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Trail Report – : West Yellowstone, Montana – February 3, 2020

Reporter:brandiniron

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 26″-63″+

Date of Report: February 3, 2020

Area Report:

Trail                                   Last Groomed                      Comments

BPA/ Railroad                         2/2/20

Big Sky                                   2/3/20

Cougar Creek                         2/3/20

Horse Butte                            2/2/20

Lionhead                                2/3/20

Little Snowy                            2/2/20

Madison Arm Trail                  2/2/20

Power line West of town        2/2/20

South Plateau Trail                2/2/20            Be Aware of the Park Boundary!!!

Whiskey Trail                         2/2/20

Black Bear Cut off                 2/2/20

South Plateau to JCT 23       2/1/20           Be Aware of Park Boundary!!!!

Two Top Loop via South fork 2/3/20

Two Top Loop Via Mosquito  2/1/20

Junction 8                              2/2/20

 

Snowmobile Information:

There are NEW Permit Prices & Updated regulations for 2019/2020. Please see below for specifics.

 

Montana Resident

Resident trail pass $20.00/2 years.

Montana registered snowmobiles, snow bikes (converted motorcycles). Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails.

Non-Resident

Non-resident snowmobile temporary use pass $35.00/1 year

Non resident snowmobiles & snow bikes(converted motorcycles). Required to ride on groomed snowmobile trails.

New: Non resident trail pass- $35.00/2 years

non resident exempt vehicles: fat tire bikes and e-bike. Otherwise this is required to ride on a groomed snowmobile trail

 

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – February 3, 2020

Reporter:Lodging

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Varies

Date of Report: February 3, 2020

Area Report:

❄️❄️Hurley Area Snow Report Monday, February 3, 2020 

 


The White Thunder Riders that groomers have been out grooming from the weekend of activity and trails are in good shape.  At this time, there are no problem areas, but we always recommend to use caution.  We continue to hear good things about Mercer, Manitowish Waters, Vilas County and our neighbors to the east. 

USE CAUTION ON THE LAKES AND FLOWAGES.


We have received multiple reports of “off trail riding”. 

LISTEN — it’s pretty simple. Stay. On. The. Marked. Trail.

Those of you who continue to ride off trail are jeopardizing the trails for EVERYONE.  We welcome each of you to enjoy our area and scenic trails.  RESPECT our local landowners.

If you come upon a groomer WAIT for the groomer driver to come to a complete stop and signal for you to continue. 


Show your appreciation by attending club events, not just ours but neighboring clubs as well.  Remember “United we Trail, Divided we Fail”   

Upcoming Club Events: 
Mercer Area Sno Goers Italian Buffet at Eunica’s 2/8/20
White Thunder Riders Auction Fundraiser 2/15/20
Mercer Area Sno Goers Pizza Fundraiser at The Birches 2/15/20
Manitowish Sno Skeeters Winterfest 2/15/20
White Thunder Riders 50/50 Raffle Drawing at North Pole 3/7/20

                              Ride RIGHT.  Ride SAFE.  STAY together.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9 – 16″

Date of Report: February 3, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report:  All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are excellent with a 9 to 16 inch compacted snow base. 

 

Groomer Notes:

1/29/20 – Trails 4, 6 & Rummel’s spur were groomed today and are now in very good condition! (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/28/20 – 35s was groomed today and is in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/24/20 – Trail 39s/235 were groomed today and are in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/11/20 – Long Lake was staked as of Monday, January 6th with ice depths coming in anywhere from 6″ to 10.5″ on the marked trail. (Off the trail ice depths ranged anywhere from 4″ to 10.5″) The Lake Trail was groomed for the 1st time ever on Wednesday, January 8th. Please note there is a large ice heave that cuts across the trail just North of The Pioneer. As always use caution on ice! Additionally, Spider Lake & Chetac lakes are now also marked. (Submitted by Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 3, 2020

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 18-24 inches

Date of Report: February 3, 2020

Area Report:

Trail report for February 3, 2020 – Trails are fair to good. With the very heavy traffic and the very mild temps the flat trails did not last long and got bumpy very quickly. The forecast for the next few days is expected to get cooler. If this happens the trails could stiffen up and stay smoother longer after we get done grooming them. There is no snow expected soon and it could get sunny by the middle of the week. We have had some riders going off trails on private lands without permission. Please do not do this. These trails could be shut down and everyone will suffer. Stay on marked trails! If meeting a groomer take all direction from the groomer. They are out there any time of the day or night to make your ride more enjoyable. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

BJSC President

February 15: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 16: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 22: Gooch’s A-1 Bar & Grill Rebuild Benefit
March 7: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – February 3, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9-16 inches of snow

Date of Report: February 3, 2020

Area Report:

Hello Riders!

