Where Is Early Season Trail Grooming in WI & MI?

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brad460

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groomerdriver said:
As I have done Brad, if you don't want to read what certain people post, make use of the "ignore member" option.
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Yeah- the thing is I have never met a snowmobiler who doesn't appreciate the hard work that goes into securing and maintaining our trail systems..so the constant jabs from some folks surprise me..

And of course who doesn't love the groomer/driver?! lol
 
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groomerdriver

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skidoolouie said:
really make use of the "ignore member" lol your a grown man and need to ignore what someone else has posted. O my
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I ignore those on this board that constantly post on topics that they know nothing about. Also those members who constantly post stuff that IMO is detrimental to the sport.

Or just because I can! Check u off!

Go ahead with the BS comments Lou...it's about what I have come to expect from you.
 
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groomerdriver

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brad460 said:
Yeah- the thing is I have never met a snowmobiler who doesn't appreciate the hard work that goes into securing and maintaining our trail systems..
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I've met more people than I can count who think the DNR is paid to put the trails in, groom them then take them out at years end.

Most on this board are well educated on the who's and how's including you. I'm just uber/too passionate about all things "trails".
 
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kevinj

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brad460 said:
Why don't you (and a handful others in here) start a "local club members" only forum where you folks can air all your grievances and tell the rest of us who does all the work and who should be the snowmobiler of the year and blah blah.

(And btw I am a local club member )
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I am a club member, in s. Wi and to club in vilas. My post was positive and you took if the wrong way. For those unfamiliar with packing swamps I was simply trying to explain the concept and note that there are hard working locals that prepare the trails. I can't get up there as often as I would like to help due to work and family obligations.
 
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whitedust

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kevinj said:
I am a club member, in s. Wi and to club in vilas. My post was positive and you took if the wrong way. For those unfamiliar with packing swamps I was simply trying to explain the concept and note that there are hard working locals that prepare the trails. I can't get up there as often as I would like to help due to work and family obligations.
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Kevij.... It's all good most of us understood what you posted and it was smart to quailfy who is prolly riding swamps and why. Please everybody stay on track about early grooming as me & my buds are trying to plan and make the best of early grooming and conditions. I'm sure others want the same info too.:)
 
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frnash

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"Packing swamps"

Maybe what y'all need to do for "packing those swamps" is to resurrect the "snow rollers" that yoosta be used in the Keweenaw to "pank" — see (click →) Urban Dictionary: "pank" — the snow on the roads "from the 1880's [sic] until mechanized snow removal equipment appeared on the scene in the 1920's [sic] and 1930's [sic]":

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Maybe with a few good teams of horses to haul 'em through the swamp as well:
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(Photos courtesy of Pasty Central/Pasty Cam.)
 
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krupps_resort

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Superior Snowmobile Club (Twin Lakes, Greenland, Mass City) started working on their trails Fri 12/09, out again Sat & Sun. Early Season Riding conditions but everyone that played in the snow Fri & Sat and left the area today, left with S M I L E S. More snow predicted for every day this week- very cold. If you want to watch snowfall depth: www.elmrivertownship.com and on the home page click on snowfall totals. This is official National Weather set-up
 
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POLARISDAN

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kevinj said:
I am a club member, in s. Wi and to club in vilas. My post was positive and you took if the wrong way. For those unfamiliar with packing swamps I was simply trying to explain the concept and note that there are hard working locals that prepare the trails. I can't get up there as often as I would like to help due to work and family obligations.
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yes he absolutly read it the wrong way..he needs to reread it
 
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Going to be interesting first time out on the groomer this year. A lot of places that usually get mowed never got mowed because it was so wet. Now there are cat tails and tall grass and we got about a foot of snow in the first shot. Nothing insulates like 5 foot tall cat tails full of snow. Going to be a mess.
 
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whitedust

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grub said:
Going to be interesting first time out on the groomer this year. A lot of places that usually get mowed never got mowed because it was so wet. Now there are cat tails and tall grass and we got about a foot of snow in the first shot. Nothing insulates like 5 foot tall cat tails full of snow. Going to be a mess.
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Well grub at least you are grooming. I can't find anything about Vilas grooming yet but meeting tonight and I know what we will be discussing.lol
 
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whitedust

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Ok here we go...makes sense as was some discussion of different town opening dates in Vilas as some towns have plenty of snow some less. I can speak for NE Vilas and we have about 10 inches of old and new snow which is enough to ride in early season conditions....and so it begins Thursday at noon!:)

NEWS RELEASE / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: 12 December, 2016
TO: News Media and Other Parties of Interest
FROM: Dale Mayo, Vilas County Parks & Recreation Administrator
RE: Vilas County Snowmobile Trails Opening Date

THE STATE FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IN VILAS COUNTY WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT NOON ON THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER, 2016 FOR THE SEASON. Please be advised that trails are not in mid-season form but in early season condition and riders may encounter rough or closed segments. Slow down and be aware that trail conditions can change quickly. Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water. DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED.


As always, please check with your local chambers or snowmobile clubs for current conditions.

Eagle River area saw about 5-6 inches new SNOW & now the COLD moves in! Here’s to a great season that starts Thursday, December 15 at noon!

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

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

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grub said:
Going to be interesting first time out on the groomer this year. A lot of places that usually get mowed never got mowed because it was so wet. Now there are cat tails and tall grass and we got about a foot of snow in the first shot. Nothing insulates like 5 foot tall cat tails full of snow. Going to be a mess.
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I'mgoingtoberunningmyoldPolarisacrossswampsandsuchtoopenthemup.

See it's doing it again!!!!
 
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Hoosier

Well-known member
kevinj said:
I am a club member, in s. Wi and to club in vilas. My post was positive and you took if the wrong way. For those unfamiliar with packing swamps I was simply trying to explain the concept and note that there are hard working locals that prepare the trails. I can't get up there as often as I would like to help due to work and family obligations.
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Thanks for the posts. I appreciate the info provided.
 
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timo

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thanks WD.
you hear anything on Western Marinette, Forrest Co's. yet?
Thinking they don't have as much snow yet.






whitedust said:
Ok here we go...makes sense as was some discussion of different town opening dates in Vilas as some towns have plenty of snow some less. I can speak for NE Vilas and we have about 10 inches of old and new snow which is enough to ride in early season conditions....and so it begins Thursday at noon!:)

NEWS RELEASE / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

DATE: 12 December, 2016
TO: News Media and Other Parties of Interest
FROM: Dale Mayo, Vilas County Parks & Recreation Administrator
RE: Vilas County Snowmobile Trails Opening Date

THE STATE FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IN VILAS COUNTY WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT NOON ON THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER, 2016 FOR THE SEASON. Please be advised that trails are not in mid-season form but in early season condition and riders may encounter rough or closed segments. Slow down and be aware that trail conditions can change quickly. Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water. DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED.


As always, please check with your local chambers or snowmobile clubs for current conditions.

Eagle River area saw about 5-6 inches new SNOW & now the COLD moves in! Here’s to a great season that starts Thursday, December 15 at noon!

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

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

favoritos

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Thanks for the updates and all the hard work.
Past two years had some rough early season riding.
I hope these colder temps will help with the trails.
 
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