What a season...................

Hard to believe it's less than a week and the snowmobile season will come to an end, but what a season it was.  Hope everyone had a safe and fun one!  I know I did and Thanks to everyone for watching.

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Last call............

If you have any thoughts or wishes of getting in that last ride.  You better do it this week, because it looks like the weather is going to take a turn towards spring and not look back.  Yes there will still be snow on the trails.  But we'll get into the freeze at night, melt during the day cycle and that will mark the end of usable snow for riding.

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Sleds For Sale

SOLD - 2009 - 1200 4 stroke 50th anniversary Mxz tnt. $5,500. Miles 3,335.6. Excellent condition.
Never any problems with sled. 

SOLD - 600 etec tnt 50th anniversary.  3,335.6 miles. $4,000. Excellent condition.  

Both sleds have skidoo covers. Tunnel bags. Heated riser bags included.  

Will deliver. Email for more info:

salerno082969@gmail.com 

Bonus Weekend number two...................

Will there be a number three?  Hard to say, it doesn't look like it, but stranger things have happened.  I can't even tell you the last time we had riding conditions like we are this March.  If we're lucky we'll see two or three weekends with good conditions, but not four like we've already seen. 

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Had a change in plans.......................

11:30pm update:  Just got back from the best ride of the season.  Left at 6:45 and returned at 11:15.  Did 104 miles and was at Pine Tree for almost an hour.  Snowed the whole time and saw 2 to 6 inches of new snow depending on the area.  Passed two groups of sleds, one of 6 or 7 sleds and the other was 2 sleds.  So I can now say, first hand, that the conditions are good and if you're thinking about getting in another ride, go for it.


I didn't head out riding last night after all, but it's in the plans for tonight, these conditions are to good to pass up.  We've had snow in the air today and our temp has been below freezing, with steady winds and wind gusts now and then.  If you had any thoughts of getting in another ride, I think this is going to be the weekend to try and do it.  Because if the forecast comes true for the end of next week, I think you'll be hearing the fat lady as you're going down the trail.

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Heading out tonight again................

Went riding last night and put on a quick 60 miles.  These conditions are way to good to pass up and I'm heading out tonight again.  Looks like it could be a flip of the coin for this weekend, but it's only Wednesday.  Heck, it was the same thing last weekend and look how great that one turned out to be.

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The winter that won't give up...............

The national weather service has posted a Winter Weather Advisory for the area and we could be seeing another 4 to 8 inches of snow Wednesday into Thursday.  So if you missed out on getting in that last ride of the season last weekend, you're getting a second chance.  Because it looks like we're going to have another great weekend of riding here in the north country this weekend again.

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I asked this before.........

But what month is it?  Please remind me again, are you sure it's March?  Because we went down to 19 below over night and the high today was 22.  Traffic has been very light today and those few are enjoying some of the best riding conditions we have seen all season.

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Got snow..............

We picked up 3 inches of new snow over night and we'll have really good riding the beginning of this week.  This late in the season it's hard to say more than a few days out how things are going to be. So keep an eye on the cams for up to date conditions.

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

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How long is it going to last?

That's the thousand dollar question of the week.  Can't say for sure when the melt down will start. But my guess would be that when it does start it's going to go fast .  Those that made the trip north this weekend are out having fun.

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Bonus weekend of riding.............

The foot plus of snow we got yesterday has given us a bonus weekend of riding here in the north country.  Will the temps peak out in the 30's on Friday and Saturday like they are forecasting?  Maybe, but with temps dropping below freezing at night, the trails should hold together for the weekend.  Even if it does and the trails do get a little soft, it's better than sitting at home.  Better ride it while we got it!  Because it won't be around much longer.

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March 2014 Storm...........

8:30am  We had light snow in the air last night when I went to bed and this morning we have to 2 to 3 inches on wet snow so far.

11:30am  Up to 5 to 6 inches so far and rate of snow has increased.  Don't forget you can watch at http://www.christysmotel.com/live/.  If it snows like this till Thursday morning, we'll have no problem seeing the 10 to 20 inches predicted.

6:00pm  I'd say we have gotten close to a foot at this time.  It's a little hard to tell as the wind is blowing it around.  But there is no question riding will be good this weekend.

Here's what it's been looking like today
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It's still in the forecast.............

The storm warning is still in place and it's predicted to start in just over 12 hours.  Will it happen?  Who knows for sure, but when it's this close to the line, you can count on something happening.  Keep an eye on the cams tomorrow to see what's going on.

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Hold on to your hat..........

At least that's what it's looking like for this weeks weather here in Old Forge.  It's still a few days out, so anything could happen at this point yet. But if the forecast are right, we'll be riding this weekend for sure.  Not much else to report and I'll keep you posted on what it's looking like.

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Labor Day Weekend is behind us................

No I haven't lost it!  SnoFest weekend is the Labor Day weekend of the winter season.  It marks the end of the main snowmobile season, when people are visiting the area all week long.  After SnoFest things slow down, just like they do after Labor Day weekend.  People start thinking about summer activates and figure it's time to put the sleds away for the year.  But this year looks like we could have a few more weeks of riding in front of us.  So don't be in a rush to put that sled away just yet!

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All depends on which...............

It looks like this up coming week will still be winter here in the north country.  It just depends on which forecast you look at, on how much snow and cold we are going to receive.  So like always it's a matter of wait and see. It's been very busy around town today between SnoFest and the best riding conditions we've seen for this weekend in a few years.

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Sun Sun go away...........

We got above freezing today, but it looks like we should stay below freezing for the rest of the weekend.  Things did get a little soft today with the sun out and the temps.  But it's starting to freeze right back down tonight and should stay that way for the rest of the weekend.  Nelson's moved their cam and you will be able to see the vintage sleds races on Sunday. http://www.nelsonscottages.com/webcam/

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What month did you say it was?

Please note: I told you the wrong day for the vintage snowmobile races in Inlet. They are on Sunday, not Saturday as I said in the video.

It went down to 22 below this morning again and you would think it was January or February with the temps we've been seeing.  If the long range forecast comes true, we could be riding till the end of the month this year.  Make sure you check out today's video, it has a little of everything in it.

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Warm this morning...............

Looks like we'll be below zero in the morning again, but this morning was like a heat wave at 8 above.  We got an inch or two of new snow over night, just enough to keep a fresh coating on the trails for the slide rails.

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Don't wait to long.............

I'm really starting to sound like a broken record with the reports.  But there hasn't been all that much to report, besides the riding is good and everyone is having fun.  Which is a good thing, because I could be talking about R and warm temps. So don't wait to long to get another ride in.  Because it won't be long and that's what we'll be seeing.

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Sled For Sale

1998 ZL 500

5100 miles

Original owner

Reverse

D & D Pipe, Clutch Kit, Power Breather and V-Force reeds

Have a cover

Runs Great

Asking  $1200

 

For more information: ZLSNOMAN@aol.com

And another cold one...............

The low this morning was 12 below and the high today was 8.  I looked at the past average temps for this time of the year and there is no question we are running below the normal average.  Which has really helped keep the riding conditions at the level they have been.  Here's a link to the SnoFest page.

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Nice weekend to be in the area............

We had below zero temps the last two mornings and yesterday the high was 8.  My guess would be that those who came to the area this weekend have had some good riding conditions to enjoy.

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