Trail conditions are excellent! We have great snow on the trails and lakes! Groomers are out running,

***Lake Hayward by the bridge is opening up. The trail behind the big musky at the landing to Market Place is still good and open to riders. The trail from the intersection on the lake to Hayward Marine is closed until further notice.

 Just a friendly reminder to always stay on the marked lake trails. We have good ice on all the other main lakes but it’s always best to stay on the trails. If you are leaving the trails to get to lodging and food make sure your aim is to get from point A to point B. Fast traveling water areas such as channels and dams can be unpredictable. Another concern we can find is plowed lake roads. We are a fishing mecca as well and we share the lakes with the fisherman. For these fisherman to get their fishing shacks out on the ice many times they have to plow a path from the landing to their spot, so this can create a berm in the snow and going across a lake off of the trail you could encounter this path unexpectedly and hit that berm. Also be aware of fishing shacks themselves and of course, those tip ups! We want them to be able to have a fish fry, it is Wisconsin after all! Again, we share the lakes with all sportsman, and we all need to stay safe and be aware of our surroundings.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 3, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW but it is soft. THINK COLD!

Date of Report: February 3, 2020

Area Report:

February 3, 2020 – 7:31am – 28 degrees

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Varying conditions
Extremely heavy traffic


Holy moly!  Thought last weekend was really busy but this past weekend beat it by a mile. Very large groups of as much as 20’s.  Sunday there still were groups out early but by late afternoon saw more trucks with trailers heading south.

Plenty of SNOW on the trails even with the warm up this past weekend.  Early morning the SNOW was soft & by dinner time it was very soft.  Rode yesterday.  Check out my report at the end of this mornings report.

The warms temps are now over.  Finally.   High today of 28 which we have already reached.  10 degrees for a low tonight. Rest of the week mostly low 20’s for high during the day. Overnight very low teens or single digits.  Tomorrow the low will be 2 below.

Due to the temps no grooming overnight.  

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked.  There is surface slush on top of the ice.  Remember if you hit slush “steady as you go”.  Maintain speed.  Please stay by the orange reflective barrels.

Rode yesterday from home on 10E to Land o’ Lakes.  Plenty SNOW everywhere.  Here’s how the trip went.  Left at 9:30am heading east to Nobbe’s North Cenex to fuel up.  Then west toward town.  10E heading west was groomed in good to very good shape.  After crossing the Hwy 70 bridge & back onto the trail could tell there was more traffic a bit “rolley polley”.  Took 10E from Bloom Rd to Loon Lk Rd & found it the best it has been all season.  Nightly grooming has made a difference.  Picked up “the grade” into town.  Through town everything was SNOW covered except road crossings.

West of town took 17N all the way to Manske Swamp aka 3N.  17N has deep deep SNOW.  It was pretty soft & fill with rolling conditions.  Left on Manske Swamp trail to 13N.  The east side of Manske was pretty good.  Near the island there was a bit of open slushy water on the south side.  No problems getting through.  The west side of Manske was a little rougher.  13N had rough sections too.

13N to connect with Conover 3N.  3N in good to very good condition.  3N all the way to 8W along Cty K to 13N.  Very good riding. 6 down Big Portage Lk Rd which in the am was SNOW/Ice covered. Back onto 13/6 to town & The Black Oak for a meat raffle.

Late afternoon headed home from The Black Oak using 6E to Land o’ Lakes.  6E on Crystal Lk Rd & into the woods.  6 all the way to 8 & then to 45 to 13 heading back to Eagle River.  By then the SNOW was mushy with puddles at all the street crossings.  Saw some icy corners on 6 east of Land o’ Lakes.  Conover trails were in pretty good shape.  All SNOW covered with some chop.

Took 13 all the way to Eagle River.  Nightly grooming has really improved that entire trail. SNOW covered all the way to “the grade” & beyond.  There was plenty of SNOW but it was very soft.  Like riding on pudding. 10E heading home had roughed up a bit.  Could tell there was a lot of traffic during the day.  Lots of moguls.  But again SNOW covered.

