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Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 8, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8 – 15 inches

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

The snowmobile trails are open and in good to poor early-season condition. To view detailed trail condition reports, visit pricecountywi.net. Snow cover is thin and there are bare spots in some areas. Most trails are being groomed except west of Phillips to Soo Lake and southwest to the Catawba and Kennan areas. Use caution as some trails have rough areas through swamps. For your safety, please do not ride on the lakes until the lake trails are marked.

News and Reports:

For detailed information on these and other upcoming and ongoing events, go to the Price County Tourism Department website Calendar of Events at www.pricecountywi.net.

January 10-28 – 4th Annual Winter Fest Tavern League Tour, Price County
January 20 – Northwoods Hi-Riders Radar Fun Run, Vintage Snowmobile Show, & Dance, Phillips
January 25-27 – Fifield Sno-Drovers Poker Run & Breakfast, Park Falls
January 27 & 28 – Winter Fest, Phillips
January 27 & 28 – Cor Powersports Cross Country Snowmobile Races, Phillips
January 28 – Phillips Chaparrals Breakfast, Phillips
February 4 – Elk River Pioneers Breakfast, Phillips
February 10 – Northwoods Hi-Riders Valentine’s Day Dance & Raffle, Phillips
February 16 & 17 – Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic, Phillips
February 24 – Northwoods Hi-Riders One-Day Poker Run, Phillips

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 8, 2018

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-14inches

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 8, 2018
ALL trails in Ashland County open and being groomed except for trail 9 (Ashland- Marengo). The tri-county corridor is open and groomed.  Beware of open water on all trail system. We will continue to keep you posted on the conditions.

Snowmobile Information:

Ashland County Snowmobile Report January 8, 2018
ALL trails in Ashland County open and being groomed except for trail 9 (Ashland- Marengo). The tri-county corridor is open and groomed.  Beware of open water on all trail system. We will continue to keep you posted on the conditions.

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 8, 2018

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: about 6 inches

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

We did go out for a short ride on Saturday morning.  There are bare spots…ruts and holes that cannot be filled in yet.  We definitely need snow.  The gates are open, but the riding is not very good.

I will rate the trail as fair because it is passable. 

All we need is about 3 or 4 inches of snow and we would be in good shape so, please send us some snow!

News and Reports:

Calendar of Events

January 13, 2018  Kelly Lake Sportmen’s Club Fishing Derby  Food, refeshments, raffles with cash prizes and many other prizes 920-655-2052

January 20, 2018     White Potato Lake Fishy Derby  8am-3pm  Food, refeshments, raffles & prizes for largest fish.  Sponsored by the White Potao Lake Sportsman’s Club

January 27, 2018     High Falls Radar Run Radar Run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes.  Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team.  12miles NW of Crivitz on Boat Landing 3 Road  715-757-3511 

January 27, 2018    Vitage Sled Ride at Thunder Lake Lodge.  All Sleds Welcome. Raffels 715-757-2301

February 3, 2017       Ice Bowling Tournament, It’s Cheap, It’s easy, it’s a great time.  Pre-registration is required. Parkway Inn  715-757-3451

February 10, 2018     High Falls Fish-O-Rama, Radar Run & Winter Fest Food, beverages, raffles in heated tent, radar run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes.  Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team.  12miles NW of Crivitz on boat landing 3 Road  715-757-3511

February 17, 2018    6th Annual Human Ice Bowling & Bed Races starts st 11am- 100% payout for both events.  Sign up early.  Cabins available on the snowmobile trail.  DJ and meat/booze raffles benefiting local charities all daylong.  At Thornton’s Resort  715-757-3311

February 17, 2018     Crooked Lake Fish-O-Rama at Fire House in Crooked Lake

February 24, 2018     High Falls Radar Run   Radar run track is 800′ track. Trophies in all classes.  Sponsored by the Twin Bridge Water Ski Team.  12 miles NW of Crivitz on Boat Landing 3 Road  715-757-3511

February 24, 2018     Lake Noaqubay Fish-O-Rama Timberline Resort on County Hwy GG east of Crivitz.  Hosted by Lake Noquebay Angler’s Patnership.  3 prizes in 7 fish categories. Food, beverages, contests, game, raffle under large tent.  715-854-2439

(any club members with events to be listed, please contact me…thank you)

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 8, 2018

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8 to 10 inches average (in the woods)

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

Our trails continue to be in the fair to good range. There is not a lot of base, but continued grooming at least has everything flat. Of course, the trails in the woods are better. The Sayner town trail is very snirty. We need snow is the bottom line.

