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Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 21, 2020

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Unknown

Snow Cover: 1-2 inches

Date of Report: December 21, 2020

Area Report:

We are starting to see snow fly so we should be hitting the trails soon! Make your plans now for the upcoming season. For travel information contact the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-GO-MUSKY or visit boulderjct.org.

Join us for these upcoming Events:
January 9. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry at the Granary Family Restaurant. 11am-2pm
January 17. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast at Gooch’s 2. 8:30am-11am
February 6. 13th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament. Boulder Lake Boat Landing. 8am-4pm
February 14. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast. Boulder Beer Bar. 8:30am-11am

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 21, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Not Ridable

Snow Cover: 1

Date of Report: December 21, 2020

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

What a year! We are happy to welcome the new riding season where social distancing in the great Northwood’s is always an easy task with the beautiful trails and woods we have to offer! So to start the kick off of the season we wanted to pass a bit of information on…

When do snowmobile trails open and close in Sawyer County?

The snow trails in Sawyer Co travel across several different land management area’s and private properties with different times and policies for opening and closing. Here a few to list.

  1. Tuscobia State trail is open year round for snowmobiles…just in case we get a snow storm in June 
  2. Sawyer Co Forest trails are also open year round for that June blizzard.
  3. Flambeau State Forest gates open to their trails upon conditions.
  4. Chequamegon National Forest does not have a set opening and they too decide depending on conditions. They require an adequate snow base before opening. They notify the Alliance upon their decisions – we update this information immediately upon notification. The snow trails have a close date of April 1st unless conditions change.
  5. Many trails in the center of the county cross private property. Many land owners do hunt so they want their property closed until that season is complete mid-December. **Do remember if the other trails are open and you are riding and encounter a closed gate to private property NEVER go around it. We are so grateful these land owners allow us on their land and we need to remain respectful and enter when allowed, stay on the trail, do not leave garbage (this includes belt parts) and remember there are noise laws, if you exceed the limit you need to leave your sled at home.

Also remember we have amazing lakes here in Sawyer County (approximately 20) and many of our great trails cross lakes and swamps to your favorite destinations, lodging and connecting trails. These all need to freeze well before they are staked and open. Some private property trails may lead to swamps so if there is snow but not adequate ice on those wetlands the gates will stay closed until there is to ensure safety. Speaking of ice we have had a cold snap and are making fabulous ice!! Many lakes have reported on average 6″, many have more, some not as much or consistent but they are on their way to being froze over. We will update as we continue to check their status.

Don’t forget your trail pass! Visit gowild.wi.gov to purchase and if you’re a club member get your discounted pass from awsc.org, you do not need to be a WI resident to be a club member. If interested in joining a club visit our website to see the clubs out there!

In the meantime, stay healthy and get your sleds and gear ready because it won’t be long! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 21, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1-2 inches

Date of Report: December 21, 2020

Area Report:

December 21 – 7:26am – 28 degrees – High of 30

Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED

SNOW SHOWERS this morning! Forecast of an inch today.  Wednesday 2-4 inches.  Moving in the right direction.  Still need more to begin panning & grooming.  Let’s hope for some Lake Effect Snow.  That snow off Lake Superior is never in the forecasts.  THINK SNOW & KEEP DANCIN’

Ground, swamps & other wet areas are frozen up pretty good.  Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

All trail inspections in Vilas County have been completed.  Now we wait. With not much new to report.

A few updates on the trails:

Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant.  There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail.  Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.

Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!!  The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!

Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department checking ice at Silver Lake.  Reports are 7 inches thick.

Let’s get a loud SNOW DANCE GOING!  Can’t wait to see ya all out on the trails!

THINK SNOW!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 should be starting soon
www.eagleriver.org for area events – www.sno-eagles.org for club events

 

News and Reports:

Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides set to start January 6 & 7 SNOW conditions permitting
Contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information

  • December 25 – MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
  • January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
  • January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
  • January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check sno-eagles.org for information
  • January 29-31 – Women on Snow

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

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 21, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1 or 2 inches

Date of Report: December 21, 2020

Area Report:

December 21, 2020 -6:32am – 27 degrees – High of 30
Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED

SNOWING this morning! Forecast of an inch today.  Wednesday 2-4 inches.  Moving in the right direction.  Still need more to begin panning & grooming.  Let’s hope for some Lake Effect Snow.  That snow off Lake Superior is never in the forecasts.  THINK SNOW & KEEP DANCIN’

Ground, swamps & other wet areas are frozen up pretty good.  Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

All trail inspections in Vilas County have been completed.  Now we wait. With not much new to report.