So I’m hear to tell you with the temps dropping & the guys out grooming tonight trails will be back in good shape.

So…..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:

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

Snowmobile Information:

Events
February 4 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N ALL WELCOME
February 7-9 – Pond Hockey – Due to ice conditions on Dollar Lake this year at the World Championship Derby Expo – Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
Please contact Sno-Eagles President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 to volunteer for any event.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 2, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW softened up

Date of Report: February 2, 2020

Area Report:

February 2, 2020 – 7:46am – 32 degrees

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Plenty of SNOW with Varying conditions
Extremely heavy traffic


Boy oh boy!  Thought last weekend was really busy but this past weekend beat it by a mile!  Very large groups of as much as 20’s.  Riding today so will report what it’s like today.

Temps have popped way up into the 30’s & will be the same today.  So SNOW while deep is soft & mushy in open areas.  Again riding today will let you all know how the SNOW depth is holding up.  Temps will begin to drop late tomorrow with 10 for a low tomorrow, Monday night.  From there are is will be much colder.  Teens & low 20’s during the day & single digits or low teens at night.  THINK COLD!  Start DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE! 

Big night of grooming again.  Groomer Tracking System shows most trails were groomed in the last 24 hours.  So today here are the trails NOT GROOMED

  • 17N from intersection of Manske Swamp aka 3N heading east to Columbus Rd
  • 1 from intersection of 17N to Eagle Lake boat launch
  • Uncle Kent club trail
  • Trig’s Shell trail from station to Bloom Rd
  • GrampGrahm aka 1 which is off 10E starting by Catch 22

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked.  No reports of surface slush.  Please stay by the orange reflective barrels.

Caution Areas

Not much change & in general found trails sections especially in swamps have rough areas. Covered with plenty of snow but the bumps have set in the base & it is hard to correct.

  • Manske Swamp aka 3N is rough & has a very mushy spots
  • Sections on 13N beyond Hwy G has improved
  • Loon Lk Rd to Bloom Rd section of 10E rough
  • Section of 17N from trail 1 to Columbus Rd very rough
  • 70W section from Sundstein Rd running past the Lincoln Townhall heading west to Synergy very rough sections
  • 17S from Paintball field trail 7 to Sugar Camp connect.

Riding today heading north.  Report in the morning

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:

February 4 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N ALL WELCOME
February 5 – Wednesday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February 6 – Thursday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February 7-9 – Pond Hockey – Due to ice conditions on Dollar Lake this year at the World Championship Derby Expo – Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
February 11-13 – Weekday Sno-Eagles Getaway to Florence
February 12 – Wednesday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February 13- Thursday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February

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 – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – February 1, 2020

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20-24

Date of Report: February 1, 2020

Area Report:

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CROSS COUNTRY CRUISERS TRAIL REPORT 1/30/202

Our trail system is in great shape, with the exception of the trails in town. We are working on getting more operators to take care of this problem. Some swamps have not been groomed due to unsafe ice. We are checking them regularly,and as soon as they are safe for the machines to cross, they will get groomed.
Within the last month, we’ve had 10,069 snowmobiles pass thru our trail counter, we’ll ahead of last year, thanks to the large amounts of snow and excellent trail system.
This club is 100% volunteer and our groomer operators spend an average 6 hrs. a night (some multiple nights) trying to keep the trails in great riding conditions. A big shout out to our operators and maintenance crew for all their hard work and dedication to our club!
Just a reminder, use common courtesy when approaching the groomer. Turn off your high beam headlight and slow down. The groomer will move over when they can and stop so you can go by safely.
Ride Right, Ride Smart, Ride Safe and enjoy the ride!!!

Cross Country Cruiser Trail Update 01/26/2020
The logging company has finished part of their contract so we are able to open Trail 51 at the intersection of Trail 3 & 10 (TIN 354) to Trail 6 (TIN 351) and Trail 6 between TIN 351 & 352. Trail 51 & 6 between TIN 349 & 351 remains closed.
Sayner Barn Stormers Trail 51 between TIN 352 & 344 is closed until further notice because of flooding. See attached map.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 1, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Plenty of SNOW

Date of Report: February 1, 2020

Area Report:

February 1, 2020 – 6:56am 28 degrees & cloudy

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS IN EAGLE RIVER
Plenty of SNOW with Varying conditions

February 1st.  Winter continues.  You been riding?  Temps are popping up this weekend.  High of 33 today & 39 tomorrow.  Lows 26 tonight & 21 tomorrow night.  Please THINK COLD!!  Starting Tuesday cold moving in.  17 high for Tuesday & 0 overnight. 19 on Wednesday & 8 at night.  With the warm up & then the drop expect trails to ice up a bit. The cold at night will continue in the very low teens for the near future.

