Silvertip's Playground 09

[silvertip]

Sat. at Cisco

Rode out of Cisco for the 3rd time in a week on Sat. Some sled had gone up the road last night. So we were able to zip right up to the High country. Cold again this morning like 8 to 10 deg. berrrrrr!!!! The parking lot was almost full when we left. Lots of guys and gals getting out to enjoy the first decent snow of the yr.
I rode with Greg and Eric from NC today and we had Eric brand new Dragon out on its maiden ride. This is a VERY nice sled. We had lots of stucks and a few stump were found. I got to look up close and personal at my head light 4 time on this ride. That has got to be a record. Nothing like having your sled STOP and the driver not!!!!!!!!!

We did 55 miles and only got one radius rod with a light bend in it.

Greg and Eric with a nice looking new sled

We went back down by Yoder's log and it didn't look like it had snow up there at all.

We were able to get up the North side of Buzzards Roost. It was a nice climb up though the trees and the snow was pretty deep going up there.

Greg coming across the top of Buzzard looking back for Eric.

And here comes that shiny White sled with Mt Lola in the background.

 

[phatty]

King,
Sorry to hear about the shox... i gotta give you a call back... i should have more time this week since i will be on vacation!!!

Jlowe...
when riding with boost, check the chain tension before each ride... its kind of a cardinal rule sorry to hear about the bad luck but at least you should be up and running for the holidays!

Smasher,
"QUIET ON THE SET, FILMING IN PROGRESS" Couple more storms and i am expecting you out this way, bring your friends too!

 

[shredder]

thanks for the pictures silvertip!
scott

 

[Dan]

Nice pics guy! We're looking forward to having you in Utah sometime this winter.

Oberti - Do they give you winters off at the umpa lumpa factory?

 

[smrsux]

Phatty I am coming for sure I will let you know when though once I get everything squared away. Have the camera ready so we can caputre me crushing dan on film. I could side hill with one leg and one arm on diffrent sides of my body and still Smash him. Dan lay off AO he has way to much power for your little arms. PS all people that have Artic Cats contact your dealer I heard they are having problems with them catching on fire LOL and I am not kidding...I am coming Phatty, Dan and I am bringing he!! with me

 

[Anthony Oberti]

Dan....did you just call me little??????? LMFAO!!!!!!!!!! What does that make you tool bag?????

 

[smrsux]

LMFAO Dan is a tool bag LOLOLOLOLL

 

[silvertip]

1 Jan 09 Grouse

I rode yesterday with Bev, Chuck, Eric, and my bud powder hound. Still lots of untracked areas out there.
I went across a big down log and then Scott came across it and we went on down the hill. No one showed up so we went back and Bev had fall off the log into the creek. NOT GOOD Luckly she was not hurt and we had the sled out in a few mins.
PowderHound sent me two Pic. to post of what happen in both (shall we say stops).
First is Bev's Sled. In my Pic. you can see the big limb that stopped the sled from falling on Bev. The sled was resting on the limb. She was in the creek on her back. It could have been real bad.

After our mishap with the log we contunied on over above Faucherie Lake. And I got Pic of Black Buttes and Faucherie

 

[silvertip]

1 Jan 09 Part 2

When we show up at the Hour Glass this is what was waiting for us. I'm not going to make any bad mouth remarks about this. It has happen to all of us that have tried to climb a bad A** hill and not made it.

This is a close up that PowderHound got with his NEW camera.

And then one of the poor young follows had his sled roll just as he was starting to come down the hill after helping. Everyone that has been that far up the hill knows just how steep it is where the two sled were parked.

It was 5 young guys from the Reno area. One of them is on the fourm and like I said it has happen to all of us. Real nice guys. Thank for the PM. Talked to them a little and was going to show them the way out to Bear Valley. But the guy made it out of Glacier and was on his way home.

And lastly a group Pic. taken with to much cloud cover.

 

[smrsux]

Hey john go to the romper room there is a picture posted their I think you might like.

 

[TruckeePoo]

Thanks for the pics!!

Thanks for the pictures Silvertip! Made it back to the Jackson Meadows Parking lot...just barely! Fun day of sledding! Sled is torn apart and should be ready by Tuesday for some midweek riding. Nice trench from a buddy ahead of me sent me flying to the left into a nice granite rock outcropping! Nun and an A-arm but that's about it! Fun day of riding so it's all worth it!

