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Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 19, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Base in most areas holding except wide open areas

Date of Report: February 19, 2017

Area Report:

Trail Conditions Poor

Crazy weather marches on.  Hit 50 yesterday.  And the snow continues to melt.

Trail Boss Brian reports that “all grooming has been suspended until weather permits”.

Here’s a report from the trail from one rider:

We rode Alt 13S to Three Lakes and stopped at Sportsmans’ to visit Joe & Lisa. It’s a little warm.  Trails were a lot smoother than we expected but lack of snow creates issues.  There were some muddy open spots close to Sportsmans’ in a big open area.  On the way back still mostly smooth but the evil sun is doing a lot of damage.

Another posted this photo in the Alvin/Nelma area yesterday.  Alvin/Nelma is east & a bit north of Phelps & west & a bit north of Eagle River trails.

Both Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are safe by the orange reflective barrels. Surface slush. Stay by the barrels as there can be danger out there.

 

 

Keep Doin’ The Snow Dance! And For Heavens Sake…THINK COLD!

See Ya On The Trails Soon I Hope!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 – Early AM with more updates should conditions changes dictate.

News and Reports:

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, this Saturday, February 25, 2017 at TrackSide.

  • $2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
  • Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.
  • Meet AWSC Miss Snowflake Erica Keehn!

SNO-EAGLES SNO HUNT – January 13-February 28, 2017 – for more information contact Dave Mrczynski at 715.891.8584.

  • A fun snowmobile scavenger hunt with bonus point & prizes
  • Register at local businesses

SNO (Saturday Night Out) – Cocktails 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm

  • February 25 – 12 Pines Restaurant on Townline Rd off of Trail 10E
  • March 25 – Catch 22 on Hwy 70E/Trail 10E about 5 miles from Eagle River.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – No Trail Rides this week

  • Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
  • 9am departure

MONTHLY MEETINGS – 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

  • March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
  • April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS – 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

  • January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

Snowmobile Information:

DNR Registration, $30 Trail Pass information

AWSC $10 Trail Pass information

Trail Report: Conover, Wisconsin – February 18, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8″ & melting fast

Date of Report: February 18, 2017

Area Report:

We have hit mid 50’s with sunshine both Friday & Saturday. All exposed areas took a beating, road crossings and most road routes are bare. I’m rating the trails poor with some areas unridable and some wooded areas fair.

Vilas trails are technically open but I can only advise staying off the trails. Lakes are OK but slushy, stay by the barrels. Temps are forecast in the 40’s & 50’s until Thursday with a cool down and then snow on Friday/Saturday. 

All grooming operations are suspended until the weather changes.

News and Reports:

It crossed my mind that for those of you that have never snowmobiled in Vilas or surrounding, it is unlike areas further south. We really have nearly zero farm field crossings. Most riding is in the woods, some trails are on old rail grades & there are lots of lake crossings. But, be prepared to travel a distance to the next stop, especially along the northern portions of the county. Food is hard to find on Tuesdays, carry a snack.

Please stay on the trails; Trespassing is the fastest way to loose trails. Don’t forget you need a WI trail permit to ride the state’s groomed trail system. Aggressive riding causes more trail damage than slower, less aggressive riding. Ride right & be safe.

Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – February 18, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Need Snow

Date of Report: February 18, 2017

Area Report:

There just isn’t much good I can report as the weather forecasts were correct and warm weather hit the area yesterday. There is good riding where the trails are shaded by the woods but getting there requires riding over a lot of slop and dirt.There is a lot of bare pavement on road routes. Lakes are slushy. Stay by the barrels when crossing.

The forecast is calling for the same warm weather until next Thursday when a cool down is supposed to start. Then on Friday, the prognosticators are calling for 5 to 8 inches. That certainly is not a guarantee as too many storms, as they get closer, can track more to the north or south than anticipated. We’ll keep an eye on that one.

News and Reports:

***We have a fundraiser tomorrow, February 19th, at Vinchi’s Hillside. Beginning at 4pm and ending at 8pm – the proceeds from any pizza purchased go to the Barnstormers. A huge THANK YOU in advance to Jim & Nancy!!!

***A new fundraiser for this season is the Barnstormers Poker Run – 50/50 3-place Raffle to help support our trails. Tickets will be available at businesses listed below and are $5. 2000 tickets will be available for sale. Possible cash prizes of up to $2500, $1500, and $1000 if all tickets are sold. Tickets will be available starting in December at Sayner Pub, Stillwaters, Vinchi’s, Weber’s, Mar-li’s, Patti’s Murmuring Waters, and Fibbers

Please click here for Barnstormers events!

Click here to join or renew your membership with the Barnstormers

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 18, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Still base

Date of Report: February 18, 2017

Area Report:

Trail Conditions Poor

Man oh man what crazy weather.  Hit 50 yesterday.  And the snow continues to melt.

Trail Boss Brian reports that “all grooming has been suspended until weather permits”.

Here’s a report from the trail from a rider:

We rode Alt 13S to Three Lakes and stopped at Sportsmans’ to visit Joe & Lisa. It’s a little warm.  Trails were a lot smoother than we expected but lack of snow creates issues.  There were some muddy open spots close to Sportsmans’ in a big open area.  On the way back still mostly smooth but the evil sun is doing a lot of damage.

Both Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are safe by the orange reflective barrels. Surface slush. Stay by the barrels as there can be danger out there.

Keep Doin’ The Snow Dance! And For Heavens Sake…THINK COLD!

See Ya On The Trails Soon I Hope!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 – Early AM with more updates should conditions changes dictate.

News and Reports:

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, February 25, 2017 at TrackSide.

  • $2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
  • Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.

SNO-EAGLES SNO HUNT – January 13-February 28, 2017 – for more information contact Dave Mrczynski at 715.891.8584.

  • A fun snowmobile scavenger hunt with bonus point & prizes
  • Register at local businesses

SNO (Saturday Night Out) – Cocktails 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm

  • February 25 – 12 Pines Restaurant on Townline Rd off of Trail 10E
  • March 25 – Catch 22 on Hwy 70E/Trail 10E about 5 miles from Eagle River.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES

  • Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
  • 9am departure

MONTHLY MEETINGS – 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

  • February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
  • March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
  • April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS – 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

  • January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

Snowmobile Information:

DNR Registration, $30 Trail Pass information

AWSC $10 Trail Pass information

Trail Report: Rhinelander, Wisconsin – February 17, 2017

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: getting thin

Date of Report: February 17, 2017

Area Report:

It is amazing what a day of full sun and 53 degrees will do.  From trails that were just rode yesterday, to tonight the conditions have significantly degraded.  The exposed trails are snirty with bare spots now.  The road crossings are bare.  I’m sure there are some good spots to ride, but there will be poor spots on most any trail route.

The corners are becoming blown out and icy.  The groomers have been parked to preserve the base that’s out there.

The only positive spin I can put on it, is there is still 5 weeks left in the season, we may be able to salvage some of it with cold and snow in the future. 

The on

Trail Report: Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – February 17, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-4″

Date of Report: February 17, 2017

Area Report:

Trail’s in Sugar Camp trail system are in fair/ poor conditions. As of 2-17-17 all grooming has been stopped 2 preserve the base. Temps are predicted to be around 50 degrees the next few days and rain. If you attempt to ride use caution in corners as they are very icy out of the sun lakes are safe yet but will become very slushy.