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Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 11, 2023

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: January 11, 2023

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 1/11/2023

At 8:00 a.m. it’s 30 degrees out with light snow falling. Our next chance of light snow will be on Thursday.

We groomed 15N, 6E, and 15S last night and 2W to Keego Road and 8W to Day Lake Road early this morning. Our groomers are reporting the trails are in good condition but are needing snow as some corners are getting thin. On Trail 8E, there are logging trucks using Nixon Lake Road from Camp 2 Road west to Forrest Road. This section of trail is plowed and is thin on snow and has some exposed gravel making this section of trail in fair condition.

If you are in our area this weekend, stop in and support our club at our Breakfast and Meat Raffle held at Gooch’s 2 on Sunday January 15^th from 8:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m.. All proceeds go towards equipment and trail maintenance.

Look for an updated report on Friday, 1/13/23.

Landy Roepke, BJSC Trail Manager

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 11, 2023

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8″ + in the woods, 2″ trail base

Date of Report: January 11, 2023

Area Report:

Trail conditions have improved with the reduction in traffic after the Christmas / New Year week. We have been grooming nightly. There is very little base to work with right now, but we are still able to keep the trails mostly flat. Everyone I’ve talked with over the past week or so has been very happy with riding conditions.

The snow we are currently working with has been groomed and regroomed multiple times over, so there is no “stick” left in it. It takes very little traffic to blow the loose snow out of ruts and create a bumpier ride. We need some new heavy wet snow to remedy this. The forecast for the next week does not appear to be bringing us any white gold, but we’ll keep our fingers crossed!!

This coming weekend is the 22nd Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races in Eagle River. It’s also MLK weekend, so you can expect to see very heavy traffic. We should still be able to maintain good riding conditions, but please be aware that corners will be very icy. Please be extra cautious when approaching corners!

TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to ongoing logging operations, the Barnstormer’s trail #51 is CLOSED between TIN 344 and 353! DO NOT RIDE THIS SECTION OF TRAIL!

Mark your calendars for the following Barnstormer Fundraising Events!

Saturday, January 14, 2023: Brats On The Trail – Join us at Trail Marker #217 for Brats on the trailside! We will have chili, hot dogs, brats, chips and beverages. A small bonfire to sit/stand around.

Saturday, January 21, 2023: Stillwaters Snowmobile Breakfast – 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Saturday, February 4, 2023: Annual Chili Dump – Join us at Murmuring Waters from 2:00 – 5:00 for our Annual Chili Dump.

Sunday, February 19, 2023: Pizza Fundraiser – Join us at The Hillside Tavern and Grill from 4:00 – 8:00 for our Pizza Fundraiser!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 11, 2023

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-12″

Date of Report: January 11, 2023

Area Report:

We suspended grooming last night during the freezing drizzle we were receiving. We will inspect again today and determine if we need to be out Wednesday night. Currently the freezing precep has changed to snow. We are only suppose to get a trace to 1″ of this. Trails were holding up well with less traffic right now. Condition of trails is Fair to Good. Fair being the few bare spots in corners and thin base in others. But majority of the trails are Good. There is talk of the weather pattern changing that could bring us some much needed snow.

The Cemetary trail was groomed Friday and Saturday. Trail Boss Chad stated the swamp in the cemetary was soft, so he stayed away from that area on Saturday.

News and Reports:

If you find a condition that you need to report to the Conover Sno-Buddies like a down tree, water on the trail, etc, either message us on Facebook, use the contact page on our website, or even notify a local establishment. They know how to get a hold of us to fix the issue.

A reminder to ride between the orange blazers. Along Hwy K West, there were several 100 trees removed this summer to place new electric poles. Most of the stumps are still there. If you were to hit one, it could ruin your trip quickly. Ride Right ➡️ Ride Safe.
To see where the Groomer is at, check out Groomer Tracker Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations.

Snowmobile Information:

This Saturday January 14th – 10am-2pm – Trailside Brat Fry. Meet Conover and Phelps snowmobile clubs at intersection 500 for Brats, Hot Dogs, Hot Chocolate. and s’mores. This is where 3 clubs meet on trail 6 and 8 along the power lines near Blong Rd.

January 28th – 1pm-4pm – Chilli and Soup Cook-off at Wild Turkey. Entreries must be there by 12:45pm. Bring a crook pot full of your favorite recipe. Or stop by and be a judge on entreries.

