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Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 10, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Hard frozen base – Snow covered

Date of Report: February 10, 2017

Area Report:

Trails In Good Condition

A little more snow overnight. Today the temps are going to pop up into the 30’s for the weekend. Weather guys report no sunshine. That is good. Light snow Saturday night into Sunday. No firm totals. This will soften up conditions. Will take some photos mid morning to give you a peak.

Trail Boss Brian reports ALL Trails were groomed last night. Ready for the weekend!

Both Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are safe by the orange reflective barrels. No surface slush. But remember only safe by the barrels.

Reminder that from dusk to dawn the speed limit is 55MPH.

All in all no problem areas to report. There are a few icy corners. Check back for photos later today.

This weekend is the 12th Annual Labatt Blue USA Adult Pond Hockey Championships. Located off of Hwy 70E/Trail 10E of Eagle River on Dollar Lake Rd. You can ride by car, truck or snowmobile!

Keep Doin’ The Snow Dance!

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 – Early AM with more updates should conditions changes dictate.

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES SNO HUNT – January 13-February 28, 2017 – for more information contact Dave Mrczynski at 715.891.8584.

A fun snowmobile scavenger hunt with bonus point & prizes
Register at local businesses

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS – Drawing 12 Noon, February 25, 2017 at TrackSide.

$2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.

SNO (Saturday Night Out) – Cocktails 5:30pm – Dinner 6:00pm

February 25 – 12 Pines Restaurant on Townline Rd off of Trail 10E
March 25 – Catch 22 on Hwy 70E/Trail 10E about 5 miles from Eagle River.

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES

Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
9am departure

MONTHLY MEETINGS – 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS – 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

Trail Report: Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

Not much new to report. Trail’s in Sugar Camp are in good riding conditions. Be aware that corners and hills are getting very icy. Use caution and maintain reasonable speeds when approaching them. Lakes are safe to cross but are getting rough from drifting and traffic. Remain close to orange barrels while crossing. Always remember to stay on marked designated trails. A majority of our trail systems cross private property. Also remember the 3 digit brown and white numbers on all intersections are there for your safety in case of emergency. Remember to support a club and local businesses as you ride and purchase your annual trail pass before hitting the trails. United we trail divided we fail!

Trail Report: Bayfield County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-18″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

We had a nice snowstorm earlier this week leaving trails in good condition throughout the County. Groomers are out getting trails in great condition for the weekend. Trails still have icy spots, especially corners, and sparse snow in fields. Trail 13 south out of Washburn, and trail 4 east and west our of Mason are open, but have minimal snow.

With warmer temperatures forecasted this weekend there is the potential to create wet, sensitive and highly variable trail conditions. As a result, ATV use has the potential to damage the system and create additional problems when colder temperatures return. To help minimize damage to the snowpack all ATV use is prohibited on the snowmobile trails if the temperatures reach 32 degrees or higher. This includes tracked or wheeled ATVs and UTVs. However, ATV use is still allowed on the Tri-County Corridor and Town Road routes.

NORTHERN BAYFIELD COUNTY

The trails in the Port Wing area have shown some improvement with the addition of 3 to 5 inches of snow. Condition vary from fair to good. Logging continues on Trail 1 just east of Port Wing. Please reduce speed and exercise caution in the area being logged. Out of Herbster, Trails 1, part of 19,40 and 41 are all groomed and in good to excellent condition. Trail one from the corridor in Brule north to the Iron River bridge is in great shape and will be groomed again for the weekend.

In the Washburn/Valhalla area we have received approximately 8 inches of snow, more inland and less closer to the lake. The groomer is out and working on the trails trying to get back to a regular schedule. Trails appear to be grooming up well, the snow is a little dry hopefully the warm temps on Saturday will help. remember there is logging north and west of the pub and grub

CENTRAL BAYFIELD COUNTY

Iron River area has close to 5″ of new snow. Everything south of Hwy 2, trails 22,24, and 31 have been groomed. Trail 4 from Tri County Corridor to Horstman Rd in Delta area has also been groomed and trees cleared. Everything between Iron River and Port Wing are next and trail 31 to Moquah Spur (63) will be done early Friday (2/10/17) morning.

SOUTHERN BAYFIELD COUNTY

Barnes: The Barnes area received an additional 3” of snow during the week. Our groomer operators have been grooming every day this week. Trails 7, 17, 18, 31N have been groomed. Trail 31S will be groomed today. The trails are in good to very good condition. The grooming will continue through the weekend, please use caution, as equipment will be on the trail system. We are expecting a lot of sleds on the trails this weekend, including club rides, please ride safe and respect all snowmobilers on the trails and also respect for our landowners.

