Jonger Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Let's go. It's November 7th and we have snow coming.... Let's cover those trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-L-E-K Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 great thread idea good luck with another monster season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wttnwx Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Does anybody follow the snows in the Rockies at all? I've checked over in the western sub forum but not much is said over there. I don't have a lot of weather knowledge, but come here to see what's coming down the line for snows. I snowmobile in WI, in the UP once in awhile, and in the Rockies as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Does anybody follow the snows in the Rockies at all? I've checked over in the western sub forum but not much is said over there. I don't have a lot of weather knowledge, but come here to see what's coming down the line for snows. I snowmobile in WI, in the UP once in awhile, and in the Rockies as much as possible. There aren't many trails out there, so not many good reports. It seems to me that it only takes one storm to drop multiple feet in the hot spots, so the season is pretty much guaranteed to be good. I'd probably just check webcams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I hoping this one stays put, I would love to see a Cadillac dumping... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I need to get a sled so I can have more excuses to go up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 I need to get a sled so I can have more excuses to go up north. You should.... We are probably going to get a new trailer after this season, 4 place... will have room for another sled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc76 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 You should.... We are probably going to get a new trailer after this season, 4 place... will have room for another sled. I really should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevlon62 Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Looking forward to another strong winter. We have done opening weekend in the UP for a few years, basing out of Munising. Not sure if any December trips are in the cards - possibly mid month before the holidays. One year we did the two time zone new years run on Lake Gogebic between the Hoop and ?. That was awesome. I remember once getting out to ride locally in the fields after a few inches on Thanksgiving day. Had an old Excel 340. Fan cooled and fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Really hoping this one goes no farther than Grayling, it's getting dangerously too far north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Really hoping this one goes no farther than Grayling, it's getting dangerously too far north. Starting to look like a Grand Marais trip is on order for you to sled! I don't snowmobile but go up north to downhill ski ... want this to be a sled/ski tread? I will talk a lot about the snow conditions up north but more in regard to skiing Which in the end we want the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Starting to look like a Grand Marais trip is on order for you to sled! I don't snowmobile but go up north to downhill ski ... want this to be a sled/ski tread? I will talk a lot about the snow conditions up north but more in regard to skiing Which in the end we want the same Yea, I will probably edit it. Just no snowshoeing or snowman building! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Yea, I will probably edit it. Just no snowshoeing or snowman building! Hope this storm early next week hits the Boyne resorts around Petoskey!! With the cold snap coming they will be able to open early again this year and a 12"+ base from a storm would be most excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hmm... Possible heavy LES in spots within northern Lower? Putting the new hyfax, carbides and taking my console apart tonight... Gotta figure out why my steering stem is bent. Probably has something to do with my 250lb body getting thrown over and into the handle bars last season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Got the snowboard/skis/and ice skates ready to go for the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbertfly Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I normally install the backyard hockey rink the Friday after thanksgiving....I might have to (or want to) bump that up to this weekend. good luck with the sled season boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I normally install the backyard hockey rink the Friday after thanksgiving....I might have to (or want to) bump that up to this weekend. good luck with the sled season boys! Those freeze solid quickly... You could be skating by Monday if it was already laid out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hmm... Possible heavy LES in spots within northern Lower? Putting the new hyfax, carbides and taking my console apart tonight... Gotta figure out why my steering stem is bent. Probably has something to do with my 250lb body getting thrown over and into the handle bars last season! Potentially, next week or so looks pretty good for LES potential. Wont have much of a "base" but two tracks and fields may be in order. Just respect the hunters of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Potentially, next week or so looks pretty good for LES potential. Wont have much of a "base" but two tracks and fields may be in order. Just respect the hunters of course. I might possibly take my sled up there this weekend or early next week. I would ride between 11am and 3pm, then head home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowstorms Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Cant wait till the outdoor ice rink near my house is in operation. In my area, the neighbourhood gets together and freezes this giant court so people can skate and play ice hockey. Always fun when a community gets together and makes the best out of everything. I personally play Ice Hockey so its always great to play with fellow players in my area every Winter. And Go Leafs Go, haha. Enjoy everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 First ride of the season!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelakeroy Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Snowmobiles were out and about my area last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 We had our sleds out last night for the first time this season. I'm sure the kids will be back out this afternoon after school on them. Crazy weather for Nov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 18" up here near White Fish Point in the UP. Plenty of snow to play on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 How are things around Gaylord? I'm punting all UP trips until the 18th at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Good call on getting up ridding last week Jonger with all that good snow, it's pretty much gone in the lower. UP will be ok north of M28 again this weekend. It's sad that so many places in the lower set November snowfall records only to have it melt away by December 1st. I hate to say it but a white Thanksgiving is followed up by a brown Christmas more times then not up at our place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 How are things around Gaylord? I'm punting all UP trips until the 18th at least. We had over 2' + two weeks ago, now we have maybe 4-5 inches at my house. Over 60" fell for the month and we have nothing to show for ti now, I know it was only November but what a waste of awesome snow. Not looking good the next couple weeks with the long range. Hopefully we can rebound by X-Mas week but not sure. Last year was great Mid-December on, this year have some doubts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Good call on getting up ridding last week Jonger with all that good snow, it's pretty much gone in the lower. UP will be ok north of M28 again this weekend. It's sad that so many places in the lower set November snowfall records only to have it melt away by December 1st. I hate to say it but a white Thanksgiving is followed up by a brown Christmas more times then not up at our place. When we were up there, we didn't see a single sled other than ours. The locals were almost mad we were up there riding. Some old guy told me to not bother and just wait till Dec 1st, I quickly reminded him how awful snowmobiling on dirt was. Sure enough, I took the risk and it paid off. You might just want to punt the entire month of December. We are checking out Wawa, Ontario for the 18th-22nd... If that's even possible. Some of the northern loops might be far enough north to escape the worst of it, but even those might be screwed too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted December 2, 2014 Author Share Posted December 2, 2014 Contingency Plan for the last week of December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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