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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 5, 2018

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Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Hard base but need fresh snow

Date of Report: January 5, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN
FAIR TO POOR EARLY RIDING CONDITION
FRESH SNOW WANTED

Overcast day in Eagle River.  High of 3 today.  Perfect weather to build the Ice Castle!

Groomers back out on the trails last night.  Here are the trails groomed:

  • Trails west – 70W
  • Trails west & south – 7N/17S/13S
  • Kathan Inn area west
  • Trails north & northwest – 13N, 10W, 7S
  • Trails north & northeast – 17N

On the Sno-Eagles Trail Map what was Alt13 or 13a is now Trail 3.  That is it’s new number.  This is the trail heading south to Three Lakes.

Trail 1N has a logging operation in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake.

Wisconsin River Trail – 10W/13N is now being groomed but it is icy and rough in spots.  Same for Manske Swamp – 3N.  No surface slush as of yesterday.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are now both marked and officially open.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  Reminder the Catfish Lake Loop to Lumpy’s is NO LONGER a trail.

If you are riding zip on over to the “grade” to check the progress of the building of the ICE CASTLE!!!!  When complete it will be along side the trail where it runs by the Historic Railroad Grade.  Check out this link Eagle River Ice Castle to check on progress if you aren’t up here!

Keep Dancin!  The trails really need more SNOW!

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

January – Every Wednesday & Thursday – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome.

  • 9 – Board of Directors Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame
  • 12-14 – Vintage Snowmobile Races at the Derby Track
  • 18 – Member meeting – Eagle River Inn
  • 18-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • 27 – Saturday Night Out – Nutty Squirrel
  • 1/31-2/2 – Week Day Ride-Away

The 2018 Sno-Eagles Club Membership snowmobile trip is planned for Wed., Jan. 31 to Fri. Feb. 2. (with a possible extension to Montreal, WI on Fri., Sat. and Sun. if there is interest). We are re-scheduling the trip that was melted out last year. Destination: Konteka Black Bear Resort, White Pine, MI. This is a small resort with a bar & bowling alley. It’s about a 100 mile ride from Eagle River. Mark your calendars now for this fun event. This is a 3 day snowmobile ride (or drive) to a destination for fun, friendship, and lots of silliness with fellow Sno-Eagles members. Event Chairs, Marv & Carol Radloff have reserved all of the rooms at the Resort for SnoEagles. Call 906-885-5170 to reserve your room. Do it soon before all the rooms have been spoken for.  The final date to reserve under the room block is January 6, 2018.  After that you are at the whim of other sledders. WHEN THEY’RE GONE – THEY’RE GONE. Call Carol at 715-479-5153 for more details.

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 – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2018

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Variable

Date of Report: January 4, 2018

Area Report:

The sustained cold temperatures have helped freeze down swamps and get a solid base, but now we just need more snow! Traffic over the holiday weekend has left some trails with thin spots and even some rocks sticking out so be alert. There is still some great riding to be had, the detailed club reports are below.

 

Namakagon Trail Groomers: As of Tuesday, 1/2/18, all trails are groomed with a 3-4 in. base. Trails are in fair to good condition! All swamps have been groomed at this point so we are over the hump as for freeze up! NTG would like all the sledders that went out and run down the swamps. Our Operators continue to do a Great job with the limited amount of snow! Hopefully with the few inches in the forecast the trails will get even better!

 

We do have a detour on trail 90 between Old Grade and Federal Rd. due to logging, Follow the signs.

 We also have a trail closure of trail 70 and trail 73 due to trespass issues! Trail 70 East is closed at Randysek Rd. Randysek Rd. is a route north to Spruce St. East to the alley by the lumber yard. South will take you to the stations, café and stores of Cable. Trail 73 South is closed at Cty Hwy M. North will take you toward Drummond on trail 73. Please Stay on the Trails as marked and Respect Private Property! Ride safe and enjoy.

 

Drummond Snojacks: All trails are in the process of being groomed before the weekend. Trail conditions are good to fair in spots after heavy use over the holidays. There is a reroute of trail #4 north of Mason due to a change of land ownership. New signs are being placed closing off previous trail route over private property and directing traffic to use Brown Road to Roy Anderson Road then back on to trail heading east towards Sanborn. This adds approximately 1.5 miles of road route. Be alert for and observe these changes. The stick trail is now up on Lake Owen.

