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Website Last Updated On: Sun. Feb. 5, 2012@ 5:30PM

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TRAIL CONDITION REPORT WILL BE POSTED AND UPDATED AS CONDITIONS CHANGE.

CURRENTLY:

(Posted 02/5/12 @ 5:30PM) The trails are open and holding up pretty well, groomers were out last night and today. If we can outlast one more day of warm weather, we should be OK for another weekend. During mid-day yesterday and today the trails were snow covered but on the soft side, we need the temps to drop into at least the low 20's for them to freeze overnight like they did this past week. Yesterdays club ride was great! (See pictures on the Club Pics page) Although there is no snow in the forecast our temps should be cooperating a little more during the day.
Forecast is:
Mon. Feb 6: Partly Cloudy, high of 45, low of 15
Tues. Feb 7: Mostly Cloudy, high of 21, low of 5
Wed. Feb 8: Mostly Sunny, high 25, low of 15
Thurs. Feb 9: Partly Sunny, high of 29, low of 7
Fri. Feb. 10: Partly Sunny, high of 15, low of 5

Don't forget with the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast from 7:30AM to 11:00AM at Hills Still and the Jump In this Saturday Feb. 11 at 1:00PM trails will be busy and be aware the groomers will be out at any time of the day and night. Please ride safely.

Current Reminders/Info:
(Posted 01/28/12)Trail Trivia and Scavenger Hunt is going on now. Join in on the fun!
See the Trail Trivia page and Events page here on our website for details!

Jump In weekend is coming up on Sat. Feb. 11 on Pickerel Lake by the culverts.
We will be having a trailer set up on the lake for information on
our club beginning at 11AM til at least 2PM. Not a member of TPSC? Why not stop in and find out what we're all about? Members, stop in and say hello!

Happy riding and THINK SNOW!!

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IMPORTANT TRAIL INFO YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

(Posted 01/13/12) SOME LANGLADE COUNTY TRAILS IN SECTION "A" ARE OPEN TONIGHT AS OF 5PM BUT WILL HAVE SOME RESTRICTIONS:
TRAILS SOUTH OF HWY. J TO HWY 45 ALONG WITH TRAILS SOUTH OF HWYS V & O AND ALSO SOUTH AND WEST OF POLAR WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL ADEQUATE SNOW COVER ARRIVES.

We also learned on Thurs. Jan. 12, 2012 that the Spider Creek section (off Lost Lake Rd. see near intersections of 80 & 85 on the 2011-2012 Langlade County Map) that area will be passable to sleds but will NOT groomed this season due to logging. Please use extreme caution and watch for logging equipment in that area as well as on Lost Lake Rd.

(Posted 11/15/2011) Due to circumstances beyond the Tombstone Pickerel Sno
Club's control, the trail that goes up to the Mole Lake Casino will DEAD-END at the Mole Lake BP Gas Station. This means you will NO LONGER be able to ride from Mole Lake to Hwy 8.

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2011-12 PAST POSTS:

(Posted 02/3/12 @ 3:50PM) This past week with the warm weather our trails were holding up quite good, because it was below freezing at night. With todays warmth and sun trails are showing deterioration, especially in the sun.
At the time of this post it is currently 39*, there is no snow in the forecast and hear say is we have a few more days of 35*+. Hopefully we'll be able to squeeze this weekend out for riding but it doesn't look good...

(Posted 01/31/12 @ 6:20PM) The current forecast is not looking good again, there is no snow forecasted at this time. Trails are groomed and in fair to good condition. Today was partly sunny, high was about 37 as of now it it about 29. Forecast is as follows:
Wed. Feb 1: Mostly Cloudy, high of 36, low of 23
Thurs. Feb. 2: Partly sunny, high of 39, low of 21
Fri. Feb 3: Mostly cloudy, high of 35, low of 19
Sat. Feb 4: Mostly sunny, high of 31, low of 19 &
Sun. Feb 5: Partly cloudy, high of 35, low of 21

(Posted 01/28/12 @ 10:04PM) Yesterday and today we saw A LOT of traffic on the trails from all the events in the area. All three of our groomers were out all week and weekend. Groomers will be out again on Sunday and continuously as long as there is snow to work with. Sunday looks to be mostly cloudy with high of 15, low of 3. Monday has a 40% chance of snow, high of 15, low of -1 and Tuesday has a 30% chance of snow with high of 31 and low of 22.
(Posted 1/28/12 @ 10:04PM) The TPSC had the pleasure of serving lunch to the MS riders today.
Pictures are posted under Club Pictures page.

Don't forget, our Club ride coming up this coming Sat. Feb 4th.

(Posted 01/26/12) There hasn't been a whole lot new to report since the last post. Our groomers have been out and trails are rated in fair to good condition. Temps have been hovering around in the high 20's to right around 32*. Today was about 30* with some fog. The forecast is still calling for some light snow, maybe around 2" beginning Friday afternoon. High for Friday of 33 and low of 17. Saturday and Sunday looks to be mostly cloudy with high of 25 and low of 3 on Saturday. Sunday high of 15 low of 3. Monday has a 40% chance of snow, high of 15, low of -1 and Tuesday has a 30% chance of snow with high of 31 and low of 22.
Happy riding and be safe!

(Posted 01/23/12 @ 5:41PM)
Finally some new snow and the "good" kind too! Wet and heavy, perfect for the trails!
We received about 4 - 4 1/2" throughout the morning hours and it is still snowing lightly and our groomers are out! There is some light accumulating snow in the forecast for this weekend!

(Posted 01/22/12) Our groomers did their regular Saturday evening trails and are rated fair to good condition.

We have some snow in the forecast, but various reports on how much we are supposed to get.

Sun. Jan. 22: High of 30, low of 25 with a 50% chance of freezing rain and snow
Mon. Jan 23: High of 30, low of 12 with a 80% chance of light snow
Tues. Jan. 24: Partly Cloudy, High of 22, Low of 10
Wed. Jan 25: Partly Cloudy, High of 29, Low of 20
Thurs. Jan. 26: Partly Cloudy, High of 32, Low of 18
Fri. Jan. 27: Partly Cloudy, High of 31, Low 14
Sat. Jan. 28: Partly Cloudy, High of 25, Low of 14
THINK SNOW!!

(Posted 01/19/12) Up until yesterday (Wednesday) mid afternoon we didn't have too much in the way of new snow to work with. We have about 2 - 3" of of new snow (little hard to judge since the wind was blowing a little as well). All 3 of our grooming units were out as of Wednesday afternoon/evening and into today (Thursday) All of the TPSC trails are groomed and the trails are rated fair to good condition. We have some snow in the forecast!
Friday Jan. 20: High of 8, low of -11 with a 30% chance of light snow
Sat. Jan. 21: Partly Cloudy, high of 15, low of 10
Sun. Jan. 22: High of 30, low of 25 with a 50% chance of freezing rain and snow
Mon. Jan 23: High of 29, low of 13 with a 20% chance of light snow.
THINK SNOW!!

(Posted 01/16/12) The TPSC Officers & Board Members thanks everyone who attended, donated baskets for the raffles and all the workers to help make the Chili Ride In a success!
(Posted 01/16/12 @ 5:50PM) Check out the Club Pics page to see pictures from the Chili Ride In!

(Posted 01/15/12) Trail Trivia Question

(Posted 01/13/12 @ 3:30PM) The TPSC groomers have been out since last evening panning the trails. Average amount of new snow is approximately 6" but a little difficult to judge since it was a little windy last night. Forest County trails are open. Langlade County Section "A" trails will open at 5PM this evening with some restrictions: TRAILS SOUTH OF HWY. J TO HWY 45 ALONG WITH TRAILS SOUTH OF HWYS V & O AND ALSO SOUTH AND WEST OF POLAR WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL ADEQUATE SNOW COVER ARRIVES.
The Tombstone Pickerel Trails are all located in Section "A". Please remember this is the first Langlade county has been open this season so please use caution. TPSC Chili Ride In tomorrow at the clubhouse from 2 - 9 pm. Ride safely and see you there!

Trail Trivia will start on Sunday Jan. 15, 2012

(Posted 01/11/12) Reminder: This Saturday Jan. 14th is the Annual Chili Ride In at the Clubhouse on Hwy DD.
The fun starts at 2pm with raffles, refreshments and free food.
Live band "Jagged Highway" will surely entertain you from 5 to 9pm
Don't forget to join in the fun with the Poker Run and Scavenger Hunt.
Click on the Events page for more details.
THINK SNOW!!

(Posted 01/12/12 @ 6PM) We did not get the amount of snow predicted, so far we received about 3"
There is a 30% chance of snow for this Saturday, Jan. 14th.
As of this post Forest County trails are open while Langlade remain closed.

(Posted 01/11/12 @ 8AM) FOREST County trails are OPEN
LANGLADE County Trails CLOSED at this time.

(Posted 01/11/12 @ 8AM) SNOW IS IN THE FORECAST!!
Today: High of 39
Tonight: 19 with 1-3" of SNOW!!
Thursday: High of 19 with 4-6" of SNOW!!
PLEASE keep doing the snow dance and whatever else you do to make it snow!

(Posted 01/08/12 @ 10AM) While at the time of this post the FOREST COUNTY trails are open and LANGLADE COUNTY trails remain closed. Recent FOREST COUNTY reports are the trails through the woods are rough and thin as far as snow. The grade and fire roads seemingly are in fair to good condition. However, the weather forecast is not encouraging. Monday - Wednesday we are supposed to get above freezing with possibly setting a record high temps. for Tuesday Jan.10th:
Today: Partly Cloudy, High of 34, Low of 23
Monday: Partly Cloudy, High of 40, Low of 25
Tuesday: Clearing, High of 45, Low of 29
Wednesday: Mostly Cloudy, High of 35, Low of 16
Thursday: Mostly Cloudy, High of 19, Low of 7
At this time we do not have any snow forecasted.

(Posted 01/01/12 @ 1PM) Finally, some new snow! Happy New Year! Last night and this morning we finally received about 5" of new snow! With FOREST County opening this coming Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2012) all three of the TPSC groomer units are out panning! As of this posting, no news on when Langlade County will open. It will be posted as soon as we know something for sure.

(Posted 12/30/11@ 5:45 PM) FOREST COUNTY has made a decision to OPEN their trails on Wed. January 4, 2012. LANGLADE COUNTY REMAINS CLOSED AT THE TIME OF THIS POST.

(Posted 12/19/11) Updated Safety Page with 2011 Class Picture at bottom of the page.

(Posted 12/12/11) Updated Events Page with Scavenger Hunt/Trivia with instructions and riddles/clues sheet with answer form. Also updated Safety Page about this years class.

(Posted 11/15/11) Updated Trails Page, very important trail section closure, please read!

(Posted 11/06/11) Updated Events Page (Chili Ride In) with the band
Jagged Highway performing from 5 to 9 PM

(Posted 10/24/11) Updated Equipment Page

(Posted 10/11/11) Updated Events Page

(Posted 10/4/11) Safety Class Information

(Posted 9/29/11) Pictures from the Trail Work Day Sat. Sept. 10th & Golf Outing from Sat. Sept. 17, 2011 are posted under the Club Pics page!

(Posted 9/29/11) Just a FYI: We will NOT be holding any brunches this season due to low turn out at these events.

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Caution:
The Winter aeration (large area of open water) on Pickerel Lake is located
on the north side of the lake just east of the narrows. Please be advised that ice conditions can change rapidly and beware of ice heaves.

(Posted 01/12/11 @ 6PM) The Spider Creek section (off Lost Lake Rd. see near interstions of 80 & 85 on the 2012 Langlade County Map) that area will be passable to sleds but will NOT groomed this season due to logging. Please use extreme caution and watch for logging equipment in that area as well as on Lost Lake Rd.

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ATV INFORMATION:

ATV’s are not allowed on snowmobile trails until 10 days AFTER the snowmobile trails have opened,
and when the temperature is less than 28° F.

Also, the Parrish Highlands and Augustyn
Springs ATV trails are closed until May 14, 2011. Citations will be issued to anyone riding on closed trails.

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Tombstone Pickerel Sno-Club provides a great 130 mile trail system for snowmobiles. When the counties designate that trails are open, you will find our trail segments to be well marked and groomed. Our grooming equipment has been recently upgraded with grooming units that can handle all grooming conditions. If you are a stranger to our area, pick up one of our trail maps which will guide you thru our trail system and show connections to neighboring trail systems in all directions. The map will also show locations of pit stops, trail sponsors, and other facilities to aid you in having an enjoyable experience.

With our fundraising events and donations, the Tombstone-Pickerel Club maintains a status of being an integral part of our community. In the past we have given donations to the Fire & Rescue squad to aid them in updating their equipment such as a defibrillator and a 6 wheel drive rescue unit which is capable of getting to an accident victim on the trails. We also allow other community organizations to use our club house facilities for their special events. Our club also conducts a yearly safety education class for snowmobiling.

The Pickerel area looks forward to having you spend time here!!!

UNITED WE TRAIL...DIVIDED WE FAIL
SNOWMOBILING IS NOT A RIGHT, IT'S A PRIVILEGE!