Forecast is looking better for the beginning of the week. Who knows we may have riding for Christmas week this year. At the least, I hope we have enough snow for the kids to enjoy their outdoor Christmas presents. Hope you have your Christmas shopping almost done. Christmas is only a week and a half away.
Today's Video...............
Wow! Snow on Christmas. Hasn’t looked this good in a while! As the headline says, Fingers crossed. But to play it safe I’m going to be doing the naked snow dance with my fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteThat's something I don't wanna see.
DeleteWho mans is this
DeleteDoing the naked Snow dance while frying bacon will create a northeaster
DeleteYour new trail cam looks great! Thank you for all you do for the town and us snowmobilers
DeleteThanks and you're welcome. Still working out some bugs in the cam.
DeleteBig temperature spike after Christmas into new years
ReplyDeleteLooks like a couple warm-ups not much going to be cold throughout the new year much better than last year let's hope it stays. Steve is there still no Polaris dealers in town
ReplyDeleteStill no Polaris.
DeleteWho's next to go??
DeleteWhat happened to dons polaris
DeleteDons Polaris
DeleteRetired
DeleteArctic cat
ReplyDeleteYep that's the one i picked
DeleteYamaha is done in 2025
ReplyDeleteRumor has it Polaris dealership in Utica might be buying out big moose Yamaha
ReplyDeleteI would think twice before I made that move.
DeleteAmazing what a day does conditions look ugly after this latest warmup
ReplyDeleteSee u in mid January up down down down this is getting me to the point of boating
ReplyDeleteBoating will be the next thing to take a dump. Look at the prices. You can see it going down year after year.
DeleteJust like that the season comes to an end. Pack it up! It’s over
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I believe you're right,just like every other year. Nothing big in the forecast.
DeleteBig warmup after Christmas doesn’t look good
DeleteI am dreaming of
ReplyDeletea white Christmas.... You know the rest of the song
We always have the January thaw. Fun fact January is when the earth is closest to the sun..question is how long will it last.. still plenty of winter left for some big snow and things to happen. Don’t be a Dave. And keep right.
ReplyDeleteThis is December you saying another one in January?
DeleteCouple inchs tomorrow won’t do much but cover up the ice and mud good luck
ReplyDeleteHope everyone road already see u in Jan
ReplyDeleteNice to see some flakes flying
ReplyDeleteReally, what kind?
DeleteUGLY UGLY UGLY
ReplyDeleteOLD OFG THANKS
ReplyDeleteIt just needs to snow 3FT
ReplyDelete11: 19 am trail Cam up but not all the way.
ReplyDeleteTrail Cam up and running now.Good work Steve Thank You Very Much Did you walk out there?.
ReplyDeleteLimited snow, so I was able to drive out.
DeleteGreat,but the limited snow is not great and the walking keeps us younger. Again thank you for all you do.
DeleteDarn good picture on trail cam nice and bright at night
DeleteFew idiots on the cam trashing there sleds in these conditions unbelievable
ReplyDeleteWell , Well AC's out ,Yamaha's out AC's looking for a ATV MFG to buy them (Hint, Hint) Polaris is cutting back on the snow side, BRP pushing the water sport side. Like it or not life's changing for the bad/ good does it really matter? Not !! My Grandfather would say when I said I wished for something his answer was always, "If Wishes were Horses then Beggars would Ride" Now try to change what you can, and except what you can't. Great advise from an old man that's been gone for some time now. It's time to except what you can't . I realize there's going to be riding this season and lets hope it's great that doesn't change what the future holds.
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That’s correct the writing is on the wall in a couple more bad years more people will get out of the sport clubs will perish funding will be down on local and state levels trails will shut down dealers close up or switch to atvs ,utvs as the mainstay.unfortunately its all starting to go away and the manufacturers know this they see what’s going on too . Good riding when there is good riding is like 6 to 8 weeks now if that and it doesn’t look like a good future for snowmobiling anymore.still going to keep what I have and ride when I can but it’s sad have been riding since 1986 but it will never be like it once was.