Its bad news / good news that we are going to have a short warmup. The bad part is that we cannot afford to lose any snow. The good part is that hopefully the warm up will bring some snow in. Thursday looks to be our best chance with 3 to 5 inches in the forecast. Hopefully we’ll get it and hopefully its heavy/wet snow that we can finally build a better base with.

Continue to use caution on all lakes. Slushy spots can come and go.

News and Reports:

There are logging operations in the following locations: Trail 9 between Hwy 70 (TIN 364) and Ross Lake Rd (TIN 225), Trail 7 between Wharton Lake Rd (TIN 218) and Old K (Tin 217), and Trail 7 between Hwy K (TIN 216) and Lake Laura Rd (TIN 214). There is also logging in the Jean Lake Rd area of Trail 7 North, between TINS 227 & 800. That logging should be in the woods off the trail.

(TIN = Trail Intersection Numbers)

Please watch out for these logging areas. Slow down and stay out of the way of the loggers. DO NOT hassle the loggers. They have the right to close down sections of any trail they are logging near or using. If they get hassled too much, that is exactly what they will do – shut that trail down. The logging operations can run at anytime of the day or night. Loggers use some of the trails to drive in and out. So please be watchful in logging areas for trucks on the trail.

Snowmobile Information:

We have a Breakfast Fundraiser Coming up this month at Stillwaters in Star Lake, on Sunday January 21st – 8AM to 11AM. (Click below for a list of all our fundraisers)

Click here for Barnstormer’s 2017/2018 Events Calendar!!!

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 8, 2018

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10 in the woods

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

 trail reports are fair to good, icy corners and rough areas in the swamps, we are grooming nightly, snow in the forecast wed and thur, will keep you posted on what happens

News and Reports:

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 8, 2018

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10 in the woods

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

trail reports are fair to good , some icy corners and rough areas in the swamps, possible snow for wed and Thursday , we could use it, I will keep you posted on what we get

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 8, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 7-9 Inches

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

Trail report for January 8, 2018, Fair to good condition. Our groomers have been out and have been able to make a nice and flat trail. We sure do need some more snow because our base is very thin. There is very little snow in the active logging operations. Corners are getting bare and icy. Be careful and use caution! We are expecting warmer weather with a snow system coming in on Wednesday and Thursday. We could have some accumulation and we will see how much we get but, this could be very good to freshen up our trails. Cross your fingers and do the snow dance. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.
Jim (Hammy) Hamilton BJSC President

Check out snow conditions by viewing our WEBCAM located outside the Chamber office on Hwy M. 

Join us for these upcoming events:
January 14: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 3: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 17: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 18: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 3: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic, Michigan – January 8, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 24″ in the last week

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

Good morning from Lake Gogebic where another busy, busy weekend is on the books and we wake up today wishing the King of Rock and Roll – Elvis Presley – a Happy Birthday (he would have been 83 in the event you don’t feel old ENUF today)!!!

Well, last week we had about 24” or so inches of fresh powder on the North Shore of Lake Gogebic and last night we got a dusting a little less than an inch.     This weekend there was a lot of traffic out on the trails, but the trails held up well all things considered and those of you who are still in the area or heading up today should have some good riding.   All three groomers were out this weekend and they did the best they could considering the number of riders.    Guests leaving town on Sunday had a lot of good things to say about the trails and “mint” was all one guest had to say as he was packing up his gear on Sunday.     Couple challenge spots – but nothing extreme.  The good news is (and there is always good news) that our Groomers are on top if it and they know what they are doing.    We have to trust their judgement and when they tell us something – we need to listen.    

We’ll see our recent sub-zero temperatures rise in the beginning of this week, and while we may even hit the freezing mark on Tues/Wed, there won’t be any significant damage to trails.    Groomers will continue to head out daily and should be able to keep the trails in good shape in spite of the “predicted” mid-week warm up.    Temps will drop back to single digits and below by Thursday.    There is also the potential for a pretty big winter storm later this week.  John Dee is forecasting 8-12” of snow between January 10-14, with potential for additional lake effect snows beyond that into the 3rd week of January.    While we encourage everyone to keep their fingers and toes crossed – we do not recommend doing so while out on the trails!