 

Here is a detailed report received last Sunday by one of our club members that travels our trails extensively. Trail 63 towards otter bay: Good shape but still some helmet slapped.  I cut a few but there were many more. Trail 7 out to 31: Good base but heavy traffic causing large rocks to surface.  It was much better on Christmas weekend. Needs snow. Trail 31: Good base. Trail 61: Good base, needs snow. Trail 6 to Flying Eagle: Needs snow.  Road is covered with hard pack and ice.  Sled runs hot because not enough loose snow for cooling.  Trail 63 to Grand View: Good base, but needs more snow. 

 

Barnes Barnestormers: All trails are in fair to good conditions, with the exception of Trail 31S which is in poor condition, use extreme caution, beaver dam wash out approximately 4 miles north of Seeley Fire Lane. All trails were groomed earlier this week with grooming operations continuing today, 1/3/18, lack of snow will be an issue for future grooming. 

 

Bayfield County Snowmobile Alliance – Iron River Area: Iron River will be grooming both Thursday and Friday, 1/4/18 & 1/5/18, if conditions allow. Snow is starting to thin out south of Hwy 2 in Iron River and on Tri County Corridor towards Brule. 

 

Use of Flag Rd (trail 3) is not recommended at this time due to logging operations. Detour as follows;

Trail 3 to junction of Battle Axe Rd/Flag Rd. Continue on Battle Axe Rd (beware of trucks hauling and poor route conditions) to trail 43. At Y intersection take trail 66 to trail 3 again and continue to Port Wing or stay on 43 to Herbster/Valhalla area. 

 

Washburn Valhallers: Trail 13 South from Washburn to Tri-County Corridor was groomed on Tuesday, January 2nd and remains in good condition with only a couple bare spots.  A few inches of fresh snow this morning (January 3) will help.  A bit more snow predicted this week and we will regroom by the weekend.  Trail 13 North from Washburn to Valhalla was also groomed on Tuesday, January 2nd.  This trail is also in good condition with more snow north of town.  The additional snow today and this week will allow us to re-groom later in the week, prior to the weekend.  Happy New Year to all…..let it snow!!!!  

 

WAINO- Northwest corner of the County: Trail 1 has been panned and groomed to south road in Orienta. We stopped there because of the lack of snow and the road had been plowed. In the meantime more snow has fallen and Jeff will hit the trail as soon as it warms up a bit.

 

Closures:

  • Trail 1 near Port Wing: Due to a new round of heavy logging on private property, the portion of snowmobile 1 from highway 13 east of Port Wing to Touve RD. will be closed until further notice. At this time there is no viable reroute.
  • Trail 63 in the Cable Area: Trail 63 just south of the intersection with Trail 70 south of the town of Cable is closed until further notice.

 

ReReoutes:

  • Trail 13 outside Washburn, follow signs. Permanent reroute.
  • Trail 4 east of Mason, follow signs. Seasonal reroute for now, includes road routes.
  • Trail 70 south of Cable, follow signs. Seasonal reroute for now, includes road routes.

 

Logging Activity

  • Trail 40 Southeast of Port Wing is currently being frozen down in preparation for a logging operation.
  • Trail 1 between Cornucopia and Bayfield near Henkens Road has an active logging operation. They are logging off the trail and using the trail as a haul route so use caution.
  • Trail 51 south of Cornucopia near Jodi road is being frozen down in preparation for a logging operation.

Trail Report – : Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 4, 2018

Reporter:ironsnowshoe

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: about 6 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2018

Area Report:

All three groomers went out today in an effort to fill in the holes and ruts.

Most areas need more snow so, we will rate this as early season riding.

Gates are all open for you, but again I repeat…we need 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 – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 4, 2018

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2018

Area Report:

Conover trails continue to be in Fair condition.  Cold temps for the past two weeks have kept trails OK.  We could use more snow to freshen things up.  As always, ride right, ride safe and keep the track side down!!

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – January 4, 2018

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 8

Date of Report: January 4, 2018

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions – Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Snowfall Depth: 8 inches 

Snowmobile Trails 

Ely Area Lakes & Trails: With the subzero temperatures, many of the lakes and wetlands are gaining ice at a rapid pace.  Please continue to use caution while crossing areas of ice – lakes, ponds, wetlands or rivers.  Areas may still have thin ice due to fast moving waters, underground springs, etc.  Test ice all the way to your destination to ensure safe travel.  Fall Lake is all staked. East and West of the Power Dam with Thin Ice signs and also staked from 13 Corners to Longbranch and to Cedar Lake Portage. No trails are groomed in these areas. 

