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Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 1, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: January 1, 2018

Area Report:

January 1, 2018 – Boulder Junction area snowmobile trails are in fair condition.

Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday. The Boulder trail system had a lot of traffic over the holiday weekend. The trails really got beat. With the subzero temps the snow is not melting but we very well need some new snow to spruce up our trails. A little over a couple of inches would help greatly. The corners are getting bare and some spots are getting icy. Use caution in the active logging operations. They have very little snow. Watch out for groomers they can be out at any time. Take all directions from the groomer operator. Give him a break, slow down, he is out there to help you have a better ride. 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. 

For travel information and maps, visit boulderjct.org or call 1-800-GO-MUSKY

Join us for these upcoming events:
January 6: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry
January 14: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
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 1, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2 inch on average base with loose snow in most areas

Date of Report: January 1, 2018

Area Report:

ALL SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN
EARLY RIDING CONDITION

Yet another chilly morning.  12 below zero at 7:30AM.  High of 3 above zero.   So if you are planning to ride today be sure to dress warm.  Check out my cold weather riding tips below.

All trails were groomed Saturday night.  Here are some updates from the Trail Boss:

  • On the Sno-Eagles Trail Map what was Alt13 or 13a is now Trail 3.  That is it’s new number.  This is the trail heading south to Three Lakes
  • On Trail 1N there is logging in the section between the Town of Washington Town Hall & Eagle Lake Trail
  • 10W/13N aka Wisconsin River Trail while it is groomed it is still rough & even icy in spots.  Slow down in there
  • 3N aka Manske Swamp is also groomed but rough so slow down there too.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails are now both marked and officially open.  Please stay by the barrels to be safe.  Reminder the Catfish Lake Loop to Lumpy’s is NO LONGER a trail.

Cold weather riding tips:

  • Dress in layers.
  • Warm gloves & have an extra pair with you. Granular hand warmers or maybe even battery operated gloves.
  • Fully charged phone. Tuck into on the inside pockets of your jacket next to your body.  Easy to reach & it will stay charged longer.
  • Good cold weather boots.  Rating of 30 below or more.
  • Take a map with you.
  • Tell someone where you are riding & the time you expect to be back.
  • Stop more often for warm drinks & food.  You burn energy when you ride.
  • Watch for the 3 digit brown emergency signs along the trails.  Particularly at intersections.  These are connected into the Vilas County Sheriff’s Dept. system.  Will help locate you if you have an emergency
  • Consider downloading the Vilas County Map It App.  The link is at the end of this report.

Thank you to all who chose Eagle River as their snowmobiling vacation destination.  We hope you enjoyed your stay & hey, come on back.

Start Doin’ the Snow Dance!  The trails really need more SNOW!

Happy New Year!  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

  • 9 – Board of Directors Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame
  • 12-14 – Vintage Snowmobile Races at the Derby Track
  • 18 – Member meeting – Eagle River Inn
  • 18-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • 27 – Saturday Night Out – Nutty Squirrel
  • 1/31-2/2 – Week Day Ride-Away

The 2018 Sno-Eagles Club Member snowmobile trip is planned for Wed., Jan. 31 to Fri. Feb. 2. (with a possible extension to Montreal, WI on Fri., Sat. and Sun. if there is interest). We are re-scheduling the trip that was melted out last year. Destination: Konteka Black Bear Resort, White Pine, MI. This is a small resort with a bar & bowling alley. It’s about a 100 mile ride from Eagle River. Mark your calendars now for this fun event. This is a 3 day snowmobile ride (or drive) to a destination for fun, friendship, and lots of silliness with fellow Sno-Eagles members. Event Chairs, Marv & Carol Radloff have reserved all of the rooms at the Resort for SnoEagles. Call 906-885-5170 to reserve your room. Do it soon before all the rooms have been spoken for.  The final date to reserve under the room block is January 6, 2018.  After that you are at the whim of other sledders. WHEN THEY’RE GONE – THEY’RE GONE. Call Carol at 715-479-5153 for more details.

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 – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – December 8, 2017

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 6 inches

Date of Report: December 8, 2017

Area Report:

Bayfield County Trails are currently closed. We do have some snow, but we need more and continued cold temperatures. Stay tuned!

 

Order a snowmobile map online or pick one up at area businesses. You can also download the Avenza app (for free) and get the updated Snowmobile Map on your device before you hit the trails – locate yourself on the trail map with GPS so you can see where you are, even with no cell reception! If you’d like to see the sponsor businesses on the same type of map, try the Trail Treker app ($1.99); the map is a free download with the code “Washburn2017.” 

Trail Report – : Walworth County, Wisconsin – December 8, 2017

Reporter:Ryan Strand

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0″

Date of Report: December 8, 2017

Area Report:

We have majority of our trails ready to go.  About 98% of them are marked and ready to ride, just waiting on a couple of fields around the county.   Ground is freezing up nicely now with the cold temps this week.  We are supposed to get 1-2″ tonight and more cold and snow in the forecast into next week.  We will report back when there is something to report.  If we do get snow please stay off the trails until they are open officially! Check back here, Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance Facebook page or call the snow phone at 262-742-2664.

