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I rode out of the Custer Peak lot this morn. So far I've worked my way west on 7, and now north on 5. Trails are in good shape and there are lots of people out. I'll try to post some pics later.
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Heading out of Savoy Sunday morning for a day of sledding.
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Feb 28 out of trailshead
Rode north on 1, went as far as Spearfish Canyon restaurant. Consistent hard crust under 8 to 10 inches of new snow. Crust seems to protect from stumps, but not enough snow to carve or sidehill. Still had fun. thanks Deadwood see you in a couple weeks.
Rode north on 1, went as far as Spearfish Canyon restaurant. Consistent hard crust under 8 to 10 inches of new snow. Crust seems to protect from stumps, but not enough snow to carve or sidehill. Still had fun. thanks Deadwood see you in a couple weeks.
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Rode out of spearfish canyon resort, went down to trails head on 1, and rode back on 4. Found well more than 14in off of trail 4 in certain spots with a good base.
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Sorry I didn't get any pics loaded on Friday. Here ya go:
First pic is near Trail 5 a few miles south of Rec Springs, second pic is on the hill behind Rec Springs, and third pic is also on Trail 5 a few miles west of Dumont. Had to cut the ride short to go pick up a sick kiddo from daycare...looks like more snow on the way tomorrow.
First pic is near Trail 5 a few miles south of Rec Springs, second pic is on the hill behind Rec Springs, and third pic is also on Trail 5 a few miles west of Dumont. Had to cut the ride short to go pick up a sick kiddo from daycare...looks like more snow on the way tomorrow.
Found okay snow Sunday south of Savoy. Planning to go up after work tomorrow and see what developed out of this coming storm.
left from Savoy, the trail down there was THIN, got up in the hills and no didn't find any over the hood snow (wink wink), in the trees was excellent (WATCH OUT FOR LAND MINES ) had a great day with a lot of miles, not many of them on the trail.
There is decent snow in the trees but you still really have to watch what you are doing to avoid tearing off A arms. Beats staying home.
What areas are you guys finding the best riding in the trees? (North, South) Our group can only come out for a day and a half, so it would be helpful to know which way to point the compass. 
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North was better, but that could change after tonight, calling for 3-7+....:eyebrows:
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Had heard reports of 4-6 inches new snow yesterday. Snow must have been very light and fluffy. Today it looked like 1-3 inches of new snow. Still some good areas to ride if you look for them. Picture was taken between Trailshead and Spearfish Canyon. I wasn't stuck until I stopped to take the picture. I unscrewed the antenna rolled it down hill reinstalled the antenna and drove away. Easily 4 foot of snow at that location.
Pretty quite on the trail updates.. Safe to say despite all the ups and downs of the season.. It was a success. Made it out early Jan and then for Tuckers 100th, Had a blast! Cant wait for 2016 season. 75th rally will be here before you know it.
Had one person jump to the next season a little early. Left the truck abandoned crossways on the trail on a blind inside corner. Called a wrecker and one of our snowcats. We started to drag the truck down the trail to the wrecker when a second pickup drove down the trail to our location to pull out the stuck pickup. Expensive day for them with 2 tickets, 4 hours of snowcat time and a wrecker bill. I am honing and cleaning cat cylinders tonight after my AC ate a piston last Thursday night. Expect parts on Thursday and will reassemble on Friday. I expect the season to be mostly done for most snowmobilers except for the locals. There will be some riding next weekend but will be limited to select areas around Trailshead mostly meadows and trees. I would expect we will still get a good spring storm or two but you have to be able to hit it quick. I expect grooming to be done unless the weather turns cold and snowy for an extended period after next weekend.
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Duane, thanks for the updates this season, it helps a lot of people. Let me know if you want to do another ride sometime before the snow is all gone...
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thinking of going up one last time this year up around trails head this weekend was wondering were you say the better riding is.
thanks
thinking of going up one last time this year up around trails head this weekend was wondering were you say the better riding is.
thanks
Most anything within 10-15 miles of Trailshead is rideable as long as you do not have to rely solely on trails. Meadow are holding up. The trees were getting soft and rotten in places today. I would expect this is not the end just a delay. I expect some snow yet by the end of March. It is not even the 15th yet. You just have to take advantage of the snow when it does show up.
Rode yesterday. Very mushy and sloppy. Base was rotting. Trails are done on many spots. Parking lot at Trailshead was a mud bog, trucks were getting stuck. It never got colder than the 40's last night. I left Hardy this morning and checked fisherman and beach goers at Angostura. Kids and families were playing on the beach and wading in the water. Many more boats on the lake than snowmobiles in the hills. Today was Trailshead's last day of the season. Other than riding some packed meadows around trailshead or in the trees if it cools down the season is currently done unless we get a good spring dump. It is only March 15th, I would expect a spring storm before the end of March. However if you do not hit it quick the ground is warm enough it will not last long. 83 degrees here in Hot Springs today. Feels strange working in a short sleeve shirt instead of Klim gear.
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Until next year
Yep it is all done for this season. Wasn't a good snow season but there is always next year. Until then thanks to all of you that post and have a great summer. :juggle:
Yep it is all done for this season. Wasn't a good snow season but there is always next year. Until then thanks to all of you that post and have a great summer. :juggle:
