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Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 5, 2026

Reporter:snobuddies
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 10-12”
Date of Report: February 5, 2026
Area Report:

Did a short groom run last night, we hit the busier trails. Did a club ride out to Bents Camp and Brews Pub. As we started in Conover, we rode a trail that wasn’t groomed last night. It was in great shape yet. Trail 13 going north toward Land O Lakes was good, but had some spots down to the base. Not much we can do about that till we get some more snow. Trails were in good shape all the way, some of the road routes have been plowed down and winged back.

They are talking about us getting back into an active weather pattern. This morning, we had a little freezing drizzle right as we were getting ready to leave. Not good on a helmet coming out of a 70 degree home. I had to stop and warm helmet up enough so I could wipe off the moisture. After that we were good and heated shields were able to keep up. But that little bit of moisture added to the snow can help us form the trails up better. 

Trail Boss Chad continues to monitor trails and determine how much we groom, what we do hit or take 1 day off if possible. We would love to be grooming into March, what a season it would be to have these great trails for a full snowmobile season. 

I’m due to groom again on Saturday and I’m scheduled to hit everything on the east side. The same for west side of Conover. 

Ride Right, Ride Safe


News and Reports:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 22 – Feb 27 – 7th Annual Poker Run
 
Feb. 15 – Dublin’s Mimosa Breakfast Fundraiser
Feb. 28 – Poker Run Draw Party, 1-4, Twin Lake Pub
Mar. 7 – Groom-to-Ride Raffle Draw Party, 11-2, Derby Track
Mar.17 – St. Paddy’s Day Dinner, Club 45

Snowmobile Information:

Check out our clothing, merchandise, raffle tickets and more on our website https://conoversnobuddies.com/shop

To see where the Groomer is at, check out  Groomer Tracker  Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations.


Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 5, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base

Date of Report: February 5, 2026

Area Report:

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are officially open. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback with a sustainable trail base. All trails across the County are in good condition. Trails were groomed the week of February 2nd. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – February 4, 2026

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 15 – 24 inches of snow cover

Date of Report: February 4, 2026

Area Report:

Our trail system is open and in very good to excellent condition. The forecast for tonight into tomorrow says to expect 1-3 inches of new snowfall. Temps are in the 20’s during the day and dipping down at night. Both clubs have their groomers and operators out on the trails grooming getting them ready for a good weekend coming up. When you see them on the trails, and you will see them, give them a “Thumbs-Up”!  They appreciate it almost as much as you appreciate the flat trails to ride on.

Very Good to Excellent Trails – #2, #107, 15 N, #111, #16, #116, #113 and #18.

Good to Very Good – Trails – #15 S

If you come across any trees or obstacles in a trail, please note what trail it is on and contract one of the snowmobile clubs. Iron Range Trail Club maintains the west side of the county and The Chippewa Sno-Kats maintain the east side of the county. It’s been such a great site seeing all the sleds out this past January. With trails being so good we are expecting February to be just as busy. As always, please ride right and watch the corners for any oncoming traffic. We hope everyone has a great time and stays safe!! 

Happy Trails Sledders

News and Reports:

Ski Brule Mountain – 100% open (Thursday – Sunday)

Michigan Free Fishing weekend is coming up February 14 – 15, 2026. No permit or license needed on these 2 days. Please follow the fishing regulations provided online at the Michigan DNR website.

Guys and girls – don’t forget about your “Sweetheart” on Valentines Day.  February 14th  🙂

Young’s Annual Winterfest is scheduled for February 21st… near Chicaugon Lake. They have lots of festivities planned throughout the day!

Snowmobile Information:

Trail passes/permits can be purchased online or, also purchased at most (Circle K and Krist) gas stations through-out the county.

It’s time to have some “SNOW FUN” in Iron County Michigan!! 

Happy Trails To All

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – February 4, 2026

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 24″-30″

Date of Report: February 4, 2026

Area Report:

Wow!!!  Trails are super excellent.  Should be a great weekend to ride.  Temps are supposed to be in the upper 20’s to low 30’s for the next 10 days except for Saturday with a high of 15.  Maybe a couple inches of snow tonight into Friday.  This is probably the best riding of the season.  Make sure while you are here to thank our business sponsors and if you run into a trail landowner, definitely thank them.  Grooming is being done and fun awaits!

Snowmobile Information:

Don’t forget to get your Groom to Ride tickets from club members and local businesses. Drawing is March 7th,2026 at the World Championship Derby Expo Building from 11-3.  Food, beverage, and basket raffles. 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 4, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Thick Hard Ice – plenty of loose SNOW on top

Date of Report: February 4, 2026

Area Report:

2/4/2026 – 7:14am – 11 below – High 23

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
 Ice Base – Loose SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Short report today.  If you aren’t riding, why not?  Trails are from Good to Excellent everywhere I ride.  10E all the way out to the Three Lakes or Phelps or Trail 6 connect.  Heading to town on 10E great even road crossings.  In town “grade” is great in the AM  bumpy in the afternoon. Crossing at Dairy Queen a bit snirty from sand & brine on the road.  Through town GOOD all the way. Trail 10/13 after crossing has a few chop spots but not bad.  17/3 same as 10/13. Heading west ice or snow covered. 17/7 to Sugar Camp trails great. 17S has some chop.  Haven’t ridden 70W to St. Germain in a while.  Will tomorrow.  Heading to a Snowmobile Recreation Council meeting in Arbor Vitae.

