Trail Report 12/10/13
Monday brought a general 1-3 inches of white paint to ilsnow land. It’s not enough to kick things off, but the north end of Perkins Clearing Road had a thick icy base to it when I passed by on Saturday to watch the Oak Mountain Hill Climbs in Speculator. It wouldn’t take a tremendous snow […]
Oak Mountain Hill Climbs and Ohio Tavern Flat Drags this Weekend!
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Kids’ Safety First!
It’s that time of year! If your child is at least 10 years old, he/she can take a New York State snowmobile safety course. Here is “the law” in regards to riding snowmobiles in New York State: Operator Requirements Anyone who is at least 18 years old may operate a snowmobile in New York State […]
Weather Outlook for Opening Week of Snowmobiling Season
News of the upcoming thaw have people nervous. I’m here to tell you that it’s a mere bump in the road on our way to Opening Week and the Old Forge Snodeo. We’ve had an up and down temperature pattern through November and that is likely to continue well into December. But the cold surges […]
Adirondack Snowfall Primer
The Adirondacks are well known for their abundant snowfall. Although the occasional Nor’easter gets most of the press, elevated terrain and proximity to the Great Lakes are important contributors to Adirondack snowfall. Starting in November and continuing into the winter, modest low pressure systems pick up moisture from the Great Lakes and deposit the snowfall […]