Lake travel has picked up and Bergland Bay has about 11-12 inches of ice with some slush holes and everyone is encouraged to drive with caution.  As you go into the big lake the ice seems solid from Porcupine Point down past the East Shore.     Lake travel has not produced any incidents – but always use caution and keep a lookout for other snowmobilers and ice fisherman out there with their shacks.  

Overall, trails are in good to excellent condition – especially considering all the traffic over the past few days.   Conditions are reported to be better on the North end of the lake where the is more snow, than on the South end where snow is thinner.

Here’s where we stand as of today and we will update Wed night/Thurs early a.m.:

  • Corridor 1 & 8 above Berland is holding up well with all the traffic.
  • Trail 1 to White Pine is in good or excellent condition.
  • Trail 13 North is in good condition; Trail 13 South to Trail 2 has not been groomed as there is not enough snow.
  • Trail 8 West to Ewen is reported to be in good condition – and will be better once the groomers go through it after the weekend.
  • A reminder our groomer broke thru mud last week on Trail 8 west of Bergland – and that trail is not recommended for good travel right now.
  • Trail 1 from Gogebic Lodge to Marenisco, Forest road to Marenisco, Trail 2 out of Marenisco and Trail 1 to Presque Isle.   Trails are groomed and reported to be in good to very good condition with a few thin spots near Marenisco.
  • Trail 102 has been groomed and is in good condition. 

While many of you are seasoned riders, there are a lot of snowmobilers and ice fishermen up here right now it’s best to err on the side of caution.   Before heading out on the trails – make sure you are prepared and that you have a general plan for your day (understanding that sometimes the best plans are no plans ?.)   Dress in layers and cover all exposed areas.   Check the weather conditions, pull out a map, and review the reports.    Make sure you have enough fuel and plan where your next fuel stop is going to be before you leave.    Make sure your phone is charged – and keep in mind that cell service may be sketchy in some areas.   Pack a couple waters and some snacks.    Let someone where you’re staying know what your plans might be.      With all the visitors in the area, lunch and dinner times are very busy at the restaurants and taverns.   It might be worth your while to ride during peak meal times and then you can dine after the rush!  

Gogebic Area Grooming is continuously updating their Facebook page and our groomers and members are sending in photos and updates daily so it’s a great resource to dial in to.    Post your comments, pictures and anything you encounter that might help someone else out.   There are families and kids out there – so set a good example.     We can’t control Mother Nature as she has a mind all her own – but we want you to know that we all work hard to make sure that your visit to the Lake Gogebic Area is a good time – every time!      

This is Mary Beth from the Walleye Lodge wishing you a great week.   Let’s hope Mother Nature gets real herself in a tizzy and sends us a lot of LES!!!   

Weekends are full or almost full – weekdays we can be more flexible with early check ins; room upgrades and rates.   

Don’t forget the Lake Gogebic Iceman Tournament January 20-21!

If you have anything comments, you may send them to me at marybeth@walleyelodge.com or post a comment on our facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/walleyelodge/

 

Trail Report – : Bergland, Michigan – January 8, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 24″ in the last week

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

Good morning from Lake Gogebic where another busy, busy weekend is on the books and we wake up today wishing the King of Rock and Roll – Elvis Presley – a Happy Birthday (he would have been 83 in the event you don’t feel old ENUF today)!!!

Well, last week we had about 24” or so inches of fresh powder on the North Shore of Lake Gogebic and last night we got a dusting a little less than an inch.     This weekend there was a lot of traffic out on the trails, but the trails held up well all things considered and those of you who are still in the area or heading up today should have some good riding.   All three groomers were out this weekend and they did the best they could considering the number of riders.    Guests leaving town on Sunday had a lot of good things to say about the trails and “mint” was all one guest had to say as he was packing up his gear on Sunday.     Couple challenge spots – but nothing extreme.  The good news is (and there is always good news) that our Groomers are on top if it and they know what they are doing.    We have to trust their judgement and when they tell us something – we need to listen.    

