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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

Ely, MN Chamber of Commerce

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

Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 9, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4″

Date of Report: December 9, 2016

Area Report:

TRAIL UPDATE— The inspections of the Vilas County trail system should be completed this weekend. On Monday, the Parks and Recreation Administrator will contact all 11 clubs for the conditions in their area. Stay tuned for the official opening of the Vilas County Trails.
Right now we have about 4 inches on the ground with more in the forecast, but we also need it to freeze. As of today the lakes are not frozen, but ice is beginning to form.
We will update as soon as we have the official time and date of the trail opening!

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 9, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2 to 5 inches of SNOW on the ground. Higher totals are in the woods

Date of Report: December 9, 2016

Area Report:

Vilas County Snowmobile Trails Are Currently Closed
***TRAILS WILL OPEN DECEMBER 12- SNOW & WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMITTING***

Southeast Vilas County saw 3 -5 inches of Snow! Hard to tell with all the wind. Higher totals are actually way in the woods. More would have been good but we will take it.  Now the Cold will move in first with lowering night temps.  Then Tuesday of next week during the day temps will be single digits and night time temps will be below zero.  Just what the trails need.  Freeze down all areas.

Trail Boss has enlisted snowmobiles to run back & forth over wet areas to move the freeze up along by compressing the snow & slush.

Parks & Recreation Administrator, Dale Mayo, will finish inspecting on 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!

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 as conditions dictate until the Trail Officially Open

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: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 8, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0 Inches

Date of Report: December 8, 2016

Area Report:

Vilas County Snowmobile Trails Are Currently Closed
***TRAILS WILL OPEN DECEMBER 12- SNOW & WEATHER CONDITIONS PERMITTING***

Snow & Cold are moving into Sno-Eagles Country.  The Snow should be starting around lunch time today & continue off & on until sometime tomorrow, Friday.  Southeast Vilas County could see 4-5 inches of Snow!

Parks & Recreation Administrator, Dale Mayo, should be finished inspecting on Saturday, December 10. He will be contacting 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.

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 as condition dictate