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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 11, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 12″‘s new snow – Over 6+- snow

Date of Report: December 11, 2021

Area Report:

 

December 11, 2021 – 10:50am – 29 degrees

Good morning,

12 inches of new SNOW overnight into early this morning east of Eagle River! Current temps are 29 with a high of 31 today & 17 tonight. Warm temps are forecast for Wednesday & Thursday reaching 50 both. At night 25 on Wednesday & 11 Thursday. So we may get through this. After that back to cold. THINK COLD!

Vilas County Parks & Rec Supervisor is almost done with trail inspections. The 11 clubs will meeting December 15 at the monthly Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance meeting. A vote as to when to open. Stay tuned for that.

Sno-Eagles & all clubs are panning or rolling trails.

Did you register your sleds & buy your trail pass? Check out the Snowmobile Information links below.

Shouldn’t be long now! See ya on the trails real soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update

 

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS     

December

  • 12/16 – Sno-Eagles Christmas Party – Chef Renes at the Eagle River Inn – Hwy 70W

January

  • 1/4 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting 6pm – Snowmobile HQ & Museum – Hwy 45N
  • 1/6-9 – Vintage Snowmobile Races – World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-14 – Badger State Winter Games Torch Ride from Wausau to Eagle River World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-16 – 59th running of the World Championship Derby
  • 1/17 – 2021 Military Ride
  • 1/20 – Member meeting 6:30pm – Buckshots Bar & Grill – Hwy 45N
  • 1/27-30 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort – Rangeline Rd off Hwy 70E

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 – : Dickinson County, Michigan – December 10, 2021

Reporter:msertich7751

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6 to 8 Inches on trials

Date of Report: December 10, 2021

Area Report:

We are getting big snow tonight and Saturday,8 to 12 inches! Our trails will be open on Monday 12-13-21.They will not be groomed yet.We will be sending out the Tractors only to pack the trails this week.Please use caution,we do not know what the trails will look like this week.Remember,use caution and the right side is mine!

 

 

 

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 10, 2021

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 12″ more or less

Date of Report: December 10, 2021

Snowmobile Information:

The Northern Hornshoe Club will start panning today. We have about 12″ on the ground now with a projection of 8-10″ heavy, wet snow tonight. I may be in the groomer Monday, and we should have a better idea by then if we are go for launch on the 15th, or not. Trail 1, Stearns Lake Road, has a nice icy cap right now thanks to the ground being warmer when it snowed. I pushed some snow for the neighbors two days ago, and the ground was not frozen. That, and warm weather projected for next week, will make it interesting for sure. I follow a couple of local groups from Fence Lake, and Vilas County. This morning one person asked if trails are open, and another responded, ” Join a club and find out.” That is good advice. I am a part of two clubs. Even if you do not have opportunity to be active, you learn a lot about what it takes to make our sport great. Landowner relations, signing, brushing, grooming- all volunteer. We work with the tribe, our township, and our county. We also have relationships with local business that help support. I have gone to the Vilas County Alliance meetings, and I hear what more great volunteers do working with the state. It is an amazing group of people. But at any rate, I will post trail updates as we get closer to the green flag. Mark

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 10, 2021

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5 inches on trail – most rolled

Date of Report: December 10, 2021

Area Report:

December 10, 2021 – 8:36am

Good morning,

Vilas County Parks & Rec Supervisor is almost done with trail inspections.  The 11 clubs will meeting December 15 at the monthly Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance meeting.  A vote as to when to open.  Stay tuned for that.

In the meantime there is a SNOW STORM moving in this afternoon.  It forecasts 6-12 with Eagle River area forecast for 7 inches!  Moving in after lunch.  The weather guys are not always on the money so stay tuned.

Sno-Eagles & all clubs are panning or rolling trails.  Up until last evening the temps were below zero overnight.  Last night was in the 20’s for lows. THINK COLD!

Did you register your sleds & buy your trail pass?  Check out the Snowmobile Information links below.

