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Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – February 13, 2020

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 18″ to 24″

Date of Report: February 13, 2020

Area Report:

Waking up to a chilly -6 degrees this morning.  Should be a mix of sun and clouds with winds out of the northwest possibly kicking up some lake effect snow.  We picked up a dusting yesterday.  Trails were all groomed last night and should stay pretty flat with the cold temps.  All trails are open and groomed all the way through.  Low temps tonight could be near -20 with dangerous windchill.  Please bundle up in these conditions. Highs tomorrow near 10 degrees.  Forecast for the President Days weekend have highs in the upper 20’s with a slight chance of snow on Saturday.  Please check back for updates closer to the weekend.  Enjoy your time here in Phelps.  Ride to the right and please don’t drink and drive.

News and Reports:

February club rides require a Michigan trail pass. Meet downtown at 9:00 A.M.

February 18  Kenton

February 25  Iron River/ Caspian

Snowmobile clud meeting February 13 at Northern Exposure

Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance Meeting February 19 at the Wild Boar in Arbor Vitae

Snowmobile club board meeting February 20 at The Phelps Town Hall 6:00

Snowmobile Information:

Like and follow us on Facebook and visit our website at:  http://phelpssnowmobileclub.com

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 13, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW

Date of Report: February 13, 2020

Area Report:

February 13, 2020 – 6:31 – 4 below – Cloudy

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Fair to Good – Many icy sections

Temps starting dropping late afternoon yesterday.  Today’s high is 5 with 14 below tonight.  Cold Friday with a high of 12 & low of 5.  There was a little SNOW of the Lake Effect variety yesterday.  About 1/2 inch of the fluffy stuff.

SNOW depths remain deep in Eagle River. 20 inches on average.

Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS Trails) reports shows the following trails groomed over the last 24 hours

  • Heading north from the groomer barn up 10/13
  • Trail 13N to the Conover connect
  • Wisconsin River bridge area
  • 10W & 7 to the Sayner/St. Germain connect

Note good news the Sno-Eagles have a purchased another groomer which may not have the gps installed.  You may find other trails groomed.  No update yet this AM from the Trail Boss.

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked.  Eagle Lake has slight bumps but nothing very bad.  Icy with blow off of snow in some sections.  Please slow down.

It’s Thursday & the Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride. All are welcome to ride.  Meet at 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot trail 10/13 in town.  Across from Friendship House.

Yesterday was day 2 of the Sno-Eagles Weekday Away in Florence.  We left The Doll House Bed & Breakfast at 9:30 am heading through the town of Florence making our way to the Blue Ox Snowmobile Club trail F2. Took F2 south to F5 which heads west & then south to where it connects to trail F4.  Riding that all the way into Long Lake for lunch at the Roadhouse which is along Hwy 139.  The trails were EXCELLENT & very smooth except 1 section of what appeared to have been a swamp.  Mile at most.  All of the trails were covered with SNOW.  Some sections were icy underneath causing a little darting. Met 2 Blue Ox groomers.

After lunch we head north on corridor 7 aka the Nicolet ATV/Snowobile trail to corridor 6 which heads east of corridor 7.  7 is a heavily ridden trail & some minor chop.  Corridor 6 was ExCELLENT with the exception of one swamp section that frozen & rough.  Rode that all the way back to Florence.

Today we head back to Eagle River led by our leader, Iron man Ron.

THINK COLD & KEEP DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!  P.S. No evil sun either!!

See you on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Events
February 11-13 – Sno-Eagles Weekday Away to Florence
February 13 – Thursday Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride – 9am – Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on trail 10/13 across from Friendship House
Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Rides will continue through the end of the month snow & trail conditions permitting.
February 2- – General Member Meeting – Eddie B’s White Spruce – 6:30pm snacks – 7:00pm meeting – ALL WELCOME
February 29 – Groom to Ride raffle drawing – Trackside – 12 noon – Hwy 45N
February 29 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Lumpy’s Sports Bar & Grill – Social time 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm – Hwy 45S – ALL WELCOME
Please contact Sno-Eagles President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 to volunteer for any event.

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
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 – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 5-6”+

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

8pm Wednesday February 12th it’s snowing and our trails are now open. There is more snow in the northern parts of the county. Please ride safe and enjoy!

Trail Report – : Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Matt Winters

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 20″-23″

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

Trails are in excellent condition. Trails going across lakes are open and marked with barrels. Use caution however when crossing lakes due to the poor ice conditions. Be safe and have fun.

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

We have more snow on the way.  2-4″ in the forecast for our area.  We will be posting and update once the snow stops flying.  The northern half of the county picked up 5-7″ with lesser amounts in the southern portion on Sunday this past weekend.  At this time trails remain closed, however with the snow tonight and cold temperatures coming things should change.  Please check back here, our snow phone 262-742-2664, our Facebook page, or Travel Wisconsin for updates.  We will be updating about potential trail openings as soon as we can! 

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – February 4, 2020

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3″

Date of Report: February 4, 2020

Area Report:

Groomer operators took yesterday off due to warm temps but are back at it today. Thanks guys!