Echo Trail: No trails are groomed or staked in this area.  

Taconite Trail: Snow – 6-12” depth  Base – 1-2”  Groomed – partially  Condition – poor   The Taconite is currently groomed from Tower to the Arrowhead State Trail junction and is in poor condition.  We are anticipating grooming to Ely if snow conditions allow.  

 Arrowhead Trail: Snow – 10-16” depth  Base –1-3”  Groomed – partially  Condition – fair  The Arrowhead is groomed to the Olson Road just north of the Cook Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trail and is in fair condition.  We will continue grooming north to Melgeorges in the next couple of days and further as conditions allow.  Also beware of and slow down for logging activity in throughout the trail. 

Putnam-Fishing Lakes Trail: Base – 1”  Groomed – no   Condition – poor  The trail remains ungroomed and rough due to low snow conditions.  Be aware of rocks and frozen ruts in sections throughout the trail. 

Lake Vermilion State Park and Soudan Underground Mine State Park: Snow 6-12”, Base – 0”, Condition – poor, no grooming 

Tomahawk Trail & Local Trail Sections: Snow 8” depth, Base – 0”  Groomed – no  Condition – poor  Trail is cleared from Ely to Mattila Shelter.  Groomer reports that there are pressure ridges on the lakes – use extreme caution if traveling on lakes with a snowmobile.  Mud Creek is packed but not groomed.  Crews are working on the trail between Mattila Shelter and Isabella hoping to have it cleared by Friday.   Some area lakes are staked and crews hope to complete staking next week.  If you are willing to help with trail cleaning or other maintenance, please contact the Ely Igloo Club. 

Stony Spur & Taconite Spur:  These sections will be groomed sometime over the weekend.  More snow is needed to groom from the Taconite Spur to the Ridge. 

For all trails, use caution due to spots with low snow, rocks, and frozen ruts.  There are active logging operations on multiple sections of the trails.  Please travel at appropriate speeds and stay to the right. 

 

Snowmobile Information:

2018 Northland 300 Snowmobiling for Special Olympics  January 24-28, 2018  Join us for a fantastic fundraiser that benefits the athletes of Special Olympics.  Rides are based out of the Grand Ely Lodge.  For more details, visit www.northland300.org.  Details regarding fees and fundraising available at website.  Fees: Visit website for details

FunRun Snowmobile Event January 27, 2018 All Day  Come join in on the fun at this year’s Annual Fun Run Snowmobile ride in the Ely Area. Participants travel by car or snowmobile to check points in Ely, Babbitt and Tower for chances to win prizes. Hundreds of great prizes!  Money raised goes to support Snowmobile Trails in the Ely, Babbitt, and Tower area. Visit our Facebook page for additional details.

Ely Winter Fest February 1 – 11, 2018  Ten days of winter fun in Ely.  Snow carvings in the park, art in merchant windows, food, music, winter sports and many other events.  Fun for the entire family.  Don’t miss out on this spectacular annual event!  Click on the “More Information” button below to access the event website.  Most events are free – see website for details on specific events and fees.

Pink Ribbon Riders 12th Annual Minnesota Snow Run February 23-24, 2018 Join us for the 12th Minnesota Snow Run fund raiser hosted by the Pink Ribbon Riders.  Funds raised provide direct financial assistance to breast cancer patients.  Multiple participation levels.  Registration fee.  Open to men and women.  Grand Ely Lodge  400 N Pioneer Road, Ely, MN, 55731

WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race  February 25, 2018 | All Day  A premier mid-distance sled dog race spanning 65 miles through northern Minnesota’s State Trail system.  The WolfTrack Classic is known for it unrelenting hills that test the stamina of mushers and dogs across the scenic north woods terrain.  Join mushers following the race at the Awards Banquet.  All events are open to the public.  Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available.  Please contact planners at volunteer@wolftrackclassic.com.

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 4, 2018

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-12 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2018

Area Report:

Report by Barry Hopkins- Snowmobile Club President

Our trails are fair to good. I would probably really lean closer to good. We groomed last night and our trails are flat. Maybe 2″ snow Tuesday night and it’s snowing lightly today. Trail #11 from Winchester to Wakefield is now open. Trail 11 is a bit rough in spots, but that should improve with some snow. We continue to hear good things from the riders. Have fun and ride safe!

News and Reports:

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast Fundraiser
Sunday, January 14, 2018
8:00 A.M. to Noon
Location: Ye Olde Shillelagh Irish Pub – 14202 Tower Rd.

