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Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 22, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0 – 6 inches

Date of Report: January 22, 2018

Area Report:

All snowmobile trails are open and being groomed on a regularly basis. Conditions are currently fair to poor due to warm temperatures and increased traffic over the weekend; however, forecasters are predicting our area to receive a significant amount of snow Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. To view detailed trail condition updates following the snow event, visit pricecountywi.net. Please stay on marked lake trails for your safety.

 

News and Reports:

For detailed information on these and other upcoming and ongoing events, go to the Price County Tourism Department website Calendar of Events at www.pricecountywi.net.

January 10-28 – 4th Annual Winter Fest Tavern League Tour, Price County
January 25-27 – Fifield Sno-Drovers Poker Run & Breakfast, Park Falls
January 27 & 28 – Winter Fest, Phillips
January 27 & 28 – Cor Powersports Cross Country Snowmobile Races, Phillips
January 28 – Phillips Chaparrals Breakfast, Phillips
February 4 – Elk River Pioneers Breakfast, Phillips
February 10 – Northwoods Hi-Riders Valentine’s Day Dance & Raffle, Phillips
February 16 & 17 – Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic, Phillips
February 24 – Northwoods Hi-Riders One-Day Poker Run, Phillips

Trail Report – : Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 22, 2018

Reporter:Price County Tourism Department

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 0 – 6 inches

Date of Report: January 22, 2018

Area Report:

All snowmobile trails are open and being groomed on a regularly basis. Conditions are currently fair to poor due to warm temperatures and increased traffic over the weekend; however, forecasters are predicting our area to receive a significant amount of snow Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. To view detailed trail condition updates following the snow event, visit pricecountywi.net. Please stay on marked lake trails for your safety.

 

News and Reports:

For detailed information on these and other upcoming and ongoing events, go to the Price County Tourism Department website Calendar of Events at www.pricecountywi.net.

January 10-28 – 4th Annual Winter Fest Tavern League Tour, Price County
January 25-27 – Fifield Sno-Drovers Poker Run & Breakfast, Park Falls
January 27 & 28 – Winter Fest, Phillips
January 27 & 28 – Cor Powersports Cross Country Snowmobile Races, Phillips
January 28 – Phillips Chaparrals Breakfast, Phillips
February 4 – Elk River Pioneers Breakfast, Phillips
February 10 – Northwoods Hi-Riders Valentine’s Day Dance & Raffle, Phillips
February 16 & 17 – Elk River Pioneers Poker Run & Picnic, Phillips
February 24 – Northwoods Hi-Riders One-Day Poker Run, Phillips

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 22, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: January 22, 2018

Area Report:

Trail report for January 22, 2018, Fair condition. Over the weekend with the temps warming up and the heavy traffic our trails turned bad quickly. There were over 1200 snowmobiles counted on our trail counter from Friday thru Sunday. Most of our trails have turned brown and getting thin and soft. The good news is that this afternoon we are expected to get a snowstorm of 6 inches plus coming directly to the Northwoods in our area. This snow is very well needed. Our Groomers will be out during the week to smooth out the trail. Use caution in active logging areas. There is very little snow and logging equipment can be on the trail at any time. With all this snow coming there can be very low visibility so watch out for oncoming snowmobiles. Corners can still be bare and icy. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.
Jim (Hammy) Hamilton
BJSC President

Check out snow conditions by viewing our WEBCAM located outside the Chamber office on Hwy M.

Join us for these upcoming events:

February 3: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 17: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 18: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 3: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 22, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-3 inch hard base. Loose snow on top.

Date of Report: January 22, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN
SNOW MOVING IN

Wet packy SNOW is moving into the area about noon today.  Weather guys are calling for 3-5 inches of SNOW today with another 1-3 inches tonight.  SNOW is going to be heavy at times.  Boy can’t wait to get out there riding some fresh SNOW!  Nothing better!

The groomers were out in full force last night prepping the trails for this heavy SNOW fall.  Nearly the entire system was groomed last night.  Thanks again drivers.  Remember give them 2 thumbs up.  Also pull over so they can get by you.  The equipment is not designed to go off trail.  As riders if we go in & get stuck the groomers can pull us out.  Not the same if we had to try to pull them out.

Conditions right now before the SNOW are FAIR in town.  GOOD to VERY GOOD pretty much everywhere else. Heading north & east in the woods farther out there are areas of EXCELLENT.

Here are a few continuing reminders:

  • Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake.  Clearly marked with signs.
  • Wisconsin River Trail – 10W/13N  & Manske Swamp – 3N are being groomed off & on. There are rough spots but it is frozen tight. All SNOW covered.  Have had no reports of any slush out on either of these trails.  Do not leave the trail to be safe.