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 8, 2017

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: It is white and cold

Date of Report: December 8, 2017

Area Report:

Trails are brushed and signed and it is looking like winter out there. Inspection Monday. Vilas County Trail opening date is Dec 17—Mother Nature permitting.   Swamps need some more COLD. Snowing the last couple of days and more in the forecast. 

News and Reports:

Frosty Club Breakfast Benefit at Sunrise Lodge. December 16 and 17. 7:30-11:00 both days.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 8, 2017

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1-2

Date of Report: December 8, 2017

Area Report:

Initial trail report 8 Dec 2017

The target date for the opening of the trails will not be on December 12, 2017 as planned due to the poor weather conditions. It will be a later date determined safe for the county opening. The swamps and boggy areas in the county need to freeze up for safely riding the trails.  Boulder Junction has been inspected and all deficiencies corrected. As of now we don’t have enough snow. With continued cold weather and more snow in our forecast this will only help. As always when the trails do open up please use more caution in the early season riding. I would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work in clearing and signing the Boulder Junction Trail system. Cross your fingers and pray for snow and cold.  Think Snow!

BJSC President

Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

For travel information and maps, visit boulderjct.org or call 1-800-GO-MUSKY
Join us for these upcoming events: January 6: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry January 14: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast February 18: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast March 3: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – December 8, 2017

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Base is 0 inches

Date of Report: December 8, 2017

Area Report:

Getting some snow, close to 4 inches. We may start packing in the dryer sections of trails if the snow continues.

Follow us on Twitter! @sootrails

February 1, help break the Guinness World Record for the longest snowmobile parade.

We have a newly-plowed parking area at the beginning of Trail #8 under the International Bridge, which now has an all-season Porta-John.

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.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 0 – 0 inches – Trail is in poor condition.  

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 0 – 0 inches – Trail is in poor condition. 

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

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

Base 0 – 0 inches – Trail is in poor condition.

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

Base 0 – 0 inches – Trail is in poor condition. 

We now have a marked & groomed 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 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 –

Base 0 – 0 inches – Trail is in poor condition. Make sure you follow the 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 –

Base 0 – 0 inches – Trail is in poor condition.

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

Base 0 – 1 inches – Trail is in poor condition.  Watch for reroute signs just west of Kinross.  Road shoulders are bare.

The Downtown Trail is signed, but snow and barrels on the Portage Ave. Bridge have been removed! 

Join us on Facebook, too!!!

www.sootrails.org

 

News and Reports:

World Record Attempt

Snowmobiling season is still months away, but it is time to sign up for a world record attempt right now!

On February 1st, 2018, come to Sault Ste. Marie to help us try to break the world record for the largest snowmobile parade! We need at least 1,048 snowmobiles on February 1, 2018, the Thursday before the 50th Annual International 500 Snowmobile Race.

The $5.00 registration fee per sled is used to cover the costs incurred to break the record.

All snowmobile operators must have a valid driver’s license and a registered sled.

For more information – and to sign up – follow this link: http://www.saultstemarie.com/event-detail/guinness-world-record-snowmobile-parade/

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 7, 2017

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-3 inches new “feathery” snow

Date of Report: December 7, 2017

Area Report:

Cold is here!  Plus some SNOW!

COLD has come to Sno-Eagles Country! High teens during the day & much colder at night. The freeze up of the wet swamps & boggy areas is underway. With that SNOW is also falling. Last night, Wednesday about 3 inches of very dry “feathery” snow fell.

The target date for opening of the Trails has moved to December 17 at the earliest. Keep in mind that this all depends on how well wet areas freeze up & the level of SNOW. With the opening could come some trails staying closed until safe.

Keep THINKING COLD!!!

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:

December

  • 14 – Sno-Eagles Christmas Party – Catch 22 Supper Club
  • 17 – Potential Trail Opening with Conditions permitting

January

  • 2 – Board of Directors Meeting
  • 18 – Member meeting
  • 27 – Saturday Night Out – Nutty Squirrel
  • 1/31-2/2 – Week Day Ride-Away

The 2018 Sno-Eagles snowmobile trip is planned for Wed., Jan. 31 to Fri. Feb. 2. (with a possible
extension to Montreal, WI on Fri., Sat. and Sun. if there is interest). We are re-scheduling the trip
that was melted out last year. Destination: Konteka Black Bear Resort, White Pine, MI. This is a
small resort with a bar & bowling alley. It’s about a 100 mile ride from Eagle River. Mark your
calendars now for this fun event. This is a 3 day snowmobile ride (or drive) to a destination for
fun, friendship, and lots of silliness with fellow Sno-Eagles members
Event Chairmen, Marv & Carol Radloff have reserved all of the rooms at the Resort for SnoEagles.
Call 906-885-5170 to reserve your room. Do it soon before all the rooms have been
spoken for. WHEN THEY’RE GONE – THEY’RE GONE. Call Carol at 715-479-5153 for more
details.