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Trail Report: Price County – Park Falls, Phillips & Prentice, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

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All trails are open and rideable. Watch for wet areas that still may need to freeze and for logging operations. To view detailed trail conditions or 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

January 7, 2017 – Picnic in the Park, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
January 15, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Prentice Bushbenders Snowmobile Club
January 20 -28, 2017 – 3rd Annual Winter Fest Tavern League Tour, Price County Tavern League
January 21, 2017 – Radar Fun Run, Vintage Show & Dance, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
January 26-28, 2017 – Poker Run & Raffle, Fifield Sno-Drovers Snowmobile Club
January 28 & 29, 2017 – Winter Fest, Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce
January 28 & 29, 2017 – Cor Powersports Cross Country Snowmobile Races, Phillips Area Chamber of Commerce
January 28, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Fifield Sno-Drovers Snowmobile Club
January 29, 2017 – Chaparrals Breakfast, Phillips Chaparrals Snowmobile Club
February 5, 2017 – Breakfast Buffet, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
February 11, 2017 – Dance & Raffle, Northwoods Hi-Riders Snowmobile Club
February 17 & 18, 2017 – Poker Run & Winter Picnic, Elk River Pioneers Snowmobile Club
March 5, 2017 – Club Breakfast, Catawba Driftsplitters Snowmobile Club

Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 3 Inches Average On The Trail

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

The Barnstormer’s trail system averages on the good side right now. I would rate them as good to excellent where there is no logging going on. Only fair at best where there IS logging taking place.

Speaking of logging – it will most likely continue all season. Watch for logging ahead signs and obey the posted speed limits in those areas. DO NOT hassle or hinder the loggers. They DO have the option to shut down the section of trail where their operation is. The chances of finding a way around this time of year are slim and none. Be patient with the loggers and obey their signals or instructions. If you don’t want to wait to be able to go around – turn around and find another way to where you were going.

We received some wetter snow Monday night into Tuesday. The temps were in the lower 30s. The temp today has dropped to the single digits – a perfect scenario to help freeze down a better base.

Most area lakes have been marked. Stay by the markers when crossing!!!

Please ride safe! Ride SAFE so you can ride another day!!!

News and Reports:

Please click here for Barnstormers events!

Click here to join or renew your membership with the Bar

A new fundraiser for this season is the Barnstormers Poker Run – 50/50 3-place Raffle to help support our trails. Tickets will be available at businesses listed below and are $5. 2000 tickets will be available for sale. Possible cash prizes of up to $2500, $1500, and $1000 if all tickets are sold. Tickets will be available starting in December at Sayner Pub, Stillwaters, Vinchi’s, Weber’s, Mar-li’s, Patti’s Murmuring Waters, and Fibbers.

Trail Report: Crivitz, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: about 10 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

We rode yesterday from Crooked Lake to Silver Cliff and then south to Twin Bridge, then back to Crooked Lake. It was about a 60 mile run. Overall, it was a good ride. There are still areas that need snow, but very rideable in those areas. With the two inches, plus of snow, the groomers did head out this morning. So far, I am receiving messages back from the groomers that the North, South and Central part of our trail system is reported to be in good condition. There are a few areas that still need more snow. I am rating the trail as GOOD since about 95% is in good condition and very rideable.

Good news…the two areas of logging that were going on between Boat Landing 9 and Old Veterans Park seems to be over. This is where the snow is thin, but very passable.

News and Reports:

Saturday, January 21 – High Fall Flowage Snowmobile Radar Run

Saturday, January 28 – 5th Annual Human Ice Bowling at Thortons Resort

Saturday, February 11 – High Falls Fish-o-Rama and Radar Run

Saturday, February 18 – Crooked Lake Fish-o-Rama

Saturday, February 27-Vintage Sled Ride at Thunder Lake Lodge

(any club members with events to be listed, please contact me…thank you)

Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

January 4, 2017 Trail Report- Boulder trails are in fair condition. We did not get the snow on Monday that we were expecting. Our Groomers will be out tonight and tomorrow morning to smooth out the trails but we do need more snow to improve our trail conditions. Please use caution out there. We may get a little lake effect snow in the next couple of days and any significant amount will help. Our groomers will do the best they can with the current conditions. WE NEED SNOW! Ride Safe!

BJSC President Jim (Hammy) Hamilton

This Saturday, January 7th The Granary Family Restaurant is hosting a brat for the club! Join us from 11-2 for brats, hotdogs, and chili. You can purchase a meal including brat/hotdog, chili, chips, and dessert or an individual brat. We will also have club clothing and raffle tickets available at the event. You can reach the Granary by snowmobile on trail 15S or by car on Hwy M in Boulder Junction. All proceeds from this event go towards maintaining the trails in the Boulder Junction trail system. Any questions please contact Jen at 715-614-5201.

