Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 2 to 4 inches
Date of Report: December 12, 2016
Snow Cover: 2 to 4 inches
Date of Report: December 12, 2016
Trail Report: Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 12, 2016
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Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – December 12, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4 inches average
Date of Report: December 12, 2016
Area Report:
Vilas County State Funded trails officially open at noon – this Thursday – 12/15/2016. Lakes will not even be close to safe. STAY OFF!!! Please don’t go by the ice fishermen on the bay of Big Arbor Vitae. Those guys would be out there if there was a floating piece of paper to stand on!!!
Until we get significant snowfall – trails will be in early season condition. It will be hit & miss. There will be ruts and holes that need more snow to be able to fill them. Some areas will be decent. Caution is always advised.
Slow down and ride another day!!!
News and Reports:
Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 12, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 8-10
Date of Report: December 12, 2016
Area Report:
We had fresh snowfall of 8-10 inches over the weekend! THE STATE FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IN VILAS COUNTY WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT NOON ON THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER, 2016 FOR THE SEASON. Please be advised that trails are not in mid-season form but in early season condition and riders may encounter rough or closed segments. Slow down and be aware that trail conditions can change quickly. Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water. DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED. Think Snow!!
News and Reports:
Join us for these upcoming events: December 28:Between the Holidays Community Celebration January 7: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry January 15: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast February 17 – 18: 9th Annual Frozen Tozen For travel information and maps, visit boulderjct.org or call the Chamber at 1-800-GO-MUSKY.
Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 12, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 6 + or – inches
Date of Report: December 12, 2016
Area Report:
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NEWS RELEASE / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
DATE: 12 December, 2016
TO: News Media and Other Parties of Interest
FROM: Dale Mayo, Vilas County Parks & Recreation Administrator
RE: Vilas County Snowmobile Trails Opening Date
THE STATE FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IN VILAS COUNTY WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT NOON ON THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER, 2016 FOR THE SEASON. Please be advised that trails are not in mid-season form but in early season condition and riders may encounter rough or closed segments. Slow down and be aware that trail conditions can change quickly. Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water. DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED.
As always, please check with your local chambers or snowmobile clubs for current conditions.
Eagle River area saw about 5-6 inches new SNOW & now the COLD moves in! Here’s to a great season that starts Thursday, December 15 at noon!
See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
News and Reports:
MONTHLY MEETINGS 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!
- December 15 – Christmas Party at Eddie B’s White Spruce – No meeting (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
- January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
- 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)
- December 13
- January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES
- Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
- 9am departure
RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS
- $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.
Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – December 11, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4 inches avg
Date of Report: December 11, 2016
Area Report:
Please stay tuned for our trails to officially open. At this point they will NOT open tomorrow (12-12-2016). Please remember: when a target date is announced in advance of our trail opening, it is always followed with “conditions permitting”. Currently what we have on the ground, if it were to be panned, would not leave a decent trail. It would end up hit & miss and actually – mostly miss – with a lot of rough sections which would be dangerous to ride. The northern part of the county does have more snow than the southern part.
At least speaking for the southern part of this county, it is just as well that we don’t have a lot of snow on the ground. It was a wet fall and we need the forecasted sub-zero cold for the following week to freeze up wet areas of our trail beds. Too much early snow prevents the trail beds from freezing.
As I already mentioned in a different post: Most area lakes have frozen over. However, it will be sometime before any are marked with a crossing. Until the crossing is marked – NEVER EVER cross or go out onto the ice!!!
Stay tuned for an announcement of when our trails will OFFICIALLY open! Another target date will be announced soon!
News and Reports:
Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 11, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4 inches on average
Date of Report: December 11, 2016
Area Report:
Vilas County Snowmobile Trails Are Currently Closed
11 CLUBS OF VILAS COUNTY WILL DECIDE TOMORROW ON THEIR INDIVIDUAL CLUBS OPENING DATE.
Snow today in Eagle River! 3-4 inches of SNOW in the forecast! Today & tomorrow highs near or just above 20. Then we head into the deep freeze. Single digits during the day & below zero at night. This just what is needed to keep freezing up the trails.
Right now the Trail Boss has enlisted snowmobiles to run back & forth over wet areas to move the freeze up along by compressing the snow & slush. Reports this is working.
Should have a target date for Sno-Eagles, Inc. trail opening sometime tomorrow.
Keep THINKING COLD and yes Do the Snow Dance!
GO PACK GO!
See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
News and Reports:
MONTHLY MEETINGS 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!
- December 15 – Christmas Party at Eddie B’s White Spruce – No meeting (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
- January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
- 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)
- December 13
- January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES
- Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
- 9am departure
RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS
- $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.
Trail Report: Conover, Wisconsin – December 10, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4″
Date of Report: December 10, 2016
Area Report:
Trails are closed until at least December 12th in Vilas County. Trail inspections have been taking place the past several days and a decision to open or not will be made Monday. Most area lakes are now ice covered but far from safe.
News and Reports:
I had posted some trail updates in my last report but they were lost in the Snowtracks format change. Here they are again:
Trail numbers near town have been changed to more accurately follow traffic flows thru the area. The 2016-2017 map shows the new numbering. If you have doubt, follow the signs.
There was a miserable “S” curve & hill at the west end of our WI River bridge along Hwy K. It was bad on a sled & worse in a groomer. That curve is now gone & hopefully the straight hill will be less icy.
The intersection just East of the town park area to head South to Eagle River has been moved about 1/4 mile closer (west) to town. Coming from the East you will see closed gates where you used to turn, don’t panic. Signs have been moved too.
