Vilas County Snowmobiling

SaynerStarLake

Sayner Barnstormers

The Barnstormers will be out today to again groom what can be groomed but not waste fuel on areas with too little snow to work with. With the dusting we are getting right now, some areas might "look worthwhile" grooming, but the light layer of white makes it deceiving.

The good news is that we are supposed to get snow off and on all week with a big snow predicted for this coming Sunday & Monday. If it all happens as predicted, we just might extend the season later than we have been able to do for a LONG time.

I will update conditions as they change!

Always RIDE SAFE! PLEASE do NOT become a statistic!!!

SaynerStarLake

Sayner Barnstormers
We will be out later today and tonight, to groom what is worth while grooming. There are some areas with too little snow to bother with. It is a bit deceiving out there, with the dustings we have been getting, like last night and this morning. The dusting of snow, covers the ground or trail bed and makes it "look nice", for a bit. So some might think; "why didn't they groom this section?" Believe me; if it is worth the effort to groom - we'll groom it!!! As always: If you ride - RIDE SAFE!!!

Please don't forget: We have a fundraiser tomorrow afternoon & evening (2/19/2012) at Vinchy's Hillside Pizza!!! From 5 to 8PM, buy any pizza(s) and the proceeds go to the Barnstormers.

Holly Tomlanovich

2 inches new SNOW in Eagle River with Lake Effect this morning. 21 degrees as I write & overcast.

Trail were groomed last night & Trail Boss Tom & the guys will be out again tonight. it was great to see both sides of Trail 10E covered in snow when i drove into the motel this morning. Base is icy, icy, icy so slow down.

On my way home last about 10:30pm there were lots of riders. That's they way to do it. When it snow gets out & ride. Never know. Looks like snow again mid-week forward. Cross hour fingers.

If you want helo with a ride give me a call at my motel 715.479.1411.

See ya on the trails!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
Recorded Trail Updates 715.479.5185

Holly Tomlanovich

Trail conditions in Sno-Eagles Country the 100 miles in & around Eagle River vary greatly. In the woods good. In town not so good. Getting from town to the woods good you will find fair, poor & good.

To bring this all into focus 4 guys came into my business & the first thing they said "Boy you have a lot of snow up here". I guess snow totals & levels are in the eye of the beholder.

Good to report snow each of the last 3 mornings & a light snow last night. Happy to report that the sun is under cover today!!!

Tonight Trail Boss Tom will have the 3 groomers out on the trails. They will pan to help keep the base smooth & groom when they encounter snow.

If you love to ride & know the season comes & goes & are prepared for what I call "Adventure Sledding" come on up. Bring extra hyfax & bars. You will find along with snow....hard ice, crusty ice, ice, snow & dirt aka snirt & bare spots on your way to the SNOW. Town not good bet. There many trails that skirt the main section in town. Check out a map or call me at 715.479.1411.

The Lake Trails, Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trail are open & marked with orange reflective barrels. Please stay by them for safety. Do not go on any lake that is not marked as a trail. There are a lot of guys ice fishing so make sure to slow down as you drive by them plus there could be vehicle ruts. Still no surface slush to report.

SNO-EAGLES COUNTRY HAS 1 RE ROUTE OF A TRAILS THIS YEAR.

TRAIL 13 SOUTH has been re routed due to a landowner closing of a section of the original trail.

Trail 13 heading through Eagle River & parts north remains the same.

I would strongly recommend that riders pick up a new 2012 Sno-Eagles Trail Map.

Snow Cross at the Derby Track the next weekends Come on up to watch!!!

Really need a COLD & SNOW DANCE!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD
Recorded Trail Update 715.479.5185
Check out - Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club on FaceBook or Sno-Eagles.org for Sno-Eagles Activities

Thank you Jake Alward for letting us meet at the Chanticleer Inn last night for our Monthly member Meeting.

Next Sno-Eagles Saturday Night out is set for Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 12 Pines. Snow permitting group ride will leave the railroad Depot/Historical Society Building at 4:30pm. 12 Pines is located just off the Catfish Lake Loop north side of the lake. By sled you can either take Trail 10E all the way or you can pick up the Catfish Lake Loop. It's a about a 5 mile ride across Catfish.

SaynerStarLake

Sayner Barnstormers: No different here than Eagle River.
Most of the Barnstormers trails were groomed today or are still being groomed right now. Conditions are very hit & miss and vary widely from excellent all the way down to barely rideable. Obviously, the trails close to Sayner and Star Lake, where traffic is concentrated, are our worst sections. Our road routes on 11 & 15, between Sayner and Star Lake are excellent, except for 11 right by the lake in Star Lake. It has extensive stretches with little or no snow. Some sections groomed up very well - other sections there was little or nothing to work with. As I have been saying, there is a lot of great riding out there, but; it will be a challenge to get there without riding over a LOT of crap. If you are one that waxes your sled after every trip and is extremely fussy - please come on up and drive around in your 4 wheel heated snowmobile, AKA, your truck or SUV. If you are not fussy and don't mind replacing a carbide & slider or two, there is riding to be found.

Please watch out for daytime grooming. Also, be ready for very icy sections and corners.

If you ride - RIDE SAFE!!!