SNOW will be of the Lake Effect type.  Yesterday morning had about an inch of fluffy stuff on my car.  Start DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE! 

Big night of grooming again.  Groomer Tracking System shows most trails were groomed in the last 24 hours.  So today here are the trails NOT GROOMED

  • Manske Swamp aka 3N
  • 17N from intersection of 1 heading east to Columbus Rd
  • GrampGrahm aka 1 which is off 10E starting by Catch 22

Catfish & Eagle Lake trails are marked.  No reports of surface slush.  Please stay by the orange reflective barrels. Riding today let you know the conditions.

Caution Areas

Not much change & in general found trails sections especially in swamps have rough areas. Covered with plenty of snow but the bumps have set in the base & it is hard to correct.

  • Manske Swamp aka 3N is rough & has a very mushy spots
  • Sections on 13N beyond Hwy G has improved
  • Loon Lk Rd to Bloom Rd section of 10E rough
  • Section of 17N from trail 1 to Columbus Rd very rough
  • 70W section from Sundstein Rd running past the Lincoln Townhall heading west to Synergy very rough sections
  • 17S from Paintball field trail 7 to Sugar Camp connect.

So here’s what you need to do…..KEEP THINKING COLD can use it & DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE! 

Ride yesterday 10E was groomed & pretty good except Bloom Rd to Loon Lk Rd section.  Into town plenty of snow but mushy in some areas.  70W still rough from Sundstein Rd to Synergy Salon.  Then it cleared up all the way to Sportsman’s Chalet for lunch.  Headed north on St. Germain trails & Sayner trails which were groomed & good.  Then headed east to 10/13 through town & home.  Plenty of SNOW on the trails. Also a lot of big groups riding already on Friday after lunch.  Be safe & ride right. Straight aways, hills & curves.

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
January 31-February 2 – Weekend Away to Tomahawk – Check out Sno-Eagles Facebook for on the trail photos
February 4 – Sno-Eagles Board meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N ALL WELCOME
February 5 – Wednesday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February 6 – Thursday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February 7-9 – Pond Hockey – Due to ice conditions on Dollar Lake this year at the World Championship Derby Expo – Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
February 11-13 – Weekday Sno-Eagles Getaway to Florence
February 12 – Wednesday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February 13- Thursday Sno-Eagles guided ride – 9am at the Historic Railroad Depot across from Friendship House – Trail 10/13
February
February 19 – Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance meeting – The Wild Boar – ArBor Vitae – Meeting 7pm – PUBLIC WELCOME!
February 20 – Sno-Eagles member meeting – Eddie B’s White Spruce – Social time 6-7pm – Meeting at 7pm – ALL WELCOME!
February 29 – Groom To Ride Raffle Drawing – Trackside – 12 noon
February 29 – SNO(Saturday Night Out) – Lumpy’s Sports Bar & Grill – Socialtime 5:30pm – Dinner at 6:00pm – Come on Join Us!
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 – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 1, 2020

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 9 – 16″

Date of Report: February 1, 2020

Area Report:

Official Trail Report:  All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are excellent with a 9 to 16 inch compacted snow base. 

 

Groomer Notes:

1/29/20 – Trails 4, 6 & Rummel’s spur were groomed today and are now in very good condition! (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/28/20 – 35s was groomed today and is in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/24/20 – Trail 39s/235 were groomed today and are in very good condition. (Submitted by Rolling Hills Snowmobile & ATV Club)

1/11/20 – Long Lake was staked as of Monday, January 6th with ice depths coming in anywhere from 6″ to 10.5″ on the marked trail. (Off the trail ice depths ranged anywhere from 4″ to 10.5″) The Lake Trail was groomed for the 1st time ever on Wednesday, January 8th. Please note there is a large ice heave that cuts across the trail just North of The Pioneer. As always use caution on ice! Additionally, Spider Lake & Chetac lakes are now also marked. (Submitted by Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)