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Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 6, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 8-16″ Depending on area

Date of Report: December 6, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

REMINDER THAT TRAILS ARE CLOSED. Northern Hornshoe state trails have been inspected, and we intend to start grooming this week. We will be doing damage control on our club trails this coming week. Yesterday, Friday, and today, Saturday we had teams helping do damage control on Mercer Sno-Goers trails. Today we started at the Iron County line and cleared trees on corridor 17 up to Powell Rd. Check us out on Facebook. There are pictures that do a good job showing the snow depth, and the level of tree damage out there. Iron County and northern Vilas received a lot more snow than we did, and we spent six hours slugging it out tree by tree. Wow, I am sick of pine trees. I told my wife, just like Charlie Brown, we are getting an aluminum tree this year. I saw posts by Boulder Junction, Cruisers, White Thunder, Bo-Boen, and the Bunnies. These people are moving some wood. I am soaked up over my knees. A very heartfelt thank you to these groups of hard working volunteers! Will keep you posted. Mark

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – December 6, 2025

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Thin

Date of Report: December 6, 2025

Area Report:

We have been out through our entire trail system checking for down trees. Most have been cleared. We are watching the forecasts for more snow. Most of the snow we have gotten is from clippers so it is dry and fluffy. Temps have remained cold and swamps are starting to freeze up. Lakes are also starting to freeze over. Stay tuned for more info on when we can open the trails for the season. Keep doing your snow dances! 

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 22 – Feb 27 – 7th Annual Poker Run
Dec. 30 – Conover’s Sledding & Skating Party, 4-7, Town Park, our Sno-Cat will be on site to pull the kids up the hill!
Jan. 10 – Trailside Roast with Phelps Snowmobile Club, 10-2, Trail intersection #500 near Blong Rd.
Feb. 7 – Italian Night, 4-7, Conover Rec. Center
Feb. 15 – Dublin’s Mimosa Breakfast Fundraiser
Feb. 28 – Poker Run Draw Party, 1-4, Twin Lake Pub
Mar. 7 – Groom-to-Ride Raffle Draw Party, 11-2, Derby Track
Mar.17 – St. Paddy’s Day Dinner, Club 45
 
 
MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Jan. 13 – Burnt Bridge
Feb. 10 – Twin Lake Pub
Mar. 10 – Bauer’s Dam

Snowmobile Information:

Check out our clothing, merchandise, raffle tickets and more on our website https://conoversnobuddies.com/shop

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. 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 6, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches snow cover – more east & north – most not panned

Date of Report: December 6, 2025

Area Report:

12/6/2025 – 9:27am  – 14 degrees – High 20

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
ARE CLOSED

Sno-Eagles of Eagle River continue working on the trails.  Full inspection by Club UTV took place a few days ago checking for downed trees & branches.  Volunteers have been out packing the swampy spots on the trails.  The single digit & below zero temps are helping to freeze ’em up.

         
                Packing Swamps             Trail 10/13S trail building in town

A schiff of Lake Snow yesterday late afternoon. The cold temps will continue in the single digits & below until Tuesday when SNOW moves in looks like another 2 inches between Monday night & Wednesday morning.  Stay tuned.  After that more single digits at night & teens during the day.  SNOW not going anywhere.   

A few trail relocations so check out the map below.  To enlarge right click.  

Think Cold!  Start Doin’ A Snow Dance!                                   
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
  • January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 5, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches snow cover – more east & north – most not panned

Date of Report: December 5, 2025

Area Report:

12/5/2025 – 9:05  – 12 degrees – High 22

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
ARE CLOSED

Sno-Eagles of Eagle River continue working on the trails.  Full inspection by UTV took place a few days ago checking for downed trees & branches.  Volunteers have been out packing the swampy spots on the trails.  The single digit & below zero temps are helping to freeze ’em up.

The cold temps will continue in the single digits & below until Tuesday when SNOW moves in looks like another 2 inches between Monday night & Wednesday morning.  Stay tuned.  After that more single digits at night & teens during the day.  SNOW not going anywhere.   

