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Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – December 14, 2025

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-5″

Date of Report: December 14, 2025

Area Report:

The Thanksgiving storm brought us a good amount of snow, but also cursed us with a significant amount of downed trees to deal with.  Just like all the clubs in our area, we are so thankful for the dozens of volunteers that stepped up and helped clear the trails again.  As of today, the Barnstormer trails are 95% clear.  

We had our system inspected yesterday & passed!  The rest of the Vilas county clubs have either had their inspections already, or have them scheduled for this upcoming week.

When do the trails open?  The county alliance is meeting on Wednesday this week to discuss this.  Pay attention to “Sayner Barnstormers Snowmobile Club” on Facebook for potential announcements on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.

There have been numerous posts & comments on Facebook regarding the lakes.  Let’s be very clear about a few things. 

1.  The clubs ARE NOT responsible for checking lakes and putting out markers!  Lake crossings ARE NOT part of the official trail system! 

2.  It is local businesses that take care of marking the lakes.  

3.  The decision to open trails has NOTHING to do with whether the lakes are safe to cross or not.  

4.  Nobody should cross lakes until they are marked!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:

Wednesday, December 31 – Breakfast at Sayner Pub from 9:00 – Noon.  Blessing of the sleds at 12:30 under the arch.

Saturday, January 10 – Brats on the trail at TIN #217 from 10:00 – 4:00.

Saturday, January 17 – Breakfast at Stillwaters from 8:00 – 11:00.

Saturday, February 7 – Chili dump at The Murm from 2:00 – 5:00.

Sunday, February 15 – Pizza fundraiser at Hillside Tavern from 4:00 – 8:00.

Saturday, March 14 – Drawing for Snowmobile Raffle at Sayner Pub at 5:00!

 

Trail Report – : Dickinson County, Michigan – December 14, 2025

Reporter:msertich7751

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3 to4 Inches on trails.

Date of Report: December 14, 2025

Area Report:

Unfortunately,we do not have enough snow to open our Trails at this time.Please stay turned to this site and I will update you as soon as we get more snow.   

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 14, 2025

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches snow cover – more east & north – all panned

Date of Report: December 14, 2025

Area Report:

12/14/2025 – 8:45am – 3 degrees – High today 12

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
ARE CLOSED

Trails remain closed & the cold continues through tomorrow.  Was 9 below for a low last & tonight 6.  High of 12 today & 15 tomorrow.  Cloudy no SNOW forecast.  Then there is an evil warm up on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.  Mid 30’s forecast during the day. 18 to 5 at night. Some sleet in the forecast.  Time to THINK COLD! Cold returns on Friday.  Some SNOW Thursday & Friday night. After that SNOW Monday the 22 & Thursday the 25 thru Sunday the 28.  You better by DANCIN’

Sno-Eagle trails will be inspected tomorrow, Monday.                                               

                                     
                 Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. 

Right click on photo to enlarge

                                                   

Think Cold!  Are You 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 – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – December 14, 2025

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6-12

Date of Report: December 14, 2025

Area Report:

First, we want to remind everyone that the waterfront trail is not open to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone caught riding on the waterfront trail will be ticketed.

Ashland County snowmobile trails are currently closed, with hopes of opening by January 1st.

Despite below-zero weekend weather, Ashland County Snowmobile Club volunteers are out braving the elements to clear brush and trees from more than 200 miles of trails. Thank you to all volunteers for your continued time and dedication!

Work on the Ashland Club trails is underway. We have not been able to access all trails yet due to restrictions until the 15th. Crews will be out this week assessing trail conditions, with packing and grooming to follow. A work day is scheduled for the 20th—please contact Mike for details.

If anyone is available to help this week by packing trails, clearing swamps, or trimming trees, please contact Mike. The trails are not open for recreational riding at this time.

Significant progress has been made across Ashland County. Crews continue working on the system, and some trails have already been panned.

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – December 13, 2025

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 8-14″

Date of Report: December 13, 2025

Snowmobile Information:

It is currently -10 as I log in. Hornshoe group has been working hard on trail work this week. Trail boss Nick put our groomers on stand down for the weekend due to the cold temps. We also have some neighbors that need help. BoulderJunction still has extensive tree damage that needs cleanup. They have been out every day with crews and equipment trying to open up the trails, and they still have a ways to go. Hornshoe Club is putting together a group Monday morning to go up and help. If you are in a position to help, please do so. If you have any equipment to offer, that would be great, but just having hands to move the brush that is cut up goes a long way. The last work party I was on, we had one guy on a chainsaw, one on a polesaw, and four of us pulling branches. If the chunks were too big, we threatened to go on strike, and the pieces got smaller. It is amazing how much gets done. We can’t open until the trails are cleared and safe, and the county gives us a passing grade. Mark

Trail Report – : Kenosha County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Nick

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches.