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Breakfast/Guns and Roses Drawing
Sunday, February 4, 2018
8:00 A.M. to Noon
Location: The Pea Patch – Downtown Hwy W.
Breakfast at The Pea Patch. Drawing for Guns and Roses Raffle at noon.

Sno-Skeeter Snowmobile Winter Rendezvous
Saturday, February 17, 2018
9:30am to 6:30pm
Location: Rest Lake Park – Hwy W
The area’s biggest ice fishing contest with prizes awarded in 8 categories, sponsored by the Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club. Ice fishing contest runs from 10:30am until 5:30pm, with more chances to win raffle prizes if you pre-register at Townline Sports or Lakeland True Value. Tent opens at 9:30am for registration. Opening ceremony begins at 10am. Ice fishing awards at 6pm. This family event has activities for all: kid’s games, free groomer rides, racing and photos with the “Famous Klements Racing Sausages” and live music.

Food and refreshments are served in a 40’ x 40’ heated tent and raffle items including: ice auger, ice shack, generator, snowmobile and many more items.

Stay for the event’s finale – spectacular fireworks over frozen Rest Lake.

Dress accordingly, this event is held on Rest Lake just off of Rest Lake Park’s boat landing on Hwy W, 1/4 mile north of Manitowish Waters. Parking is available in the Rest Lake Parking Lot.

Snowmobile Information:

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters snowmobile club was founded in 1968 and is one of the oldest snowmobile clubs in existence today in Wisconsin. Located in the very northwest corner of Vilas county, Manitowish Waters , Wisconsin - Snowmobiling Conditions & NewsManitowish Waters borders the Lake Superior snow-belt country. With average snowfalls of 150 inches and over 25 miles of professionally groomed trails, the area is one of Vilas County’s top winter vacation areas.

The Manitowish Waters trail system is a unique hub network directly linking into 5 other trail systems. With Minocqua/Woodruff to our south, St. Germain/Eagle River to our southeast, Lake Gogebic to our north, Presque Isle/Winchester to our northeast, Mercer and Hurley to our northwest and Lac du Flambeau/Price County to our west, our area residents and guests can choose from a variety of daily or overnight destinations for scenic riding with excellent pit stops along the way.

The Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters maintain an active grooming schedule for the area’s trail system. Coordinated efforts with the surrounding communities provide continuous smoothly-groomed trails in this northwest sector. The Sno-Skeeters own and operate some of the newest grooming equipment on the market today. Support the club by attending their special events or contributing to the “trail pigs” at local establishments along the trails. Or show your support by becoming a member!

Enjoy, and please ride responsibly and safely!

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 4, 2018

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8 to 10 inches (+/-) in the woods

Date of Report: January 4, 2018

Area Report:

All of our trails were groomed last night. Everything is flat and averages out fair to good throughout our system. We did get an inch or two of fresh snow. It was pretty fluffy but anything is better than nothing!!! It would be great if we got some wetter snow – something we can really form a better base with. We are doing what we can with what we have to work with!!!

Most area lakes are marked – please stay by the markers when you cross. If you come up on a lake that is not marked – do not cross. Areas of slush can come and go, so please always be cautious and ready for anything. Spots where there was a slushy spot  but it is now frozen can be extremely rough.  Please use caution on any lake you cross.

 

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.

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 – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 4, 2018

Letsrideexpo.com

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Hard base with snow but thin

Date of Report: January 4, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN
FAIR TO POOR EARLY RIDING CONDITION

Overcast morning with 4 for a high today.  70% chance of SNOW Saturday night into Sunday Morning.  Trails can really use some fresh SNOW.  So Do the Snow Dance! No grooming last night into this morning.

  • On the Sno-Eagles Trail Map what was Alt13 or 13a is now Trail 3.  That is it’s new number.  This is the trail heading south to Three Lakes
  • On Trail 1N there is logging in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake Trail
  • 10W/13N aka Wisconsin River Trail while it is groomed it is still rough & even icy in spots.  Slow down in there
  • 3N aka Manske Swamp is also groomed but rough so slow down there too.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are now both marked and officially open.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  Reminder the Catfish Lake Loop to Lumpy’s is NO LONGER a trail.

If you are riding zip on over to the “grade” to check the progress of the building of the ICE CASTLE!!!!  When complete it will be along side the trail where it runs by the Historic Railroad Grade.  Check out this link Eagle River Ice Castle to check on progress if you aren’t up here!

