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.
Hello every one I have a story for you. It starts out with a snowmobile and its owner. The poor snowmobile sits all alone in its trailer waiting to be unleashed. The owner spending more time complaining of this and that and then this again forget even why he bought this machine . Trail conditions are no good . Gas prices too high and hotel rooms rates outrageous . This all makes me sick to my stomach! I drive from Babylon village on the south shore of Long Island 6 f ing hours away and you know what ? I bust out my cash with a smile. People do have too make a living and let's face it this is an expensive sport with or without feet of snow on the ground. Man up boys and remember the next time you fill up your tank or rent a room or buy a set of carbides that you are helping to ensure these places you like to go too will still be there . Steve thankyou for all your hard work dedication and tolerance for some of the rants on this blog . In case anyone is wondering I ride a 2014 zr 8000 sno pro limited paid in full and am not a kid 31 years old and been at this for a while . I do have to admit that this is not a good season and may be a short one , but if your posting on here your obviously alive and that's better than most . No worries to all my fellow brothers who would destroy a set of $110 carbides on there c n a pro3 razors skis just for one ride down the trail. The snow will come ! Oink
hey Steve...I will be sitting home this weekend, but have way to many years and miles in this racquette to sit home and cry. Actually I will be sitting home laughing while I read this blog at the people who think these conditions are worthy of riding....enjoy.
I don't think you even own a SM. Not sure what your agenda is either? You are on here daily bashing Steve and the trails. Get off the computer and back to playing your xbox. This is a site for people who actually like to ride. Winter is different EVERY year, why keep bashing people who actually are having some fun? jealous maybe?
My sled ran at 188 F last weekend, my son put a rock through his cooler and I have sliders to change on another. I will stay home this weekend working on sleds....no time to cry.
WOW!!! Yep the town says almost spring conditions. What a joke this is. This is the absolute worst year in a very long time. Last year was terrible. But this time last year we had alot more snow then we have now. Guess because it is WARM during the day. Dosent mean anything how cold it is overnight. The upper 20 degree weather and sun is killing it quick. Unless there is a MAJOR storm you can forget about having good riding this year. And I am not being negative. Its a shame but its reality.
Wow everyone! We're not in control of the weather! Or anything else in this life. Waiting is the hardest part. One more week and things will be back in shape.. FEB, MARCH. Have fun. Be safe.
I'm a definite glass half full guy when it comes to riding, but Old Forge was about the worst I've seen it in a long time when I rode it yesterday. The "snow" cover was extremely tired.
Is it ride-able? Certainly, yes! But I'm not coming back your way until Old Forge gets more snow.
Here's my ride report: http://www.ilsnow.com/2015/01/22/moose-river-plains-old-forge/
Darrin has a good, honest site that covers a broader range of the Adirondacks. Check him out. And a bonus, he's a meteorologist with honest weather forecasts. Good job Darrin.
Yep some of you are rich some of less off Not pointing a finger at anyone here but in my experiences riding OF and the Hill (over 25 years) some of the rich one can care less about how the ride and the drinking they do while out on the trails Driving on the wrong side, going like a bat out of hell, in plane just not giving a dam about anyone but themselves That also goes for some of the poor ones that do that too With conditions as they are now not much control on a lot of the curves while bouncing over the rocks As for trail conditions reports most are posted hours after a ride so conditions do change Steve does try and give a good report as do others but like I said they change with weather and riders Things have changed over the years and not all for the good
Steve - love the half full, half empty analogy - LOL! I always say, "go with what you know and be happy with what you got!" Enjoy the riding my friend while we suffer with temps in the 60's and 70's in Big D this weekend! Hope to see you this summer as we are planning a trip to Old Forge to escape the Texas heat!
ha ha ha ha nicely put. thanks steve!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell!! I'm sure as he'll I will not be one of guys crying about conditions. I will be riding and having fun. Great video today.
ReplyDeletehey dave look out on trail 1 fred@ barney rubble have the stone crusher out trying to clean it up!
DeleteSpring conditions in Old Forge on Jan. 22 ??? Thought it was so great and we were all just whiners??
