Reporter:snobuddies
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 10-16″
Date of Report: January 28, 2023
Area Report:
All trails in Conover were groomed last night, including the cemetery trail. Looks like Trail Boss Chad went into the cemetery marsh area and pushed some more snow into it. Then groomed it late last night. With the colder temps, this should freeze this up good now. Along with the colder temps coming for the next week, remember to dress in layers, and bring some extra supplies like hot packs to keep warm. If you have to ride alone, let someone know your planned route.
Trail conditions are excellent in the morning, but with all the sled traffic, can deterioroate quicly. They will still be in good condition, but corners may be pushed up and icy underneath.
Unfortunately, there has been a couple fatal snowmobile accidents in the past week. Please remember to slow down. The corner ahead maybe pushed out and is glare ice underneath. And when crossing a road or highway, always look both ways after stopping. Just because the first 2-3 sleds in front of you crossed, doesn’t mean it is clear for you to cross. Lets all enjoy the ride, to ride another day.
News and Reports:
We have a spot that sleds are riding off trail. This is on Trail 3 where sleds are going past a barrier and caution tape to ride on the ATV trail. We don’t have permissions for snowmobiling on this private land. Please stay on the trail.
If you find a condition that you need to report to the Conover Sno-Buddies like a down tree, water on the trail, etc, either message us on Facebook, use the contact page on our website, or even notify a local establishment. They know how to get a hold of us to fix the issue.
- A reminder to ride between the orange blazers. Along Hwy K West, there were several 100 trees removed this summer to place new electric poles. Most of the stumps are still there. If you were to hit one, it could ruin your trip quickly. Ride Right ➡️ Ride Safe.
- To see where the Groomer is at, check out Groomer Tracker Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations.
Snowmobile Information:
January 28th – 1pm-4pm – Chilli and Soup Cook-off at Wild Turkey. Entreries must be there by 12:45pm. Bring a crook pot full of your favorite recipe. Or stop by and be a judge on entreries.
Our annual Poker Run starts December 24th and ends on March 4th. You can pick up game cards to be stamped at several locations in Conover, Eagle River, Phelps, and Land O Lakes. Draw party is March 4th. No need to be present to win.
February 18 – Northwoods Blizzard Blast
Conover Community Park
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A Flurry of Winter Fun for Everyone!
The Winter Event That Supports Local Fire and EMS Departments
March 17 – Fundraiser at Club 45. Annual St. Patricks Day Corned Beef dinner. Money raised at this benefit go to the Sno-Buddies for trail maintenance. Come out and enjoy a Coorned Beef dinner provided by the Payne Family.
Yesterday morning rode to the Lac du Flambeau Northern Hornshoe groomer barn to help with an MS Snowmobile Ride lunch. Left at 7:30am from 6 miles east of Eagle River on Trail 10E heading to town. Took 10W/13N “the grade”. Headed west on 70W/13 to intersection of 7S/13S. Then right onto 7S aka “paintball trail”. Where 7S comes out on Hwy H rode Sugar Camp Trails heading west on Trail 15 all the way to St. Germain trails. Part of Trail 15 runs as a combo with Trail 70A. Dropped down on Trail 70A to 70B to 70C which is in New Tom SnoFleas country. Then back to 70W to Woodruff in Cross Country Cruiser country. Connecting to 17N. Crossing at Hwy 51 to Trail 10/17 “the grade”along Hwy 47 too Cty H to the groomer barn. Rode same way back. 110 miles total. In the morning EXCELLENT trails with exception of through town trail in Woodruff & a short section west of Woodruff before entering Lac du Flambeau trails. Late afternoon return heavy traffic down graded trails to FAIR to GOOD west to Trail 15 in St. Germain. From there GOOD all the way back to & through Eagle River. There are some icy corners & road crossings.