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There is now a plowed parking area at the beginning of trail #8 under the International Bridge, which has an all-season porta John.  Make sure you lock your vehicles and trailers.

 

If you are staying in the Sault please look at our list of supporters on our web page and give them your business.  Please do that in all the towns you visit.  The grooming entities are all made up of volunteers who want you to support those who support us!!!!!!

 

Remember trail base is the amount of snow between your track and the ground below not the amount of fluff piled up in the woods.  10 inches of snow compresses to less than an inch on the trail.

News and Reports:

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base  3 inches -Trail is in Good Condition but soft from warm temps.

 

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 -good

Base 3 inches -Trail is in good condition.  

When going across the bridge in Brimley make sure you go with the flow of traffic!  Blowing and drifting occur when you first leave Brimley.

Watch for trail change going south just before getting to Raco.

 

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 – GOOD

Base  3 inches – Trail is in good condition.  2018 Trail change just east of Salt Pointe Rd.  Moved trail out of twisty section back to the old straight route, about 2.5 miles.

 

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 3 inches – Trail is in good condition. 

We now have a marked trail going to Chippewa Motors.  It starts once you come out of the woods east of M-129 off #449.  It comes into their parking lot from behind if you need parts or service.

City curfew is from 1 am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride on the right-hand side of the street, not on sidewalks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

 

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 -GOOD

Base 3 inches – Trail is in good condition except for wet areas. Use caution.

Make sure you follow reroute once you cross the bridge going south at 7 Mile road.

When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

 

Kinross loop & south to Pickford, Parts of Trail #49, #472, and #494 – FAIR to GOOD

Base 3 inches –    Watch for wet areas on the trail.

 

Kinross to Raco & Rudyard, Parts of trail #472 & #480 -GOOD

Base 3 inches – Trail in fair Condition.   Last groomed today by driver Dave.

 

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Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-14inches

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

Ashland County trails are open, groomed and in VERY GOOD condition.  Open water in some areas.  Be cautious when you see water. The cold weather we are expecting in the next few days may help firm this up.  Some area are not groomed due to soft snow.  There is a temporarily closed trail in Marengo but there is a detour there which is well posted!! And trail 77 in Cayuga is detoured and very well posted. Please stay on the trails!!!

Detailed Reports by Area:
Mellen/Glidden: 2/11/2020:  Trails were groomed yesterday and today. They are Very good to excellent condition.   John Westfahl. President. Penokee Mountain Range Riders

Much of the Ashland County snowmobile trail system uses private property and could be lost if the property owners experiences issues. The most common complaints are snowmobiles not staying on trails or going off into fields that are not part of the trail, and loud noise from non-stock muffler systems. Respect the trail system. The Tri-county corridor is open.

Trail Report – : Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 15-25

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

Here is your updated trail report from MW Sno-Skeeters:

Our trails are in good condition. A little light snow overnight, but corners are still going to be icy,  Please remember that as you go into corners and approach other riders. Show your appreciation by attending Club events-not just ours but neighboring clubs as well.
Remember~ “United we trail, divided we fail”.

Remember to use your hand signals, stay on marked trails, WATCH OUT FOR DEER, GIVE THEM A BRAKE, be safe and have fun!

News and Reports:

WINTERFEST RENDEZVOUS UPDATES:
Due to poor ice conditions and safety concerns, the ice fishing portion of the Rendezvous has been cancelled. This was a very difficult decision to make. Please remember that your safety was the determining factor.

WITH THAT BEING SAID: There will still be a ton of activities going on!
There will be food & beverages in our 40 x 60 heated tent, indoor seating, live music by Melissa Childers, thousands of $$$ in raffle prizes, groomer rides, all day bonfire and lots of kids games!

Don’t forget about our drawing for our 2020 Arctic Cat Snowmobile! Get your Arctic Cat tickets at area businesses!

**We are looking for raffle items for the Winterfest Rendezvous. If you have raffle items you care to donate, please drop off at Pea Patch**

❄️Get your Sno-Skeeters Garb at Dietz’s

Thank you for your continued support!

 

Trail Report – : Adams County, Wisconsin – February 12, 2020

Reporter:Bandit

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 4” – 10”

Date of Report: February 12, 2020

Area Report:

ADAMS COUNTY

• Status: Open

• Condition: Fair

• Base: 6-9 inches | Some groomed

• Last Updated: 2/11/2020 12:21:01 PM

Adams County state funded and county sponsored snowmobile trails are open. Corridor 21 between Monroe Center and the North side of Arkdale remains closed. Please use the Jackpine Savages loop through Big Flats to access Northern Adams County. Some trails are not in their historic locations due to landowner or water issues so please follow the signage and be safe. Some trails are groomed and/or groomers are out on the trails. Be Safe! Be Courteous! Be Active, Join a club, help protect the sport you enjoy! For a trail map and/or trail information throughout the season please call Adams Co. Parks at 608-339-4230. Please do not go on the trails before making sure they are OPEN!