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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 28, 2019

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Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard ice slippery base – Crusty snow & some new snow

Date of Report: January 28, 2019

Area Report:

SNO-EAGLES TRAILS OPEN!
Trails Good 

January 28 2019 7:08am – 4 below zero – High of 5 

Snow showers this morning.  Right now it looks to be less than an inch.  Today into tomorrow looks like maybe 2 inches according to the weather guys forecast.  That added to the 5+- inches at the end of last week all add up.  TRAILS ARE GOOD.  Hard ice base with Snow on top.  New fresh Snow on top.

Grooming continues.  Saw the groomer go by heading back in 7-8pm last night.  With the cold temps drivers are going out earlier to get back in earlier.  Hard on the equipment when it’s cold & can be dangerous for the drivers.

A little heat wave today with a high of 5.  Then back into the freezer.  Highs of 1 below Tuesday.  6 below Wednesday. 2 below Thursday.  Then a balmy 12 above zero on Friday!  Looks like the best shot of Snow is next weekend.  Stay tuned.

Riding this past weekend was heavier than expected.  Women on Snow group was in the area plus a lot of other large groups of riders.  Early last night most trails were hard Snow covered needing some fresh Snow.  With the cold Snow gets crusty.  There are some blow out areas on the northside of trails running along the roads.  Sections of 10E, 70W are a couple. Sun was out & think that is the cause. In town “the grade” Trails 13/3 is SNOW covered through town & going north & south. The main thing to remember is that under the Snow is pure ice in many places.  Please slow down.  Straight aways.  In corners.  Everywhere.

Worth repeating is that:

Sno-Eagles Country has 2 areas that have one-way trails.  10E is a one-way trail from the ERRA Sports Arena all the way out to Nicolet Mini Mart.  The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area.  Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs.  Plus trail signs are backwards if you are going the wrong way.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  

THINK SNOW!!!

See ya on the trails!!!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

News and Reports:

Wednesday & Thursday – Trail Rides – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on “the grade” Trail 13/3 at 9am.  Contact Club Pres., Howard Wolf 262.442.4876
Tuesday, February 5 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6:00pm – International Snowmobile HQ – Hwy 45N next door to the Derby Track
Friday-Sunday, February 8-10 – LaBatt Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake – Hwy 70E to Dollar Lk Rd
Tuesday-Thursday, February 12-14 – Sno-Eagles Week Day Away – Florence, WI
Thursday, February 21 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – Ed B’s White Spruce – Hwy 45 at the bridge

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 28, 2019

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6′ of hard pack.

Date of Report: January 28, 2019

Area Report:

Wow, the trails are in better shape than originally identified.  Combined riding the trails in the area and grooming last night, my observations are putting them at “good” ( with some very good areas).  The majority of the trails are flat and have good cover.  The fields still could use some snow, because they are wind blown.  The Enterprise trail (15 south of hwy 8) has some sections of logging.

The fresh snow last night and today will just help build the base.  

The traffic flow has been fairly light in the area.  As a result, the trails are really staying in good shape.  The regular grooming schedule is smoothing them out nightly.

Please stay on all marked trails and ride safe.  We have had way too many serious accidents this season in the northwoods.

 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 27, 2019

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Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-6 inch hard base – SNOW covered

Date of Report: January 27, 2019

Area Report:

SNO-EAGLES TRAILS OPEN!
Trails Good 

January 27 2019 8:06am – 14 below zero – High of 0

Not much new this morning.  5-6 inches of a mix of real SNOW & Lake Effect SNOW have improved the trails.  On average all trails are GOOD.  Plenty of white out on all the trails.  With the base from 2-6 inches and frozen hard no moguls. Staying smooth.  Few spots that have some chop on them.

Due to sub zero temps & for the safety of the groomer drivers grooming is 5pm to 10pm.  Way too cold to be out late with the frigid temps.

SNOW moving in later tonight into tomorrow morning.  Forecast for 1-4 inches.

Here are some cold weather tips.

  • Don’t ride alone
  • Tell someone where you will be riding
  • Dress in layers
  • Stop more often & drink warm drinks
  • Make sure you keep the gas tank full
  • Be sure your phone is fully charged & you have a map
  • Download the “MapIt Vilas Co” app.  It is a gps app that also includes the 3 digit
    safety number system.  Get in trouble you can pin point where you are at for EMT’s

Worth repeating is that:

Sno-Eagles Country has 2 areas that have one-way trails.  10E is a one-way trail from the ERRA Sports Arena all the way out to Nicolet Mini Mart.  The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area.  Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs.  Plus trail signs are backwards if you are going the wrong way.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  

Plan was to ride to SNO(Saturday Night Out) at White Stag in Sugar Camp.  Took the car.

Didn’t ride yesterday.  Waiting for an above zero day!

