Not to bad............

I started shoveling the roofs today and I'd say it's the nicest I've ever seen it.  The snow that's up there is just that...snow.  It's never seen any R or thawed and refrozen even once.  So it's like grains of sugar, that is frozen together and it really wasn't all the bad to do.  But I only did the house today, let's see if I feel the same after I get done doing the motel.

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If you aren't..............

Another weekend is here and with it, is some of the best riding of the season.  It just keeps getting better and better and if you aren't enjoying these conditions, you're missing out.  It does look like we may have a spike mid week in the weather, but it looks like it will be very short lived.

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Big Hit............

I can't speak for the other motels, but it looks like the free weekend is going to be a big hit.  I've gotten a lot of calls about it and quite a few reservation.  So if you're a Old Forge regular and had any thoughts of coming up next weekend.  You may want to call your regular place and set up a reservation soon or you may be shut out by people taking advantage of the free weekend.

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It's Official................

It was up in the air, if it was going to happen or not.  But I got the phone call around three this afternoon and it's official.  The Town of Webb and Inlet trails will also be part of the New York State Free Snowmobiling Weekend on March 7-8, 2015.  So if you know of someone that always wanted to try Old Forge/Inlet's trails, but didn't want to pay for a permit.  Please pass the word on that this is there chance to see what it's all about and why Old Forge was named one of the top ten snowmobiling destinations by Snowmobile.com.

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Events for the weekend...........

This weekend Inlet is having it's Frozen Fire and Lights Event.  If you know of any other events, please let me know and I'll pass it along.   Traffic has been light today and the cold temps are keeping the conditions at peak.  Not much else to report, besides if you aren't getting in some seat time you are missing out.

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Lost and Found...

Did you lose a pair of glasses on the trails.  Give me a call 315 369 6138 or send me an email christys@telenet.net

Cold front..........

We had a cold front move in last night and with it we got a shot of snow.  At first I figured we'd see a good amount of snow from it, with the way it was coming down.  But after the front pasted the snow pretty much shut right down and we only saw about a inch or so.
 
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Crazy Day............

It's been  a crazy day around here and I forgot all about doing the parking lot scan this morning for the video.  So I did it mid afternoon and as you'll see there wasn't many people around. Just about every room checked out this morning and the few that did stay over where out riding. I'd say we're going to have another great week of riding and traffic should be light with the holiday week behind us.

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Looks like..................

Not that it's on the top of my fun things to do list.  But it looks like I'll be shoveling the motel roof in the next week or so.  If we would get any R, it would be twice as much work to shovel.  So you just do it and get it over with.

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Not sure...............

I don't know if it's because we have snow headed our way and there is more moisture in the air, but it really felt cold out today. It wasn't just me that noticed it either, some of the guests commented about it also. Don't forget this weekend is the Pink Ribbon Ride, so keep an eye out for them when your out on the trails.

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Another great..............

At this point, I really don't see much of anything changing and I can say we're going to have another great weekend of riding here in the north country.  In the last 24 hours we have gotten about 3 inches of new snow and the winds have picked up, making you really notice the below zero temps.

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Heat wave today...............

Our day started out sunny, but in the afternoon the clouds started rolling back in and then we had some light snow in the air.  We also had a heat wave this afternoon, as the temp got up to 20 and you could tell it did.  Because all that nice stuff the state puts on Rt 28, that is mixed in with the snow in the driveway, started to work and the snow pack soften up.

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This weekend..............

The only event that I know of for this upcoming weekend is the Pink Ribbon Ride  If you know of anything else, please post it or send me an email and I'll pass the info on.  Looks like some snow for the next few days and with it we should see some higher temps.  I hope you're getting some seat time in, because it really doesn't get much better.

For Sale:  A pair of used handle bar muffs for $20.00.  Can be purchased and picked up at the motel office.

Free:  19" TV set.  It's not a flat panel, but it's good enough to put out in the shop and if something happens to it...oh well.

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Not sure what..............

I can't tell what time the night riding group got back last night.  But I can tell you, they and many others didn't rush to get out on the trails this morning.  At 9am it was still 17 below and by noon we got up to 5 below.  Wind chill wise, we hit 38 below at one point in the last 24 hours.  The next few days look like they will be great riding days with the temps in the teens during the day. 

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I'll let you know..............

If the forecast comes true for the week, this will be one of the best President's weeks we have had in a few years.  We had a dusting of snow overnight and besides that there really isn't much to report.  I have seen a few of the rooms coming back sooner than they do most days.  But I'm guessing the 12 below has something to do with that.  But then again, I just had a few rooms check in and they are heading out to do some riding.  It'll be interesting to see how long they are out.

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Perfect Day...............

