Blackhills Conditions #2

sdsnocop · Feb 12, 2018

Met up today with a fellow Snowester for a ride (off the clock). Spent most of the time in the trees. Only once did I bump a stump with the front end. Felt some stumps pass under my track. There was enough snow in some of the bad blow down areas I had no problems riding over the top of the down trees. Found many areas with over 3 feet of base. Sunday I was down to Moon and based on the new snow on the plowed roads the Moon area got 16-18 inches of new snow from this last storm.

MNSnowy1 · Feb 13, 2018

Thanks a ton for all your posts sdsnocop!!

Planning a stop by for a ride on the way out west and was wondering what violations you typically see from riders when you are on duty out there.

I don't speed or drink and ride, and I'll buy a trail permit. What else should I be doing to keep you from chasing me down!?

sdsnocop · Feb 13, 2018

MNSnowy1 said:
Thanks a ton for all your posts sdsnocop!!

Planning a stop by for a ride on the way out west and was wondering what violations you typically see from riders when you are on duty out there.

I don't speed or drink and ride, and I'll buy a trail permit. What else should I be doing to keep you from chasing me down!?

I most typically cite snowmobilers for no or expired snowmobile license. The only thing you missed is stay out of posted private property and the closed cross country ski areas. Also remember if your sled is currently licensed in your home state you do not need to buy a temporary (trail) pass.

edgey · Feb 13, 2018

Just put a "I hart chaparrals" sticker on your sled you'll be good to go.

Seriously thou make sure if u have a wrap on your tunnel that your VIN number is not covered.

sdsnocop · Feb 13, 2018

edgey said:
Just put a "I hart chaparrals" sticker on your sled you'll be good to go.

Seriously thou make sure if u have a wrap on your tunnel that your VIN number is not covered.

That would be a good reason to chase you down to stop and talk old sleds.

Prokid21 · Feb 14, 2018

Black hills snow conditions

Hey guys headed out to trailshead on Friday. Wondering how the snow was holding up seen it might of gotten a little warmish out there today. What direction from trails head is the best ?

SummiDoo · Feb 14, 2018

It all melted they been mowing grass up there now :juggle

sdsnocop · Feb 14, 2018

Prokid21 said:
Hey guys headed out to trailshead on Friday. Wondering how the snow was holding up seen it might of gotten a little warmish out there today. What direction from trails head is the best ?

Never got out of the 30's today up at the Trailshead area. 37 when I left at 4pm. I think South is better but you will find good snow any direction.

Prokid21 · Feb 14, 2018

Thanks a lot I see there's a pretty good chance for new snow tomorrow as well. Fingers crossed

I.P.Yellow · Feb 14, 2018

My daughter and future son in law are going to Deadwood this weekend and may take my sled to ride the Black Hills. It is currently licensed in North Dakota, do they need to buy an out of state trail pass? By the way, thanks for the updates.

sdsnocop · Feb 14, 2018

I.P.Yellow said:
My daughter and future son in law are going to Deadwood this weekend and may take my sled to ride the Black Hills. It is currently licensed in North Dakota, do they need to buy an out of state trail pass? By the way, thanks for the updates.

If it is currently licensed in ND it is good in SD.

YZRULZ · Feb 14, 2018

Rode last Friday and Saturday and conditions were as good as it gets in the hills. It was cold but well worth it. Would have stayed longer if I would have been able to. Pic is from south of Trailshead just off Trail 2.

SODAK-DOO · Feb 15, 2018

picture from last weekend.

Nodaker · Feb 15, 2018

Friends and I were there last weekend as well, and yes it was good.

Got to meet up with a new rider and touched base with Duane at Trails Head as well. Had a great time...

skivoice · Feb 15, 2018

Took the kids up to Dumont lot this morning, snowed hard till about 11, skies cleared around 3 got cold and windy. They probably got between 2.5 and 3.5 of fresh powder. Rode a little off trail and was very happy, tomorrow will be mostly of trail om the wyoming side will let you all know it is holding up.

SummiDoo · Feb 15, 2018

I'm gonna try and get up riding Sunday I live in sturgis so sometimes it's hard to get out riding

I.P.Yellow · Feb 15, 2018

sdsnocop said:
If it is currently licensed in ND it is good in SD.

Thanks.

skidoo56 · Feb 16, 2018

Awesome

I would like to thank all the groomers for keeping the Black Hills trails in great shape. I was out last weekend and the traffic was busy. I met the groomer a couple times and every morning leaving Deadwood I rode on smooth fresh trails. I visited with Snocop out in the meadows and would also like to thank him for all his spot on snow/ trail reports. He is truly a friend to the sledders.

Mafrif · Feb 18, 2018

We left early from Deadwood yesterday, trails we're the smoothest I have ever been on anywhere, which was good since I had a front shock blow out 10 miles in.
Looking forward to a foot of new snow today and tommorow for more offroad riding.
Shoutout to Rice Polaris employee(Brian??) for hooking me up with a place to find a used shock.

SODAK-DOO · Feb 20, 2018

how did the snow amount turn out the last few days?

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