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Looks like a great day to be out. Thanks for the pictures! Gives me hope we'll be OK for riding in a week. Was the snow depth ok for offtrail up high?
Island Park 20/21 Snow Conditions
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Looks like a great day to be out. Thanks for the pictures! Gives me hope we'll be OK for riding in a week. Was the snow depth ok for offtrail up high?
We are going back up on Saturday to test another sled.
There was plenty of snow and more coming down all day long
The higher we went the better the snow was
Visibility was 1/8-1/4 mile most of the day with minimal wind
Snow was thin in west Yellowstone and you could still see brown grass coming through.
Didn’t look like any groomers had yet hit any of the major trails, but there were few or no whoops anywhere.
Two tops was utterly untracked. We broke trail from west all the way over the mountain.
Same for black canyon.
The whole complex was just deserted on Thursday and for the most part we had the entire mountain to ourselves.
Another foot or so and I would say we will be golden for all off trail buried surprises. As it is, there had been some bold adventurous riders who had dared fate and left a few deep cuts that could be seen.
But our goal yesterday was to start the breakin process on two new turbos, so all we wanted was a pipe of miles and no broken sleds.
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There was plenty of snow and more coming down all day long
The higher we went the better the snow was
Visibility was 1/8-1/4 mile most of the day with minimal wind
Snow was thin in west Yellowstone and you could still see brown grass coming through.
Didn’t look like any groomers had yet hit any of the major trails, but there were few or no whoops anywhere.
Two tops was utterly untracked. We broke trail from west all the way over the mountain.
Same for black canyon.
The whole complex was just deserted on Thursday and for the most part we had the entire mountain to ourselves.
Another foot or so and I would say we will be golden for all off trail buried surprises. As it is, there had been some bold adventurous riders who had dared fate and left a few deep cuts that could be seen.
But our goal yesterday was to start the breakin process on two new turbos, so all we wanted was a pipe of miles and no broken sleds.
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All grades of gas at Elk Creek are Ethanol free, everywhere else up to 10%
Chris did you pick up a turbo this year?We are going back up on Saturday to test another sled.
There was plenty of snow and more coming down all day long
The higher we went the better the snow was
Visibility was 1/8-1/4 mile most of the day with minimal wind
Snow was thin in west Yellowstone and you could still see brown grass coming through.
Didn’t look like any groomers had yet hit any of the major trails, but there were few or no whoops anywhere.
Two tops was utterly untracked. We broke trail from west all the way over the mountain.
Same for black canyon.
The whole complex was just deserted on Thursday and for the most part we had the entire mountain to ourselves.
Another foot or so and I would say we will be golden for all off trail buried surprises. As it is, there had been some bold adventurous riders who had dared fate and left a few deep cuts that could be seen.
But our goal yesterday was to start the breakin process on two new turbos, so all we wanted was a pipe of miles and no broken sleds.
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Don't need more issues there with peeps dropping in, not knowing where they're going or what they're doing, and screwing it up...
Or, just being selfish...
No, I did not.
I will be SnowChecking one in Feb though just as soon as they open up the 2022 sleds for ordering.
Those two turbos were probably the most DELIGHTFUL boosted sleds I have ever ridden.
I have had three boosted sleds from 6lbs to 17.5lbs
None were as friendly to ride as those Doos yesterday.
What parking lot / staging area are you in?We are going back up on Saturday to test another sled.
There was plenty of snow and more coming down all day long
The higher we went the better the snow was
Visibility was 1/8-1/4 mile most of the day with minimal wind
Snow was thin in west Yellowstone and you could still see brown grass coming through.
Didn’t look like any groomers had yet hit any of the major trails, but there were few or no whoops anywhere.
Two tops was utterly untracked. We broke trail from west all the way over the mountain.
Same for black canyon.
The whole complex was just deserted on Thursday and for the most part we had the entire mountain to ourselves.
Another foot or so and I would say we will be golden for all off trail buried surprises. As it is, there had been some bold adventurous riders who had dared fate and left a few deep cuts that could be seen.
But our goal yesterday was to start the breakin process on two new turbos, so all we wanted was a pipe of miles and no broken sleds.
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In the mid 2000s rode with the nick owner of the one horse motel in west. Rode the gravelies many times with him was a great place trailed out each time only thing is weather changes there rapidly. Sunshine to whiteout in an hour nick new what days would be good over there. He always had an honest snow report also too.
Today was even better!!
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The snow was far better than we had expected to find, so we spent the day in some low elevation medows.
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Yeah, well, that all looks fine and dandy... however, I lowered my guard for a moment and Kaboom ... like I always say, could use another foot
I try to be patient, and avoid that early riding.
To be clear Ww, liked your warning it’s too early, shallow to call in the masses, not your misfortune.
There were NINE of us yesterday.
For whatever reason there was no damage at all.
We spent the day at the bottom of this area and had a total blast.
No carnage
No damage
Just lots of fun playing out in the meadows on a very relaxing day or riding.
Editing some video right now.
Will try to get posted later today to show what "WE" found
For whatever reason there was no damage at all.
We spent the day at the bottom of this area and had a total blast.
No carnage
No damage
Just lots of fun playing out in the meadows on a very relaxing day or riding.
Editing some video right now.
Will try to get posted later today to show what "WE" found
Trying to cross the mesas south of Black Butte in a whiteout is high risk. Another reason not to tempt peeps who just don't know it well enough, and don't know when to get out/down.
Really want to ride BUT sure dont want to total out sled. BTW its 85 F here in Los Angeles !!! I suspect Idaho / Utah area gonna get a little blue sky above freezing temps next couple days until jet stream adjusts from the heat
OK
Here is a few seconds of video I shot on my iPhone 12.
Just some "snapshot" video that we did a quick render on this evening to more clearly show you what we found all day yesterday.
Black and Yellow suit on Blue sled is Me.
Black suit with Red helmet in Yellow sled is my older son.
Here is a few seconds of video I shot on my iPhone 12.
Just some "snapshot" video that we did a quick render on this evening to more clearly show you what we found all day yesterday.
Black and Yellow suit on Blue sled is Me.
Black suit with Red helmet in Yellow sled is my older son.
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