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Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – March 2, 2023

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 18″-24″

Date of Report: March 2, 2023

Area Report:

Welcome to March.  Afew weeks ago I thought it was going to be a shoet season.  We picked up 3″ of snow yesterday and grooming is being done on a regulas basis.  Most all of the clubs in Vilas County have maxed out on their alotted groonming funds.  Which means that the clubs are asorbing the extra cost to keep the trails up.  So please, if you see a map box or donation can, throw some cash in to help us operate.  Now that it is March, please understand that trail conditions can change fast.  Road routes are going to be thawing out leaving bear pavement, gravel and shoulders.  Bear spots on trails will also grow as the sun hits them.  That is in the future.  This weekend should be a great one to get out and ride.  Highs in the mid to upper 30’s.  Please use your heads out there and “Ride Right”

News and Reports:

Phelps Cash Raffle until March 9th.

CA$H Raffle – The Phelps Snowmobile Club is holding a CA$H Raffle that will run throughout the snowmobile
season. The winners will be drawn at our last monthly dinner Meeting on March 9, 2023 at the Sand Lake Pub.
Ticket cost is $50. Only 250 tickets will be sold, and you do not need to be present to win. First prize is $3000,
second prize is $1500, third prize is $750, fourth prize is $500, and fifth prize is $250. Currently tickets are for
sale at the Sand Lake Pub, The Habit, Brule River Tap, Dublin’s, The Great Escape, and Hillside. Tickets are also
available by contacting a Board Member.

Snowmobile Information:

https://www.snowmobile-ed.com/wisconsin/studyGuide/50105102/ 

https://snowmobilerspledge.com

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – March 2, 2023

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-12”

Date of Report: March 2, 2023

Area Report:

We got the snow!!! Time to ride again. With 3-5” of fresh snow this week, our trails will be in good shape. USE CAUTION there is a lot of ice under this new snow. Corners will be very icy. Stay on your side of the trail. Lakes are all marked, stay close to the barrels for safety. We will be out grooming, day and night, so please give them the room they need.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – March 1, 2023

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20 inches

Date of Report: March 1, 2023

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

March 1st, 2023

Trail base and conditions, in general, have improved.  

Continue to monitor conditions online at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html

There is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. In those areas, slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.

Taconite State Trail: The Taconite is groomed and in good condition. Use caution in the Ely to Purvis stretch, as it remains narrow in spots. We will continue to groom during this week and throughout the weekend. 

Snow: 15-28 inches with a base of 1-5 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Good

Arrowhead State Trail:  The Arrowhead is groomed and in good condition from Tower to International Falls. We will continue to groom this week and through the weekend.

Along with the DNR trail conditions website, continue to monitor these clubs’ websites (www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html & www.snowmobilevacation.org/trail-updates) for the most current Arrowhead State Trail conditions.

Arrowhead Trail Snow: 15-30 inches of snow with a base of 1-5 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Good

Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails: The entire trail is groomed and in good condition, and it will be groomed again before this weekend.

Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Tails: The crosscut/cable bay trail is groomed and in fair to good condition, and it will be groomed again before this coming weekend. The Miner’s loop has quite a bit of brush hanging into the trail and is in poor to fair condition.

Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation: Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation is groomed for classic skiing and is in excellent condition. The Babbitt golf course is groomed for classic and skate skiing and is in excellent condition.

Bear Head Lake State Park: Cross country ski track set on Friday, February 24th with good results on the campground loops and the Beach Trail. Norberg Trail was last groomed on February 24th.

One exposed rock on the north side of the Norberg Trail loop. Norberg Trail winds its way through several large stands of white and Norway pines while showcasing our names sake, Bear Head Lake, and one of our designated trout lakes, Norberg. Norberg Loop is our most challenging groomed ski trail with several steep hills.

 

REMINDER: It is unlawful to walk, snowshoe, have pets, or destroy any part of the groomed ski trails in any manner.

 

Snowshoers are welcome to explore anywhere besides the groomed ski trails. Snowshoers have been enjoying Becky Lake and Blueberry Lake Loops.

Skiing Base: 6 inches. Conditions: Good Groomed: Yes

Snowmobiling conditions: Good. Groomed Yes.  Base: 1-5 inches. 

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – March 1, 2023

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-10 inches

Date of Report: March 1, 2023

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 3/1/2023

At 8:00 a.m. it’s 27 degrees out with overcast skies and a high of 30 degrees for today. Light snow is expected to start around noon with accumulations of 2”-4” into the evening.

We groomed 6E and 15N last night and 2W and 8W early this evening.

We are still down one groomer and are waiting for new tracks to be delivered and installed. This leaves our New Holland doing double duty until we get our John Deere repaired.

Yesterday was 38 degrees and sunny out and this already took a toll on our recent new snowfall. Today our groomers reported areas of exposed ice base in the corners.

Our trails are in fairly good shape, but we are expecting mid to upper 30 degrees temps through the weekend. Hopefully we have cloud cover to protect the road routes and trails in open areas.

Please “Ride Right” and enjoy our area trails and businesses!

Check in for an updated trail report on Friday, March 3.

Landy Roepke

BJSC Trail Manager

Show your support and join the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club for their annual Cabin Fever Party at Gooch’s 2 Bar & Grill this Saturday, March 4th from 2pm-9pm! Raffles, all-you-can-eat broasted chicken with all the fixings, and more!

