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Trail Report: Bayfield County, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Variable

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

We are beginning to have nice base in some parts of the County, but snow conditions are variable and our trails are still closed. Water crossings are not safe and swamps still need to freeze down. Clubs are busy clearing and packing the snow on the trails so we have safe trails for everyone to enjoy. We didn’t get the huge snowfall that was predicted for this past weekend, but there is more snow in the forecast this week. Let’s keep hoping for lots of snow and cold temperatures.

Trail Report: Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 8-12 inches

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

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We currently have 8-12 inches of snow. Most trails are officially open as of December 12; however, some gates may not be opened yet, and the trails cannot be groomed until they are cleared of downed trees / branches and packed down, especially through the swamps which are still quite wet and need to freeze. Some sections of trail may be groomed this week. Lake ice is NOT safe for snowmobile travel; for your safety please do not travel on the lakes until the club members have marked the lake trails. To view detailed trail conditions or to order travel guides or your snowmobile trail map, visit our website at www.pricecountywi.net.

News and Reports:

Check our online event calendar for details.

January 1, 2017 – New Year’s Day Fundraiser, Lugerville Chasers Snowmobile Club
January 7, 2017 – Picnic in the Park, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
January 15, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Prentice Bushbenders Snowmobile Club
January 20, 2017 – 3rd Annual Winter Fest Tavern League Tour, Price County Tavern League
January 21, 2017 – Radar Fun Run, Vintage Show & Dance, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
January 26-28, 2017 – Poker Run & Raffle, Fifield Sno-Drovers Snowmobile Club
January 28-29, 2017 – Winter Fest, Phillips Chamber of Commerce
January 28-29, 2017 – Cor Powersports Cross Country Snowmobile Races, Birch Island Resort
January 28, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Fifield Sno-Drovers Snowmobile Club
January 29, 2017 – Chaparrals Breakfast, Chaparrals Snowmobile Club
February 5, 2017 – Breakfast Buffet, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
February 11, 2017 – Dance & Raffle, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
February 17 & 18, 2017 – Poker Run & Winter Picnic, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club

 

Trail Report: Byron Area, IL – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10″

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

Trails in BYRON area are in fair condition. Some area clubs have been grooming the last few days. Hopefully if the weather stays cold we will be able to get on a regular grooming schedule.

Trail Report: Walworth County, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10-18″

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

We received another 7-10″ of snow over the weekend followed by very cold air.  Conditions vary widely throughout the county.  Some spots are good to very good others are poor to fair with blowing and drifting going on.  Snow depths vary across the county with more snow to the north than the south.   Conditions should improve as groomers get out to work the trails after the weekend traffic and drifting snow.  We are expecting a little more snow mid week with a slight warm up heading into the weekend which could effect our trail conditions.  Please keep checking the snow phone for updates 262-742-2664 as our warm up around Xmas holiday draws near.    We will post another update or two prior to the weekend.  Please stay on the marked trail!

Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 7-12 inches

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

Boulder Junction area trails are in pretty good shape. There is not a lot of snow to work with but they are smooth. This past weekend was bitterly cold and we did not have a lot of riders out. Snow in the forecast is minimal, but we’ll do the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club will do their best we can to keep the trails in decent shape for the coming holiday week. Ride safe! – Lou Milewski, Trail Boss, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club

 

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

Trail Report: Conover, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 8-9″

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

All Vilas County  trails opened last week, Thursday. We received another approximately 5″ Friday & Saturday. The snow was dry & fluffy but it was snow. Temps fell down below zero, so things set up pretty firm. Groomers have been out grooming the trails but I haven’t ridden yet. Tomorrow I will get out & have more complete report available.

Lakes have not been marked yet as far as I know. Stay off the ice until the lake trails are marked.

Snowmobile Information:

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. Until the base gets built up & we get more snow to work with, groomers can only do so much  to repair damage.

Trail Report: Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10 inches–give or take

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

The groomers have been out and the cold temps have frozen everything up pretty well. The weather says a little warmer temps (20’s) this week and chance of snow. The lakes are not marked so smart people will stay off of them even though you will see some tracks going across them. Better safe than sorry. The Kiwi adventure team took their first ride of the season Saturday and they all returned in one piece and reported fair to excellent trails along their route.

