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Trail Report: Crivitz, Wisconsin – December 17, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 5 to 6 inches

Date of Report: December 17, 2016

Area Report:

TRAILS ARE OPEN!  We received five to six inches of snow throughout the evening and more is on the way later today.  Please do not cross any waterways until they are marked.  The ice is NOT safe yet.  The gates are all open and the groomers will be going out on Monday.  Expect early season riding.

This has been a very busy summer and fall, working on permits to improve our trail system.  The Twin Bridge Park area has some huge changes thanks to the Marinette County Parks Department and Wisconsin DNR.  We have been able to take care of a culvert extension along Parkway Road north of County X.  We also, just finished the largest problem area in the park.  The swamp hole coming off the bridge has been rerouted slightly for a much safer trail.  We put in a culvert there allowing our groomers to get through, even early in the season!  Also, north of Twin Bridge Campground, were we had a wetland issue, but thanks to the new landowner, we were able to reroute with few problems to improve that area.  Landowners are such a big part of our trail system.  When you see them, thank them, wave and give them thumbs up!  Remember, use of their property is a privilege, not a right!

The Oconto county area of the trail has had our loyal excavator very busy.  He has bulldozed from Holtz Ranch Road north and over to LaFave Road, then…from Chickadee Road west to Boat Landing 11 Road.  He was even out there on Sunday, trying to stay ahead of the cold weather.  THANK YOU VERY MUCH…

In addition to the new John Deere tractor that we purchased last year, we have now purchased another New Holland tractor for even better trail grooming. 

Get out there and pack these trails…I’ll see you on the trail!

News and Reports:

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

Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – December 17, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2 to 3 inches on the trail

Date of Report: December 17, 2016

Area Report:

We have received about 12 inches of snow so far this season. By the time that gets panned down and sled traffic hit it – you end up with only about 25% (+/-) of that on the trail. In actuality – you don’t want too much on the trail anyway. A lot of snow on the trail equals deep moguls! We still try to keep what we can on the trails but fast moving snowmobiles blow a lot of it off to the sides.

It started to snow yesterday late morning or early afternoon. Since then we have had about  6 inches average and it is still coming down. That is good news for the trails and bad news for the lakes. The heavier layer of snow will slow the freezing process. Along with that – the weight of the snow will push the ice down and bring water up through cracks – leaving slush pockets. None of the lakes are marked or considered safe so please do not cross or go out onto the ice until the crossings have been marked.

We will be out grooming and panning what we have to work with. The snow we are getting right now will certainly help but it is pretty fluffy. Until we get more snow – especially some wetter stuff – there will be some pretty rough sections while some will be great. Be ready for anything right now.

We have logging going on throughout sections of our system. Even when the processors move out – trucks will still be hailing out. Watch for logging ahead signs, logging trucks, and logging equipment. PLEASE DO NOT hassle the loggers. If they get hassled – they have the right to shut that section of trail down. PLEASE BE PATIENT and stay out of their way. Watch for signals from the loggers and follow them. They might tell you to please wait or to go around.

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Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 17, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6 + inches

Date of Report: December 17, 2016

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles Trails Open
Good Early Riding Condition

New SNOW on the ground!  About 5 inches so far & SNOW falling now!  Weather guys say 3-5 more through today and into tonight!  Then the freezer door opens up.  9 below tonight. And on Sunday will not even get above zero.  Back to the mid teens on Monday.

Here is today’s report from the Trail Boss, Brian Scheid:

NO grooming Friday night.  Heavy snow falling.  Personally road 70W, 10E, 3S inspected trail on 40 mile loop.  Trails are in good early season form. 10-WI Bridge is in great condition by sled.

  • Town – Trail 13 – some areas not groomed, packed with snowmobiles
  • Town (South) – Trail 17 – packed with snowmobile
  • Manske Swamp (portion of Trail 3) Open but not groomed
  • WI River Bridge (portion of 10/13)  Open but not groomed
  • Catfish Lake & Eagle Lake – Marked Closed

Grooming Schedule – Saturday & Sunday
Please Report Trail Issues to Trail Boss, Brian Scheid, 715.891.2332, snoeaglesclub@gmail.com

Keep THINKING COLD and Doin’ The Snow Dance! It’s working!

Finally we get to ride!  Did you remember to register your sled & buy trail passes?

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

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

News and Reports:

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

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – Starting Wednesday, December 21!

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

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.

Trail Report: Sugar Camp, Wisconsin – December 16, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-6″

Date of Report: December 16, 2016

Area Report:

Trail’s in Oneida County will be opening on Tuesday December 20th 2016 at noon. Please remember that all lakes are not marked as not enough ice is formed yet.Use caution in swampy and low lying areas as these areas will be rough as groomers will not be able to access them yet and may see water in these areas until they freeze up.Also remember to purchase your annual trail pass before riding the trails.