ReplyDeleteIf the shoe fits wear it
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ReplyDeleteHey it could be worse
DeleteI am keeping the faith old forge will deliver as always . When the storm does come it will be so appreciated
DeleteHello every one I have a story for you. It starts out with a snowmobile and its owner. The poor snowmobile sits all alone in its trailer waiting to be unleashed. The owner spending more time complaining of this and that and then this again forget even why he bought this machine . Trail conditions are no good . Gas prices too high and hotel rooms rates outrageous . This all makes me sick to my stomach! I drive from Babylon village on the south shore of Long Island 6 f ing hours away and you know what ? I bust out my cash with a smile. People do have too make a living and let's face it this is an expensive sport with or without feet of snow on the ground. Man up boys and remember the next time you fill up your tank or rent a room or buy a set of carbides that you are helping to ensure these places you like to go too will still be there . Steve thankyou for all your hard work dedication and tolerance for some of the rants on this blog . In case anyone is wondering I ride a 2014 zr 8000 sno pro limited paid in full and am not a kid 31 years old and been at this for a while . I do have to admit that this is not a good season and may be a short one , but if your posting on here your obviously alive and that's better than most . No worries to all my fellow brothers who would destroy a set of $110 carbides on there c n a pro3 razors skis just for one ride down the trail. The snow will come ! Oink
DeleteThe pig says oink. The cow says moo. The guy from long island, hey WHATSAMATAFAYOU. You are rich, I am poor. Your post is so long it made me snore.
Deletehey Steve...I will be sitting home this weekend, but have way to many years and miles in this racquette to sit home and cry. Actually I will be sitting home laughing while I read this blog at the people who think these conditions are worthy of riding....enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI don't think you even own a SM. Not sure what your agenda is either? You are on here daily bashing Steve and the trails. Get off the computer and back to playing your xbox. This is a site for people who actually like to ride. Winter is different EVERY year, why keep bashing people who actually are having some fun? jealous maybe?
DeleteMy sled ran at 188 F last weekend, my son put a rock through his cooler and I have sliders to change on another. I will stay home this weekend working on sleds....no time to cry.
ReplyDeleteRead the trail conditions clowns...SPRING CONDITIONS!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Yep the town says almost spring conditions. What a joke this is. This is the absolute worst year in a very long time. Last year was terrible. But this time last year we had alot more snow then we have now. Guess because it is WARM during the day. Dosent mean anything how cold it is overnight. The upper 20 degree weather and sun is killing it quick. Unless there is a MAJOR storm you can forget about having good riding this year. And I am not being negative. Its a shame but its reality.
ReplyDelete1980 54 below newyear's day no snow. got some snow in march that was it!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteI remember 79/80....winter..
Delete. as soon as the Winter Olympics closed it snowed almost the entire month of March
hey nut how is your back? do any rideing yet?
DeleteAnd remember keep the snowy side down and the sunny side up!!!!
ReplyDeleteTo the fellow rider fixing his sleds after a hard weekend hope all goes well and all the machines get back to as good as new for you !
ReplyDeleteReport from the town. 4 inch base spring conditions. Minimal cover??
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ReplyDeleteWow everyone! We're not in control of the weather! Or anything else in this life. Waiting is the hardest part. One more week and things will be back in shape.. FEB, MARCH. Have fun. Be safe.
ReplyDeleteGas traffic light? Better get in there before the gouge starts this weekend
ReplyDeletewhat price hike 285 no ethol 245 reg don't over do it these business have a hard enough time this winter just trying to heat there place.
DeleteI'm a definite glass half full guy when it comes to riding, but Old Forge was about the worst I've seen it in a long time when I rode it yesterday. The "snow" cover was extremely tired.
ReplyDeleteIs it ride-able? Certainly, yes! But I'm not coming back your way until Old Forge gets more snow.
Here's my ride report:
http://www.ilsnow.com/2015/01/22/moose-river-plains-old-forge/
Darrin
Darrin has a good, honest site that covers a broader range of the Adirondacks. Check him out. And a bonus, he's a meteorologist with honest weather forecasts. Good job Darrin.
DeleteThanks! Steve does a great job with Old Forge conditions and that's who I turn to before I ride out his way. I enjoy his videos.
DeleteSomeone mentioned a film crew the other day. I just rode by them on trail 9. Sledsportfilms. Very cool.
ReplyDeletejust because some of us are from long island doesnt mean were rich cuz we have brand new sleds hahahaha, thanks Steve!!!
ReplyDeleteYep some of you are rich some of less off
ReplyDeleteNot pointing a finger at anyone here but in my experiences riding OF and the Hill (over 25 years) some of the rich one can care less about how the ride and the drinking they do while out on the trails
Driving on the wrong side, going like a bat out of hell, in plane just not giving a dam about anyone but themselves
That also goes for some of the poor ones that do that too
With conditions as they are now not much control on a lot of the curves while bouncing over the rocks
As for trail conditions reports most are posted hours after a ride so conditions do change
Steve does try and give a good report as do others but like I said they change with weather and riders
Things have changed over the years and not all for the good
Steve - love the half full, half empty analogy - LOL! I always say, "go with what you know and be happy with what you got!" Enjoy the riding my friend while we suffer with temps in the 60's and 70's in Big D this weekend! Hope to see you this summer as we are planning a trip to Old Forge to escape the Texas heat!
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