Drummond: Drummond received 3 to 4″ of new snow this week and all trails have been groomed and grooming will continue through the weekend. Trail 4 to Sanborn is not being groomed nor will it until we get more snow. Groomer has been out running a regular schedule. The Lake Owen trail *63S* to Cable is icy on the hills and in the corners; however the rest of the trail is snow covered and in fair to good condition with a 3 to 4″ ice base and new snow of about 4~5 inches. Trail 7 & 61 & 6 to the Barnes area is in good condition, however there is ice in the corners, 3 to 4″ ice base new snow is about 4~5 inches. Trail 63N is good to Sweden Road – road bed is fair with bare spots. Grandview North is in fair to poor condition with open fields marginal, to bare, due to drifting; and only about 3 inches new snow to Mason, however they are groomed. Trail 4 to Sanborn is also marginal to bare conditions due to drifting in the fields, and is not able to be groomed due to the lack of snow in the area at this time. Please respect private land owners and stay on the trails, also use caution as equipment is out at varying times of the day have fun stay safe.

Namakagon: Trail conditions have improved to overall Good condition with the new Snow! Groomers will be out this afternoon (2/9/17) and throughout the weekend. Again we will probably be working with icy corners and hills for the balance of the season. With the warm weather coming please tread lightly! Whenever riding please expect the groomer over the next hill or around the next corner day or night! Ride responsibly, be Safe and Have Fun!

Timber Sale Activity:

Trail 1 – South of Cornucopia – off Stage Rd. a sale has gone active on this section of trail so watch for caution signs and logging equipment.

Trail 31 – South of Barnes – A one mile section of Trail 31 South that has been plowed to allow the road to freeze down for a future logging job, but it is still passable.

Trail Report: Rhinelander, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-10″ in the woods

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

The trails are still good shape. The good news is the few wet spots that were reported last week, are all froze tight. The lake crossings are getting better everyday with the sled traffic to wear down the frozen slush bumps.

The roads routes are still thin, but not deal breakers. We are seeing some icy corners, so be aware as you are out riding.

We could use some snow to freshen things up, but all in all they are in good shape.

Trail Report: Presque Isle, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 16-24″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

REPORT FROM PRESQUE ISLE-WINCHESTER SNOBUNNIES PRESIDENT, JIM LUEDTKE:

8 Inches of Fresh Moisture Filled Snow + Cold Temperatures + Groomed Trails = Happy Sledders!!!! … I would rate most of our trails as “VERY GOOD” and some areas as “EXCELLENT”…..Groomers will be out nightly to take the bumps out of the trails that start by late afternoon……Please use “Caution” on any Lake Trails around the area…..Ride on Marked trails only!!!……………………….

We have a great Raffle going this year to help support our costs of bringing you the best trails in the area….The drawing will be On February 19th at 1:00 pm. at the P.I. Pub in Presque Isle… We are serving a breakfast /Lunch combo starting at 8:30 am until the Drawing at 1:00p….Please come early and Buy tickets….We are giving away a Ski-Doo 600 E-Tec and a Ski-Doo MXZ 600 Sport along with a Triton Trailer as the 3rd prize in our Raffle…..Tickets are $10 each or 6 tickets for $50 dollars…..Please buy tickets at all of our area Businesses to help support our efforts to bring you the best Trails possible…..100% of proceeds go to the costs of grooming…..

Come on up and enjoy the wonderful Sport of Snowmobiling!!!!! Please consider joining and supporting our Sno-Bunnies Snowmobile Club at http://sno-bunnies.com. In joining, you can then get your WI Trail pass for just $10.

Trail Report: Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 15-18 inches

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

To view DETAILED TRAIL CONDITION REPORTS, visit the Price County Tourism website at www.pricecountywi.net and click on the Reports link. All snowmobile trails are open and being groomed as time permits. It snowed 2 inches on Tuesday. The trails have a hard, smooth base and with this fresh snow on top, they are grooming up perfectly. During the warm up, some swamps filled up with water and some creeks have opened up. Slow down for caution signs. Trail conditions/grooming as well as caution areas and logging areas are described in the detailed reports on our website. The trails remain open through March 31, 2017. Approximately 100 miles of our motorized trails welcome winter ATV and UTV riders. To order travel guides or your snowmobile trail map, visit our website at www.pricecountywi.net.

