Trail Conditions: Unknown
Snow Cover: Classified
Date of Report: December 4, 2025
Area Report:
It is Thursday, December 4, 0600 hours, and -7 right now. TRAILS ARE NOT OPEN. I guess people are calling the presidents, and trail bosses, of many clubs and asking them when trails will open. With internet, and social media, I struggle with calling these guys, but maybe it is like the weather, you call a local boots on the ground. We were out two days, with 12-20 volunteers, and we are ALMOST to where you could get a groomer to walk through casually. North of here, it is a jungle. They need help. I see where Holly T posted a flier on one of the Vilas groups asking for help. We have to put up our snow tarp on the Powell marsh bridge tomorrow, then whoever we can muster will move north to help our friends in Mercer. Saturday we will send anyone we can to help our Cruiser friends. When our one Hornshoe groomer went down, both of these clubs responded with help in hours. I joined both of these clubs for that reason. I also belong to White Thunder because five of them fixed my ski in their shop one day. Chainsaws, tractors, loaders – if you have it, offer it. If you can pull brush, offer to help.If you can’t work outside, offer inside help. I guess Cruisers is feeding people. Go help in their cool kitchen. My understanding is Mercer can set it up so you can use your sled. STAY OFF TRAILS unless you have been signed up on the list to operate. If you are not cleared in advance, you are subject to fines. I was told Great Northern in Mercer, and Boulder Motor Lodge in Boulder, have reduced room rates for volunteers. I have seen the Northwoods take care of its own during storms and power outages. Once again, we raise the colors and march into battle. ( But not before the sun comes up, it gets a little warmer, and I have some more coffee, maybe a warm muffin.) As you get older, “charge” , turns into “mosey”. Stay warm. Mark