Saturday, January 31, 2015

Computers are your friend.............

Sorry I didn't post anything yesterday.  First the DSL went down for awhile yesterday afternoon and then I had computer problems. A problem that I hadn't seen before and it took me till this afternoon to get back online.  Have you checked out the 10 day forecast on Weather Underground?  The temps are in place and if we get the snow predicted, it's going to be a great week for riding.  I haven't heard, but I bet the sleds ran great at the shoot today, with the cold temps we had.  See video here

Today's Video............

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Could be.................

All depends on what we get for snow, but it could be a great weekend of riding for those that head to the north country.  Superbowl weekend is always funny, some years it's busy and others it's not.  This year the reservation chart looks like it's a "not".  So for those that do head north they may find light traffic this weekend.

Today's Video...........

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

New Line.............

Smith Marine has taken on a new sled line and it's called a King Husky.  It's a youth sled that has a 250cc liquid cooled engine in it.  Size wise it's between a 120 and a full size sled.  You can see a picture of it here http://smithmarineagain.com/about-2/img_2425215629

Today's Video..............

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

All depends..............

I think it all depends on what kind of rider you are, on how you view the trail conditions.  If you like to blast down the trail and hit the corners hard, then the conditions we have right now aren't for you.  Because we just don't have the snow cover needed for the sled to stick.  But if you are happy cruising along at a nice pace and just enjoying the day, then you could be in heaven.  Yes, there's no if ans or buts about it, we can use some more snow, but if you use your head, you are able to go out and get in a day of riding.  One of the rooms I have in, hooked up with the Barnstormers this morning at 10 and they just returned at 6:45.  I think they headed over to Boondocks in Lyons Falls today.

This weekend is the Big Moose Shootout on Big Moose Lake.
Here's a link for more info   www.bigmooseshootout.com

Today's Video............

Monday, January 26, 2015

Quiet one.............

It's been a quiet day around town, when it comes to sled traffic.  But after looking at the cams in other areas around the region, I'd say it just about the same everywhere.  We're all looking for a fresh shot of snow.  I do have two rooms in and I'll give you an update tomorrow after talking to them tonight.

Today's Video............

Lost and Found.............

Did you lose a set of keys?  Send me a email christys@telenet.net or give me a call 315 369 6138.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Everyone cross..........

OK....everyone cross your fingers and hope the storm tracks inland more than predicted.  Then we'll see more from it, because I'm sure most of you really don't even want to see it.  We did get some snow over night and I'd say we picked up an inch or so.

Today's Video............

Saturday, January 24, 2015

I was hoping.............

That we woke this morning to a few more inches of fresh snow, but we didn't.  The sun has been out this afternoon and the temp is touching the 30 mark.  But by the way it looks we will be back into the deep freeze by tomorrow and stay that way for the week.

Today's Video.............

Lost and Found....

Did you lose a pair of gloves plus something else?  Send me a email christys@telenet.net or give me a call 315 369 6138. 

Friday, January 23, 2015

Positive thinking.............

Don't know if it had anything to do with it or not, but we picked up some unpredicted snow over night and this morning.  No it wasn't any huge amount, an inch or two, but ever little bit helps.

Today's Video............

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Holy Cow.............

I'm posting at 11:45 am!   I have somewhere to be this afternoon and wanted to give you an update before I left.  Gas station traffic has been light this morning, but as you'll see in the video, there are people out riding.

Today's Video......... 

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Not much has changed................

It's still the same, as it was yesterday.  The only thing I can tell you that has changed,  is the highway dept. brought more snow in on Park Ave (street behind the school) to make the trail wider along the street.

Today's Video.............

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

You'll be shocked............

OK so I went out to see first hand what it looks like and I think you'll be shocked.  Video will be up as soon as I get it together.

Just finished the movie and it is processing now at 6:50.  I have a meeting to go to, which  I am late for now. I will post the video when I return.

OK, here's my take on the conditions.  Is it great or a huge base...NO, but you sure as heck can ride.  How long will it hold up?  Your guess is good as the next guys.  With no real snow in the forecast, do you wait till we get some or do you ride on what we got, it's totally your call. 

Today's Video, it's along one.......

Monday, January 19, 2015

Send us some..............

We'll take any snow you want to send us.  Things have quieted down after the holiday weekend and the groomers are out putting things back together.  How is it?  All depends on who you ask.  Can you ride...Yes. Is it prefect.....By no means.  I can tell you one of our guests went to Pine Tree for lunch today and put on 100 miles. Be sure to watch today's video to the end, you'll see something I've never seen before.

Today's Video.........

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Just a video...............

7PM Update:  The R has changed to snow.

Get dancing, so it changes to snow!

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Great family weekend..................

You couldn't ask for a better weekend than it's been so far.  Below zero temps this morning, to keep everything frozen down and in the teens today for a comfortable day of riding.  At 4:45pm not one room has returned from riding yet. So I'm guessing trail conditions are holding together pretty good.  Because if they weren't I'd see people returning by now.

