Looks like a decent storm starting Saturday night into Monday. Maybe some snow later this week but looks warm tho.
2017/18 Snowy Range snow conditions
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Looks like a decent storm starting Saturday night into Monday. Maybe some snow later this week but looks warm tho.
Rode Sunday, it was great. Deepest base of the season, good amount of fresh on top. Not many trucks in the lot. I was concerned about fuel by noon, and almost out by 1pm. Pretty much the best time of year to ride, in my opinion. Especially if you can time your days with the spring storms.
Great insight. Hoping the forecasted storm for Friday hits like they say. I haven’t been out since early February.
The reason is simple- Get the hut out and the markers down while you can. Stop grooming before you drop a groomer into water, there are soooo many places on the range where the trail crosses water of some kind.
This time of year creeks and lakes can open in a matter of days. Yes there may be a lot of coverage now, and we still get snow.. But why risk it.
I agree some what on that. However lots of trails are actually roads not going through creeks and what not. You also can get the huts and markers anytime with SXS and if it’s a fact of mud, everyone and there brother is up there ripping around as soon as snows out anyway. I’ve been riding the Snowy’s for over 20 years and remember when it was contract grooming. I just don’t agree with the thinking on it. It doesn’t stop me from riding and in all don’t care.
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Wintertime-
"I agree some what on that. However lots of trails are actually roads not going through creeks and what not."
-Most of the snowmobile trails loosely follow roads or orv trails.
Take hwy 130 to the Queely warming hut for example- There are 5 creek crossings on FS road 103. not counting the numerous bogs and mud holes. A little running water under snow can make one big hole.
"You also can get the huts and markers anytime with SXS and if it’s a fact of mud, everyone and there brother is up there ripping around as soon as snows out anyway."
-Once again most of the trails loosely follow the roads and orv trails.
-NO TRAIL- is in a completely roadless area and crosses two lakes..
There are four miles of -U TRAIL- in south brush creek where the trail is on the other side of the valley from the road.
There is at least 2 miles of -V TRAIL- that are in a Roadless area.
I could go on but what's the point you get what im saying
"I’ve been riding the Snowy’s for over 20 years and remember when it was contract grooming."
-Cool! I've only lived in Saratoga and been riding the range for 16 years ..
"I just don’t agree with the thinking on it. It doesn’t stop me from riding and in all don’t care.
- Im 100% with you, & it has no impact on my riding.
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I'm not trying to start a piss ing match with you, I just felt that it was worth while to point out a few things.
"I agree some what on that. However lots of trails are actually roads not going through creeks and what not."
-Most of the snowmobile trails loosely follow roads or orv trails.
Take hwy 130 to the Queely warming hut for example- There are 5 creek crossings on FS road 103. not counting the numerous bogs and mud holes. A little running water under snow can make one big hole.
"You also can get the huts and markers anytime with SXS and if it’s a fact of mud, everyone and there brother is up there ripping around as soon as snows out anyway."
-Once again most of the trails loosely follow the roads and orv trails.
-NO TRAIL- is in a completely roadless area and crosses two lakes..
There are four miles of -U TRAIL- in south brush creek where the trail is on the other side of the valley from the road.
There is at least 2 miles of -V TRAIL- that are in a Roadless area.
I could go on but what's the point you get what im saying
"I’ve been riding the Snowy’s for over 20 years and remember when it was contract grooming."
-Cool! I've only lived in Saratoga and been riding the range for 16 years ..
"I just don’t agree with the thinking on it. It doesn’t stop me from riding and in all don’t care.
- Im 100% with you, & it has no impact on my riding.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk"
I'm not trying to start a piss ing match with you, I just felt that it was worth while to point out a few things.
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So basically it's a good thing, cuz it keeps the trail riders from venturing out into the pow! Win win
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Exactly. I love it when there are no trail markers.
current weather
Looks like the Snowies are getting some snow today!:whoo:
Looks like the Snowies are getting some snow today!:whoo:
I can't go riding but it's the best time looks to be epic with this storm if anyone could post some pics would be great.
Are those hot springs pools we can ride to? In hog park
Never heard that before. Only hot springs that I know of are in Saratoga.
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Not sure but I bet the visibility will not be much better saturday. Sunday looks better but who knows. :face-icon-small-ton
So with the storm coming might head out to the snowys friday and sat. Where would we have to park to get to good snow. Also never rode past march. What do we have to keep in mind and watch out for such as lakes, creeks, etc. supposed to be 1ft to 2ft of snow so I am sure some of that will open but kinda covered/ hidden just don't want to end up in a stupid situation. Also any reports as of late?
Go to the Greenrock parking area or beyond if possible.
Warming huts and trail markers have probably been removed.
Use caution on lakes because there may be water on top of ice but below the snow.
Watch for open creeks and weak snow “bridges” over creeks which may collapse.
Beware of avalanche danger.
Warming huts and trail markers have probably been removed.
Use caution on lakes because there may be water on top of ice but below the snow.
Watch for open creeks and weak snow “bridges” over creeks which may collapse.
Beware of avalanche danger.
Rode out there early May a couple years ago. Nothing marked, of course no grooming. Stayed at Albany Lodge, only sledders there! Yea, rivers starting to open up. Widow maker easy climb. Biggest change is how long the rideable day is.
I'm trying to get another guy to make trip this week. Leaving form NWIowa
I'm trying to get another guy to make trip this week. Leaving form NWIowa
Spring/summer snow sets up fast, and the end of this system might even drop some rain on the mountain. Fri/Sat is still calling for temps in the 50's.
What we would do in May riding is wait until noon to give the sun time to soften the morning crust, then you can ride until 8-9:00 pm if you want to.
It can be lots of fun, do some water skipping, creek bashing, side hill in mashed potatoes
What we would do in May riding is wait until noon to give the sun time to soften the morning crust, then you can ride until 8-9:00 pm if you want to.
It can be lots of fun, do some water skipping, creek bashing, side hill in mashed potatoes
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