Our annual Poker Run starts December 24th and ends on March 4th. You can pick up game cards to be stamped at several locations in Conover, Eagle River, Phelps, and Land O Lakes. Draw party is March 4th. No need to be present to win.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 11, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 10″+

Date of Report: January 11, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Clubs and County staff have cleared a majority of snowmobile trails after the December storm event. Most of these trails have been groomed at least once. All trails officially opened as of January 6th. Trails in the Birchwood area were groomed twice this past week, excluding trail 239 due to wet conditions in a swamp crossing. Trail conditions should be excellent in all areas that grooming has been completed. Please ride with caution as we continue to finalize trail opening efforts and stay on designated trail surfaces.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 11, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9+- inches – 1-5 inch varied icy base

Date of Report: January 11, 2023

Area Report:

January 11, 2023 – 6:45am – 32 – High 34

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Good on Average

Temps are a roller coaster. Next 2 days 30’s daytime then 20’s for highs until Sunday. Hopefully SNOW starting Sunday. All depends on the temps. Might be slushy precip. Stay tuned.

Riding yesterday was really good. 10E heading west into town. All SNOW covered except a short section that was thin & at road crossings. 10/13 “the grade” section where 10 connects with 13 was excellent to the Dairy Queen. Love that section. Headed west on the combo trail 70/17/13/7 heading to St. Germain. All SNOW covered. The section from the Town of Lincoln Hall to Oak Ln a little choppy, but SNOW covered. From Oak Ln all the way out to the 70W connect with the St. Germain trails at the old gravel pit was nearly all Good some Fair. All St. Germain trails were Good to Very Good. Visited family off Hwy 155 & then headed home taking 6 to Corridor 15/70A to the intersection east of St. Germain at the Hwy O crossing. Trail 15 into Sugar Camp trails which was Very Good to where it connects to trail 7 aka Paintball Field along Hwy H into Sno-Eagles Country. 7 was Good to Very Good. To trail 17 along Hwy 17N back onto trail 70 back to Eagle River, which was Good. Took the grade back home on 10E. Groomer was out grooming 10 so even smoother ride home.

Nearly a full grooming last night – TRAILS NOT GROOMED
Trail 70W/17/13/7 heading basically west of town toward St. Germain & south toward Sugar Camp & back to Eagle River. 3 spur trails off of 10E. 9 miles WAS GROOMED.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are open & marked. Take it slow. Hard rough & some shiny ice. Always stay by the orange reflective barrels to be safe.

Some reminders when you ride. Have a Map or Phone App. As you ride you might meet a groomer. They are big & can’t pull over for us. So pull over & let the driver direct you. And oh ya give ’em a thumbs up. They groom so we can ride!!!

Last, off trail riding is a big problem. In Eagle River there is a re route of Trail 10/13 that heads north out of Eagle River. The change is at the intersection with Trail 17N. Across the highway from the Best Western Derby Inn. The landowner closed a section. The trail is clearly marked heading around the gas company. It comes out at the Hwy G road crossing. Despite clearly signing & orange fencing riders are riding off trail. If this section is closed there will be no direct trail route heading north out of town. If you see orange fencing it is because the landowner is thinking of closing trail. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL. No off trail riding is allowed.

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! THINK COLD!

Trail work today. Riding again Thursday!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Trail Updates

News and Reports:

Sno-Eagles – Eagle River Events – check www.eagleriver.org for more events

January 12-15 – Vintage World Championship Race – WCDC Track
January 19 – Member meeting – Buckshots’s Downtown – 6:30pm
January 21 – SNO(Saturday Nite Out) – Braywood – Catfish Lk Rd of Hwy 45S – 5pm -ALL Welcome
January 19-22 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
January 27-29 – Weekend Away to Mole Lake Casino
January 28-30 – Women On Snow

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas County. Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number. Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : West Yellowstone, Montana – January 10, 2023

Reporter:brandiniron

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 37″-175″

Date of Report: January 10, 2023

Area Report:

BPA/Railroad 01/07/23
Big Sky 01/10/23
Cougar Creek 01/02/23
Horse Butte 01/04/23
Lionhead 01/10/23
Madison Arm Trail 01/06/23
Little Snowy 01/06/23
Power Line West of Town 01/06/23
South Plateau Trail – Whiskey Trail – Black Bear Cut Off 01/06/23 Be Aware of the Park Boundary! Snowmobiles must not cross into the Park!
South Plateau to Jct. 23 – Whiskey Trail 01/06/23 Be Aware of the Park Boundary! Snowmobiles must not cross into the Park!
Two Top Loop Trail via South Fork 01/07/23
Two Top Loop Trail via Mosquito 01/10/23
Junction 8 01/06/23

News and Reports:

Make the Brandin’ Iron Inn your place to stay and receive a discount on your room when you mention Snow Tracks

Snowmobile Information:

Stop in at the Chamber to purchase your Montana and Idaho trail permits.

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 10, 2023

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 4-8

Date of Report: January 10, 2023

Area Report:

Our trails are fully open and groomed. Trails are in good to excellent conditions. There is some ice developing on the hills and some dirty spots along the trail. We are getting a little snow this week to help brighten things up.
Lakes are all marked, stay close to the barrels for the safest ice.
Please stay on the trail.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 10, 2023

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-10 Inches

Date of Report: January 10, 2023

Area Report:

Crews have been busy and made great progress. You will find that most trails have been cleared and groomed.

The following trails have not been cleared and are not passable. These would be trail 5 between Moose Lake and Trap N Fish (#13) – this is currently being worked on. Trail 27/5 south of the Tuscobia – will be worked on next week. Trail 40 looped with 311 and 162 just north of Loretta – also work on next week. And lastly (only 4 all together) is trail 11 or famously known as “The 9 Mile Loop” – also currently worked on and halfway done.

Staked Lakes:

Chippewa Flowage
Nelson
Lost Land
Spider Lake
Moose Lake
Lac Courte Oreilles
Grindstone
White Fish
Sand
Round Lake
Osprey **Please note to ride with caution in the swamps between Round and Osprey as there are some soft spots
Barker

Closed:

Tiger Cat
Callahan
Mudd

**These lakes are staked but temporarily closed (trail 18) due to an open area getting off the lake. Volunteers have packed it and will check it again on Monday after the few days of cold.

Not Staked:

Lake Hayward – no ETA at this time as there is an open spot near the on/off. Club will monitor.
Lake Chetac – postponed until further notice.

Thank you to all the volunteers, clubs and businesses that rolled up their sleeves!

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 10, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10″+

Date of Report: January 10, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Clubs and County staff have cleared a majority of snowmobile trails after the December storm event. Most of these trails have been groomed at least once. All trails officially opened as of January 6th. Please be advised that trail 8 east of the John Waggoner Rd to Sawyer County line, has not been groomed. Tuesday 1/10/23 this portion is expected to be groomed. Trails in the Birchwood area were groomed twice this past week, excluding trail 239 due to wet conditions in a swamp crossing. Trail conditions should be excellent in all areas that grooming has been completed. Please ride with caution as we continue to finalize trail opening efforts and stay on designated trail surfaces.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 10, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-10+- – Base 1-5

Date of Report: January 10, 2023

Area Report:

January 10, 2023 – 6:50am – 26 – High 32

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
EARLY SEASON RIDING – Good – Some Fair

Temps have bounced back up to high 20’s low 30’s during the day. 20’s at night. Cloudy for the next 3-4 days. Snow tonight into Wednesday. Around an inch.

Trails were in great shape on Sunday. Much, much better than I thought they would be. SNOW covered. Did not ride yesterday but will be riding today. Heading west to St. Germain. Report tomorrow.

No Grooming Monday night into Tuesday early morning.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are open & marked. Take it slow. Hard rough & some shiny ice. Always stay by the orange reflective barrels to be safe.

Last, off trail riding is a big problem. Clubs throughout Vilas county have had trail sections closed this season by landowners due to off trail riding & trespassing. In Eagle River there is a re route of Trail 10/13 that heads north out of Eagle River. The change is at the intersection with Trail 17N across highway from Best Western Derby Inn. The landowner closed a section. The trail is clearly marked heading around the gas company. It comes out at the Hwy G road crossing. Despite clearly signing & orange fencing riders are riding off trail. If this section is closed there will be NO direct route heading north out of town. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL. No off trail riding is allowed.

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! THINK COLD!

Riding today. Heading west!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Trail Updates

News and Reports:

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