Me and another went to Schrieber meadows today. Unless they get another pounding tonight I would wait till we get more.I would be suprised if I have any carbide left.I didnt have great expextations of snow amounts but a new machine will make the best of us just get out.Its snowing at my house right now so maybe?good luck ???
Not enough at baker!!
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mtn mike on boost
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hope everyone understands there is the 2 ft. rule up there.
dont be going early and feed the anti-snowmobile sentiment
dont be going early and feed the anti-snowmobile sentiment
Thanks for the information, but how is one supposed to know this?
Where is this information located? How does one find this out? Are there signs posted?
I am not arguing just want to know so I don't F'up something for everyone else because they assume everyone should just know this?
It would seem kinda rude for them to set us up to fail without telling you, you did it.
Where is this information located? How does one find this out? Are there signs posted?
I am not arguing just want to know so I don't F'up something for everyone else because they assume everyone should just know this?
It would seem kinda rude for them to set us up to fail without telling you, you did it.
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I agree there should be signs posted on the road before Schrieber's meadow.
A BIG sign that you coudn't miss.
In reality, the forest service and the BLM (I think) will simply tell you that ignorance of the law is no excuse....Yadda Yadda
Usually the word is spread by dealerships and your new buddies here on the forum.
Pretty easy to muck it up for everybody else if you really didn't know any better.
The real problem is when some impatient, over eager rider goes into the meadows and tears through to dirt and then posts pictures of the damage he created to the underbrush.
That seems to happen every year.
The friggen greenies love getting a hold of those pictures to help feed their fire that we are a bunch of unruly nature killers.
They would LOVE to kick us off that mountain.
You probably know other riders around here so help spread the word to stay out of the area until there is AT LEAST 24" of base snow there.
Ride the roads until then.
We'll be on the hill soon enough.
A BIG sign that you coudn't miss.
In reality, the forest service and the BLM (I think) will simply tell you that ignorance of the law is no excuse....Yadda Yadda
Usually the word is spread by dealerships and your new buddies here on the forum.
Pretty easy to muck it up for everybody else if you really didn't know any better.
The real problem is when some impatient, over eager rider goes into the meadows and tears through to dirt and then posts pictures of the damage he created to the underbrush.
That seems to happen every year.
The friggen greenies love getting a hold of those pictures to help feed their fire that we are a bunch of unruly nature killers.
They would LOVE to kick us off that mountain.
You probably know other riders around here so help spread the word to stay out of the area until there is AT LEAST 24" of base snow there.
Ride the roads until then.
We'll be on the hill soon enough.
I know we all love to ride and probably drink too, but you gotta do each responsibly.
Sledding, provided there is plenty of base, does no harm to the terrain unlike bmx or atv (which I do too), so waiting for the proper base is part of the being "responsible." Hell I don't want to wait!!!! But I know what happens when you hit rocks and stumps.
Let's understand it is the prevention of destruction of Washington States beautiful natural resources that is sought with these rules. I don't agree with the "greenies" on ban, but do agree with a balance with the goal of preserving our natural beauty.
I fully accept this when riding and work towards that but hell I want a chance to be respectful and in balance, not be blindsided.
Sledding, provided there is plenty of base, does no harm to the terrain unlike bmx or atv (which I do too), so waiting for the proper base is part of the being "responsible." Hell I don't want to wait!!!! But I know what happens when you hit rocks and stumps.
Let's understand it is the prevention of destruction of Washington States beautiful natural resources that is sought with these rules. I don't agree with the "greenies" on ban, but do agree with a balance with the goal of preserving our natural beauty.
I fully accept this when riding and work towards that but hell I want a chance to be respectful and in balance, not be blindsided.
For the record, there are signs all over this road. Make sure to pay attention to all signs, especially if riding in a new area. It's easy to miss one because you are paying attention to the road. They are trying very hard to kick us off this mountain and we shouldn't do ANYTHING to feed that fire. Plus, even with two feet in the meadow, you have almost no chance of getting across the creeks to the really good stuff. And speaking from experience, the damage to sleds in early season parts just ain't worth it.
There was a sign posted at the trail head YEEEAAARS ago that showed how deep the snow had to be. I thought it was more like 3ft. but I could be wrong. Like everyone else has said, DO NOT RIDE IN THE MEADOWS UNTIL THE SNOW IS DEEP ENOUGH!!!!! At some point I'll get a chance to ride again, Baker is one of my favs. so would really enjoy a good ride or two up there. Back in the nineties some lefty with clout almost succeeded in shuting Baker down, saying that the wildrness boundry crossed the road before the trail head. So ya, those who hate us are looking for ways to keep us out.....
jeezus man look around
i am now going to yell
WHEN YOU COME TO THE TURN OFF FROM BAKER LAKE HIWAY....
ON THE FRICKIN READERBOARD....RIGHT IN FRONT OF YER FACE...
IT SAYS CLOSED TO SNOWMOBILES...
at least it did a week or so ago....
cmon guys...
why is it so few ruin it for so many.
thanks davi....for leavin tracks that will now be there for everyone to see.. f.d.a
i am now going to yell
WHEN YOU COME TO THE TURN OFF FROM BAKER LAKE HIWAY....