DeleteAccording to SnowGoer Magazine, in the early 1970’s there were 258 snowmobile manufacturers. The best known in the US were Ariens, Arctic Cat, Boa-Ski, Brutanza, Chaparral, Evinrude, FAST Blade, Johnson, John Deere, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Mercury, Moto-Ski, Polaris, Ski-Doo, Sno Jet, Suzuki, Scorpion, Yamaha, and Rupp, just to name a few. As this old timer remembers, the crappy, low snow winters of ‘72, ‘73, and ‘74 bankrupted the majority. The survivors enjoyed the latter snowier part of the late 70s. Winter goes in cycles, sometimes for 20 or more years at a time. Get a negative AMO (Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation) and the east is buried in feet of snow until the spring. AMO has been mostly positive for the past 15 years and hopefully flips to the cold phase soon, so the final 4 standing don’t get wiped out too!
ReplyDeleteOnly 2 big left standing Yamaha and artic cat are out mid 2025
Deleteahhh...I dont believe that. The weather has changed, and ALL over the country. As far down south as Florida. But its more prone in the NE. Swings of 20+ degrees in a matter of days. Yesterday was 48 near me and Sunday, 3 days later it shows a high of 25. The back to 45+ by the end of next week. This isnt warm winter patterns. This is extreme changes in temp in short times which have been the norm for years. I would NOT be surprised if this stays like this forever. Christmas time, NO snow. Has been like this for a few decades. 40 years ago there was snow starting Thanksgiving through March. Times are long gone.
DeleteVery well said!
DeleteRight, Ive ridden for 30 years and this is getting bad the last 7 years. I sold my home in Inlet and my sleds best of luck to you all
ReplyDeleteSee ya in Jan
ReplyDeleteLooks like there will be a lot less people on the trails in the coming future… Darn…
ReplyDeleteOnce the AMO changes the snow will come again
ReplyDeleteTEAM DD SRXs are parked. Not good!
ReplyDeleteRide it big guy and enjoy the low travel trails
ReplyDeleteWheres all the utv crybabies
ReplyDeleteWhat’s the point not going to change anything, but it’s going to be funny when you go out and buy one lol it’s going to happen at some point , Not sure what will be better the ability to get out and enjoy the outdoors regardless of weather conditions you eating crow!!
DeleteAre you ready for Santa Claus Steve.
ReplyDeleteIn years past, I go and do a look and see run. Then i return to purchase gifts. This year not many things have jumped out at me. If all else falls $ is always a good fit. Happy Holidays to you!
DeleteMerry Christmas Steve🎄🎄
ReplyDeletemerry Christmas everyone
ReplyDeleteNo video update things must be worse then I thought on the trails
ReplyDeletenot good
DeleteWell it’s official. Arctic cat will be halting production indefinitely. Unless they find someone to buy the brand. Sad day indeed. The times are a changing.
ReplyDeleteJust build a normal sled that will take you there and get you back. Don't have to go 90 or more. Slow them down and enjoy the outdoors. I haven't seen any new sled that doesn't look like something from stupid of the wall movie.
DeleteThey sure are. You need to take out a mortgage to do anything these days!
DeleteGood to see Mt. making snow go 24/7 for as long as you can to make the longer your season. Advertise all you can and get the word out to build the business.
ReplyDeleteI started riding in 1970 on a 399 moto ski capri.Ended up with a 1985 Indy 600 areal crotch rocket which I still have.Iam.80 years old now.Road alot off good years at Old Forge and some not so good.Unable to ride any more but still miss it.Enjoy what you have!
ReplyDelete1970 Moto ski Capri know it well.Good old day that's when everyone could enjoy the sport and the outdoors.
DeleteMerry Christmas to everyone on this blog. Let's hope for some snow and a great and safe snowmobiling season.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you too🎄
DeleteSteve, can you provide an update on trail conditions?
ReplyDeleteI can if you think about the best condition imaginable and then punch yourself in the face and say what the hell was I thinking.
DeleteI've seen a few sleds on the trail cam. If you're just looking to get in some seat time, you can. But understand it is limited trail riding conditions.
DeleteHas anyone drilled the ice to get a core sample. I’d like to think there’s 4-5 by now
ReplyDeleteDave
Dream on
DeleteBig temp spike and R next weekend
DeleteI believe in xmas its the best time of year. i believe we will go back to riding of the 70s please believe it too
ReplyDeleteDave what are u smoking dude? LOL
ReplyDelete🤣🤣🤣
DeleteThis has to be the longest comment section ever!
ReplyDeleteIt sure has
DeleteI know right.. it’s almost like I’m posting this just to keep it going…
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