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

Do to the warm weather the area experienced some trails are getting thin and showing snirt.

Enjoy the best you can . Warm weather is  expected next Tuesday and should cause the trails to be closed.

Do to the airport expansion trails along the east side are problematic. Caution is adviised.

Ride Safe !

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Snogoer1

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 12-32

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

8- Open/ Groomed

8a- Closed

9- Open/ Groomed

9a- Open/ Groomed

10- Open from town to Sunken Horse/ Groomed

10a- Open and groomed

10e- Open from town to Cleveland’s Clubhouse/ Groomed

11- Closed

12- Closed

12a- Open and groomed to Beavers Resort

12b- Open from town to Dear Lodge, Groomed

14- Open/ Groomed

17n- Open/ Groomed

17s- Open/ Groomed

19-  RR #2 is groomed/ Closed, 19S to Vilas closed

19b- Closed

20-  Closed/ Groomed

21- Closed/ Rolled

51e- Closed/ Partially Groomed

182b- Closed/ Sled Packed

182- Closed/ Sled Packed

Closed = Impassable, trees & Brush or trails leading to lakes.

Partially Groomed = Wet Swamps, no access with Tractors yet.

Our crew is out working nonstop, we anticipate getting more trails open before the weekend. We will not open trails until we deem them safe. Keep monitoring our social media and website for up to date info.

Stay off the lakes, ice is not safe.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 10+”

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

The recent winter storm events resulted in approximately 10+ inches of snow across Washburn County. Unfortunately, these storms included heavy rain and mixed precipitation that resulted in extensive tree damage and impassible trail networks. County staff and volunteer clubs are working to clear down trees and overhanging limbs for the foreseeable future. Washburn County cannot open winter trail systems until trail sections are cleared. In addition, there will not be any open winter trail system while muzzleloader or firearm deer seasons are open. County staff will evaluate trail clearing progress and grooming efforts after the close of hunting seasons on December 14. County staff request that enthusiasts do not complicate clearing efforts by attempting to use our trails before they are officially open.

Snowmobile Information:

The Spooner (Washburn County) Wisconsin area has over 250 miles of scenic, groomed trails. These miles of trails link up to the largest network of snowmobile trails in the Midwest. Visitors have remarked that “these trails are the best I’ve seen. They’re so well kept and they’re not crowded like other places we’ve been to, I’ll be back!”

The scenic beauty, wilderness sledding and abundant amenities, makes the area unmatched as a destination point for snowmobilers throughout the Midwest. The local snowmobile clubs have worked hard to develop and maintain routes that include a wide assortment of riding pleasures. The trails take you through, both private and public lands, over a variety of terrain including, forests, wetlands, farm fields, streams, lakes and bridges.

Within the Spooner (Washburn County) Wisconsin area there are over 100 lodging establishments, from small motels to lavish resorts. There are even winter camping facilities available. Our true, northern hospitality really shines when you dine at one of the trail-side restaurants in Washburn County, Wisconsin.

Many unique dining experiences are available; one you may be familiar with is the Friday Night Fish Fry, a northern tradition. Dining establishments range from bar & grilles to supper clubs, family dining to unique dining train rides. With over 70 restaurants in Washburn County, you may need to plan more than one trip to choose your favorite. You will find a variety of restaurants in Washburn County Wisconsin, sure to tempt your taste buds and keep you coming back.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: White and snowing. 8-12 inches in most places

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

The Frosty Club trails are currently closed. We have passed inspection…..just waiting for approval from the county to open. Conditions will be 

Michigan and Iron County trails are open. We are hoping soon—awaiting County approval to open.

 

 

 

News and Reports:

Breakfast Benefit for The Frosty Club Sat and Sunday morning 7:00-11:00. All money  goes to trail grooming!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – December 12, 2025

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-6”

Date of Report: December 12, 2025

Area Report:

Trails remain CLOSED at this time. 

We are getting closer, most trails have been panned. With the couple days of frigid cold coming this weekend, it should set it up. We have an inspection date set with the county to check the trails, then we can decide what date the trails will open. All the clubs in Vilas County have been busy clearing trees and panning the trails. It won’t be long, we would like to get some more snow on our system. Areas to the north and west have twice as much snow than us. 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.