I have just been sort of waiting to see a report on here from the latest snowfall. I'm wondering what it's like from say Hwy 2 towards Bayfield. Rideable? Poor/Good/Great??
I can't let the season die yet...need one more fix!
Thanks.
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QUOTE(500X2 @ Mar 11 2009, 03:07 PM) 
I have just been sort of waiting to see a report on here from the latest snowfall. I'm wondering what it's like from say Hwy 2 towards Bayfield. Rideable? Poor/Good/Great??
I can't let the season die yet...need one more fix!
Thanks.
I can't let the season die yet...need one more fix!
Thanks.
We got about two inches in Cable. Not enough to groom. Iron River got at least six inches. They went out tonight. From what I understand, the Valhalla machine is out also. Haven't heard from Port Wing. You should be good for one more ride, but make it quick!
Five miles west of Ashland has 2 inchs.
Also VOTE GENE LINEHAN FOR BAYFIELD COUNTY JUDGE.
Also VOTE GENE LINEHAN FOR BAYFIELD COUNTY JUDGE.
The storm has passed and left us with about half of what the NWS predicted. We have 5-8" of good quality snow which is just fine with me. Removing 10-16" of heavy snow moved by 30-40mph winds on our property would be a huge task.
Dick and I took a brief ride this evening and found some fun riding both on forest roads and ungroomed trails. Lots of loose snow and many forest roads waiting for riders. We will hit them tomorrow morning hopefully before others do. We saw the groomer working TR31 towards Bayfield and they should have the system covered by Friday morning, assuming no breakdowns.
The majority of the trails have a 5-8" solid base so the fresh snow will add to that. Same with the forest roads. Some trails had bare spots on exposed sunny slopes and heavily traveled corners that will be covered but will not hold up to a lot of traffic. Watch for those areas. We encountered some hefty drifts on a couple of forest roads so they are out there in the exposed areas.
Temps will be moderating starting Friday but it will get down to -15 tonight. Highs in the low 40's are expected by Sunday and will extend into next week. I will keep everyone informed of conditions at that time. Our area is one of few that can offer quality riding. I know a lot of the UP is toast as are places south of here. We were right on the edge of the snow/rain line and most of the good snow fell in Minnesota.
http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/w...ar%2011%202009/
Gary
Bayfield Rider
Woodside Cottages
Dick and I took a brief ride this evening and found some fun riding both on forest roads and ungroomed trails. Lots of loose snow and many forest roads waiting for riders. We will hit them tomorrow morning hopefully before others do. We saw the groomer working TR31 towards Bayfield and they should have the system covered by Friday morning, assuming no breakdowns.
The majority of the trails have a 5-8" solid base so the fresh snow will add to that. Same with the forest roads. Some trails had bare spots on exposed sunny slopes and heavily traveled corners that will be covered but will not hold up to a lot of traffic. Watch for those areas. We encountered some hefty drifts on a couple of forest roads so they are out there in the exposed areas.
Temps will be moderating starting Friday but it will get down to -15 tonight. Highs in the low 40's are expected by Sunday and will extend into next week. I will keep everyone informed of conditions at that time. Our area is one of few that can offer quality riding. I know a lot of the UP is toast as are places south of here. We were right on the edge of the snow/rain line and most of the good snow fell in Minnesota.
http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/w...ar%2011%202009/
Gary
Bayfield Rider
Woodside Cottages
QUOTE(Ronder @ Mar 12 2009, 05:44 AM)
The storm has passed and left us with about half of what the NWS predicted. We have 5-8" of good quality snow which is just fine with me. Removing 10-16" of heavy snow moved by 30-40mph winds on our property would be a huge task.
Dick and I took a brief ride this evening and found some fun riding both on forest roads and ungroomed trails. Lots of loose snow and many forest roads waiting for riders. We will hit them tomorrow morning hopefully before others do. We saw the groomer working TR31 towards Bayfield and they should have the system covered by Friday morning, assuming no breakdowns.
The majority of the trails have a 5-8" solid base so the fresh snow will add to that. Same with the forest roads. Some trails had bare spots on exposed sunny slopes and heavily traveled corners that will be covered but will not hold up to a lot of traffic. Watch for those areas. We encountered some hefty drifts on a couple of forest roads so they are out there in the exposed areas.
Temps will be moderating starting Friday but it will get down to -15 tonight. Highs in the low 40's are expected by Sunday and will extend into next week. I will keep everyone informed of conditions at that time. Our area is one of few that can offer quality riding. I know a lot of the UP is toast as are places south of here. We were right on the edge of the snow/rain line and most of the good snow fell in Minnesota.
http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/w...ar%2011%202009/
Gary
Bayfield Rider
Woodside Cottages
Dick and I took a brief ride this evening and found some fun riding both on forest roads and ungroomed trails. Lots of loose snow and many forest roads waiting for riders. We will hit them tomorrow morning hopefully before others do. We saw the groomer working TR31 towards Bayfield and they should have the system covered by Friday morning, assuming no breakdowns.
The majority of the trails have a 5-8" solid base so the fresh snow will add to that. Same with the forest roads. Some trails had bare spots on exposed sunny slopes and heavily traveled corners that will be covered but will not hold up to a lot of traffic. Watch for those areas. We encountered some hefty drifts on a couple of forest roads so they are out there in the exposed areas.
Temps will be moderating starting Friday but it will get down to -15 tonight. Highs in the low 40's are expected by Sunday and will extend into next week. I will keep everyone informed of conditions at that time. Our area is one of few that can offer quality riding. I know a lot of the UP is toast as are places south of here. We were right on the edge of the snow/rain line and most of the good snow fell in Minnesota.
http://s279.photobucket.com/albums/kk124/w...ar%2011%202009/
Gary
Bayfield Rider
Woodside Cottages
Great report. Thank you. I plan to go up tonight so I can take advantage of the great conditions/temps all day tomorrow. Then maybe go out Saturday morning. I'll be by myself so I get a little worried about venturing off too far from the main trail on the forest roads but I'll have to get on them somewhat, it's my favorite place to ride for sure.
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