Snowpark. 5in at 7am when we unloaded and almost nothing by 2pm when we got back.
Raining on white pass right now.
There's 18" of new snow at treephones.
Ridin da Yamacat
TAMPICO PART 2.... 2013/14
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Snowpark. 5in at 7am when we unloaded and almost nothing by 2pm when we got back.
Raining on white pass right now.
There's 18" of new snow at treephones.
Ridin da Yamacat
Just wondering, but does anybody know if that 90's model Chevy truck, and the trailer ever got pulled out of the ravine halfway up to Treephones?
Summ8rmk thanks for the update on the unload point, and conditions. Also, that material for ski's is expensive, thanks for that too.
Summ8rmk thanks for the update on the unload point, and conditions. Also, that material for ski's is expensive, thanks for that too.
Groomer working tonight
Didn't see a chevy pu today in the ravine ..... But did see the groomer today for first time this year .....finally enough snow ........
Didn't see a chevy pu today in the ravine ..... But did see the groomer today for first time this year .....finally enough snow ........
Still enough snow at the snopark to unload?
Bare with me as I am kinda new to riding up in that area, but how many miles after the snopark is Whites Ridge? My old stomping ground is Blewett Pass.
Ahtanum Grooming Update
Groomer is back up today cutting out some trees on the trail, specifically around Tree Phones. There are also numerous trees down on the North Fork side going down. Once I get information on how far up the trees are removed I will post it. A big shout out to our new groomer who drove up the road to get some grooming going. I am pretty sure the groomer and its trailer weigh a little more than a couple sleds, I appreciate the effort. The grooming style will be different than last year (err, past years - didn't see much last year
). With a better machine and dependency, we will see a better job on our groomed system.
The berms are UP (on the main loop), so if you see a wheeled vehicle past them, they are illegal. Get a license photo if you can safely. Unlike some USFS roads, on the DNR side the berms can't really go up until the system is groomable (enough snow); thus Red Saddle and Jackass are still open to all traffic. Once we get enough snow to put up a berm at the lower levels (snowpark area), then those roads will close to wheeled traffic. Side-by-Sides with 4 tracks are illegal on groomed trails, they must have a front ski to actually steer with (not just one tied on).
Was finally below freezing last night at my place near the snowpark; but still expected to be in the 40's during the day for at least the next 10 days
.
The groomer was unable to post to the Google Groups, for some reason it temporarily no longer exists. I will talk to the groomer and see what is going on.
AND now, for some really ****ty news
- due to my work schedule I will be very limited in my riding this season 
. If you do ride the Ahtanum, feel free to email me at devin@greenacrefarms.com to keep me apprised of anything I may be missing; I can then post to here, google groups (?) and the groomer. Keep it simple and don't overload my email with other stuff.
AND for even more bad news, as of 12/31/13, snowmobile registrations were down by 9,000 sleds - that is near 30+%! I know the snow is bad and the old "why pay for it if I can't use" speech is somewhat viable - BUT, this years registrations pay for next years grooming! With the continual decrease in available funds, we must keep our numbers up to ensure our grooming. Especially next year when we will probably have 150+% of a snow year (you just know it has to happen)!
Have a great day - I hope February is better!,
Tampico
Groomer is back up today cutting out some trees on the trail, specifically around Tree Phones. There are also numerous trees down on the North Fork side going down. Once I get information on how far up the trees are removed I will post it. A big shout out to our new groomer who drove up the road to get some grooming going. I am pretty sure the groomer and its trailer weigh a little more than a couple sleds, I appreciate the effort. The grooming style will be different than last year (err, past years - didn't see much last year
). With a better machine and dependency, we will see a better job on our groomed system. The berms are UP (on the main loop), so if you see a wheeled vehicle past them, they are illegal. Get a license photo if you can safely. Unlike some USFS roads, on the DNR side the berms can't really go up until the system is groomable (enough snow); thus Red Saddle and Jackass are still open to all traffic. Once we get enough snow to put up a berm at the lower levels (snowpark area), then those roads will close to wheeled traffic. Side-by-Sides with 4 tracks are illegal on groomed trails, they must have a front ski to actually steer with (not just one tied on).