Here’s a photo of GTS tracking of grooming overnight.  Right click to see a large photo

Daily Reminders:   

Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  The Club is working on a reroute.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail       

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.  If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night. There are spots that can be thin or even open water. NO safety lights

No riding today…..Groomer Show in St. Germain!
See ya on the trails Thursday!!             

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • February 5, 2026 – SNO)Sno-Eagles Night Out) at Burnt Bridge – 5pm
  • February 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 3, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Thick Hard Ice – plenty of loose SNOW on top

Date of Report: February 3, 2026

Area Report:

2/3/2026 – 7am – 8 – High 17

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
 Ice Base – Loose SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Snow off & on yesterday all day.  Maybe 1 inch.  At 7am it is cloudy & looks to be cloudy all day with no SNOW.  Next SNOW tomorrow night & off & on all day on Wednesday.  Temps are bouncing up on Wednesday to high 20’s-low 30’s which is bringing the precip.  This weekend cloudy with single digits at night & high 20’s during the day.  Next SNOW looks to be next Tuesday night & all day Wednesday, Thursday to Friday morning. 2-3 inches forecast.  See if that holds.

 
Rode a short run yesterday & trails in great shape.  Still traffic, but not like this past weekend.  Please remember there are other riders out there when you ride.  Stay on the right side of trail.  Slow down in the corners. As a matter of fact slow down in general.  Past weekend my husband was side swiped.  The rider of the sled was hauling & out of control.  After the side swipe he fell off sled.  Sled kept going & hit another in our group of 6. Sled front end smashed.  This could have been worse.

GTS – Groomer Tracking System shows light grooming last night.  Left groomer barn on 10/13 heading north.  Crossing highway by Derby Inn onto 17/3. East on 17 to 1 that heads south to the boat launch on Eagle Lake.   

Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  The Club is working on a reroute.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail 
     

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.  If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night. There are spots that can be thin or even open water. NO safety lights         

No riding today…..
See ya on the trails Wednesday!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • February 5, 2026 – SNO)Sno-Eagles Night Out) at Burnt Bridge – 5pm
  • February 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration 
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas Cty.  Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number.  Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 2, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 – 8 ” Base

Date of Report: February 2, 2026

Area Report:

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are now officially open. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and have a sustainable trail base. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback. All trails across the County are in good condition. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 2, 2026

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12″

Date of Report: February 2, 2026

Area Report:

At 8:00 AM it’s 16 degrees out with cloudy skies with a high of 19 degrees today followed by a
slight warmup into midweek.
We last groomed 15N/6E Sunday night and 15S to the Sayner intersection early this morning.
We will be out grooming 2W, 8W, and 51 later this afternoon into the evening. Thanks to the
Sayner Barnstormers helping us out in cutting down some of the pesky moguls on 15S south of
Nebish Road to the Sayner intersection.
There was a large amount of sled traffic this weekend and there were a few groups of sledders
seen driving down Main Street in Boulder Junction. Please be aware that no sleds are allowed
on Main Street. Please use the designated and marked road routes while passing through town
or visiting our local businesses. Road routes are marked with green and white signs.
Please ride safe, ride right, and enjoy the trails and area businesses while in our neck of the
woods!
Let for an updated trail report on Thursday, 2/5.

News and Reports:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events: 

*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*

2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm

2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30-11am

2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11-2pmam

3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4-8pm

Snowmobile Information:

Stay up to date on trail conditions and the latest news by signing up for the snowmobiling ENewsletter here. 

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 2, 2026

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 20 inches or so

Date of Report: February 2, 2026

Area Report:

The groundhog saw his shadow so 6 more weeks of winter. I am hoping for 7 or 8. Been a winter like the Good Old Days! Ride Today and work next week as trails are in Excellent condition. Lightly snowing and temps in the upper teens to low 20’s. Perfect. No issues to report on the Frosty Club trail system but as always ride right and stay on the marked trail.

News and Reports:

Upcoming Frosty Events:

Hot Cocoa and Bonfire at the 3 Bear Sled Dog Races Saturday from 10-2.

Vintage Snowmobile Gathering at the Gateway Lodge Feb 11 and 12.

Bent’s Camp Radar Run benefitting the Frosty Club Saturday Feb. 14 Runs from 10-3:30 and the Bikini race at 4:00. 1st prize in the biking run is $1000 split between stock and modified classes.

Snowmobile Information:

Visit Land O Lakes and ride the Top Trails at the Top of Wisconsin in EXCELLENT Condition.