Think Cold!  Start Doin’ A Snow Dance!                                   
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
  • January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 5, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6 to 8 inches – More east & northeast – less west & southwest

Date of Report: December 5, 2025

Area Report:

12/4/2025 – 7:00am – 12 degrees – High 22

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
ARE CLOSED

Sno-Eagles of Eagle River continue working on the trails.  Full inspection by UTV took place a few days ago checking for downed trees & branches. Sno-Eagles fared way better than other clubs in the county as to blow down.  Volunteers have been out packing the swampy spots on the trails.  The single digit & below zero temps are helping to freeze ’em up.

The cold temps will continue in the single digits & below until Tuesday when SNOW moves in looks like another 2 inches between Monday night & Wednesday morning.  Stay tuned.  After that more single digits at night & teens during the day.  SNOW not going anywhere.      

Have been a few changes to the Sno-Eagles trails here is a 2025-2026 map.  Click on it to enlarge

Think Cold!  Start Doin’ A Snow Dance!                                      

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
  • January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
  • January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed session

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 4, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Unknown

Snow Cover: Classified

Date of Report: December 4, 2025

Area Report:

It is Thursday, December 4, 0600 hours, and -7 right now. TRAILS ARE NOT OPEN. I guess people are calling the presidents, and trail bosses, of many clubs and asking them when trails will open. With internet, and social media, I struggle with calling these guys, but maybe it is like the weather, you call a local boots on the ground. We were out two days, with 12-20 volunteers, and we are ALMOST to where you could get a groomer to walk through casually. North of here, it is a jungle. They need help. I see where Holly T posted a flier on one of the Vilas groups asking for help. We have to put up our snow tarp on the Powell marsh bridge tomorrow, then whoever we can muster will move north to help our friends in Mercer. Saturday we will send anyone we can to help our Cruiser friends. When our one Hornshoe groomer went down, both of these clubs responded with help in hours. I joined both of these clubs for that reason. I also belong to White Thunder because five of them fixed my ski in their shop one day. Chainsaws, tractors, loaders – if you have it, offer it. If you can pull brush, offer to help.If you can’t work outside, offer inside help. I guess Cruisers is feeding people. Go help in their cool kitchen. My understanding is Mercer can set it up so you can use your sled. STAY OFF TRAILS unless you have been signed up on the list to operate. If you are not cleared in advance, you are subject to fines. I was told Great Northern in Mercer, and Boulder Motor Lodge in Boulder, have reduced room rates for volunteers. I have seen the Northwoods take care of its own during storms and power outages. Once again, we raise the colors and march into battle. ( But not before the sun comes up, it gets a little warmer, and I have some more coffee, maybe a warm muffin.) As you get older, “charge” , turns into “mosey”. Stay warm. Mark

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – December 4, 2025

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Not Ridable

Snow Cover: 8+ inches

Date of Report: December 4, 2025

Area Report:

🚨 Trail Update & Volunteer Call – Gogebic Area Groomers 🚨

Our grooming crew has been putting in 12+ hour days brushing and clearing after heavy storms—just aiming to make trails passable so grooming can begin. There’s getting close, but we need a hand!

🪓 Volunteer Work Party – Friday, December 5

📍 Meet at the Groomer Barn – 18245 Tuski Rd

⏰ 10:00 AM Eastern Time

We’re focusing on Trail 8E and need anyone equipped with:
✔ A sled

✔ A chainsaw

✔ A willingness to help

💬 Questions? Contact Greg: 309-208-8624

🍕 Lodging for Volunteers

🏨 AJ’s Lodge is offering complimentary lodging for volunteers.

🍕 AJ’s Oven will be open Friday & Saturday this weekend.

☎️ Call AJ’s at 906-575-3557 to reserve rooms.

📌 Grooming Progress Report

Here’s the latest from Gogebic Area Grooming:

  • Trail 13N to M-28: Fully cleared, all gates open.

  • Corridor to Trail 1 North + 1N to swamp before M064 crossing: Opened.

  • Trail 1 North (Bergland → White Pine): Passable.

  • Trail 1 South: Open to the turnaround. Beyond that, bladed to dirt (updates coming).

  • Trail 13N to our turnaround: Passable, cleanup continues (targeting completion tomorrow).

  • Trail 102: Gate open; clearing not yet started.

  • Trail 8 East: Two machines planned to begin opening east toward Ewen on Friday.

  • Trail 1 (Marenisco → Job Corp Rd): Passable & panned.

  • Trail 1 (Marenisco → end of 8800): Passable but not panned.

