Black Hills SD

[RoyalBlue]

sno

We have some snow to test and tune , the power lines off of Hanna Rd are doo able to many landmines ,, trails open 12/15/13

We have our base up high.

 

[yamajammer76]

Re: sno

We have some snow to test and tune , the power lines off of Hanna Rd are doo able to many landmines ,, trails open 12/15/13

We have our base up high.

Sounds like there might be some snow on the way this week. Let's keep our fingers crossed. My Dad just picked up a '14 AC XF 7000 so I guess I will get a chance to try out the Viper's sister sled soon. Need to get new sliders on the Nytro again... LOL I ordered the DuPont ones this time. 1,375 miles last season, but I'm hoping for a better snow year and more miles this year.

 

[RoyalBlue]

hyperfax

Jammer,

Ask Scott about the Hyperfax , BTW he is working out of his Pops garage , his roof failed at his old shop when we got the storm.

Tuesday night will be below zero , looks like the storm will hit ND , it will be to cold to snow in my book , we will see.

Togwotee is shaping up and looking good..

 

[yamajammer76]

Re: hyperfax

Jammer,

Ask Scott about the Hyperfax , BTW he is working out of his Pops garage , his roof failed at his old shop when we got the storm.

Tuesday night will be below zero , looks like the storm will hit ND , it will be to cold to snow in my book , we will see.

Togwotee is shaping up and looking good..

I agree about it being too cold to snow very much, but I see the estimates have raised a little bit. At least we are starting this winter with more moisture in the air. Last fall it was so dry. I already ordered the DuPonts so I guess I will give them a try. Thanks for letting me know Scott is working out of a different shop. I'm thinking I'll need to get the Nytro in for an oil change and slider swap soon and his prices for service are always very fair.

 

[RoyalBlue]

-30 800 am at Trailshead Lodge without windchill , BRUTAL!

Seen a lot of fresh tracks , diehards to say the least.

 

[yamajammer76]

I was gone for the weekend and was actually surprised we got as much as we did. Looks like a decent chance the next couple of days and then warming up a little bit. I haven't been up near Trailshead yet, but from the highway cams at Harney Camp it looks like they might be able to groom some trails on the 15th. That will be the first time in quite a few years.

 

[RoyalBlue]

u

NOT READY YET

We were asked by SD Parks and Rec to hold off , and we will , lets wait for the base to build up more , there is still wind blown bare spots.

 

[yamajammer76]

Re: u

NOT READY YET

We were asked by SD Parks and Rec to hold off , and we will , lets wait for the base to build up more , there is still wind blown bare spots.

I was hoping this year would be different, but it looks like Christmas will be a no go once again unless something in the forecast changes. If we get a little snow this week I think my Dad and I might head up to Trailshead next Saturday for a little test of the sleds. I guess we will see what comes later in the week. Doesn't sound like much right now, but forecasts are rarely right this far out.

Trying to stay hopeful, but it seems like October dumped everything out and it has been pretty dry after that.

 

[Stone9]

Keep up the posts guys. I love the Hills and can't wait to come out. Let it snow!

 

[RoyalBlue]

Gave up , drove back to NW Michigan went riding today trails around Cadillac are a 8.2

Snowing in Lead now that's cause I left town.

 

[rough rider]

how are things looking for off trail riding by christmas week???

 

[yamajammer76]

how are things looking for off trail riding by christmas week???

Dad and I went out on Saturday and did about 110 miles. Trails on the north side were pretty decent, but won't take a lot of traffic before they fall apart. We didn't venture off trail much since it's still a bit short to keep you above the stumps and rocks. One good storm of a foot or two and we would be doing really well. I don't think any are in the forecast, but hopefully one will come our way soon.

EDIT: We did receive about 4+" of nice heavy snow this morning (Dec. 24) and it is still snowing. It's coming along, but a nice big dump is still needed to really get things going.

 

[rough rider]

How late in season can u normally ride on a average winter, thinking aboat coming out march 5-9th theres no way to predict snow conditons, but to all u local riders is it still doeable that time of year. Thanks

 

[yamajammer76]

How late in season can u normally ride on a average winter, thinking aboat coming out march 5-9th theres no way to predict snow conditons, but to all u local riders is it still doeable that time of year. Thanks

That date is usually do-able without any issue provided we don't get an early spring.

 

[rough rider]

Thanks, how much snow is on ground around spearfish canyon or trailshead now