Snowmobile Accident

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:11 pm

Sounds like a snowmobile accident behind Lake Laura and Lake Gordon.
Be careful out there.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 11:38 pm

Any updates

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sun Jan 25, 2015 6:26 am

A snowmobiler hit a tree. He had a back injury and was taken to the hospital. No further update at this time.

snoway · Post by **snoway** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:16 am

Hope they recover.

Not to get off topic but I don't recall that location in my Forest, Marinette, Florence Co. travels?

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:48 am

The lakes behind the campground (Laura Lake Campground) on Wall Rd.
I believe some people refer to it as Lake 8.

Pat1 · Post by **Pat1** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:21 am

The snowmobiler was going around a corner shortly after the groomer had come through. The snow was soft and hadn't had time to set up. There was ice underneath. He hit the ice and slid. He bailed from the sled before hitting the tree but unfortunately caught the handlebar as he was bailing causing him to flip over and land on his back.

The groomer driver was kind enough to drag the sled out of the woods. On Sunday I was able to start the sled and drive it around the parking lot and onto my trailer.

Fortunately the snowmobiler is going to make a full recovery. Many thanks to all who helped take care of him.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:33 am

[QUOTE=Pat1]Fortunately the snowmobiler is going to make a full recovery. Many thanks to all who helped take care of him.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the update, Pat. :thumbup:

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 5:23 pm

I've been told, that there may of been more than one accident, and that the outcome may not of been as good.

Z1 TURBO · Post by **Z1 TURBO** » Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:43 pm

It does not surprise me one bit that there were some accidents this past weekend , come on guys slow down a bit its a snowmobile trail not a race track!! Amazing how many times I met machines on Friday that were sliding into the corner almost out of control, like they think they are the only ones on the trail. I wouldn't even think of riding on a Saturday afternoon any more.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:19 am

[QUOTE=Z1 TURBO;21022]I wouldn't even think of riding on a Saturday afternoon any more.[/QUOTE]That's why I've always been a BIG fan of the mid-week ride!

Friday and Saturday aren't too bad if you leave at 7 AM, put on a 100 miler or so, and you're back before a Noon'er.

:tracksidedown: