2005 Jan New York TY Ride

[Honk]

I will be there, whatever everybody wants to do? Tues NOON!! Be there and still thinkin SNOW, oh and ,CHOWDA

 

[NY AttakGT]

Riding Jan 25-30

Yea. The snow outlook is definately looking bleak. It is very cold though, so that should help in setting everything up and freezing up those wash outs and establishing a base. They just need ALOT of snow, and fast. They do have some now, but not very much though. Tug Hill area is supposed to get alittle snow Wednesday, Thursday, and Monday. I say we ditch the bagger trip to Lake Clear, definately. Just my vote here..... if we are keeping the TY ride as a Tuesday-Saturday/Sunday thing (as I know alot of people may have taken off work already, as did I), I vote we have the ride somewhere else with better snow/trails where we will enjoy riding all week, like Canada, as Boston RX1 mentioned. Or just ride out of Montague Inn Thurs, Fri, and Saturday, not the entire week. I dont mind riding a little bit crappy trails, just not all week long. If we go to Quebec, looking at about 5 1/2 drive from Albany, 5 hour drive from Watertown, NY area...almost 6 hours from you Dana...this is to St. Michel, Quebec. St. Zenon drive would be roughly the same, I think. Plus the cost of trail pass($115/week, $200/season) and I am not sure if there is registration fees on top of that. Maybe BBW can quote on the cost associated. Just something to think about, not that I am against it. Man, I really hope they just get some friggin snow on the Hill already. it would make things a WHOLE lot easier. I am pretty much open to anything though, wherever we go, we go.

-Steve O.C.

 

[horny red devil]

WHERES THE SNOW? How is everyone doing sorry for my silence there was to much stuff going on all at once here. Finallycompleted service work on my sled last night and fired her up, took it for a rip across the yard now I,m itching for a ride with ya all. honk or rx1man whats going on in the south? I think mid week if there is snow we should ride I,m always nervous there on the weekends and the way the weather has been there will be alot of riders up there on the weekend. Hope too ride with you guys soon.

 

[Boston RX1]

OK, I have heard from 8 guys. They all want to ride. Lets plan on riding during the week. From Wed-Fri with a warmup on Tuesday for those who can come early. If the snow is good, we can stay the weekend. I will post more come this Monday regarding weather and final plans. Everyone is very anxious to ride. I am looking forward to seeing everyone as well.

 

[monker]

I just cancelled my reservation at Montague for Friday and Saturday nights. If anyone is interested give them a call. I'm not sure if they had a waiting list or not. I"ll still be there Thursday night though. Looking forward to it.

 

[Boston RX1]

Corey, you had until Monday to cancel the weekend per Sue. I am waiting until then. Hopefully we have snow by then, thanks, Dana.

 

[monker]

I was going to have to do that anyway. I have another comitment on the weekend now.

I'm still hoping for snow. It looks good for tonight and possibly for Sunday. I'm not cancelling because of conditions. I hope no one gets that idea.

 

[Boston RX1]

It is getting close to decision time. HRD suggested we move the ride to south of Syracuse where RX-1MAN lives. Dave, keep us posted as to the snow this weekend. We need to have a final answer Monday by 12:00. I am leaving around that time for Syracuse. I can go either way, where ever there is snow. I will check my email Monday night. My cell number is 781.820.7191. I hope we can get in a day or two at the very least.

 

[Indy]

OK guys, I'm out on this one. Sorry for the short notice, I have the flu. I cancelled my room at the Montague so if anyone needs one, give them a call. Maybe i'll make the next one. Have a great ride.

Sorry Dana.

 

[monker]

I'm still up for anything too. Weather we go south or north is fine with me. I just need to know soon.

 

[Boomer]

I was communicating with Dave about doing the ride down there as well. I'm sure they will have better conditions than the hill, but the big problem could be hotel vacancies. Greek Peak is so close that I guess all the skiers take the rooms. I'm sure he will see this and let us know tonight. He said he's been riding the last 2 days and putting on lots of miles and is riding today and tomorrow. I just checked the the tug hill webcams and right now it's not snowing (1:00PM Saturday) and here in Rochester it's coming down pretty good.

 

[Boomer]

OK guys, I called the 3 Bears Inn down in Marathon. They said they have lots of rooms available for next week. I asked specifically about Wednesday and Thursday and she said no problem (I just said at least 4-5 rooms and she said even more were available). Seeing as this area is getting and going to get more snow than Tug Hill I would vote we move it there. We would have a great guide in RX-1MAN and we probably would have alot less sled traffic to contend with. I know Dave wants to host a ride and this seems like a great opportunity if everyone is flexible. Let's hear some votes!

 

[monker]

I'm in.

 

[Boston RX1]

Boomer, thanks for hijacking the ride. Only kidding. I just talked with Dave and he confirmed what Boomer has said. They are supposed to get 6-12" today and tomorrow and possible more on the way this week. Dave is going to post after he gets in Sunday night and then we can make our final decision from there. I don't want to leave anyone hanging at the hill. I hope everyone that was coming will see this thread. I am flexible, I just want to ride. So far we have me, Dave, Boomer, Corey, Steve that I know of. I will call Larry. Indy and Gordon is out. I just talked with Gordon's wife and they are getting hit pretty good. If we do start south, I would love to ride up to his area. That was a great time last year. Gordan may in fact join us, he had an oil leak that should be taken care of this week. Let's talk Sunday night.

 

[Boomer]

Dana, Sorry I did not mean to step on your toes. I just thought from your post that you were open to any place to ride. I just wanted to propose this alternative and when I found out the hotel still had plenty of rooms that this was a viable alternative.
I'm just trying to help and go where we can get the best riding.
How about setting a time tomorrow night to get in the TY chat room?

Dale (Boomer)