 

[silvertip]

It was real nice seeing everyone today. If you need to go on a weight loss program. Try riding the Rattlesnake trail about 3 or 4 time and it will jar it off of you.

I rode today with Chad800, Visi, and Eric today. Made the loop around Tom's Valley, White Rock and Paradise Valley today. I can't remember seeing as many sled out on the snow as we seen today. Looked like everyone was have fun.

The crew at the shanty cabin.

Lonesome Pine Chute

AO's hill

Yes Anthony its do able.

 

[smrsux]

Dam Silvertip I must have just missed you everywhere. We were riding in Toms meadows then headed over white rock lake to AO's hill then up to castle peak got first tracks everywhere we went, then into Devils oven or whatever it is called tried to climb a shoot there with no prevail then headed all the way over to DLI rode all those bowls and headed all the way back to my buddies cabin. I belive it was about 75 miles and the sled ran GREAT I am back. I should have called you sorry I didnt next time.

 

[Tonysnoo]

Thanks for all the pics John. I'm doing my first of the season riding through your eyes.



Hey Smasher, yer only supposed to tell us about all the ones that you got........... not the ones that got away......LOL Glad to hear the ride is back up and running well.

 

[smrsux]

Thanks for all the pics John. I'm doing my first of the season riding through your eyes.



Hey Smasher, yer only supposed to tell us about all the ones that you got........... not the ones that got away......LOL Glad to hear the ride is back up and running well.

You are right but I cant lie and say I get it all. I beleive I will try it again this weekend but I will have Nitorous hooked up so cross fingers and hope that the outcome is diffrent. Yes I am glad the sled is back up I am so happy with the Assault John at Sierra Sport did a great and super fast turn around on the motor he is my hero. Love the short track, the aggressive lugs, the suspension, motor, the IQ chassi, everything it is all it was cracked up to be and more. See you in Elko my friend....

 

[silvertip]

I rode with the NC troopers today again. We got a late start because of the ICY condition out there. It was a short ride today because Eric Turbo Yammy got a bad oil leak and we had to come in.

Not many Pic today.
Sanford Lake with Grouse in the background

Working on Eric sled and Bev had her hood up letting things cool down. Very Icy and hard packed

And lastly one for my 'want to be' sled buddy AO

Still need more snow young grasshopper

 

[silvertip]

What are you talking about....I see a line through the rocks

Glad I didn't ride today....I was checking over things and found a problem. Broke a motor mount that got loose, hit the back of the primary and took a chunk out of it, and then cut a hole in the oil line to the crank!!!!!! Luckliy it must have just happen and I don't "think" I did any damage. I do need a new clutch though. As for the motor mount, it was the one mount that is actually a bolt that screws into the motor strap.....somehow it came loose and must have backed out. Weird............wonder if it is under warranty.

If I were you??????????????
I wouldn't be posting this!!!!!! Their is a guy on here who thinks that nothing can happen to a partial brand of sled. An you may burst his bobble. Because we know that ALL sled break if you ride them.

Oh!!!!!! sorry to hear about it thou.

 

[Anthony Oberti]

..you are right

 

[smrsux]

If I were you??????????????
I wouldn't be posting this!!!!!! Their is a guy on here who thinks that nothing can happen to a partial brand of sled. An you may burst his bobble. Because we know that ALL sled break if you ride them.

Oh!!!!!! sorry to hear about it thou.

UUUUHHHHH that guy is right here hello LOL .....AO SHSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH come on dude bra we dont post things like that on here. Dam you might as well tell everyone that PUddles is gay and loves you. DAM DAM DAM just because it happend does not mean you tell people geess you have some learning to do my friend. But that does suck.,

 

[BlueBYu]

It was real nice seeing everyone today. If you need to go on a weight loss program. Try riding the Rattlesnake trail about 3 or 4 time and it will jar it off of you.

I rode today with Chad800, Visi, and Eric today. Made the loop around Tom's Valley, White Rock and Paradise Valley today. I can't remember seeing as many sled out on the snow as we seen today. Looked like everyone was have fun.

The crew at the shanty cabin.

Lonesome Pine Chute

AO's hill

Yes Anthony its do able.

JOHN! Dont be showing everyone my winter camping spot!!!!