News and Reports:

Visit our online Calendar of Events for details – http://www.pricecountywi.net/calendar.aspx?CID=23
February 11, 2017 – Dance & Raffle, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
February 17 & 18, 2017 – Poker Run & Raffle, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
February 18, 2017 – Winter Picnic, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
March 5, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Catawba Driftsplitters Snowmobile Club

Trail Report: Ely, Minnesota – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 19+ inches

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

Ely Area Lakes & Trails: Several inches of fresh snow and colder temperatures have vastly improved trail conditions. Most snowmobile trails are in very good condition. Area Lakes may have some frozen ruts making travel by lake rough riding.

Echo Trail: Fenske Lake and other short trails along the Echo Trail are staked and groomed.

Taconite Trail: Snow – 14-27” depth Base – 2-8” Groomed – yes Condition – very good The entire Taconite from Ely to Hwy 73 is groomed and in very good condition. There is a small section of open water between Big Aspen and Pfeiffer Lake. This section is flagged and passable.

Arrowhead Trail: Snow – 14-29” depth Base – 3-9” Groomed – yes Condition – excellent The entire Arrowhead is groomed. Use caution when crossing the bridge in the Lost Lake swamp due to thin ice and open water. This bridge is located two miles north on the Arrowhead from the Hwy 1 crossing. Also, be aware of and slow down for logging activity on the Arrowhead north of Hwy 1, north of Hoodoo Lake, and north of Elephant Lake Rd.

Putnam-Fishing Lakes Trail: Trail base – 2-8” Groomed – yes Condition –very good

Lake Vermilion State Park and Soudan Underground Mine State Park: Trail base – 3-5” Groomed – yes Condition –good

Taconite Spur Trails and Stony Spur Trails: Base – 2-8” Groomed – yes Condition – very good The HIDDEN BAY portion the trail linking up to Stony Spur has been closed due to logging and will reopen by this weekend.

Tomahawk Trail & Local Trails: Base – 4-6” Everything is groomed and trails are being groomed twice a week. Hidden Bay is reopened and will be completely groomed by the weekend. Trails are in very good condition. Mud Lake to Vermilion still has a swampy area that has not frozen, so the unfrozen area is not currently groomed.

News and Reports:

WolfTrack Classic Vet Check & Meet the Dogs & Mushers February 25, 2017 | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm The vet check runs from 11 am – 3 pm at Vermilion Community College. Meet the dogs and mushers. Wilderness Club Concessions Fund Raiser during Vet Check

WolfTrack Classic Pre-Race Dinner February 25, 2017 | 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm Our pre-race lasagna dinner runs from 4 pm to 7 pm. Social hour 4-5 pm, dinner 5-6:30 pm, musher meeting from 6:30-7 pm and presentation of the bibs at 7 pm. Fee is $10.00/person at the door. Credit cards welcome. Ely Senior Center 7 S 1st Ave E., Ely, MN, 55731

WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race February 26, 2017 | All Day Join us for this premier mid-distance sled dog race spanning 65 miles through northern Minnesota’s State Trail system. The WolfTrack Classic is known for its unrelenting hills that test the stamina of mushers and dogs across the scenic north woods terrain. Race starts at 9 am. Fees: No spectator fees Softball Fields Old Airport Road and State Highway #1, Ely, MN, 55731

Snowmobile Information:

Pink Ribbon Riders 11th Annual Snow Run February 24, 2017 – February 25, 2017 | All Day The Snow Run is an event open to both men and women, including a welcome social, snowmobile ride(s), awards banquet and more! Fees to participate. Grand Ely Lodge 400 N Pioneer Road, Ely, MN, 55731

Trail Report: Tomahawk, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: up to 18 inches

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

This report is dated Thursday, February 9, 2017.

All Lincoln County snowmobile trails are OPEN.

Trails in wooded areas are in good condition, with icy corners and rough frozen areas.

Oneida County snowmobile trails are OPEN. Trail conditions are considered in good condition.

ATV trails close when the temperature is above 28 degrees F.

Please check back as this report is updated as conditions change.

For current information about the Tomahawk area such as lodging information and area

activities, we invite you to visit our website at .gototomahawk.com

Trail Report: Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are currently open with the exception of Trail 140, please see closure notice below. Trail conditions are fair with a 2 to 6 inch snow base. Recent new snowfall ranged from 3 inches in the southeast part of the county, to as much as 6 inches in the north. The best trail riding conditions can be found in the north half of the county. There is a significant ice pack under the new snow; Please ride with caution. All trails should be freshly groomed by Friday.

Trail 140 from Spooner – west to the junction with trail 7A does remain closed at this time. Access to Burnett County on trail 140 can be achieved via trail 7A at Trego; 7A west to 7A south to trail 140 west to Burnett County. Please refer to an official Washburn County Snowmobile trail map.

Trail Report: Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-6″

Date of Report: February 9, 2017

Area Report: