Snowmobiling

Now in its 63rd year, the World Championship Derby Complex is drawing competitors from across North America and around the world

Rider safe, machine recovered after mishap Wednesday

The corridor 13/10 trail in Eagle River is closed where it crosses the Wisconsin River between Trail Intersection Number 103 and 105

Snowmobile trails are open and in the best conditions in years.

55 MPH night speed limit signs will also be installed at all lake/trail accesses.

Two of the most common factors in off-highway vehicle crashes are weak ice and impaired operation

The Vilas County Forestry, Recreation and Land Department says the 11 clubs in the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance have put in many hours to ensure a safe opening of the trails

Following two winters of poor snow conditions and few if any days with snowmobile trails open, both Oneida and Vilas counties are making some changes to when clubs can open their sections.

The county forestry and parks department says trail conditions vary widely throughout the county with early season riding conditions as the clubs and department work to get all trails in safe, rideable condition.

Vilas County trails also closed as of Tuesday morning, but for now they are calling it a temporary closure