The trail to Twin Haven & the lake was rerouted to align with the next phase of the Conover/Phelps bike trail. New map & signs show the change.
Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 10, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 2-5 inches. Last snow Lake Effect
Date of Report: December 10, 2016
Area Report:
Vilas County Snowmobile Trails Are Currently Closed
***TRAILS WILL OPEN DECEMBER 12- SNOW & WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMITTING***
Parks & Recreation Administrator, Dale Mayo, will finish inspecting today, Saturday, December 10. He will contact all 11 Clubs Monday morning, December 12 for individual area conditions for each Club. Stay tuned for an announcement. Trails are officially sanctioned & given the ok to open by Vilas County. Shouldn’t be too long now. Safety First!
COLD temps have moved into Eagle River. High today of 12 degrees. Low tonight 7. Tomorrow temps will bounce up to 21 and 1-3 inches of SNOW is forecast. This does not include any Lake Effect that might come in from the north. After that it will be COLD for the near future. Single digits or below 0 every night. This is great news. Swamps and wet areas will freeze up tight!
Right now the Trail Boss has enlisted snowmobiles to run back & forth over wet areas to move the freeze up along by compressing the snow & slush.
Keep THINKING COLD as there still are wet swamps & marshy areas.
See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 updated every morning.
News and Reports:
MONTHLY MEETINGS 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!
- December 15 – Christmas Party at Eddie B’s White Spruce – No meeting (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
- January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
- 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)
- December 13
- January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES
- Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
- 9am departure
RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS
- $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.
Trail Report: Kane County, Illinois – December 9, 2016
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 1-3 inches
Date of Report: December 9, 2016
Area Report:
Good Evening and Welcome!
I am excited to become a reporter for this region, and to keep you all informed about the trail conditions.
TRAILS ARE OPEN FROM DECEMBER 15TH THRU MARCH 15TH WITH FROZEN GROUND AND 4″ OF SNOW, OR 6″ OF SNOW AND UNFROZEN GROUND.
This Saturday-Sunday we are in for another round of snow and cold temperatures to follow. Totals exceeding 6 inches are in the forecast, so I will keep you updated on totals following the storm.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE Rules of the Trail:
No Snowmobiling without sufficient snow 4″ frozen, 6″ unfrozen ground.
Stay on marked trails.
Keep off open fields (farmers plant winter crops!)
Do not trespass.
Do not liter.
Stay away from private buildings.
Keep the noise level down.
Never remove or cut down fences.
Avoid small trees and shrubbery, etc.
SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS!
Trail Report: Ely, Minnesota – December 9, 2016
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 6 inches – no base
Date of Report: December 9, 2016
Area Report:
Ely has a snow depth of approximately 6 inches with no current base. Low lying areas and wetlands have not frozen over, which prohibits crews from grooming snowmobile trails. Snowmobile trail conditions are poor and trail use is not recommended; travel is at your own risk, please use extreme caution. Some small lakes and ponds have iced over; however, ice depth may not be sufficient for foot or vehicle travel – always test ice before venturing out. Medium to large lakes remain open, or have small amounts of shoreline ice.
News and Reports:
Ely Winter Fest February 2, 2017 – February 12, 2017 | All Day 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. Fees: Most events are free – see website for details on specific events and fees.
Ely Art Walk February 2, 2017 – February 12, 2017 | All Day Tour Ely and view breath-taking artwork created by local artisans. Map of locations available at Ely Greenstone website. Select “More Information” below to access the website and map. Free
WolfTrack Classic Vet Check & Meet the Dogs & Mushers February 25, 2017 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The vet check runs from 11 am – 3 pm at Vermilion Community College. Meet the dogs and mushers. No fee for admission into the Vet Check area. Free Vermilion Community College
WolfTrack Classic Pre-Race Dinner February 25, 2017 | 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Our pre-race lasagna dinner runs from 4 pm to 7 pm. Social hour 4-5 pm, dinner 5-6:30 pm, musher meeting from 6:30-7 pm and presentation of the bibs at 7 pm. Fee is $10.00/person at the door. Credit cards welcome. Fees: $10.00/person for meal Ely Senior Center 7 S 1st Ave E., Ely, MN, 55731
WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race February 26, 2017 | All Day Join us for this premier mid-distance sled dog race spanning 65 miles through northern Minnesota’s State Trail system. The WolfTrack Classic is known for its unrelenting hills that test the stamina of mushers and dogs across the scenic north woods terrain. Race starts at 9 am. Fees: No spectator fees Softball Fields Old Airport Road and State Highway #1, Ely, MN, 55731
Snowmobile Information:
Northland 300 – Snowmobile Event January 18, 2017 – January 22, 2017 | All Day Four day event includes trail riding, banquet and prize drawings. Fees to participate. Learn more at www.northland300.org. Grand Ely Lodge 400 N Pioneer Road, Ely, MN, 55731
Pink Ribbon Riders 11th Annual Snow Run February 24, 2017 – February 25, 2017 | All Day The Snow Run is an event open to both men and women, including a welcome social, snowmobile ride(s), awards banquet and more! Click on the “More Information” button below to access event site and more details. See flyer for participation fees Grand Ely Lodge 400 N Pioneer Road, Ely, MN, 55731
Fun Run – Snowmobile Event January 28, 2017 | All Day Spend a day of fun – either by snowmobile or car – traveling the northland. Money raised goes to support snowmobile trails in the Ely, Tower and Babbitt area. Fees to participate Fortune Bay 1430 Bois Forte Rd, Tower, MN, 55790