CATFISH LAKE LOOP & EAGLE LAKE TRAILS ARE NOW BOTH MARKED AND OFFICIALLY OPEN.  PLEASE STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE.  VERY HARD SURFACE.  NO REPORTS OF SURFACE SLUSH AS OF LAST NIGHT.  REMINDER THE CATFISH LAKE LOOP TO LUMPY’S IS NO LONGER A TRAIL.  


If you are riding zip on over to the “grade” to check out the 2018 Eagle River Area Fire Department ICE CASTLE!!!!  Located adjacent to the downtown “grade” trail by the Historic Railroad Grade.  The lights installed change colors. Ice benches as part of the Castle let you take photos of your group.  Check out this link Eagle River Ice Castle to check out a video of the Ice Castle building.  Holding up well in the warm up.

Next on the Winter events schedule is the 13th Annual LaBatt Blue Pond Hockey set for February 9-11 on Dollar Lake east of Eagle River.  Check out the is link LaBatt Blue Pond Hockey for info.

THINK COLD & Keep Dancin’!

Snow is coming. See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
 Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

 

News and Reports:

Every Wednesday & Thursday throughout the snowmobiling season – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome. Trail conditions permitting.

January

  • Jan 26-28 – Women on Snow
  • January 27 – Saturday Night Out – Nutty Squirrel – 5:30pm
  • Jan 31 – Feb 2 – Weekday Ride-A-Way

February

  • Feb 6 – Board of Directors meeting, Hall of Fame
  • Feb 9-11 – 13th Annual LaBatt Blue Pond Hockey on Dollar Lake
  • Feb 15 – Member Meeting – Eddie B’s – 6pm
  • Feb 18 – Celebrate Snowmobiling Dignitary Ride & Gathering
  • Feb 24 – Ride With Pride drawing – TrackSide – 12noon – Tickets available at Eagle River businesses, Chamber of Commerce & from many Club members $5 each or 3 for $10
  • Feb 24 – Trail Ride following Ride With Pride drawing
  • Feb 24  – Saturday Night Out – Silver Leaf – 5:30pm

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

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 21, 2018

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Looking for a snownami

Date of Report: January 21, 2018

Area Report:

Trails took a beating with high traffic and warm conditions this weekend. Groomers are out tonight trying to get them flat for the snow we hope to get tomorrow!!! Keep your fingers crossed.

News and Reports:

Pig Skin Poker Run Friday and Saturday at Bent’s Camp

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 21, 2018

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3-5 inch base

Date of Report: January 21, 2018

Area Report:

our wooded trails held up pretty good with the heavy traffic we had this weekend, town trails are only in fair condition, snowstorm coming in tonight and heavy wet snow tomorrow, 6-10 inches they are calling for, groomers will be having fun with new snow and trails are going to be great, We will see how much we get and I will update when its over.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 21, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: On average 3 inch hard base with soft snow on top

Date of Report: January 21, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN

Wide variety of conditions on the trails Trails in town are for the most part FAIR .  West FAIR to GOOD.  As you head north, south or east trails get better & better.  GOOD to VERY GOOD.  There are EXCELLENT trails far out east & north in the woods.  Right now it is SNOWING very lightly.  This SNOW will stop 8-9am.  Then more SNOW moving in Sunday night into Monday. Weather guys are calling for potential of 6-9 inches.  Stay tuned.

Plenty of SNOW on the trails it is soft so might find your sled track slipping and the back end of your sled a bit squirrelly.  Have not been out myself the last 3 days as volunteering at the Derby so I’m relying on trustworthy riders that help me out.

As for temperatures it will be in the 30’s for one more day.  Then dropping below the freezing mark for the next week.  With the wet SNOW expected & temperatures drops it will be a grooming dream out there.  Trails should be smoooooth after grooming!

Once again nearly the entire Sno-Eagles Trails system again last night.  A few spurs were not groomed.  Thanks drivers.  Remember give them 2 thumbs up.  Also pull over so they can get by you.  The equipment is not designed to go off trail.  As riders if we go in & get stuck the groomers can pull us out.  Not the same if we had to try to pull them out.

  • Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake.  Clearly marked with signs.
  • Wisconsin River Trail – 10W/13N  & Manske Swamp – 3N are being groomed off & on. There are rough spots but it is frozen tight. All SNOW covered.  Have had no reports of any slush out on either of these trails.  Do not leave the trail to be safe.

CATFISH LAKE LOOP & EAGLE LAKE TRAILS ARE NOW BOTH MARKED AND OFFICIALLY OPEN.  PLEASE STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE.  VERY HARD SURFACE.  NO REPORTS OF SURFACE SLUSH AS OF LAST NIGHT.  REMINDER THE CATFISH LAKE LOOP TO LUMPY’S IS NO LONGER A TRAIL.  


If you are riding zip on over to the “grade” to check out the 2018 Eagle River Area Fire Department ICE CASTLE!!!!  Located adjacent to the downtown “grade” trail by the Historic Railroad Grade.  The lights installed change colors. Ice benches as part of the Castle let you take photos of your group.  Check out this link Eagle River Ice Castle to check out more photos.  Darn pretty!  Holding up well in the warm up.

