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Trail Report – : Stephenson County, Illinois – December 31, 2020

Reporter:Skinner

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8+

Date of Report: December 31, 2020

Area Report:

We had over 8″ of snow and trails are open and we are just starting to groom as the Jane Addams was done last night and we will be doing  other trails starting to day so it should be a great weekend of riding in north west Illinois so make plans to come out and ride with us. PLEASE stay on marked trails if you don’t we will lose them. ‘Please remember to feed the trail boxes as we have cultmulced all our chisel plowed fields and now are grooming and the tractor does like to burn fuel and it is all out of our pocket as our great state is real slow to repay us. AS ALWAYS RIDE SAFE AND ENJOY

 

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – December 30, 2020

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-5″

Date of Report: December 30, 2020

Area Report:

Well folks, last night’s snowfall brought us 4″ and all 11 clubs in Vilas county have agreed on a trail opening date of Friday, Jan. 1 at 8am.  This is welcome news to so many braapers and local businesses.  While we’ve been anxiously waiting for this to happen, it’s important to have a realistic understanding of what the trail conditions will be like.

The Sayner Star Lake Barnstormers panned our entire system last week and again today.  Last night’s snow was certainly a good start, but there are still many ruts and holes that will need much more snow to fill.  So, please ride carefully and anticipate some rough areas.

Overall, conditions going into the weekend will be fair to good.  Expect heavy traffic this weekend to take it’s toll on things.  The lakes have varying ice conditions, so be sure to ride only where they have been marked.

Keep up the snow dances and let’s get some more of that white stuff!!  

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – December 30, 2020

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6″- 8″

Date of Report: December 30, 2020

Area Report:

We had a nice snow fall last which will allow us to pan the trails tonight and tommorrow.  The Vilas county trail system is scheduled to opn at 8:00 a.m. on Friday January 1, 2021.  Please remember that the trails are in very early condition with not enough snow on the ground for normal grooming operations.  More snow is needed to fill in ruts and dips on the trail base.  Please keep your speed down and ride carefully if you decide to venture out.  Hopefully more snow will be on the way. Perferably some wet snow to pack into a good base.Please check back offen for updates on conditions.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 30, 2020

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: looking better

Date of Report: December 30, 2020

Area Report:

Vilas County trails and Frosty Club trails open Friday at 8 AM. MI trails have been open and reports re: the grade from Land O to Watersmeet and then west have been favorable. The Cisco chain from Cisco Bar to Bent’s Camp is marked.  Lac Vieux Desert from the west shore boat landing and Sunrise Lodge to Thunder Bay Resort (bar opening 11 am on Friday)  is marked. North Twin Lake from both boat landings to Dublin’s is marked.

Trail Boss Rob Spiotto from the Alley has been busting his ass getting the trails ready. The swamp just west of the airport has not frozen and he has dumped a ton of snow in it to try to make a snow bridge. Use Extreme Caution there as it is going to be low on snow, rough, and possible open water. As you get west of there the trail improves greatly.

News and Reports:

Congrats to the snowmobile safety class graduates and many thanks to Melissa, Rob, and Anthony Spiotto for their excellent instruction and thanks to Sunrise Lodge for providing lunch.

Snowmobile Information:

THINK SNOW!

Trail Report – : Mercer – Flowage Area, Wisconsin – December 30, 2020

Reporter:Dear Lodge

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 9

Date of Report: December 30, 2020

Area Report:

We got snow ,north has more and they are opening trails up  south of Mercer NO BASE YET BUT IT’S A START. flowage is safe and in great shape STAY NEAR THE MARKERS.    [stumps]   Warmer weather coming in 5 days, [ mid 30s for a week ] maybe that will help with a base. Will let you know how the trails hold up next year, HAVE A SAFE NEW YEAR

DEAR LODGE  / BEST PIZZA IN THE NORTHWOODS 

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Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 30, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: December 30, 2020

Area Report:

Hello Riders! Again, a good 5” fell through the night in most of the county. This is great news! There are a few groomers out panning, trail 9 from Twin Lakes Tap to 3/5 towards both Lost Land Lake Lodge and Moose Lake is being groomed now. Again they are panning with caution and many groomers are not out because even though the snow is great it is is fluffy and what is really needed is snowmobiles riding on vs groomers to help back down that fluffy snow and create a nice base. So we invite all riders to ride the trails and help pack down! Also several trails lead to lakes that are not safe yet so those groomers will not groom a trail to a dead end. But you can find many great trails that lead to areas not on lakes or to the lakes that are staked. Those again are:
Lost Land Lake
Chippewa Flowage
Little Round
Osprey
Nelson Lake
All other lakes are not safe enough to stake so please do not go on them! And the lakes that are staked be sure to stick to the marked trail for your safety.
We are moving into our 2021 riding season!! Ride safe and have fun!!
Also remember to watch for those Sawyer County Snowmobile Friendly signs and take a selfie and share with us and Hayward Lakes VCB for a chance to win $$! Snap a selfie and post #sledsawyer2020