A few updates on the trails:

Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant.  There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail.  Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.

Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!!  The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!

Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department is testing ice on Silver Lake with the new updated ice cutting equipment.  Reports are ice is 7 inches deep.  Looks good for a Castle this winter!  Stay tuned.
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Let’s get a loud SNOW DANCE GOING!  Can’t wait to see ya all out on the trails!

THINK SNOW!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 should be starting soon

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 20, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2+ inches on the ground. More north of town

Date of Report: December 20, 2020

Area Report:

Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED

19 degrees at 6:50am with a high of 30 today. No new SNOW overnight.  There is a 70% chance of SNOW on Monday with totals are about an inch.  Next SNOW on Wednesday with 2-4 inches forecast.  Moving in the right direct but need more SNOW to get the trails open. Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!

Ground, swamps & other wet areas are frozen up pretty good.  Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

All trail inspections in Vilas County have been completed.  Now we wait. With not much new to report.

A few updates on the trails:

Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant.  There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail.  Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.

Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!!  The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!
                                           
Let’s get a loud SNOW DANCE GOING!  Can’t wait to see ya all out on the trails!

THINK SNOW!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 should be starting soon
Check www.sno-eagles.org for club updates – www.eagleriver.org for area events

News and Reports:

ICE CASTLE CONSTRUCTION SHOULD START IN JANUARY. 
NEW LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN EAGLE RIVER
More details soon

Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday trail rides are set to begin Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 9am.  Snow & trail conditions permitting.
Call club President, Howard (Rusty) Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more details

  • December 25, 2020 – MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
  • January 5, 2021 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW Hall – Hwy 70W on left just past lights.
  • January 8-10, 2021 – Vintage World Championship Races – At the Derby Track – Hwy 45N across from Trackside – Volunteers needed.
  • January 15-17, 2021 – World Championship Races – At the Derby Track – Hwy 45N across from Trackside – Volunteers needed
  • January 18, 2021 – Annual Military Ride – Leaving from the Derby Track – hwy 45N across from Trackside
  • January 21, 2021 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting.  You can attend virtually by going to Facebook & joining Sno-Eagles CLUB MEMBERS ONLY page.
  • January 29-31, 2021 – Women on Snow  

Call club President, Howard (Rusty) Wolf at 262.442.4876 is you have questions or would like to join the club or volunteer.

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 19, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Couple new inches of wet packy snow

Date of Report: December 19, 2020

Area Report:

December 19, 2020 -7:28am – 27 degrees


Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED

An inch of wet packet SNOW last night into early this morning.  The next best shot for measurable SNOW is December 23rd. Moderate to heavy SNOW possible.  No totals yet.  Between now & then 2-4 inches possible.  Sure do need a great big SNOW DANCE. 

Ground, swamps & other wet areas are frozen up pretty good.  Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

All trail inspections in Vilas County have been completed.  Now we wait.

A few updates on the trails:

Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant.  There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail.  Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.

Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!!  The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!
                                           
Let’s get a loud SNOW DANCE GOING!  Can’t wait to see ya all out on the trails!

THINK SNOW!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 should be starting soon
Check out www.eagleriver.org for local events – www.sno-eagles.org for club events

News and Reports:

ICE CASTLE CONSTRUCTION SHOULD START IN JANUARY. 
NEW LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN EAGLE RIVER
More details soon

Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday trail rides are set to begin Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 9am. 
Call club President, Howard (Rusty) Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more details

  • December 25, 2020 – MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
  • January 5, 2021 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW Hall – Hwy 70W on left just past lights.
  • January 8-10, 2021 – Vintage World Championship Races – At the Derby Track – Hwy 45N across from Trackside – Volunteers needed.
  • January 15-17, 2021 – World Championship Races – At the Derby Track – Hwy 45N across from Trackside – Volunteers needed
  • January 18, 2021 – Annual Military Ride – Leaving from the Derby Track – hwy 45N across from Trackside
  • January 21, 2021 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting.  You can attend virtually by going to Facebook & joining Sno-Eagles CLUB MEMBERS ONLY page.
  • January 29-31, 2021 – Women on Snow  

Call club President, Howard (Rusty) Wolf at 262.442.4876 is you have questions or would like to join the club or volunteer.

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 g

Trail Report – : Mercer, Wisconsin – December 18, 2020

Reporter:Dear Lodge

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1

Date of Report: December 18, 2020

Area Report:

WAITING FOR THE SNOW. Swamps are are looking good and lakes are freezing up, the flowage still has areas with open water so be careful  .Most of it has 4 to 8 inches , most likely will get marked within 3 days of the NEW YEAR, before or after HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

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