THINK SNOW!!!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

News and Reports:

News and Reports:

Wednesday & Thursday – Trail Rides – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on “the grade” Trail 13/3 at 9am.  Contact Club Pres., Howard Wolf 262.442.4876
Friday-Sunday, January 25-27 – Women On Snow!
Tuesday, February 5 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6:00pm – International Snowmobile HQ – Hwy 45N next door to the Derby Track
Friday-Sunday, February 8-10 – LaBatt Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake – Hwy 70E to Dollar Lk Rd
Tuesday-Thursday, February 12-14 – Sno-Eagles Week Day Away – Florence, WI
Thursday, February 21 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – Ed B’s White Spruce – Hwy 45 at the bridge

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App

Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – January 27, 2019

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: From 9″ to over a foot

Date of Report: January 27, 2019

Area Report:

 

All our trails in the Cedarville Snow Travelers area have been groomed. The Jane Addams was groomed yesterday and is in excellent shape with a 4 to 5 inch base, the trail to Rt 20 was also groomed yesterday along with the trail out to Big Os and Rt 75. There is a ton of snow in the fields and the trails in our area are as good as I have seen them in years so now is the time to get out there and RIDE.  PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS as we do have some winter wheat out there. Remember to feed the trail boxes as the fuel for the groomer cost. More snow in the forecast 

 

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 26, 2019

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8 to 10 inches in the woods

Date of Report: January 26, 2019

Area Report:

Even before the snow we received this week, riders had been reporting that they (trails) were way better than they expected – even without much new snow. Since I heard these rider reports, we have received about 3 to 4 inches of fresh white gold over the week. That may not sound like a lot but add that to trails that were already good and it makes them even better. Corners continue to be very icy. We expect heavy traffic this weekend so please be cautious. The temps are dangerously cold, so please dress extra warm and plan more frequent stops.

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Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 26, 2019

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Looking Good

Date of Report: January 26, 2019

Area Report:

Trails are smooth and fast so please be careful out there. Bundle up as well. Going to be a little warmer today and not as brutally cold tonite.

Join us at Bent’s Camp and other Land O Lakes area establishments for the Frosty Club Poker Run. Cards due at 4pm at Bent’s

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 26, 2019

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 1″ to 4″

Date of Report: January 26, 2019

Area Report:

Most Washburn County Snowmobile trails are open at this time, EXCEPT trails located East of Hwy 53 and South of Hwy 70 are closed. All other Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are considered fair to poor, with a 1 to 4 inch ice and snow base. Please be aware that trail conditions do vary throughout the county and riders may encounter ice and/or rough trails. Some trail segments may be ungroomed but clubs are out working to get everything groomed and ready for riding. 

Make sure you get your new trail map to start planning your snowmobile trip for the season by visiting washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 26, 2019

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Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-6 hard base with plenty snow

Date of Report: January 26, 2019

Area Report:

SNO-EAGLES TRAILS OPEN!
Trails Good 

January 25 2019 6:11am – 26 below zero – High of 5

5-6 inches of a mix of real SNOW & Lake Effect SNOW have improved the trails.  On average all trails are GOOD.  Plenty of white out on all the trails.  With the base from 2-6 inches and frozen hard no moguls. Staying smooth.  Few spots that have some chop on them.

Due to sub zero temps & for the safety of the groomer drivers grooming is 5pm to 10pm.  Way too cold to be out late with the frigid temps.

Traffic began to pick up yesterday afternoon even with the cold temps.

Here are some cold weather tips.

  •    Don’t ride alone
  •    Tell someone where you will be riding
  •    Dress in layers
  •    Stop more often & drink warm drinks
  •    Make sure you keep the gas tank full
  •    Be sure your phone is fully charged & you have a map
  •    Download the “MapIt Vilas Co” app.  It is a gps app that also includes the 3 digit
    safety number system.  Get in trouble you can pin point where you are at for EMT’s

Worth repeating is that:

Sno-Eagles Country has 2 areas that have one-way trails.  10E is a one-way trail from the ERRA Sports Arena all the way out to Nicolet Mini Mart.  The other is the 13’s up near Buckatabon Bridge & Bauer’s Dam area.  Clearly marked with DO NOT ENTER signs.  Plus trail signs are backwards if you are going the wrong way.

EAGLE LAKE TRAIL & CATFISH LAKE TRAIL ARE MARKED & OPEN. Stay by the reflective orange barrels.  

Had planned to ride today but rethinking that!  Let you know tomorrow!

THINK SNOW!!!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Wednesday & Thursday – Trail Rides – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on “the grade” Trail 13/3 at 9am.  Contact Club Pres., Howard Wolf 262.442.4876
Friday-Sunday, January 25-27 – Women On Snow!
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner
Tuesday, February 5 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6:00pm – International Snowmobile HQ – Hwy 45N next door to the Derby Track
Friday-Sunday, February 8-10 – LaBatt Pond Hockey – Dollar Lake – Hwy 70E to Dollar Lk Rd
Tuesday-Thursday, February 12-14 – Sno-Eagles Week Day Away – Florence, WI
Thursday, February 21 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – Ed B’s White Spruce – Hwy 45 at the bridge

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 25, 2019

Reporter:surtrac

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12″

Date of Report: January 25, 2019

Area Report:

6:30PM -12 PC
Not much new to report,we have got about 3-4″ of new power
snow in the last few days.All area trails from what I have
heard are in fare to good condition with some thin areas
and some on the plus side of good.
The main problem is the very COLD temps that will be with
us for the next week with highs only getting slightly above
ZERO.
Dick

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 25, 2019

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: White and FRIGID

Date of Report: January 25, 2019

Area Report:

Trails are in good to excellent shape and are being groomed daily. The cold temps are keeping the number of riders down a bit so conditions should remain stellar. Bundle up and enjoy smooth trails this weekend in Land O Lakes

News and Reports:

Pigskin Poker Run is underway. Still time to join us—stop in to Bent’s Camp to pick up your entry. Lots of Great Prizes!