Shouldn’t be long now! See ya on the trails real soon!
Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Weekly Trail Update

 

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS     

December

  • 12/16 – Sno-Eagles Christmas Party – Chef Renes at the Eagle River Inn – Hwy 70W

January

  • 1/4 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting 6pm – Snowmobile HQ & Museum – Hwy 45N
  • 1/6-9 – Vintage Snowmobile Races – World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-14 – Badger State Winter Games Torch Ride from Wausau to Eagle River World Championship Derby Track
  • 1/13-16 – 59th running of the World Championship Derby
  • 1/17 – 2021 Military Ride
  • 1/20 – Member meeting 6:30pm – Buckshots Bar & Grill – Hwy 45N
  • 1/27-30 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort – Rangeline Rd off Hwy 70E

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 – : Tomahawk, Wisconsin – December 9, 2021

Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: December 9, 2021

Area Report:

More snow is on the way! TRAILS ARE NOT OPEN. Please stay off the trails as our Clubs work to groom and pack down low areas to make for better conditions all season long.  

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 9, 2021

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 12+ inches

Date of Report: December 9, 2021

Area Report:

Thursday, December 9 – We have over a foot of snow on the ground and more is on the way into Saturday afternoon! The Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club has been out grooming and preparing trails for opening. An opening date has not been announced yet. We’ll let you know when we know more. Until then, feel free to contact us and request this year’s snowmobile map and keep an eye on our webcam to see current snowfall in Boulder Junction.

Join us for these upcoming winter events:

January 15th – Annual Wittig’s Point Tavern “Big Fish” Ice Tournament
January 16th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast at Gooch’s 2
February 5th – 14th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 20th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 8, 2021

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-5

Date of Report: December 8, 2021

Area Report:

We got a nice start to the snow this weekend, but still waiting on more as well as cold weather to freeze the lakes and swamps. We can’t wait to see you in Sawyer County and the Hayward Lakes Area! Keep checking back for updated conditions as we get more snow!

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – December 8, 2021

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 8″ +

Date of Report: December 8, 2021

Area Report:

Last weekend brought us a good 8″ of fresh snow.  The Sayner/Star Lake Barnstormers have been out panning trails and removing trees that have recently fallen.  The forecast is calling for more snow this coming weekend, but being followed by a week of warmer temps.  

While more snow is usually a good thing, right now it is slowing the freezing of swamps & lakes.  We really need more freezing before more snow!

As far as trail opening goes, a few things need to happen first.  We have to get through the final stages of deer hunting, which ends December 12.  All of the trails need to be officially inspected.  There are a fair amount of trails in the county that go through swampy areas, and until these are sufficiently frozen, the trails won’t be ready.  All 11 clubs in Vilas county have to be ready, as we all open as a group.   

Please support all of the clubs by participating in their fundraisers!  Here’s a list of what’s coming up for the Barnstormers.  You can also get more info at http://www.saynerbarnstormers.com.

December 18, 2021:  Barnstormers Christmas Party at Mar-lis Bar.  5:30 – 8:30

January 8, 2022:  Trailside Brat Fry @ trail marker #217.  11:00 – 3:00

January 15, 2022:  Breakfast @ Stillwaters.  8:00 – 11:00

January 29, 2022:  Jesse Roman Memorial Vintage Snowmobile Show @ Sayner Pub.  9:00 – 4:00

February 12, 2022:  Chili Dump @ Murmuring Waters.  2:00 – 5:00

February 20, 2022:  Pizza Fundraiser @ Hillside Tavern & Grill.  4:00 – 8:00

September 4, 2022:  Star Lake Mayoral Race.  3:00 – 7:00

September 5, 2022:  Meat Raffle @ Weber’s.  2:00 – 5:00

 

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – December 7, 2021

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 9- 10

Date of Report: December 7, 2021

Area Report:

We have 9-10 inches now thanks to our storm the last few days , 12 below this morning so were making ice, groomers have been out panning the new snow for our base , more snow on the way thursday and friday 

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – December 7, 2021

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-8″ fluffy white gold

Date of Report: December 7, 2021

Area Report:

Yes, white gold is covering the trail base.  The trails are not open, and there is not a date set for opening at this point. The swamps and lakes need to freeze over solid before trails can open. The groomer drivers and club  members are out inspecting and most importantly packing the trails to get them ready for opening.  All trails must be inspected and packed. The challenge with the large amount of snow that fell last weekend as it acts as an insulator, slowing the freeze down of the swamps.  Multiple trips with snowmobiles and/or the groomer will help the process.  Some areas are too wet for the groomers to go through, and sled traffic is the needed mode of trail packing.  

Make no mistake, this is a good start to the season, just takes time and cold weather to get them ready for opening.   

If you haven’t joined a club, please do.  All clubs could use the support of all that use the trails.  Thank you for your patience, and more news to come.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow.