100 Mile Snow Safari Forum

Rode through that area today and have to admit there were auto tracks in the fresh 2" of snow.
Also got to thinking what if I have a home on Roberts lk. rd. ...Do I need to trailer to the nearest trail and find parking????Or would most residents on that little used rode simply ride to the trail crossing?

There was a mention made on the Big Snow Pages site about a snowmobile accident early Saturday afternoon on the northern part of the 100 mile trails. Any info on this?

[QUOTE=unlocal;10488]There was a mention made on the Big Snow Pages site about a snowmobile accident early Saturday afternoon on the northern part of the 100 mile trails. Any info on this? [/QUOTE]

This is the comment that was on the Big Snow page, I saw the Forest County Sheriff at Wild Rose at lunch time and he said that there had been few accidents this year. We left the Wild Rose and headed back to Lakewood and saw no accidents but we rode past Windfall lake and then down the Carter trail LMT 2


I have no comments on the weather except that it is not what we had hoped for either. Saturday early afternoon we were on the 100 mile run about 8 miles north of townsend, there was a horrible 1 snowmobile accident. We believe it was a fatality but not sure, we have been watching the news and reading the GB Press Gazette and haven’t seen a thing aobut it. Has any one heard anything? I have to say it was the saddest event I have ever been witness to. Life is short and we all need to be more aware of that. Our deepest sympathy goes to the nephew ( who wittnessed the accident) and the family of the man involved in the accident. PLEASE PLEASE remember slippery corners, other people on the trails and speed is dangerous. What we witnessed and that family is going through I would hope no one else would ever have to experience. If anyone has any info on this please let us know.

Just found this on the DNR web site

12. 01/23/2010 Town of Doty Collision with Fixed Object 63
12:53PM Oconto County (Trail) Speed/Pending M

The victim was 3rd in line of 4 snowmobiles and failed to negotiate a down hill curve and collided with a tree. There was misting precipitation at the time whcih may have limited visibility and may have contributed to the incident.

So how long does it take the DNR to send these fines out? Not that I'm complaning because if there not going to send it thats fine it would be nice to keep the money in my pocket.

[QUOTE=FormulaZ583;10550]So how long does it take the DNR to send these fines out? Not that I'm complaning because if there not going to send it thats fine it would be nice to keep the money in my pocket.[/QUOTE]Guaranteed they haven't forgotten about you. You'd think they'd be required to send that out in a timely fashion, to ensure your right to a speedy trial. But don't count on it. It took Oconto County over 3 months to send me a citation once.

But back to the issue at hand here. It definitely couldn't hurt to make sure the trail is signed properly there. Or if need be... additional signs added. Ultimately the goal is solve the problem. Something that can't be done by enforcement alone. It reminds me of a conversation I had just the other day with a retired police officer. When he was police chief, he implemented a safe ride home program for anybody that needed it. I liked the idea, and agreed with him--- it should be a national mandate. Not only does it help solve the problem, it also treats the people with respect, and follows the Golden Rule. Do unto others as you would have done unto you. As opposed to some municipalities where law enforcement is just around the corner at closing time, looking to 'bag' a few drunks. This doesn't solve the problem, it only puts money into their coffers.

Generally when I ride, I tried to ride w/o using my brake. This keeps my speed down and gives me more reaction time. I don't have to go flying into the corner, locking down the brakes, to make that turn. Not only is it safer, I think it's better for the trail too. Doesn't rip it up as much.

So I was informed by my mother this weekend while I was up snowmobiling that my fine came in the mail for $200!!!!!!!!! which is fricken NUTS! the guy who stopped me said it was 100 something which I thought was to much to begin with but its 200!!! and on top of it Im not sure if I can make the court date because of class.
The DNR is really screwed up!

Not a fan of the DNR at all and not going to comment about anything other than you running the road, but I need to agree with the 2nd post that Johnnie made. We have a place in the area and I have been riding that trail for the past 20 years and that road has always been abused by sledders and ATVers, and is a magnet for the DNR, when they are in that area, which is not too often. The trail there is easy to follow as it distinctly moves right, not down the road. There does not need to be any arrows, markers, etc, because if you are looking at the trail, you can easily see where it goes.

I too have been ticketed by the DNR for riding an illegal road in a different town, had it reduced some, but still paid. Similar in that the trail and road were close, but I was wrong. Sad lesson, but suck it up, try to get it reduced, and move on.