Trail Opening Dates for N Wis 2017/2018
- Thread starter jknoup
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Chuck we will see you soon for a burger in ER with Ken and lay out some riding plans. Ken has a few good ones I would like to take mostly UP.
Oneida County can't open before Dec 15th. That's when the landowner agreements start.
Vilas opening will be delayed:
Sent: Tue, Dec 5, 2017 9:58 am
Subject: Trail opening
Good morning all. Just an update on inspections. We have 7 clubs done and another 4 (Phelps, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters and Land O’Lakes) that are not ready. The projected earliest opening of December 12 is no longer feasible. Manitowish Waters and Presque Isle need to be inspected by snowmobile and that will require freezing the low areas and having accompanying snow. Most of the other clubs that have been inspected, have a lot of damage from automobile traffic creating deep ruts. It will take substantial snow to fill these in prior to claiming our trails open and safe to ride.
With the winds last night and today, clubs should go out once again and be sure their trail system is clear of new trees down. The forecasted snow amounts are all over the place right now so let’s see what the end of this week brings. Please remember that if you have already addressed your inspection items and are ready to go, I will need your consensus on whether your trail system can be opened safely. The last thing we want to do is invite snowmobilers up here and have them sink their sleds or rentals in a swamp that is not frozen.
I will keep in touch. Thank you for all you do!
Dale Mayo
Administrator
Vilas County Parks & Recreation
Sent: Tue, Dec 5, 2017 9:58 am
Subject: Trail opening
Good morning all. Just an update on inspections. We have 7 clubs done and another 4 (Phelps, Presque Isle, Manitowish Waters and Land O’Lakes) that are not ready. The projected earliest opening of December 12 is no longer feasible. Manitowish Waters and Presque Isle need to be inspected by snowmobile and that will require freezing the low areas and having accompanying snow. Most of the other clubs that have been inspected, have a lot of damage from automobile traffic creating deep ruts. It will take substantial snow to fill these in prior to claiming our trails open and safe to ride.
With the winds last night and today, clubs should go out once again and be sure their trail system is clear of new trees down. The forecasted snow amounts are all over the place right now so let’s see what the end of this week brings. Please remember that if you have already addressed your inspection items and are ready to go, I will need your consensus on whether your trail system can be opened safely. The last thing we want to do is invite snowmobilers up here and have them sink their sleds or rentals in a swamp that is not frozen.
I will keep in touch. Thank you for all you do!
Dale Mayo
Administrator
Vilas County Parks & Recreation
Vilas is sticking to all clubs for the Dec 12th opener or nothing. It is what it is right now...little snow..lots of unfrozen wet areas and a constant battle with high winds and downed trees. Clubs are working hard to remove brush and pack wet areas were they can. As the clippers come thru next week the pressure will build to open Vilas trails. Stay tuned for Vilas opener progress but the WUP snowbelts is the place to ride for early birds this week and maybe the only place for the next 10 days or so. Sad but true...think snow and cold for Vilas.
Yes ...I'm not sure what is going on with the ruts but screwed up conditions last year too????
Winter Warlock
Member
you still hangin around? Should be up with the family the 23rd through Jan 2nd
Still waiting for official word from Vilas of Dec 17th for opener of all clubs or nothing. Ton of snow in Phelps and Lando area but saw much less in ER yesterday as most was LES and clippers. Clipper today coming really hard right now.... I know Frosty trails are good to go passed inspection...stay tuned something has to be official very soon.