Was finally below freezing last night at my place near the snowpark; but still expected to be in the 40's during the day for at least the next 10 days
.The groomer was unable to post to the Google Groups, for some reason it temporarily no longer exists. I will talk to the groomer and see what is going on.
AND now, for some really ****ty news
- due to my work schedule I will be very limited in my riding this season . If you do ride the Ahtanum, feel free to email me at devin@greenacrefarms.com to keep me apprised of anything I may be missing; I can then post to here, google groups (?) and the groomer. Keep it simple and don't overload my email with other stuff.AND for even more bad news, as of 12/31/13, snowmobile registrations were down by 9,000 sleds - that is near 30+%! I know the snow is bad and the old "why pay for it if I can't use" speech is somewhat viable - BUT, this years registrations pay for next years grooming! With the continual decrease in available funds, we must keep our numbers up to ensure our grooming. Especially next year when we will probably have 150+% of a snow year (you just know it has to happen
)!Have a great day - I hope February is better!,
Tampico
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Any update on the conditions? Unloading point? If they still have it blocked off at Whites Ridge then it sounds like another round of overheating on the bare and icy trail up to tree phones before hitting the snow?
I hope its not. I will be up there at 10:30am, with my old Cats, and the family on Saturday 
.
.It was 51 degrees at Spencer point at 10am today I'm sure your going to find icy bare spots
I bailed out ,to load back up to go chase snow in another state . Its just not our year !!
I bailed out ,to load back up to go chase snow in another state . Its just not our year !!
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WAmtnsledr
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went up riding yesterday. pretty crappy snow conditions but if you got in some shady areas in the trees you could find some soft snow. the deepest snow up there is right when you hit the dead trees forest with darland off in the distance. pretty solid elsewhere. the trail, up was fine just have to avoid some gravel patches for about a mile or two.
white ridge
5500'
forecast is warm and dry for the next week, will be riding on gravel here pretty soon so go up while you still can!
white ridge
5500'
forecast is warm and dry for the next week, will be riding on gravel here pretty soon so go up while you still can!
FOUND GLOVE
Found a single glove on the Middle Fork RD. Let me know if it's yours.
Found a single glove on the Middle Fork RD. Let me know if it's yours.
Ahtanum update
From the groomer a couple of days ago (actually beginning of the week) ; sorry I did not post this sooner:
Groomed last night 1/20/14 into early this morning 1/21/14. Groomed up over Darlin Mountain, down to Blue Lake. Quite a few bare spots in the road. Tried to cut a lot of the bumps out, creating a smoother ride and covering some of the bare spots. Still having to trailer the Cat up the hill, as there is still no new snow. Hopefully snow will be falling soon!!!
Forecast is for dry this weekend; we may be seeing some snow in the higher elevations by Tuesday or so, with a chance every day after that (another storm on Friday-ish). The 8-14 day calls for below normal temps (at all levels) and normal to slightly above precip. Not great with higher snow levels, but better than sunny and 50+.....
No new snow this week at sno-park level, unless you include freezing drizzle.
Tampico
From the groomer a couple of days ago (actually beginning of the week) ; sorry I did not post this sooner:
Groomed last night 1/20/14 into early this morning 1/21/14. Groomed up over Darlin Mountain, down to Blue Lake. Quite a few bare spots in the road. Tried to cut a lot of the bumps out, creating a smoother ride and covering some of the bare spots. Still having to trailer the Cat up the hill, as there is still no new snow. Hopefully snow will be falling soon!!!
Forecast is for dry this weekend; we may be seeing some snow in the higher elevations by Tuesday or so, with a chance every day after that (another storm on Friday-ish). The 8-14 day calls for below normal temps (at all levels) and normal to slightly above precip. Not great with higher snow levels, but better than sunny and 50+.....
No new snow this week at sno-park level, unless you include freezing drizzle.
Tampico
Fresh snow coming?
Looks like fresh snow is coming today. At least thats what the forecast is looking like between 11am til 2 pm today.
Looks like fresh snow is coming today. At least thats what the forecast is looking like between 11am til 2 pm today.
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