It would appear as if the season is done as quickly as it came (albeit tardy). Well, what can we say – it as a a fun week. See you next season.

Trails will continue to have adequate snowcover for some time, especially the Blue Hills Trails. However, warm conditions during the day are limiting grooming and only providing a couple hour window in the morning (as long as temps get below freezing overnight), when skiing is good.

Trails conditions are deteriorating rapidly, and we have some updates from the local clubs. Hawkins has closed trail #25 north of Hawkins due to a bridge closure. Ladysmith has shut trails down in the City of Ladysmith (trails are bare), and Trail #98 between Conrath and Ladysmith is closed. Poor conditions are generally being reported from around the County, and road crossings, trails adjacent to roads, and exposed areas are in the worst condition. Trails in the Blue Hills are maintaining some snow and likely provide the best riding. If you do choose to ride use extreme caution, treat all water bodies (streams, rivers, swamps, etc.) as being unsafe, and be on the look out for slushy areas. It is unknown if trails will remain open through the weekend. We will post updates as we receive them.

Trails remain open and and are fair to poor throughout the County. Trail conditions are deteriorating with warm weather and rain. Check back as trails could close before weekend. Trails in town are generally bare, with better conditions found in the Blue Hills area. Use caution when riding, treat all water bodies (streams, rivers, swamps, etc.) as being unsafe. Corridor Trail #25 North of Hawkins is closed due to a bridge closure.

Snowmobile trails are open and are in fair condition. Groomers are out working trails, and conditions should be good for the weekend. This weekend may be it for the season as 50 degree temps are in the forecast for next weekend.
Use caution when riding, treat all water bodies (streams, rivers, swamps, etc.) as being unsafe. If you are on Corridor Trail #25 North of Hawkins, beware of bridge crossing- state of bridge unknown at this time. More updates as permitted.

Effective immediately – Rusk County Snowmobile Trails are OPEN. Trails WILL NOT be groomed, so expect less than good conditions. At this time it is unknown if or when grooming will occur. Get out and ride as the trails could use a packing before grooming would be effective. Use caution when riding, treat all water bodies (streams, rivers, swamps, etc.) as being unsafe. If you are on Corridor Trail #25 North of Hawkins, beware of bridge crossing- state of bridge unknown at this time. More updates as permitted.

Well, we received a big snow dump… no word yet from the local snowmobile clubs on if or when trails will open or on grooming plans. I imagine everybody needs to get out of their driveways first. Check back – we’ll update as plans become known.

February 16, 2012
An additional inch or two of snow was received early in the week, firming up the base and providing great conditions on the Blue Hills Trails. Both sides of the trail system have been groomed (skating and classical), and good conditions are still being reported. Check out their website for current conditions http://www.bluehillstrail.com/
The Ladysmith Lighted Loop and Sisters Farm trails have preivously been groomed and tracked, howeverw arm weather is deteriorating trails.

Trails are closed due to lack of snow, and unless we get a huge dumping in the near future – the entire season may be lost. Another above freezing stretch of days is in progress and should melt what little base there is.

Snowmobile trails remain closed. A few more inches of snow was received early in the week, but more is needed for grooming to occur and trails to be opened.