Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4-5"
Date of Report: December 14, 2025
Area Report:
The Thanksgiving storm brought us a good amount of snow, but also cursed us with a significant amount of downed trees to deal with. Just like all the clubs in our area, we are so thankful for the dozens of volunteers that stepped up and helped clear the trails again. As of today, the Barnstormer trails are 95% clear.
We had our system inspected yesterday & passed! The rest of the Vilas county clubs have either had their inspections already, or have them scheduled for this upcoming week.
When do the trails open? The county alliance is meeting on Wednesday this week to discuss this. Pay attention to “Sayner Barnstormers Snowmobile Club” on Facebook for potential announcements on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
There have been numerous posts & comments on Facebook regarding the lakes. Let’s be very clear about a few things.
1. The clubs ARE NOT responsible for checking lakes and putting out markers! Lake crossings ARE NOT part of the official trail system!
2. It is local businesses that take care of marking the lakes.
3. The decision to open trails has NOTHING to do with whether the lakes are safe to cross or not.
4. Nobody should cross lakes until they are marked!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:
Wednesday, December 31 – Breakfast at Sayner Pub from 9:00 – Noon. Blessing of the sleds at 12:30 under the arch.
Saturday, January 10 – Brats on the trail at TIN #217 from 10:00 – 4:00.
Saturday, January 17 – Breakfast at Stillwaters from 8:00 – 11:00.
Saturday, February 7 – Chili dump at The Murm from 2:00 – 5:00.
Sunday, February 15 – Pizza fundraiser at Hillside Tavern from 4:00 – 8:00.
Saturday, March 14 – Drawing for Snowmobile Raffle at Sayner Pub at 5:00!