Last day for the World Championship Derby.   Full slate of racing starts at 9:00-9:30am.  For more information check out DerbyTrack.com 

 

 

THINK COLD & Keep Dancin’!

Snow is coming. See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
 Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

News and Reports:

January – Every Wednesday & Thursday – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome.

  • Jan 18-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • Jan 26-28 – Women on Snow
  • January 27 – Saturday Night Out, Nutty Squirrel
  • Jan 31 – Feb 2 – Weekday Ride-A-Way

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

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 21, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: On average 3 inch hard base with soft snow on top

Date of Report: January 21, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN

Wide variety of conditions on the trails Trails in town are for the most part FAIR .  West FAIR to GOOD.  As you head north, south or east trails get better & better.  GOOD to VERY GOOD.  There are EXCELLENT trails far out east & north in the woods.  Right now it is SNOWING very lightly.  This SNOW will stop 8-9am.  Then more SNOW moving in Sunday night into Monday. Weather guys are calling for potential of 6-9 inches.  Stay tuned.

Plenty of SNOW on the trails it is soft so might find your sled track slipping and the back end of your sled a bit squirrelly.  Have not been out myself the last 3 days as volunteering at the Derby so I’m relying on trustworthy riders that help me out.

As for temperatures it will be in the 30’s for one more day.  Then dropping below the freezing mark for the next week.  With the wet SNOW expected & temperatures drops it will be a grooming dream out there.  Trails should be smoooooth after grooming!

Once again nearly the entire Sno-Eagles Trails system again last night.  A few spurs were not groomed.  Thanks drivers.  Remember give them 2 thumbs up.  Also pull over so they can get by you.  The equipment is not designed to go off trail.  As riders if we go in & get stuck the groomers can pull us out.  Not the same if we had to try to pull them out.

  • Trail 1N logging operation continues in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake.  Clearly marked with signs.
  • Wisconsin River Trail – 10W/13N  & Manske Swamp – 3N are being groomed off & on. There are rough spots but it is frozen tight. All SNOW covered.  Have had no reports of any slush out on either of these trails.  Do not leave the trail to be safe.

CATFISH LAKE LOOP & EAGLE LAKE TRAILS ARE NOW BOTH MARKED AND OFFICIALLY OPEN.  PLEASE STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE.  VERY HARD SURFACE.  NO REPORTS OF SURFACE SLUSH AS OF LAST NIGHT.  REMINDER THE CATFISH LAKE LOOP TO LUMPY’S IS NO LONGER A TRAIL.  


If you are riding zip on over to the “grade” to check out the 2018 Eagle River Area Fire Department ICE CASTLE!!!!  Located adjacent to the downtown “grade” trail by the Historic Railroad Grade.  The lights installed change colors. Ice benches as part of the Castle let you take photos of your group.  Check out this link Eagle River Ice Castle to check out more photos.  Darn pretty!  Holding up well in the warm up.

Last day for the World Championship Derby.   Full slate of racing starts at 9:00-9:30am.  For more information check out DerbyTrack.com 

 

 

THINK COLD & Keep Dancin’!

Snow is coming. See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Communications Chair
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
 Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

News and Reports:

January – Every Wednesday & Thursday – Sno-Eagles Guided Trail Ride.  Meet at the Historic Railroad Depot on Trail 13 in town at 9am. All are welcome.

  • Jan 18-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • Jan 26-28 – Women on Snow
  • January 27 – Saturday Night Out, Nutty Squirrel
  • Jan 31 – Feb 2 – Weekday Ride-A-Way

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

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 20, 2018

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Looking good and more in the forecast

Date of Report: January 20, 2018

Area Report:

The weather has not been as warm as predicted and the sun has stayed behind the clouds. It has made for some excellent warmer weather riding. I was getting tired of riding in negative temps so this is AWESOME! Groomers went out last night and the comments from Sunrise Lodge breakfast customers were 100% positive on the Frosty Club trails. Great job groomers! Snow….from 4 inches to 2 feet are in the forecast along with ideal temps so it looks like Land O Lakes will be the place to be for excellent riding.

News and Reports:

Pig Ski poker run next Friday and Saturday—-Contact Amy or Craig at Bent’s Camp to get registered.

3 Bear Sled Dog races 1st weekend in Feb.

Frosty Club Radar Run Presidents weekend Saturday. See S.S. Sarah and the girls rip up the snow during the bikini run!

Snowmobile Information:

Life is Good in Land O Lakes if you like winter fun!

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 20, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6 inch base

Date of Report: January 20, 2018

Area Report:

All of the Washburn County snowmobile trails are OPEN! Trails are still in good condition with a 4 to 6 inch base, even after a couple of warm days during the week. Always use caution on the trails as you may encounter active trail grooming equipment. Enjoy the trails!