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – March 1, 2023

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: March 1, 2023

Area Report:

Took a ride yesterday, lots of traffic for a Tuesday, we rode Minocqua, Arbor Vitae, Sayner, Star lake, St Germain, I think the trails are the best shape of the year, no bumps with plenty of snow. 2-3 more inches today will only make it better. Nice ice base also. This weekend will be some of the best riding of the year. Dont miss out as the traffic will be light because its March and everybody is putting there sleds away for the winter.

Trail Report – : West Yellowstone, Montana – March 1, 2023

Reporter:brandiniron

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 49″- 111″

Date of Report: March 1, 2023

Area Report:

News and Reports:

Make the Brandin’ Iron Inn your place to stay and receive a discount on your room when you mention Snow Tracks

Snowmobile Information:

Stop in at the Chamber to purchase your Montana and Idaho trail permits.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – March 1, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: March 1, 2023

Area Report:

Washburn County snowmobile trails still remain open at this time. Area Clubs & County Staff are reporting fair conditions after the weekend. The rainy weather received through most of the day on Monday has covered most of the trails in ice. There is snow in the forecast for Wednesday, and we hope that will help with the overall conditions of the trails. 

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – March 1, 2023

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8″ +

Date of Report: March 1, 2023

Area Report:

We did get around 6″ of new snow on Monday.  It didn’t have a lot of moisture, but it was better than the real fluffy stuff we got last week.  Trails were grooming out nicely.  It’s still not sticking to trails as much as we’d like, so your skis will still be riding on ice, especially in the corners.

Yesterday brought us temps in the upper 30s with sunshine, so we did lose some snow cover.    There is another 2″ – 4″ forecast today and possibly turning to sleet before it’s over.  This could help improve trail conditions before the warmer temps & sun come back later in the week and into the weekend.

There were two more fatalities in northern WI over this past weekend.  Please be careful out there!  Approach every corner with the assumption that you’re going to meet another rider.  This season is soon coming to an end.  Let’s make sure every single rider gets to go home to their families.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 1, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Varied snow cover over ice. – More snow today

Date of Report: March 1, 2023

Area Report:

March 1 2023 6:12 –  23 degrees – High 31

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Trails Good but still very icy underneath

Trails are a mixed bag as the evil sun was out yesterday. The end of February into March brings days where the sun is out longer. Going to SNOW today cloudy most of the day. Forecast is for 2-4 inches. 

Wasn’t able to ride yesterday.  Spoke to a couple that did ride yesterday.   Took Trail 10/13 south out of town riding Alt 13S to Three Lakes. In Three Lakes took TL 11 to TL 5 north which connects to the 9Mile trail that intersects with Eagle River 10 that heads west into Eagle River.  Reported Alt 13S was in “great shape”. 10 had some burn through from the sun.  That section is on the north side of the road.  Then rode through town on 10/13 heading north & picked up 17N to Phelps which they said was “in fabulous shape”! 

Touch up grooming last night with the groomer leaving the barn on Trail 10W/13N heading north to the Trail 17N intersection.   Heading northeast on Trail 17N to Trail 1 that runs to Eagle Lake trail.

Please remember:

When you come upon a group of sleds in front of you on the trail.  Passing them can get you in trouble.   Last time out I saw several groups ride up to other groups.  The entire group passed the group they come upon.  Not a good idea.  By the time the last sled passes a sled could be coming from the other direction.

Remember as you ride & meet a groomer the equipment is NOT able to leave the trail due to it’s weight.  Pull over & stop.  Wait for direction from the driver.  Give ’em a thumbs up.  They groom so we can ride!

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are still marked.  With the sun  surface slush will form on the deep SNOW.

Take The Pledge, Protect Snowmobiling access for today’s and future snowmobilers (snowmobilerspledge.com)

THINK COLD!!!  Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! 

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Trail Updates

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES EVENTS  – Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Ride s– 9:30am-3:00pm.  Meet on Trail 10/13 in town at the Railroad Depot – To be sure the rides a “go” check out Sno-Eagles.org 

March 4 – Mules UpNorth – Chef Rene’s at the Eagle River Inn – 6pm-9pm
March 7 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
March 16 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting & Annual Election – 6pm – Eagle Waters Resort – Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd
April 1 – Groom to Ride Raffle Drawing & Bucket Raffle – 1pm – WCDC – Hwy 45N
Check out www.eagleriver.org for more area events – lots of hockey at the ERRA Sports Arena on 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 County.  Has all trail alerts. 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
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 28, 2023

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-16″

Date of Report: February 28, 2023

Area Report:

We have skipped grooming Monday and Tuesday. We will be out Wednesday night as the night temps drop to help set the trails up. The 7″ of snow we got was little heavier than last big snow. And with the warmer temps and the sun out all day Tuesday, it added moisture to the snow to help pack it in. 

Took a short ride around Conover today and the less traveled trails like the D loop from K West around to W Buckatabon Rd was good. Trail along K West had more traffic and beat down. Trail 13 north to Heartlake Rd wasn’t bad. A few spots were sun was hitting the trail took a hit. Cemetery Trail was great. Road crossings and road routes are pretty bare right now.

There is more snow in the forecast for Wednesday-1-2″ possible. 

News and Reports:

  • A reminder to ride between the orange blazers. Be careful in corners as there is an ice layer under the snow. Ride Right ➡️ Ride Safe.
  • 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.

Snowmobile Information:

Our annual Poker Run  ends on March 4th.  Draw party is March 4th at Twin Lake Pub. No need to be present to win.

March 17 – Fundraiser at Club 45. Annual St. Patricks Day Corned Beef dinner. Money raised at this benefit go to the Sno-Buddies for trail maintenance. Come out and enjoy a Corned Beef dinner provided by the Payne Family.