Wednesday and into Thursday.

Our hope for right now is that the base does not get too torn up this weekend. Then we can get it leveled out again before the temps drop again next week – freezing down a nice level base again. Then lets all do a snow dance. If this all happens – it will carry us into February.

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News and Reports:

We have a fund raiser TODAY at Stillwaters in Star Lake. The purchase price from any dinner purchase goes to the Sayner Star Lake Barnstormers from 4 to 8pm. There will also 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: Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 21, 2017

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Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Hard base less 7″ – 15″ plus/minus snow cover

Date of Report: January 21, 2017

Area Report:

Trails Fair

Still to warm upnorth.  Mid 30’s today with low over night around 30 tonight.  It did rain later yesterday afternoon.  Tomorrow night time temps moving forward will be in the 20″s.  Snow is in the forecast for Wednesday & Thursday.  Stay tuned to see if that develops. By Thursday day temps will be in the 20’s & teen overnight.

Trail Conditions on average are Fair.  There is still Good riding farther out.  In towns there are Poor areas.  Pretty mushy.

No grooming overnight to preserve the ice base.  With the temps beaware that there will be slushy, mushy areas & even some water.  There are report that the west side of the Wisconsin River Bridge (Trail 10W/13N) has standing water on the ice.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels.  No reports but there must be some surface slush out there.  Be careful.

As you ride keep the Emergency 3 Digit Numbers in mind.  If you need assistance with an emergency call 911 & give them the most recent number you saw.  This helps dispatch pin point your location.

Torchlight Parade CANCELLED due to weather conditions.

Day 3 of the World Championship Feature Week. Come On Up & Join Us!

Time to THINK COLD!  And start Doin’ The Snow Dance!

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

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

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!

  • January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
  • 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: Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 21, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2 to 4 inches

Date of Report: January 21, 2017

Area Report:

Most Washburn County snowmobile trails are open at this time.  Trail conditions are poor to fair with a 2 to 4 inch snow base, but will likely deteriorate throughout the weekend due to the unseasonably warm weather and rain we are receiving.  As always, please ride with caution; Some minor trail segments may be rough, due to thin snow coverage.

Trail 140 from Spooner – west to the junction with trail 7A is currently closed.  Access to Burnett County on trail 140 can be achieved via trail 7A at Trego; 7A west to 7A south to trail 140 west to Burnett County.  Please refer to an official Washburn County Snowmobile trail map.

Trail Report: Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 21, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2 to 4 inches

Date of Report: January 21, 2017

Area Report:

Most Washburn County snowmobile trails are open at this time.  Trail conditions are poor to fair with a 2 to 4 inch snow base, but will likely deteriorate throughout the weekend due to the unseasonably warm weather and rain we are receiving.  As always, please ride with caution; Some minor trail segments may be rough, due to thin snow coverage.

Trail 140 from Spooner – west to the junction with trail 7A is currently closed.  Access to Burnett County on trail 140 can be achieved via trail 7A at Trego; 7A west to 7A south to trail 140 west to Burnett County.  Please refer to an official Washburn County Snowmobile trail map.