    🚫 Trail 1 temporarily closed after 8800 to the county line near Copps Tower Rd.

  • Trail 2: Passable & groomed through Marenisco.

  • Trail 100: Passable but rough, wet areas, many whips/branches.

  • Trail 13:

    🚫 Temporarily closed south of Trail 100; a reroute is being worked on.

    👍 North of Trail 100 to Camp 6 Rd is passable but needs cleanup.

  • Trail 1 (Marenisco → PI): Hoping to finish clearing tomorrow.

🌲 Want to Help On Your Own?

Adventurous sledders are welcome to access passable trails and snip whips, cut low branches, and help clean up.

⚠️ Please note: Expect rough, wet conditions—only groomer tracks exist in many areas.

Thank you to every volunteer, groomer, and business stepping up to get us riding again. Let’s finish strong and get these trails ready for everyone. 💪❄️

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – December 3, 2025

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Not Ridable

Snow Cover: 8+ inches

Date of Report: December 3, 2025

Area Report:

“OH BOY” – TRAIL UPDATE – Lake Gogebic Area

Gogebic Area Groomers certainly have their work cut out for them! With 3 feet of snow in a very short span and soft ground underneath, progress is being made — but slowly and safely. This wet, heavy snow has created challenges and hazards throughout our section of the trail system.

At this time, conditions remain hazardous and riding is not recommended until groomers have been able to run machines through each trail segment. Water holes are beginning to form in swampy stretches from crews packing in snow.

Groomers are incredibly grateful for everyone’s willingness to help — but if a section hasn’t been panned, please stay off. Snow depths are inconsistent and very deep in places — even stepping out of a groomer means hip-deep snow in some spots!

When additional help is needed, Gogebic Area Grooming will post it.

AJ’s Lodge and The Timbers are offering complimentary lodging for volunteers able to assist when called upon. For updates and needs, please monitor the Gogebic Area Grooming Facebook page.   AJ’s Oven will open this Friday for food.

Lake Gogebic Area Trail Progress

  • Trail 8E to East Shore Road: All gates opened. Still very challenging — two machines heading out Friday to continue work.
  • Trail 13N to M-28: Fully cleared and all gates opened.
  • Corridor to Trail 1 North, and Trail 1 North up to swamp area before M-64 crossing: Opened up.
  • Trail 1 North — Bergland to White Pine: Passable.
  • Trail 1 — from Marenisco:
    Northward: Impassable beyond west end of FR 8800.
     • Southward toward Presque Isle: About half completed, impassable beyond Job Corps Rd.
  • Trail 102: Groomers continuing to push through corridor — today’s focus.
  • Trail 2: East/West travel is open and panned — use caution, early season obstacles despite heavy snow.
  • Trail 100: Currently impassable — work to begin soon.
  • Marenisco Crew Update: Focused on clearing major obstructions to get a drag through and build a base. Once that’s complete, they’ll need help from fellow sledheads — bring a small saw to remove remaining minor hazards.

We’ll continue to share updates — thank you for your patience, respect, and support of the teams working tirelessly to get this season rolling safely! ❄️🛷🌲

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – December 3, 2025

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-12

Date of Report: December 3, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

Snowmobile Report – December 1, 2025
Trails in Ashland County will open December 15 – conditions permitting.   Even though we have snow – trails are closed until December 15, still deer season in Wisconsin (Black powder until December 13).  Streams, ponds and lakes need to freeze for safe riding.  Trails are impassible.

When snowmobiling please stay on the trail.  A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property. Snowmobiles may not be modified, or operated, to amplify or otherwise increase the total vehicle noise above the originally manufactured snowmobile noise level.  Ashland County Recreation Enforcement.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 2, 2025

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: December 2, 2025

Area Report:

We received a good snowfall during Thanksgiving week but it unfortunately caused a lot of trail clean-up. The Boulder Junction Snowmobile club is currently working very hard to clear fallen trees and other debris from the trails so we can get the groomer out. Keep your fingers crossed for trail openings soon and if you get a chance to thank the club, they deserve it for all the hard work they’ve been putting in. See you on the trails!

News and Reports:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events: 

*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*

1/18 Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar 8:30am

2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm

2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30am

2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11am

3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4pm

Snowmobile Information:

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