2011/12 Snowy Range snow conditions
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Watch it old man, or I make you cry at Togwotee again
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dcturbo
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8 of us hit the madres today. The trail (hwy). Was in pretty good shape for the first mile or so. After that the trail was great. Once over the divide the snow was quit a bit deeper. The sides of the road are fun to play on and to go up into the trees. You still have to watch for the trees and stumps. The snow level is is adding up nicely. Between 2-4+ ft. The open meadows and the tree riding was fun as hell today. The weather was snow and some wind. We did get to the top this morning, where we had the first causality an arm on a new assault. His day was done and he had to limped back down and to the trailer. We stayed up top in the trees for about 2 hours and then the weather started to change. The snow really started to come down and the temperature dropped big time.. When we came out of the trees the top was a pure white out and made it fun to pick our way back off the top. We stayed in the lower trees for the rest of the day. We did have another sled eat both lower A arms on the same tree.
So obviously you still need to be very careful.
It looks like the madres have the most snow right now but they are still a good ways away before you can just go crazy..
It's getting there.
Turbo is suppose to be here this week?? We will see. No need for it yet.
On another note the SLP stage 4 kit is incrediblely strong.. Very impressive
Well cheers boys and hope to see ya soon on the mountains.
DC.
So obviously you still need to be very careful.
It looks like the madres have the most snow right now but they are still a good ways away before you can just go crazy..
It's getting there.
Turbo is suppose to be here this week?? We will see. No need for it yet.
On another note the SLP stage 4 kit is incrediblely strong.. Very impressive
Well cheers boys and hope to see ya soon on the mountains.
DC.
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kjellsen10
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I could use some help in finding a place to stay for riding around the snowies. Preferably somewhere here where you can ride right from the hotel. I've never ridden here so I could use some ideas.
Try using the search function - there are a ton of threads in the Wyoming section that discuss lodging.
Sticky lodging thread that Himark created:
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=170829
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treehunter
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Hope you guys get to start riding soon I moved north and the snow followed we have been riding great snow in the Horns. Will miss the blowies I mean snowies had some great times up there.
A couple of friends were up last weekend breaking in new sleds. They said the snow was sparce. I'll wait and save my a arms.
Rode the snowies monday. Over the hood on the backside! Getting there is rough on the skags
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HappyJack
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THANKSGIVING AVY REPORT
Backcountry Avalanche Forecast for Front Range
Issued: 11/23/2011 7:03 AM by Spencer Logan
Highlights
We are starting our daily Zone Forecasts with a classic, early season snowpack. Stiff windslabs near and above treeline are sitting over weak, faceted snow. Signs of instability are plentiful. You should not ignore the shooting cracks and big whumpfs, and avoid traveling on or under steep terrain when you encounter them. Reported avalanche activity has slowed down since the last big storm, but triggered avalanches are occurring. Enjoy the early season riding, but dust off the avalanche eyeballs and think about your terrain and snowpack carefully.
Avalanche Danger
The avalanche danger for the Front Range zone is MODERATE (Level 2) on north, northeast, east, and southeast aspects near and above treeline. Recent windslabs are sitting on very weak snow. The danger is LOW (Level 1) for all other aspects and elevations.
Backcountry Avalanche Forecast for Front Range
Issued: 11/23/2011 7:03 AM by Spencer Logan
Highlights
We are starting our daily Zone Forecasts with a classic, early season snowpack. Stiff windslabs near and above treeline are sitting over weak, faceted snow. Signs of instability are plentiful. You should not ignore the shooting cracks and big whumpfs, and avoid traveling on or under steep terrain when you encounter them. Reported avalanche activity has slowed down since the last big storm, but triggered avalanches are occurring. Enjoy the early season riding, but dust off the avalanche eyeballs and think about your terrain and snowpack carefully.
Avalanche Danger
The avalanche danger for the Front Range zone is MODERATE (Level 2) on north, northeast, east, and southeast aspects near and above treeline. Recent windslabs are sitting on very weak snow. The danger is LOW (Level 1) for all other aspects and elevations.
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HappyJack
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Wyo Winds
Contact: Larry Sandoval, (307) 745-2420
High Winds Topple Trees on the Medicine Bow National Forest
(LARAMIE, Wyo.) November 22, 2010 – After high winds took down large numbers of trees in parts of the Medicine Bow National Forest over the past week, the public is reminded to be aware of this hazard as they plan their activities on the Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests.
“With Christmas tree cutting season upon us and the start of ski and snowmobile season nearing, visitors need to be aware that the mountain pine beetle epidemic has increased the risk of falling trees,” said Phil Cruz, Medicine Bow-Routt Forest Supervisor.
“Please be aware of your surroundings while visiting areas affected by the epidemic.”
Trees impacted by beetles have red or no needles. Green trees left after fuels reduction or hazard tree removal treatments are also susceptible to windthrow due to removal of the trees around them.
When visiting areas affected by the epidemic, the public is reminded of the following guidelines to reduce risks:
• Be aware of your surroundings and avoid dense patches of dead trees.
• Stay out of the forest when weather forecasts call for strong winds. If you get caught in the forest when winds kick up, head to a clearing out of reach of any potential falling trees.
• If winter camping, place tents in areas where they will not be hit if trees fall.
• Snowmobilers may want to bring an ax or chainsaw to remove fallen trees from trails to avoid being trapped.
• Do not rely on cell phones for safety as there is no coverage in many areas of the forest.
For more information on the mountain pine beetle epidemic, contact the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest at (307) 745-2300.
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Contact: Larry Sandoval, (307) 745-2420
High Winds Topple Trees on the Medicine Bow National Forest
(LARAMIE, Wyo.) November 22, 2010 – After high winds took down large numbers of trees in parts of the Medicine Bow National Forest over the past week, the public is reminded to be aware of this hazard as they plan their activities on the Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests.
“With Christmas tree cutting season upon us and the start of ski and snowmobile season nearing, visitors need to be aware that the mountain pine beetle epidemic has increased the risk of falling trees,” said Phil Cruz, Medicine Bow-Routt Forest Supervisor.
“Please be aware of your surroundings while visiting areas affected by the epidemic.”
Trees impacted by beetles have red or no needles. Green trees left after fuels reduction or hazard tree removal treatments are also susceptible to windthrow due to removal of the trees around them.
When visiting areas affected by the epidemic, the public is reminded of the following guidelines to reduce risks:
• Be aware of your surroundings and avoid dense patches of dead trees.
• Stay out of the forest when weather forecasts call for strong winds. If you get caught in the forest when winds kick up, head to a clearing out of reach of any potential falling trees.
• If winter camping, place tents in areas where they will not be hit if trees fall.
• Snowmobilers may want to bring an ax or chainsaw to remove fallen trees from trails to avoid being trapped.
• Do not rely on cell phones for safety as there is no coverage in many areas of the forest.
For more information on the mountain pine beetle epidemic, contact the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest at (307) 745-2300.
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treehunter
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Did they ride bear lodge side or lovell makes a big difference on snow. But yes there are some land mines out and about. We rode all day and didn't break anything though
Are you in the wrong thread
? This is the Snowy Range thread.Centennial side is where they rode out of.
Had some friends ride last week and they said if they did it again they would trailer up to the 3way and unload. Also take a saw because blowdown has been terrible with the high winds the past few weeks.
Thanks for the input. Never thought about bringing the chainsaw for blowdown trees but that would make since. I get a little nervous bringing my enclosed 4 place trailer and longbed 4 door truck up to 3 way in the winter because there are not to many places to turn around.
Even in the spring we take a two place open when we have to drive up the road. I would not want to come sliding down the hill into Albany with my enclosed trailer pushing my truck.
My hope is that Friday's dusting will put enough on the trail to keep the slides lubed on one of my dad's old short tracks. I'd like to ride up and check out the cabin while everyone else fights the crowds at the mall
Even in the spring we take a two place open when we have to drive up the road. I would not want to come sliding down the hill into Albany with my enclosed trailer pushing my truck.
My hope is that Friday's dusting will put enough on the trail to keep the slides lubed on one of my dad's old short tracks. I'd like to ride up and check out the cabin while everyone else fights the crowds at the mall
Where is your cabin at? Friend of has a cabin west of Albany in the Rambler area. Is that where your cabin is?
Yep - it is my parents place actually. The property borders the Rambler, but the cabin is not technically a part of the Rambler.
The last time we were up there was in early October to do some maintenance. There was snow on the ground, but we were able to drive right in and get the work done. I am hoping that there is at least a foot and a half on the ground and more in the trees. I'll post pics if we go up.
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