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Trail Report: Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-16 INCHES

Date of Report: January 9, 2017

Area Report:

Bad News First:  There really isn’t any bad news to report.

Good News: Trails are in Good to possibly better condition. They are flat and hard with a couple of inches of fresh snow on top. The cold conditions and non existent traffic last weekend really helped. Traffic should pick up this week with warmer temps and the MLK Weekend but trails should hold up well. Snow in the forecast as well.

News and Reports:

Pig Skin Poker Run and Frosty Radar Run! Contact Bents for more info.

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 9, 2017

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Hard 5 inche base covered with loose snow

Date of Report: January 9, 2017

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles – Eagle River Area
Trails Open
Fair to Good Early Riding Condition

10 Degrees at 6:30am.  High of 18 today.  About 1/2 SNOW overnight.  Between this afternoon & Tuesday night 4+ inches forecast.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels.

Through the weekend grooming continued & riders are reporting good riding with trails they rode groomed. Around a 5 inch hard frozen base with loose SNOW on top.  The base is icy in many areas to be aware & be careful.

Trail Boss reports that last night groomers groomed Trail 13N, 10W, 17N & 3N.

Manske Swamp area of Trail 3 and WI River Bridge area of Trail 10W/13N not groomed.  Still concern that the grooming equipment is to heavy to travel through until more freezing of those areas goes on.

Report Trail Issues to Trail Boss Brian Scheid at
715.891.2332 or snoeaglesclub@gmail.com

Going to ride today & will give you a report tomorrow.

Keep Doin’ the SNOW Dance!

See Ya On The Trails When It Warms Up!

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:

Torchlight Parade – January 21, 2017.  Staging at 5:30pm Leave at 6:00pm from the Trackside parking lot.  Call Holly at 715.617.4708 for more information

  • All are welcome!
  • Decorate your sleds with lights & other fun stuff! – Prize for best decorated snowmobile awarded at Nutty Squirrel.
  • Ride from Trackside using Trail 13 to the Railroad Depot & on down “the Grade” to Trail 10E
  • Trail 10E to the ERRA Sports Arena “the dome”
  • By choice onto Nutty Squirrel for dinner or head on back home or stay for the Falcons Hockey game
  • Meet Miss Sno-Eagle, Tori Sleeman
  • Decorated groomers will be part of the parade
  • Come on Join Us!  Let’s make this a huge parade!

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS

  • $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.

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!

  • January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
  • 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: Conover, Wisconsin – January 8, 2017

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8″-9″ in the woods

Date of Report: January 8, 2017

Area Report:

Groomers are out tonight as I type.

Today I rode Conover to Phelps via the lake, Land O via Lac Vieux Dessert then 6W to 13S. Trails were basically good with a few fair areas, especially considering the minimal new snow we have received. Traffic was nearly non-existent, I passed 6 sleds and 12 deer on the trails. I’m sure the cold had something to do with that. Forecast has 4 to 6 inches of new snow between tonight & Tuesday. Lets hope it isn’t another non-event weather system. Trails should hold up well with the cold & low traffic levels.

Until we get some new snow, expect to see a bit of gravel poking thru on forest road trails & some bare pavement on road routes. Watch your wear bars a bit more than usual.

Twin Haven via the new trail; Trail is nice except for the last 3/4 mile where it turns off the grade. This section has now been groomed & is much better but still has new trail bumps.. For those running along the power lines N from North Twin boat ramp, you now have a stop sign at the grade, E/W traffic has the right of way.

The lakes are marked and pretty smooth now..

News and Reports:

Don’t forget you need a WI trail permit to ride the state’s groomed trail system. Aggressive riding causes more trail damage than slower, less aggressive riding. Until the base gets built up & we get more snow to work with, groomers can only do so much to repair damage.

 

Trail Report: Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 8, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8″ powdery snow

Date of Report: January 8, 2017

Area Report:

The cold snap finally helped finish the job of freezing up the swamps to make them safe enough for the groomers to cross.  The clubs groomers have been able to make it through all of the trails now.  By doing that, the trails are now in fair shape.  They are flat in most areas.  There are a few small bumps that additional snow will take care of.

 

Please stay on marked trails and lake crossings.  The club has worked hard to get to this point.  A little more white gold and we will have the conditions that we are all waiting for.  Join a club, they all could use the support.

 

Some snow in the forecast this week!  Time to get out and enjoy the trails.

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 8, 2017

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Hard base in most areas – Snow covered

Date of Report: January 8, 2017

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles Trails Open
Fair to Good Early Riding Condition

1 degree this morning & moving all the way up to 10.  And the good news is SNOW in the forecast.  Monday Night into Tuesday Morning. 1-3 inches Monday & 1-3 Tuesday.  If we get this SNOW it will move the trails out of Early Riding.  Stay tuned.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels.

Riders I spoke to this weekend all told me that everywhere they rode it was groomed & for the most part smooth.  There is ice under the SNOW so be aware of that as you ride. Riding Monday & will get you a more detailed report.

Manske Swamp area of Trail 3 and WI River Bridge area of Trail 10W/13N not groomed.  Still concern that the grooming equipment is to heavy to travel through until more freezing of those areas goes on.

Report Trail Issues to Trail Boss Brian Scheid at
715.891.2332 or snoeaglesclub@gmail.com

Riding in COLD weather tips

  • Tell someone where you are riding
  • Dress extra warm in layers -to include frigid weather rated boots – take extra gloves, socks
  • Have a fully charged phone with you stored in an inside pocket
  • Stop more often drinking warm drinks & eating to keep up energy
  • Watch for the 3 digit brown emergency numbers along the trail

Keep Doin’ the SNOW Dance!