We’ll see our recent sub-zero temperatures rise in the beginning of this week, and while we may even hit the freezing mark on Tues/Wed, there won’t be any significant damage to trails.    Groomers will continue to head out daily and should be able to keep the trails in good shape in spite of the “predicted” mid-week warm up.    Temps will drop back to single digits and below by Thursday.    There is also the potential for a pretty big winter storm later this week.  John Dee is forecasting 8-12” of snow between January 10-14, with potential for additional lake effect snows beyond that into the 3rd week of January.    While we encourage everyone to keep their fingers and toes crossed – we do not recommend doing so while out on the trails!

Lake travel has picked up and Bergland Bay has about 11-12 inches of ice with some slush holes and everyone is encouraged to drive with caution.  As you go into the big lake the ice seems solid from Porcupine Point down past the East Shore.     Lake travel has not produced any incidents – but always use caution and keep a lookout for other snowmobilers and ice fisherman out there with their shacks.  

Overall, trails are in good to excellent condition – especially considering all the traffic over the past few days.   Conditions are reported to be better on the North end of the lake where the is more snow, than on the South end where snow is thinner.

Here’s where we stand as of today and we will update Wed night/Thurs early a.m.:

  • Corridor 1 & 8 above Berland is holding up well with all the traffic.
  • Trail 1 to White Pine is in good or excellent condition.
  • Trail 13 North is in good condition; Trail 13 South to Trail 2 has not been groomed as there is not enough snow.
  • Trail 8 West to Ewen is reported to be in good condition – and will be better once the groomers go through it after the weekend.
  • A reminder our groomer broke thru mud last week on Trail 8 west of Bergland – and that trail is not recommended for good travel right now.
  • Trail 1 from Gogebic Lodge to Marenisco, Forest road to Marenisco, Trail 2 out of Marenisco and Trail 1 to Presque Isle.   Trails are groomed and reported to be in good to very good condition with a few thin spots near Marenisco.
  • Trail 102 has been groomed and is in good condition. 

While many of you are seasoned riders, there are a lot of snowmobilers and ice fishermen up here right now it’s best to err on the side of caution.   Before heading out on the trails – make sure you are prepared and that you have a general plan for your day (understanding that sometimes the best plans are no plans ?.)   Dress in layers and cover all exposed areas.   Check the weather conditions, pull out a map, and review the reports.    Make sure you have enough fuel and plan where your next fuel stop is going to be before you leave.    Make sure your phone is charged – and keep in mind that cell service may be sketchy in some areas.   Pack a couple waters and some snacks.    Let someone where you’re staying know what your plans might be.      With all the visitors in the area, lunch and dinner times are very busy at the restaurants and taverns.   It might be worth your while to ride during peak meal times and then you can dine after the rush!  

Gogebic Area Grooming is continuously updating their Facebook page and our groomers and members are sending in photos and updates daily so it’s a great resource to dial in to.    Post your comments, pictures and anything you encounter that might help someone else out.   There are families and kids out there – so set a good example.     We can’t control Mother Nature as she has a mind all her own – but we want you to know that we all work hard to make sure that your visit to the Lake Gogebic Area is a good time – every time!      

This is Mary Beth from the Walleye Lodge wishing you a great week.   Let’s hope Mother Nature gets real herself in a tizzy and sends us a lot of LES!!!   

Weekends are full or almost full – weekdays we can be more flexible with early check ins; room upgrades and rates.   

Don’t forget the Lake Gogebic Iceman Tournament January 20-21!

If you have anything comments, you may send them to me at marybeth@walleyelodge.com or post a comment on our facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/walleyelodge/

 

We will touch back with you in a couple days once we see what happens this week!

Trail Report – : Bergland, Michigan – January 8, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 24″ in the last week

Date of Report: January 8, 2018

Area Report:

Good morning from Lake Gogebic where another busy, busy weekend is on the books and we wake up today wishing the King of Rock and Roll – Elvis Presley – a Happy Birthday (he would have been 83 in the event you don’t feel old ENUF today)!!!

