Tampico Snow Report - 2011 - Part 3

[summ8rmk]

Went up yesterday JUNE 10 2011. Drove up middle fork about 7mi. We could not make to eagls nest in the trucks there is still 2-4 ft on the road. We put on over 30 miles. It was a good ride, the snow was soft enough to side hill and play in the trees. I could have stayed and put on more miles but it was 8pm and I wanted some dinner. Lol there is still a lot of snow up there. My next ride will be JULY 2nd.

 

[summ8rmk]

A giant snow ball in the big bowl.

A closer pic.

A pic to show the sidehill abilty of the snow.

The new upper parking. Not finished but it looks BIG.

And of course the out house at clover flats. Great reference for snow depth.

 

[Snodawg]

You can't complain about anytime you can ride in June, but this was pretty darn good. Seth, you should have been there!!! See ya'll on July 2nd.

 

[94fordguy]

You can't complain about anytime you can ride in June, but this was pretty darn good. Seth, you should have been there!!! See ya'll on July 2nd.

Right on, sorry I couldn't make it up there with ya, looks like you had a great time Friday... we were able to take a run up Sec. 3 today and had some good fun, 29.2 miles worth... I'll get a few pics up in a bit.

Sledding June 12th... tied with last years record, except this year we're not done yet!!!

 

[wheresthesnow]

Where is the best place to park right now, with just a truck and sked in the bed.

 

[summ8rmk]

Drive up middle fork 7-8mi and park. This next weekend u might be able to make it to eagles nest but I think it will be 2 weeks before u can make it there. U will probably ride a little dirt but once u get to eagles nest its as good as feburary if not better.
Blue slides

Clover flats

Eagles nest

Blue lake. Yup we still crossed it!

I know u guys r asking where r the stuck pics. Believe me I got some, yes in june. But I decided not to share them unless snodawg wants me to. I got stuck once too.

 

[wheresthesnow]

Thanks for the info!

 

[wheresthesnow]

Drive up middle fork 7-8mi and park. This next weekend u might be able to make it to eagles nest but I think it will be 2 weeks before u can make it there. U will probably ride a little dirt but once u get to eagles nest its as good as feburary if not better.
Blue slides

Clover flats

Eagles nest

Blue lake. Yup we still crossed it!

I know u guys r asking where r the stuck pics. Believe me I got some, yes in june. But I decided not to share them unless snodawg wants me to. I got stuck once too.

Is the top pic you have there the "Ahtanum Hilton".

 

[summ8rmk]

Its the cabin above blue lake. There was still enough snow u could jump of the north side of the cabin and climb back up.

 

[Wish]

We took a drive up in the Jeep this weekend, (the 18th) we got about a mile past the road you turn up, and there were still pretty good spots of snow....got past about 100 yards of snow and turned around since it was just the two of us. It's melting fast but still lots up there!

 

[Snodawg]

LOng term weather forecast for Selah on Sat. July 2nd says Sunny and 93*. We'll be wearing shorts up there on Section 3, bring on the sunscreen!

 

[94fordguy]

LOng term weather forecast for Selah on Sat. July 2nd says Sunny and 93*. We'll be wearing shorts up there on Section 3, bring on the sunscreen!

Riding in shorts.... never tried that one b4

 

[2Thetopp]

LOng term weather forecast for Selah on Sat. July 2nd says Sunny and 93*. We'll be wearing shorts up there on Section 3, bring on the sunscreen!

While you're at section 3 in the mountains July 2nd, I'll be in section 202 at the gorge, bring on RUSH and the sunscreen. Either one will be a good time, wish I could be two places at once. Take lots of pic's, give us a report.

 

[Snodawg]

I saw RUSH twice back in my younger days. One of the best bands out there. Neil Peart is the most under-rated drummer ever. Wish I could go see 'em again. Hard to pass up sledding, though. Especially in July.

 

[2Thetopp]

Have a good time riding and let us know if there's hope for one more ride after the 2nd, otherwise Baker bound.

 

[Snodawg]

OK gang, we need to make a decision. For the July 2nd ride, do we head to Section 3 or Tampico? Section 3 will probably have more depth of snow, but the riding will be kind of limited. Tampico might not have the snow depth, but will have a whole lot more riding, however, all of the trucks will need the Discover pass. Send me a PM with your thoughts and a roll call.

 

[94fordguy]

OK gang, we need to make a decision. For the July 2nd ride, do we head to Section 3 or Tampico? Section 3 will probably have more depth of snow, but the riding will be kind of limited. Tampico might not have the snow depth, but will have a whole lot more riding, however, all of the trucks will need the Discover pass. Send me a PM with your thoughts and a roll call.

Good reminder on the Discover pass, I had forgotten about that.

http://discoverpass.wa.gov/

For reference, here is a list of vendors for Yakima County-

http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/vendors/vendor_search.php?County=YAKIMA

I'll have to think about it and ask Sleddude what he wants to do... our last ride for the last 3 years has always been at Tampico, but this has been a strange spring for some reason....

 

[Tampico]

You are all lucky dudes...

Wow, great pics for summer. I won't be able to make it this weekend (we are l in harvest until late September).

A Discover pass is needed after this Thursday.

The new parking lot at Ahtanum looks really rad (and big). I will go over this more in the fall.

Green Lake ran out of snow on June 23ish.

For those who gave donations to the Ahtanum Fund and received Thanks you's, we are counting votes until the end of this month. I will post the results on the Ahtanum donation thread when they are complete. I will also post ideas that people have put in.

Ski-Bender Ahtanum Clean-up next Friday and Saturday, July 9-10. RSVP me if you want to help (945-1741).

Have a great ride this weekend!

Tampico

 

[Snodawg]

Devin, too bad you can't make it this weekend. Never got to ride with you this season. We'll have to do better next year. I might be available for the clean up, I will keep you posted.

The ride will be at Tampico (July 2nd, Sat). We should be meeting in town somewhere around 10ish. Good Times will happen 4 sure. (My Motto: "It's never a boring, it's always an adventure")

Weather Forecast: Yakima-Sunny 85* Darland-Sunny 60*

 

[Tampico]

Saturday update

Watch for the chip trucks, they may be running on Saturdays. I know they will be running the Saturday (9th) after for sure. The Grey Rock Trail "fun" run will also be on the 9th.

I will let you guys know if things change for me this Saturday.

Tampico