News and Reports:

Join us in Land O Lakes for the Christmas- New Years week for some Fun in the SNOW

Snowmobile Information:

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

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Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-9 inches – Hard base of 3 inches

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles Trails Open
Good Early Riding Condition

Another chilly morning in Eagle River, WI! 9 below zero at 6:30am.  Good news it will be 18 for a high with some wind chill.  So dress warm when you head out.

Looks like best chance for SNOW is Wednesday, Christmas Day and the day after, Monday.

No grooming Sunday due to the cold temps so no report from Trail Boss, Brian Scheid this morning. Here are some current on going conditions.

  • Manske Swamp (portion of Trail 3) Open but not groomed. Beware of Ice Chunks.
  • WI River Bridge (portion of 10/13)  Open but not groomed.  Pretty smooth & frozen
  • Catfish Lake & Eagle Lake – Marked Closed

Grooming Schedule – Should be grooming everyday this week starting today, Monday. Weather permitting. Stay tuned!

Last not all Counties are open so please if you come upon a closed gate, fencing or signing please do not enter.

Keep THINKING COLD and Doin’ The Snow Dance! It’s working!

Did you remember to register your sled & buy trail passes?

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
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!

  • 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)

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

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – Starting Wednesday, December 21!

  • 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: Stephenson County, Illinois – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8″ to 10″

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

We rode our (Cedarville) trails yesterday and I would rate them from fair to good, our groomer was out all day yesterday ( THANK YOU JIMMY) and the Jane Addams is done from tail head in Freeport to State line and the trail from Jane Addams to Winslow is also done and Jimmy is hoping to get the rest of our trails done today or tomorrow. It was 12 below this morning so they should set up a little. PLEASE when your out riding STAY ON TRAILS and to feed the trail boxes at the bars as you all know we are not getting a lot of help from the State Of Illinois so the fuel is out of our pocket. RIDE SAFE I will up date as things change

 

 

Trail Report: Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – December 19, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 7-10″

Date of Report: December 19, 2016

Area Report:

Three lakes trails will be opening their Oneida county portion of trails Tuesday December 20th at noon. Trails will be early season conditions with some not groomed yet due to wet swamps.  Lakes are not safe yet therefore will not be marked. Once we have a date and time for Forest County trails we will announce that.

Snowmobile Information:

The Three Lakes – Brule River Trails are the destination that is sure to satisfy the most discerning snowmobiler. Our trail system encompasses 132 miles of state funded trails, plus 54 additional miles of locally funded trails.

The trail system traverses the most scenic country that Wisconsin has to offer. The Kimball Trail (upper and lower) will take you through the pristine Nicolet National Forest and provides your connection to Vilas and Forest County destinations. Our southern trails will lead you to the Rhinelander, Monico and Pelican Lake areas. Trails to the West and North will give you access to our neighbors in Sugar Camp, St. Germain and Eagle River.

Every day is sure to bring you a new and different snowmobiling experience!
Don’t forget to include downtown Three Lakes on your trail riding agenda. Our trail system will give you easy access to the many amenities that our downtown area has to offer. Once there, you’ll experience the old-fashioned charm of the Northwoods. Our main street is lit by antique lampposts and lined with very unique gift shops, restaurants, taverns and other small businesses.
The community’s greatest natural resource is the largest Chain of Lakes in the world, 28 interconnected lakes stretching northward to Eagle River, Wisconsin. Stay on the marked trails and you will be rewarded by the scenic beauty of the Three Lakes Chain.
Then, venture to the Northeast and discover the remote beauty of the Brule River Trails. Be sure to stop and sample the warmth and hospitality to be found at the local taverns and eating establishments.

Our trail system is professionally maintained and groomed by Three Lakes – Brule River Trails, primarily a volunteer organization. Grooming and trail maintenance is performed utilizing 2012 and 2010 New Holland Tracked Tractors, a 2004 Tucker Snowcat, a 2006 Fendt Tractor and a 2011 Polaris Tracked Ranger Utility Vehicle for light grooming and maintenance.
The Northern Lights Snowmobile Club provides extensive support to the Three Lakes snowmobiling experience. Throughout the season, club events include dinners, fundraisers, poker rides and several weekly rides. Those interested in joining our club may send a nominal fee (single – $20, family – $25, business – $25) along with your name and address to:

Northern Lights Snowmobile Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 344
Three Lakes, WI 54562
We encourage you to visit the Three Lakes – Brule River Trails on your next snowmobiling adventure to experience the warmth and hospitality that our community has to offer. We sincerely believe you won’t be disappointed!