You couldn't of asked for a better day, than we had today for snowmobiling.  Light snow in the air all day, giving us a couple of inches of new snow and cold temps to keep everything frozen down.  If you don't have any plans to get some riding in, you're missing out.

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Just a video today......

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Went out................

So how good is it?  Good enough that I got coverage for the office, so I could go out riding last night again.  Old Forge trails where a blast and we headed over to Brantingham again.  They had things in nice shape also.  On Monday night the flats weren't all that nice, but last night it was sweet.  Today we had snow on and off all day and we picked up and inch or two.  The temp has been dropping all day and it looks like a night of below zero to firm the trails up.

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A little here and ..............

Forecast is looking good with a little snow here and a little snow there.  Enough to keep things fresh, but not enough to make the trails all moguls.

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Before I forget................

There's lots of things going on this weekend.  In Old Forge, at McCauley Mountain, there is a Winter Carnival with activities, fireworks and a XC Ski/Snowshoe event.  The American Legion is having a Lumberjack Breakfast to benefit the wounded warriors project at the legion hall.  Raquette Lake is also having a Winter Carnival this weekend too.

Please Note:  There isn't a poker run this weekend in Inlet.  I didn't look at the dates on the flyer, it was the end on January, sorry.

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Snowed all...............

We've had snow all day and I really can't say how much we got.  Boy it's nice to be able to make a statement like that.   That we have enough snow, that we aren't counting the inches each time it snows a little.  We did have enough that I plowed this morning and I gave it a touch up this afternoon.

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Great weekend.....................

The title says it all.  I think everyone had a great weekend visiting the area and enjoyed all that was going on.  More snow is on the way and the conditions are just getting better by the day.

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Not much to.............

There isn't really much of anything to report,  besides everyone that came to the north country seems to be having fun.  We did get 4 to 6 inches of lake effect over night and it looks like more snow is headed our way over the next few days.  What will we get?  Keep an eye on the cams to find out and don't forget about Nelson's Webcam.  With fourth lake frozen you'll see sleds getting on and off of the lake at the boat ramp.

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Work cut out...............

The groomers of the north country are going to have their work cut out for them this weekend.  With a foot of new snow this week and more coming.  Then let's add in the most sleds I've seen around this season.  On another note, let me say I'm sorry.   There are two events going on this weekend and I didn't tell you about them till now.  First there is the snowmobile races in Boonville http://www.boonvillesnowfestival.com/ and the second is the ice harvest in Raquette Lake this Saturday the 7th, which is always fun to stop and see.

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What a day.................

It just keeps getting better by the day!.  This morning we woke to another round of fresh snow and this time I'd say we got about 4 inches.  The difference in the trail conditions over the last four days is like night and day.  The other night we had the full moon and a clear sky to go with it.  Today it was sun, not that it's a good thing, but it sure was a beautiful day to be out riding.

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Thanks for the videos Bill............

Two report versions........................

Version One.....Half Empty
Went out for four hours, did 80 miles, had dinner at Pine Tree and only 10 to 15 of those miles where on freshly groomed trails, that I was the first one to ride on them. Could only find one inner trail that had fresh untouched powder to play in, groomers had gotten to the rest of them.  Heard some ski chatter on the inside of a few corners.  Trail hadn't frozen down after being groomed and someone must of came around the corner sideways shutting the snow to the outside edge. Hit a pile of snow in the middle of a long straight away, at thruway speed no less and my butt bounced off seat. It looked like someone did a hole shot, never have figure out why people have to do that. Then top it off with only seeing three different groomers in four hours.

Version Two.....Half Full
Went out for four hours, did 80 miles, had dinner at Pine Tree with friends.  Anyone that's not here is surely missing out on some great riding.  Then add in the full moon, with no cloud cover, boy they really are missing out on a night of riding to remember.  Life's Good!

I forgot to include this pic in the video.  When's the last time you saw this many trailers in the lot during the week?  I guess more people got sick than I thought!

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Not the most...............

We may of had more snow at SnoDeo than we do now.  But the conditions are better now than any other time this season.  All we needed was a fresh shot of snow and we got that yesterday.  I headed out later on for a ride and I think we're heading over to The Pine Tree.

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Perfect storm.................

You couldn't ask for things to come together better than they have with this snow event.  Snow on a Monday and limited traffic on the trails.  Groomers will be able to make great time out doing there thing.  Because it does make a big difference on how much you can get done, when you don't have to stop.  Then let's add in well below zero temps tonight to freeze it all down.  Can you say..........Sweet!

Temp Update:  The clouds have cleared out and with no cloud cover I wouldn't be shocked if we drop well below the predicted 13 below for tonight.

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Calm before..................

If there's any truth to the saying "the calm before the storm"  It's going to be one heck of a week, because it was pretty calm around town this weekend.  But if we get the snow they are predicting, I don't think it will be calm long.

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