See Ya On The Trails When It Warms Up!

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:

Torchlight Parade – January 21, 2017.  Staging at 5:30pm Leave at 6:00pm from the Trackside parking lot.  Call Holly at 715.617.4708 for more information

  • All are welcome!
  • Decorate your sleds with lights & other fun stuff!
  • Ride from Trackside using Trail 13 to the Railroad Depot & on down “the Grade” to Trail 10E
  • Trail 10E to the ERRA Sports Arena “the dome”
  • By choice onto Nutty Squirrel for dinner or head on back home or stay for the Falcons Hockey game
  • Meet Miss Sno-Eagle, Tori Sleeman
  • Decorated groomers will be part of the parade
  • Come on Join Us!  Let’s make this a huge parade!

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS

  • $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.

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!

  • January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
  • 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: Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – January 8, 2017

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 40-50″

Date of Report: January 8, 2017

Area Report:

Snow, Snow, Snow!  Yes, we have tons of snow!  And it won’t stop snowing!  Temps have been in the single digits with wind chills below zero every day and the lake effect will not let up!  All trails are open and being groomed, except for trail 122 from Lake Linden to Gay.  To get into Gay, you must use Trail 124.  Trail 133 from Gay to Lac LaBelle was a little rough last wee, but may be better now with this snow. Have not heard a recent report on it.  You can still access Dreamland Trail from Lake Linden, but that is as far as you can go.  This week hasn’t been as busy as the last couple, but never fear, starting next weekend it will be back to busy, busy.  Temps will go up next week too, which will help pank (pack) down some of these many fluffy feet of snow that we have received over the last couple days.  If you can come up riding during the week, I would definitely suggest you do that.  Our snow will not be going anywhere soon, so make plans for a great trip up to ride this awesome trail system.

Please always remember to stay on the marked, groomed trail, stay off private property, stay off all water, slow down and enjoy the view, and save the drinking for after the riding!!  Everyone be safe out there!

Trail Report: Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 7, 2017

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5″

Date of Report: January 7, 2017

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails remain closed at this time. The clubs are out freezing down wet areas and packing the snow we currently have. Significant additional snowfall is still needed before trails can be opened for safe riding.

Trail Report: Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 7, 2017

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5″

Date of Report: January 7, 2017

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails remain closed at this time. The clubs are out freezing down wet areas and packing the snow we currently have. Significant additional snowfall is still needed before trails can be opened for safe riding.

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

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Hard base in most areas – Snow cover

Date of Report: January 7, 2017

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles Trails Open
Fair to Good Early Riding Condition

COLD again morning in Eagle River! 15 below at 6am.  Single digit highs & below zero at night until Sunday.  Swamps should be pretty frozen up.

Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Trail are OPEN & safe by the orange reflective barrels.

Groomers out again last night.  Do not have a schedule of what was groomed.

Appears Manske Swamp area of Trail 3 was groomed. WI River Bridge area of Trail 10W/13N not groomed.  Still concern that the grooming equipment is to heavy to travel through until more freezing of those areas goes on.

Most trails are SNOw covered but with ice underneath.  So think about that as you ride.  Straight aways & corners.

Report Trail Issues to Trail Boss Brian Scheid at
715.891.2332 or snoeaglesclub@gmail.com

Riding in COLD weather tips

  • Tell someone where you are riding
  • Dress extra warm in layers -to include frigid weather rated boots – take extra gloves, socks
  • Have a fully charged phone with you stored in an inside pocket
  • Stop more often drinking warm drinks & eating to keep up energy
  • Watch for the 3 digit brown emergency numbers along the trail

Keep Doin’ the SNOW Dance!

See Ya On The Trails When It Warms Up!

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:

Torchlight Parade – January 21, 2017.  Staging at 5:30pm Leave at 6:00pm from the Trackside parking lot.  Call Holly at 715.617.4708 for more information

  • All are welcome!
  • Decorate your sleds with lights & other fun stuff!
  • Ride from Trackside using Trail 13 to the Railroad Depot & on down “the Grade” to Trail 10E
  • Trail 10E to the ERRA Sports Arena “the dome”
  • By choice onto Nutty Squirrel for dinner or head on back home or stay for the Falcons Hockey game
  • Meet Miss Sno-Eagle, Tori Sleeman
  • Decorated groomers will be part of the parade
  • Come on Join Us!  Let’s make this a huge parade!

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS

  • $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.

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!

  • January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
  • 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: Neillsville, Wisconsin – January 6, 2017

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 2-3″ Base

Date of Report: January 6, 2017

Area Report:

Clark County Club Snowmobile Trails will be OPEN Saturday January 7, 2017 at 8:00a.m.  The following trail sections will main CLOSED until further notice: Greenwood trails from intersection 77 to 27 and intersection 78 to 76, Spencer trail north of Hwy 98 and east of Corridor 25 and Colby trail from intersection 55 to 57.  Many areas will be rough from lack of sufficent snowcover.  NGTI trails are currectly rated in Fair condition.  Please be advised that riding on closed trails is trespassing and fines apply.

Snowmobile Information:

The Neillsville-Granton Trailbusters are based in the southern park of Clark County, located in Neillsville, WI.  We maintain 56 miles of trail that lead to surrounding areas of Hatfield, Granton, Loyal and Pray.  We take pride in our trail system and keep them well marked and groomed double wide when ever possible.