Trail Report: Crivitz, Wisconsin – December 16, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3 inches so far

Date of Report: December 16, 2016

Area Report:

Well, the season is close…hopefully, just hours away! 

This has been a very busy summer and fall, working on permits to improve our trail system.  The Twin Bridge Park area has some huge changes thanks to the Marinette County Parks Department and Wisconsin DNR.  We have been able to take care of a culvert extension along Parkway Road north of County X.  We also, just finished today, the largest problem area in the park.  The swamp hole coming off the bridge has been rerouted slightly for a much safer trail.  We put in a culvert there allowing our groomers to get through, even early in the season! Also, north of Twin Bridge Campground, were we had a wetland issue, but thanks to the new landowner, we were able to reroute with few problems to improve that area.  Landowners are such a big part of our trail system.  When you see them, thank them, wave and give them thumbs up!  Remember use of their property is a privilege, not a right! 

The Oconto county area of the trail has had our loyal excavator very busy.  He has bulldozed from Holtz Ranch Road north and over to LaFave Road, then…from Chickidee Road west to Boat Landing 11 Road.  He was even out there on Sunday, trying to stay ahead of the cold weather.  THANK YOU MUCH…

In addition to the new John Deere tractor that we purchased last year, we have now purchased another New Holland tractor for even better trail grooming.  The groomers are ready and pointed out the driveway.   I am sitting at my computer now, watching the snow fall.   I will update tomorrow once we see how much snow we actually get.

News and Reports:

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

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

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

Trail Report: Walworth County, Wisconsin – December 16, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6″ Hard base

Date of Report: December 16, 2016

Area Report:

Trails are in OPEN and in poor to fair condition.  Poor being chisel plowed fields and open wind blown areas.  Other spots are fair with a good base started.   The base is hard and set up pretty good.  Snow coming in tonight should make things much better.   Anywhere from 5-8″ in Zone 2 southern part of the county to 8-12″ in Zone 1 in the northern part of the county is forecasted before all said and done Sunday.   We will report back as the snow flies.   LET IT SNOW AND ENJOY!

Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance

Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 16, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-8

Date of Report: December 16, 2016

Area Report:

The trails are in good early season condition, very few riders have been out, the weather has been frigid, and will continue cold thru early next week. we are supposed to get a pretty good snow storm tonight and tomorrow, that will help us fill in some of the ruts. It looks like the Christmas week should be a good one if we get this storm, much better forecast than last years. I’ll keep you posted with current conditions.
Lou Milewski
Trail Boss-Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club

News and Reports:

Join us for these upcoming events: December 28:Between the Holidays Community Celebration January 7: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry January 15: Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast February 17 – 18: 9th Annual Frozen Tozen For travel information and maps, visit boulderjct.org or call the Chamber at 1-800-GO-MUSKY.

Trail Report: Lake Gogebic, Michigan – December 16, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: Moderate

Date of Report: December 16, 2016

Area Report:

Winter weather advisory and lake effect advisory will continue thru the weekend and we are predicted to receive 15” of snow by Sunday.      Ice is on the bay and heading out to the lake but lake riding is not recommended at this time.     We’ve heard that groomers will be heading out to pack the trails down sometime between this weekend and mid- week of next week.    We think that we should be in good shape for our riders by next weekend.

Unplowed county roads and Trail 8 east are probably the best riding this early. Trails 1 south & 13 south are wet (which should change with the much colder temps coming), trails 102 & 13 north are ride able but very rough. Trail 1 north is ride able but watch for some wet spots. Trail 100, at the south end of the lake, is temporarily closed while we reroute around some logging.
With all that said I would say that snowmobiling should be looking pretty good by next weekend, however there are always some hurdles to overcome early on in the season – so just don’t expect perfection just yet.
We’ve also mentioned but it’s worth mentioning again that the Lake Gogebic area has a brand new Piston Bully groomer for a total of 3 Piston Bullys to keep our trails in good shape this year!

We should be in good shape for riding by next weekend!    Rooms are filling up for the week between Christmas and New Years and now is the time to give us a call if you are thinking about coming up to the area at that time to ride.

Have a great weekend – and we’ll look forward to seeing you soon!

Jim & MB

906-575-3557

iceman@walleyelodge.com

Trail Report: Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – December 16, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 8 – 12″

Date of Report: December 16, 2016

Area Report:

Our trails are 100% open.   Most of our trails have been packed down and panned.  But use caution as this is early season riding and you will encounter rough sections until we get some more snow.  This is a very encouraging start for Vilas county.  Although none of our trails cross the lakes, please stay off of the lakes, they are not safe.  We anticipate snow soon so this is shaping up to be the best start to a snowmobile season than we’ve seen for several years. Ride safe stay warm and Enjoy!