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worth it is relative. Not much new snow in a while and some warm temps. Some small new accumulations possible. Need a good 6-12" at least to really improve things. Driving an hour or so, it's worth it for me. Driving 11 hrs, I'd probably be disappointed. But it is all relative.
It is fun climbing and putzing around everywhere though.
It is fun climbing and putzing around everywhere though.
^^ very true, its all a matter of preference.
I have friends that don't ride unless it's bumper deep... I ride as much as I can whenever I can. Hero snow makes it easy to explore new zones with less risk, than the "good" days + it's fun some times to blast up everything and not worry about getting stuck.
There is plenty of coverage on the range, & if your not a snow snob. Do it, Explore and have fun !
Also this time of year storms can drop 2ft with an inch forecast. So you might get lucky.
I have friends that don't ride unless it's bumper deep... I ride as much as I can whenever I can. Hero snow makes it easy to explore new zones with less risk, than the "good" days + it's fun some times to blast up everything and not worry about getting stuck.
There is plenty of coverage on the range, & if your not a snow snob. Do it, Explore and have fun !
Also this time of year storms can drop 2ft with an inch forecast. So you might get lucky.
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Starting this weekend the whole west is going to head into a major snow pattern. Like record proportions....
Some areas in california are forecasted for up to 12" swe aka about 100" of snow on the 10 day forecast.
A lot of colorado at this time has forecasted snow water equivalents in the 3-4" range.
I bet by this following weekend (march 12), everything west of Denver is going to be handlebars deep.
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Some areas in california are forecasted for up to 12" swe aka about 100" of snow on the 10 day forecast.
A lot of colorado at this time has forecasted snow water equivalents in the 3-4" range.
I bet by this following weekend (march 12), everything west of Denver is going to be handlebars deep.
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I am heading out from Omaha later this afternoon. Staying in Laramie and heading up to Green Rock Friday/Saturday. Both my riding partners have bailed on me due to poor conditions but I am still going to be heading out. Hit me up if you want someone ride with.
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Is the snow rock hard? or can you still set an edge and have some fun i the trees?
As long as the snow isnt rock hard ill drive 20 hours to ride out west
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I've been to the snowys several times. The last 3 we stayed at Albany lodge. Hardly any snow at the lodge, seemed pretty grim the 1 day. Got up the second day to 6" new snow at the lodge and 2 to 3 Ft on the mountain ! rode the trees all day hopping from meadow to meadow. Never saw another sled or crossed a track until we were back on the trail to head back. The mandatory trail ride sucks, get off the trail 1000 ft or so and enjoy.
I've been to the snowys several times. The last 3 we stayed at Albany lodge. Hardly any snow at the lodge, seemed pretty grim the 1 day. Got up the second day to 6" new snow at the lodge and 2 to 3 Ft on the mountain ! rode the trees all day hopping from meadow to meadow. Never saw another sled or crossed a track until we were back on the trail to head back. The mandatory trail ride sucks, get off the trail 1000 ft or so and enjoy.
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I hope this is true, I've been watching that system build and praying it dumps on the snowy range. Our riding crew is heading out next Wednesday from Minnesota and South Dakota. We switched our trip from Big Horns to riding in the Snowy Range since they at least have a good snow pack with some possible snow in the future.
It wasn't last weekend and I don't imagine it rock hard now. In fact looking at the snotels it appears a few inches have fallen in the past three days.
Last Sunday I went up to the gate on the west side to play with my clutching, and it was pretty soft everywhere. The snow on the north east facing slopes of South Brush Creek was pretty decent actually.
if you go to opensnow.com and read the forecast from the Utah/california guy, it looks pretty dang good. granted they are mostly talking about utah and california, but the system(s) are going to be so big that im pretty sure a good chunk of it is gonna make it further inland. you can see it on the maps.
A few screenshots from yesterday.... It looks like they have backed off a bit now on today's forecast
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I can't this weekend. The first time I'll be able to is in two weeks. I need to be going with some others that are willing to teach and show around. I'm pretty damn green still and don't have a group to join yet.
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Not sure I could do all those days, but I'd definitely meet up with ya.
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