Cooke City Snow Conditions 08/09

LSB · Nov 22, 2008

Ok, I figured its about time to start this thread off this year.

Since Thanksgiving is almost here and I know people are wanting to know conditions I took the new RZR out to see how far up I could get. There were a few people actually out road riding sleds as well. Lucas from the Exxon was out so Im sure he'll have something to share on Snowest. Anyway you could easily ride from town if they weren't still plowing over the pass. But thats not a big deal, since the snow starts from the second you get off the highway. Ive added some pics of the lower parts of the trail in the pictures section. I was in the RZR so I could only get a little ways past the cut across on both Daisy and Lulu sides. Thats a good thing, it means it just gets deeper from there. Ive included some pics so you can see how down low its thin, which isnt too uncommon this time of the year. With one more dump it'll be like most Thanksgivings are I'd think. Just be careful and do not try getting off trail till your higher up!

MTSummit · Nov 22, 2008

Have to start somewhere looks ok for this time of year. Thanks LSB, keep us updated.

ZL50068 · Nov 22, 2008

Nice! Another 2 foot dump and it might be good! Thnaks for the pics:beer;

LSB · Nov 22, 2008

Well here is the forecast for tonight pinpointed for Round Lake. Its calling for 80% chance of snow. Lets hope.

http://forecast.weather.gov//MapCli...0800781&site=byz&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en

bunnyboy · Nov 22, 2008

Would like to come out thanksgiving and thanksgiving weekend. But would be from 900 miles away... don't know if its worth it yet.......

LSB · Nov 23, 2008

bunnyboy I know there are many guys wondering the same thing. Im going to get out today on the Tundra and try to really get back in there and scope things out. I will have pictures of course. We just got another dump last night. The snotel only rose a few inches but we got that much in town as well. Im thinking theres more higher and further in. Ill let you know either way.

bunnyboy · Nov 23, 2008

LSB said:
bunnyboy I know there are many guys wondering the same thing. Im going to get out today on the Tundra and try to really get back in there and scope things out. I will have pictures of course. We just got another dump last night. The snotel only rose a few inches but we got that much in town as well. Im thinking theres more higher and further in. Ill let you know either way.

Thank you, Let us know. Also looking at the weather ahead, Maybe possible decent big snow?

LSB · Nov 23, 2008

Ok ill have a report and pics coming up later. I rode up Daisy, dropped off, around Lulu and down to the bottom and headed back towards Round Lake.

bunnyboy · Nov 23, 2008

Thank you, I'm anxious to know what you found..

firecatguy · Nov 23, 2008

man cant wait to see!!! gave up on t-giving but will be their soooon!!

LSB · Nov 24, 2008

there was a b-day party last night, one thing led to another, ill get those pics up..

LSB · Nov 24, 2008

Ok so I took the Tundra out to really get an idea of how things are. I posted plenty of pics in the picture section for everyone to see. I was able to ride right from town. I went up Daisy Trail first. I didnt get off trail till you get a few miles up. As I show in a few of my pics it is thin down low, which should be expected for this time of year. There are rocks and all sorts of things to look out for. Higher up though I went everywhere with fairly good confidence. You can usually tell when something should be avoided. I was even able to drop off of Daisy Pass which I show in a picture. I climbed back up the backside towards Lulu Pass. The top of Lulu was windblown and bare as I show in a pic. I dropped down Lulu and headed to Round Lake. Once up the Round Lake trail I detoured through the trees and boondocked my way below Sheep Mtn to wind up at Round. In there it was even better conditions I felt. I stayed off the lake since I was alone so I cant say anything there. To wrap it up the riding wasnt bad for this time of the year. Down low you need to stay on the trail. Once you get further into the backcountry you can venture around much more freely, just keep your eye out for bumps in the snow.

LSB · Nov 24, 2008

ZL50068 · Nov 24, 2008

Looks better than I thought it would be! A few more storms and it will be all good! Thanks for the pics LSB!!:beer;

800Cat · Nov 24, 2008

Thanks! Keep em coming if any more snow storms hit

Chapman · Nov 24, 2008

LSB would you happen to have any pictures of the hill that is used for the hillclimb?

bunnyboy · Nov 24, 2008

Thanks for the Pics LSB.

It looked better than I expected. Looks like you need a big storm. Can't wait till that day!

jthussey · Nov 24, 2008

Thanks for the pics and info. Always nice to see pics.

MTm7 · Nov 24, 2008

thanks for the pics!!!:beer; definitely needs MORE snow!

4bangrboost · Nov 27, 2008

i got a ride planned on the 17th of next month. i pray it snows 5ft before then.

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