Keep Dancin!  The trails really need more SNOW!

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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:

January – Every Wednesday & Thursday – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome.  Guided Trail Ride today at 9am!!!!

  • 9 – Board of Directors Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame
  • 12-14 – Vintage Snowmobile Races at the Derby Track
  • 18 – Member meeting – Eagle River Inn
  • 18-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • 27 – Saturday Night Out – Nutty Squirrel
  • 1/31-2/2 – Week Day Ride-Away

The 2018 Sno-Eagles Club Membership snowmobile trip is planned for Wed., Jan. 31 to Fri. Feb. 2. (with a possible extension to Montreal, WI on Fri., Sat. and Sun. if there is interest). We are re-scheduling the trip that was melted out last year. Destination: Konteka Black Bear Resort, White Pine, MI. This is a small resort with a bar & bowling alley. It’s about a 100 mile ride from Eagle River. Mark your calendars now for this fun event. This is a 3 day snowmobile ride (or drive) to a destination for fun, friendship, and lots of silliness with fellow Sno-Eagles members. Event Chairs, Marv & Carol Radloff have reserved all of the rooms at the Resort for SnoEagles. Call 906-885-5170 to reserve your room. Do it soon before all the rooms have been spoken for.  The final date to reserve under the room block is January 6, 2018.  After that you are at the whim of other sledders. WHEN THEY’RE GONE – THEY’RE GONE. Call Carol at 715-479-5153 for more details.

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 – : Lake Gogebic, Michigan – January 3, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: January 3, 2018

Area Report:

Lake Gogebic Trail Report

Forecast for the next few days is calling for single digits for highs and below zero for our lows with snow for the next 4 days and a foot predicted by Friday.    Looking outside – it appears that we might just get dumped tonight as it is snowing pretty hard right now.   The cold temps are doing a good job firming up the wet spots, but as you may have seen on the Gogebic Area Groomers Facebook page, we still have some places that still are wet (8 West).  

Overall, trail conditions are very good to fair, with the good to excellent being in the Bergland area and North and the fair trails with thin snow coverage are those on the south end of the Lake.   We are hoping that this snow help us out on the South end.  

Trail highlights as of 1/2/18:

  • Trail 13 North of Bergland is reported as very good – twice the snow and base as the South end of the Lake.
  • Trail 1 going South from White Pine is also reported as very good.
  • Corridor Trail 1 & 8 North of Bergland is rough and Trail 1 on west side of lake Gogebic going south.
  • Trail 102 has had a lot of traffic but will be groomed tonight
  • Trail 8 west of M64 we had a groomer go through last week – please be patient as we get this back in shape.
  • Groomer was out on Trail 13 and there is little base and conditions are reported as fair.
  • Trail 1 North of West Shore Resort is closed because of logging.  
  • Riders are out on the Lake – use caution as riders begin to develop travel patterns.

Call for availability – weekends are selling out – weekdays are a great option!!

Jim & MB

906-575-3557

 

 

Trail Report – : Bergland, Michigan – January 3, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: January 3, 2018

Area Report:

Welcome to the winter of 2018 – a season to remember for sure!  

Forecast for the next few days is calling for single digits for highs and below zero for our lows with snow for the next 4 days and a foot predicted by Friday.    Looking outside – it appears that we might just get dumped tonight as it is snowing pretty hard right now.   The cold temps are doing a good job firming up the wet spots, but as you may have seen on the Gogebic Area Groomers Facebook page, we still have some places that still are wet (8 West).  

Overall, trail conditions are very good to fair, with the good to excellent being in the Bergland area and North and the fair trails with thin snow coverage are those on the south end of the Lake.   We are hoping that this snow help us out on the South end.  

Trail highlights as of 1/2/18:

  • Trail 13 North of Bergland is reported as very good – twice the snow and base as the South end of the Lake.
  • Trail 1 going South from White Pine is also reported as very good.
  • Corridor Trail 1 & 8 North of Bergland is rough and Trail 1 on west side of lake Gogebic going south.
  • Trail 102 has had a lot of traffic but will be groomed tonight
  • Trail 8 west of M64 we had a groomer go through last week – please be patient as we get this back in shape.
  • Groomer was out on Trail 13 and there is little base and conditions are reported as fair.
  • Trail 1 North of West Shore Resort is closed because of logging.  
  • Riders are out on the Lake – use caution as riders begin to develop travel pattern

That’s it for now – call us for availability – check out our weekday rates!!!

906-575-3557

Jim & MB