ON THE FRICKIN READERBOARD....RIGHT IN FRONT OF YER FACE...
IT SAYS CLOSED TO SNOWMOBILES...
at least it did a week or so ago....
cmon guys...
why is it so few ruin it for so many.
thanks davi....for leavin tracks that will now be there for everyone to see.. f.d.a
Matt what are you thinking?!!
there was about 2-3ft at schriebers, but no base.
no base anywhere!great rideing today though.
I miss spoke. SORRY!!!
I took the road up to blue lake ,came down to schriebers parking lot,where I met a guy and his daughter.They took road up to turn off or bathrooms.We loaded up and went up above the dam and ran the road up.No one had been to the meadows while we were there.Sorry for any misunderstandings.And ps SCOTT I would think ya might know me well enough?Guess not??
I took the road up to blue lake ,came down to schriebers parking lot,where I met a guy and his daughter.They took road up to turn off or bathrooms.We loaded up and went up above the dam and ran the road up.No one had been to the meadows while we were there.Sorry for any misunderstandings.And ps SCOTT I would think ya might know me well enough?Guess not??
we will let the papparazzies solve this case
Great job for everyone not going in on Saturday. Rich did say it was only 20" on Saturday and you definitely don't want to push it. We went up Sunday and there was over 24" on the bridge and the bathrooms. Hopefully we'll get a few more dumps and a little warmer weather and we'll have a good base built.
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deepdiver
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There is only one sign that I have seen...It is right around the corner as you turn right off of Forest rd 12 onto 13..into the Schriebers turn off parking lot area. The sign is pretty good sized but if you are turning and are looking towards the parking lot you probably just missed it..I think you have been spanked enough by now:>)
FYI..Snowmobiles on Forest Service Roads per Mt Baker National Forest web site(they dont update their site very much either..last update was NOV 20!)
Most Forest Service roads are open to snowmobiles once the road is snowed out and impassable for wheeled vehicles. There are some exceptions and they include the following:
Snowmobiles are prohibited beyond gates during designated road closure dates.
Snowmobiles are not allowed on any Forest Service road that is opened to wheeled vehicles.
Snowmobiles are allowed on Forest Service roads beyond Snow-Parks once signs are posted stating: "No Wheeled Vehicles Allowed Beyond This Point."
The law prohibits snowmobile use in wilderness areas. The following is a list of Wilderness Areas that are in or partially in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest:
Clearwater Wilderness
Norse Peak Wilderness
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Boulder River Wilderness
Glacier Peak Wilderness
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
Mt. Baker Wildernes
The Mt. Baker National Recreation Area is CLOSED to snowmobiles (03-JULY-2008).
The NRA including Schriebers Meadow is open to snowmobiles when snow depth exceeds 24 inches at the trailhead. It is the snowmobile drivers responsibility to observe this regulation.
someone said signs all over the roads...well thats a bit of a push. It is clearly posted however, none the less. Its just good hosekeeping to always study maps and know what the rules of engagement are before going anywhere.
FYI..Snowmobiles on Forest Service Roads per Mt Baker National Forest web site(they dont update their site very much either..last update was NOV 20!)
Most Forest Service roads are open to snowmobiles once the road is snowed out and impassable for wheeled vehicles. There are some exceptions and they include the following:
Snowmobiles are prohibited beyond gates during designated road closure dates.
Snowmobiles are not allowed on any Forest Service road that is opened to wheeled vehicles.
Snowmobiles are allowed on Forest Service roads beyond Snow-Parks once signs are posted stating: "No Wheeled Vehicles Allowed Beyond This Point."
The law prohibits snowmobile use in wilderness areas. The following is a list of Wilderness Areas that are in or partially in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest:
Clearwater Wilderness
Norse Peak Wilderness
Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Henry M. Jackson Wilderness
Boulder River Wilderness
Glacier Peak Wilderness
Noisy-Diobsud Wilderness
Mt. Baker Wildernes
The Mt. Baker National Recreation Area is CLOSED to snowmobiles (03-JULY-2008).
The NRA including Schriebers Meadow is open to snowmobiles when snow depth exceeds 24 inches at the trailhead. It is the snowmobile drivers responsibility to observe this regulation.
someone said signs all over the roads...well thats a bit of a push. It is clearly posted however, none the less. Its just good hosekeeping to always study maps and know what the rules of engagement are before going anywhere.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Pointing fingers will not get us anywhere? Educations will....
Lets make sure this thread or a new thread is up every year the snow starts to fly!!!
Retodd was right except I would say there was about 2ft + . The Key sign for measurement is a 1/4 mile before the bathrooms on the left hand side. The 2ft sign at that sign is hard to see because it gets barried with snow. It has to be 2ft at that sign, which is at the bottom of the wood sign.
The idea is not to go in and start using your sled for a salad shooter of trees and bushes. Keep your pants on and wait till there is enough. Your skis and a-arms along with your wallet will thank you later.
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