Also mark your calendar for a club breakfast fundraiser hosted by Gooch’s A-1 on Sunday, January 15th from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

News and Reports:

Join us for these upcoming events:

January 7: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry
January 15: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 17 – 18: 9th Annual Frozen Tozen
February 19: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 4: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

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

Trail Report: Walworth County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-1″

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

Well our typical January thaw has come and gone and we are now starting over. Trails were open for 12 days before Christmas so I guess we cannot complain as that rarely happens around here. There are still some drifted spots that are holding some snow but most spots are down to bare ground. Basically we are starting over. Cold weather arrived last night with temperatures in the single digits. We will be getting some much needed frost in the ground now. But we need more snow! Will update when we receive more snow. Hopefully we will get going again here sooner than later, until then THINK SNOW! Happy New Year!

Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance

Trail Report: Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-9″

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

Trails are looking really good out there after one a extremely busy holiday week. Our volunteers have done a outstanding job grooming the trails for yet another great riding weekend coming up. Trail 13 is still closed, hopefully after this cold snap it will freeze up. Lakes are froze and marked. Make your plans now and come on up and ride.

Trail Report: Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10″

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

Trail’s in Sugar Camp are in good riding conditions. All lakes in the Sugar Camp trail system are now marked with orange barrels and are safe for snowmobile traffic. Remember to stay close to barrels when crossing lakes. Some corners are getting icy so use caution coming into them. Also use caution in swampy and low lying areas as groomers have not been able to get in these areas yet as swamps are not freezing up very well these are short sections that have to be tolerated until more cold arrives to freeze them up for groomers to start going into them. Please remember to stay on marked designated trails as you ride.A big portion of these trails cross private property and without these generous landowners letting the trails go through their property snowmobiling in the northwoods would not exist. Leave a good footprint as you ride and remember to buy your annual trail pass before you ride the trails. United we trail divided we fail.

Trail Report: Kane County, Illinois – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: No Snow

Snow Cover: 0

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

Classic Illinois Winter thaw! Do the snow dance!

News and Reports:

Did you know that completing a safety course could help lower your insurance?

1/7/17
Kane County Forest Preserve
1996 S. Kirk Rd., Geneva
8:00am-4:30pm
Ron 847-464-4145

1/7/17
Lake County Forest Preserve Operations and Public Safety building
19808 W Grand Ave, Lindenhurst
8:00am-5:00pm
Registration link: www.lcfpd.org/events/snowmobile-safety-class-20170107

1/7/17
McHenry County Government Center
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
2200 North Seminary Ave, Woodstock
Please pre-register with Cathy Hardt at (815)334-4739 or cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us

2/19/17
McHenry County Government Center
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office
2200 North Seminary Ave, Woodstock
Please pre-register with Cathy Hardt at (815)334-4739 or cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us

Trail Report: Forest County, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

We had about 4 inches of good wet snow Monday and it really helped the trails. Most of our system is rated GOOD to VERY GOOD. There are some hilly, wooded spots that could use a little more snow but, generally are short sections and will not spoil your ride. Swamps are still a problem in some areas so ride with caution. The sub-zero temperatures the rest of the week should help firm them up for the groomers.

Trail conditions will vary throughout the county so please ride safely and responsibly. Use caution when riding on lakes or frozen water as ice conditions can vary greatly.

The clubs that maintain the Forest County Trail System are made up of volunteers who work very hard to provide the best trails possible. Please respect them while on the trail and allow them to do their job. If you come across the groomer, please giver them some extra room. It is a lot easier to move a sled off the trail than 40 feet of tractor and drag.

Remember, TRAILS ARE GROOMED DAY AND NIGHT.

Thank you for riding Forest County Trails, Snowmobiling’s best kept secret.

News and Reports:

Trail on 1/04/17 — Picture of trail as of 8:30am on 01/04/2107

Snowmobile Information:

WJFW Forecast — Forecast for 01/04/17 – 01/10/17

Trail Report: Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – January 4, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6″ – 10″

Date of Report: January 4, 2017

Area Report:

Posted by Club President – Barry Hopkins

We rode through MW, Boulder and Arbor Vitae trails yesterday. I would call our trails fair to good. We groomed the entire trail#6 today (twice) so it is a lot better now. That’s the trail between MW and Winchester (see picture from today) Thank you for your patience. We got another 4″ of snow last night so things are shaping up nicely. We could still use more snow, but us snowmobilers are greedy that way: we want “all the snow” A big thank you to all the groomers and volunteers who have worked their butts off to get our trails in good shape! Also a big thank you to the MW Chamber for mailing out Snowmobile Maps for the Club!