Tipp Of The Mitt '06-'07 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

ITriumph · 12-04-2006, 03:02 PM

Wells fellow sledders. It's finally here. We got dumped on last Friday, Saturday, and yes even Sunday. We have about 22" Of fresh snow to ride on. It's nothin but powder right now, but hey. WHO CARES!!! I'm ridin. The trails are in good shape. There are a few thing that everyone should know. There's a new section of trail opened up from Indian River to Cheboygen. There are restriction however. There's a posted 35mph limit, and the trail will be closed from Midnight to 8AM. Please follow these rules. Everyone has worked very hard to get this stretch of trail open for all of us to enjoy. Secondly, there's a section of trail71 that has been rerouted coming into Alanson so keep your eyes open. It get's pretty congested in this area. I hope that everyone has a good year, and stays safe out there.

IndianRvrShiver · 12-04-2006, 03:23 PM

Thanks for the update, pal!!

Thinkin' of makin' the trip this coming w/e. Jr needs to get out of work, tho!! Sleds should be rarin' to go!!

PolarisINDY500 · 12-04-2006, 03:28 PM

sounds awesome! i got your email that you sent from your phone, and thought you were joking...hahaha

how many miles so far??

SnowRida · 12-04-2006, 07:27 PM

Our sleds are in the trailer waiting to go. Thanks for the update. I think there's going to be some pre-RIDES coming up before our Feb. RIDE. Over X-Mas break should be a good time also! Mouse, you got the hamburger helper ready?

MagicFusion · 12-06-2006, 12:17 PM

What is the latest report for Alanson? I heard you guys have been getting snow still and expecting more today and tomorrow.

SnowRida · 12-06-2006, 12:21 PM

Planning a trip to S. St. Marie after x-mas. some buds are starting plans.

ITriumph · 12-06-2006, 03:09 PM

The Harbor Springs snowmobile club did the first grooming Monday night. The trail are in pretty decent shape aside from the usual bumps, but alittle more snow will cure that. We have a total of about 2ft. of snow right now as I type, and it's still falling. Supposed to warm up this w/e alittle. That will help create a good base for the trails. I haven't really had a chance to get out much this year yet beins that I have a job now...lol

, but I have put about 50-60mi on so far. I IRS give me a jingle on my cell if you come up. I hope Jr can get out of work.

SnowRida · 12-06-2006, 06:30 PM

I can't wait to get up there for some good RIDING! Keep us posted!

PolarisINDY500 · 12-07-2006, 01:52 PM

ill be on vacation between december 22nd and Jan 1st. do you guys have plans to go to the tip of the mitt between there?

mouse, even if those guys cant make it, you think we could get some riding in for one or two days?

SnowRida · 12-07-2006, 02:43 PM

I think I would rather do that then travel to the U.P.
Mouse, what ya think???

jus4plamichigan · 12-07-2006, 03:30 PM

I will be @ Pellston 26th thru the 30th. If you guys go. Dave

IndianRvrShiver · 12-07-2006, 04:06 PM

We'll be there, too!!

Yippee!!

ITriumph · 12-12-2006, 02:56 PM

Well folks, it's been raining since Sunday. Thew temps have been atleast 15- 20 degrees above normal for this time of year. The trails are pretty much junk. IRS, I would save the gas, and make plans when we get some more snow. I'll let y'all know when the white stuff flies again.

ITriumph · 01-08-2007, 03:14 PM

Holy crap!!! We finally got some snow. It started lastnight about 10pm. We have about 4" now, and it's still comin down. they say iit's here to stay, but that's what they said last time. I'm not holding my breath though. I'll just keep dancing the snow dance.

jus4plamichigan · 01-08-2007, 04:29 PM

Hey, I saw that snow dance on TV last week. (Gaylord)

SnowRida · 01-08-2007, 06:28 PM

Keep dancing Tri/Mouse!

badbrad · 01-08-2007, 06:54 PM

yep were snowin' too, finally you guys are getting some snow.

tamacat · 01-08-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by badbrad

yep were snowin' too, finally you guys are getting some snow.

YEA! I saw two friggen flakes come out of the sky.

ITriumph · 01-15-2007, 03:25 PM

It's snowing again. It started lastnight. We've only gottin about 2-3" though. It's very promising here. Maybe hitting the trails this w/e if the weather hold as it is.

ITriumph · 01-22-2007, 02:39 PM

It's been snowing on and off for the past week, but still not enough snow IMO for good riding, but it is ridable. North of Pellston is the best ridable snow. I went out Saturday night to check, and got stuck in a huge drift. I tried to flag the groomer down to give me a hand, bt he kept right on movng down the trail. What a peckerhead. I was PO'd. Needless to say I had to leave my sled for the night. the net day I went back and retrieved my sled. I was heading down the trail to Alanson, and was passing 2 oncoming sleds. the seond sled kicked up a rock, and I took a direct hit to my visor,and cracked it to crap.

I'm guessing that this coming w/e will be better for ridiing. I'll try to give anthr report later this week.