Today's Video.............

Friday, January 16, 2015

Looks pretty good..............

We woke up this morning to snow and I'd say we got around 3 inches.  It's a little hard to tell, as the wind was blowing pretty good all morning.  The record ride for yesterday was a group of four guys and they put on 256 miles.  If you're stuck at home this weekend and not able to get out.  It will at least, be a good weekend to webcam watch.  I caught the groomer going out just after I put the video together, so here's the pic.


Today's Video...................

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Must be...............

The Weather Underground had a change of heart on the snow amounts for the next few days.  But it sure would of been nice to get the 8 to 12 that was in their forecast.  The 1 to 3 is good with me, as long as we keep the deep freeze going.

Today's Video..............

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Another chilly one..........

We dropped down to 17 below this morning and that's been keeping everything frozen up nice.  Traffic has been light today again and besides that there really isn't much to report.  Just a reminder, that little eyes watch this blog also.  So please keep that in mind when posting....Thanks.

Today's Video...........

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Stopped after dark............

Just after dark last night, the snow pretty much came to an end and I'd say we got about 4 inches all together.  Not as much as I was hoping for, but it sure helped things out, as it was a good wet packing snow.  Traffic has been light today again and that's really giving the trails time to set up. 

Today's Video..............

Monday, January 12, 2015

Got predicted..............

The forecast was calling for 1-3 and I'd say we are just about at the 3 mark now.  By the way it looks on the radar, we should see snow into the night and the totals should be 3 plus of nice wet snow.  Traffic has been light today and that will give the new snow some time to set up tonight after the groomers do their thing.

Today's Video..........

Sunday, January 11, 2015

Looks like some wet stuff.............

We have some snow headed our way and it looks like it's going to be wet stuff.  Then the temp is going to drop like a rock and should freeze the new snow up nice.  The rest of the week looks pretty quiet right now, but that can always change in the blink of an eye.  So lets hope it does and we see some more white stuff for the upcoming weekend.

Today's Video............

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Still out riding..............

At 3:30pm I've only seen two rooms return and everyone else is still out riding for the day. Fastrac had lines at the pumps this morning, with people waiting to fill up for the day.  I'll have more info later on as to how the trails are holding up for the weekend.

Today's Video.............

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Lowest so far................

We went down to 28 below this morning.  That is the coldest for this year so far and I hope we see some more of them.  It's hard on the fuel bill, but it sure does freeze things down nice.  I replaced the covered bridge camera at the info center this morning.  I'm sure you noticed, the one that was there was fuzzy and needed to go. 

On the lake subject....there is no way of ever knowing if they are safe or not.   They can change from one day to the next.  So please don't ask or tell people to go on them.

Today's Video................

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

How many times can I say............

I really do have to find something else to say besides "Wait and see", I said it like four times in today's video, which by the way is a long one.  But it has been a waiting game, weeks with no snow and now waiting for more snow to get here.

Today's Video.............

Monday, January 5, 2015

Forecast is in place................

Now all we have to do is cross our fingers that it comes true.  I think it's going to be colder than predicted for tonight, as we are at 4@6:30pm and they are calling for a low of 1.  However when the lake effect band moves north again, it will warm things back up some.   Most of the day the lake effect band was coming off of the SE corner of the lake and at one point the band was very narrow and was almost to Albany. 

Today's Video.................

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Stage could be set...............

This R could be a blessing or not, we'll know in the next 24 hours.  You'll see what I'm talking about in today's video.  So for now, go out and have some fun.  As there isn't much happening around here to watch, not unless you find watching water freeze special.

Today's Video...............

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Let's Hope.............

This is one of those times that the weather man is off, by just a little.  Enough that all we see is snow and no R.  Forecast is calling for maybe 3 to 6 and the R part of the forecast seems to be all over the place.  So cross your fingers and get a dancing!

7:20pm Update It's sleeting and we have a light coating of it.  Wouldn't it be sweet if it stayed all sleet.  What a great base it would make.

Today's Video......

Friday, January 2, 2015

Got Some...........

We got 6 to 8 inches from the lake effect and it has helped out some.  As there are a few people out giving it a try, because before this snow, it wasn't even an option.  I'm guessing most of the people I've seen are here for the holiday week and figured why not give it a shot.  Cross your fingers we don't see the Sunday spike and R they are calling for.

Today's Video.................

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Happy New Year!

It's been a very quite one around here, that is for sure.  Last night we went out to The Big Moose Station and had a nice New Years Eve dinner.  It looks like they have more snow up there, than we have here in Old Forge, but still not enough to ride on, at least in my book.  But during our time at the Station, I saw three sleds go past.  So to those three diehards, I hope you had a Happy and Safe New Years Eve!

9pm update:  The lake effect has moved into the area and is snowing at a good rate.  Now cross your fingers that it stays in our area for a good long time.

Today's Video.........