Well, last week we had about 24” or so inches of fresh powder on the North Shore of Lake Gogebic and last night we got a dusting a little less than an inch.     This weekend there was a lot of traffic out on the trails, but the trails held up well all things considered and those of you who are still in the area or heading up today should have some good riding.   All three groomers were out this weekend and they did the best they could considering the number of riders.    Guests leaving town on Sunday had a lot of good things to say about the trails and “mint” was all one guest had to say as he was packing up his gear on Sunday.     Couple challenge spots – but nothing extreme.  The good news is (and there is always good news) that our Groomers are on top if it and they know what they are doing.    We have to trust their judgement and when they tell us something – we need to listen.    

We’ll see our recent sub-zero temperatures rise in the beginning of this week, and while we may even hit the freezing mark on Tues/Wed, there won’t be any significant damage to trails.    Groomers will continue to head out daily and should be able to keep the trails in good shape in spite of the “predicted” mid-week warm up.    Temps will drop back to single digits and below by Thursday.    There is also the potential for a pretty big winter storm later this week.  John Dee is forecasting 8-12” of snow between January 10-14, with potential for additional lake effect snows beyond that into the 3rd week of January.    While we encourage everyone to keep their fingers and toes crossed – we do not recommend doing so while out on the trails!

Lake travel has picked up and Bergland Bay has about 11-12 inches of ice with some slush holes and everyone is encouraged to drive with caution.  As you go into the big lake the ice seems solid from Porcupine Point down past the East Shore.     Lake travel has not produced any incidents – but always use caution and keep a lookout for other snowmobilers and ice fisherman out there with their shacks.  

Overall, trails are in good to excellent condition – especially considering all the traffic over the past few days.   Conditions are reported to be better on the North end of the lake where the is more snow, than on the South end where snow is thinner.

Here’s where we stand as of today and we will update Wed night/Thurs early a.m.:

  • Corridor 1 & 8 above Berland is holding up well with all the traffic.
  • Trail 1 to White Pine is in good or excellent condition.
  • Trail 13 North is in good condition; Trail 13 South to Trail 2 has not been groomed as there is not enough snow.
  • Trail 8 West to Ewen is reported to be in good condition – and will be better once the groomers go through it after the weekend.
  • A reminder our groomer broke thru mud last week on Trail 8 west of Bergland – and that trail is not recommended for good travel right now.
  • Trail 1 from Gogebic Lodge to Marenisco, Forest road to Marenisco, Trail 2 out of Marenisco and Trail 1 to Presque Isle.   Trails are groomed and reported to be in good to very good condition with a few thin spots near Marenisco.
  • Trail 102 has been groomed and is in good condition. 

While many of you are seasoned riders, there are a lot of snowmobilers and ice fishermen up here right now it’s best to err on the side of caution.   Before heading out on the trails – make sure you are prepared and that you have a general plan for your day (understanding that sometimes the best plans are no plans ?.)   Dress in layers and cover all exposed areas.   Check the weather conditions, pull out a map, and review the reports.    Make sure you have enough fuel and plan where your next fuel stop is going to be before you leave.    Make sure your phone is charged – and keep in mind that cell service may be sketchy in some areas.   Pack a couple waters and some snacks.    Let someone where you’re staying know what your plans might be.      With all the visitors in the area, lunch and dinner times are very busy at the restaurants and taverns.   It might be worth your while to ride during peak meal times and then you can dine after the rush!  

Gogebic Area Grooming is continuously updating their Facebook page and our groomers and members are sending in photos and updates daily so it’s a great resource to dial in to.    Post your comments, pictures and anything you encounter that might help someone else out.   There are families and kids out there – so set a good example.     We can’t control Mother Nature as she has a mind all her own – but we want you to know that we all work hard to make sure that your visit to the Lake Gogebic Area is a good time – every time!      

This is Mary Beth from the Walleye Lodge wishing you a great week.   Let’s hope Mother Nature gets real herself in a tizzy and sends us a lot of LES!!!   

Weekends are full or almost full – weekdays we can be more flexible with early check ins; room upgrades and rates.   

Don’t forget the Lake Gogebic Iceman Tournament January 20-21!

If you have anything comments, you may send them to me at marybeth@walleyelodge.com or post a comment on our facebook page:   https://www.facebook.com/walleyelodge/

 

We will touch back with you in a couple days once we see what happens this week!